This school aims to provide a learning environment that is happy, caring and secure, in which each child can thrive, achieve and be inspired to love learning.

GOOD NEWS

We are thrilled to announce, on behalf of Gareth and Anna Southgate,the birth of their twins Matilda and Thomas. Mum, Dad, twins and their older brother and sister are all doing well.

HEALTH WEEK

This enjoyable week was all about health – healthy food, healthy bodies and healthy minds. We have all shared and reflected on our enjoyment, our experiences, our successes and gave thanks for this wonderful life. Look out for more Zumba and archery!

CAMBODIA AND CHRISTMAS TREES

Thank you to everyone who went along to the teddy bear zip wire generously organised by Aylsham Parish Church. A fantastic £150 was raised for the children’s centre in Pongro, Cambodia.

We are hoping to raise a total of £872 to provide a wholesome rice feeding programme, twice a week, for a whole year.

Once again I am selling Christmas trees for£50 for 7ft, £60 for 8ft and a few 6ft at £40. £10 of each sale will go towards the fund for Pongro. All prices include delivery within about 5 miles.

We are also decorating a tree for the Christmas Tree Festival in the church which runs from Thursday 26th November to Tuesday 1st December. Our tree will have a collection bucket for donations to the fund for Pongro. Do come in and see the display in the school hall to find out more.

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLIES

We are continuing with celebration assemblies on Fridays at 2.40;

6th Nov will be Beech’s turn to share,

13th Nov will be Cherry’s,

20th Nov is Willow’sturn and

27th Nov is Apple’s.

PANTO ALERT – FIRST REHEARSAL TONIGHT!

It won’t be panto time for a while yet, but it’s not too soon to think about whether you would like to join other parents from the other Aylsham schools in putting together this year’s show on 17th December. The first meeting will take place at John of Gaunt on October 19th at 7pm. The more the merrier! If you

would like to know more about what’s involved please chat to Lisa Turner or email her .

DIARY DATES

Monday 2nd November / First day back and clubs start.
Friday 6th November / SMASH MUFTI DAY –Bring in a tombola prize to wear non uniform clothes for the day.
Friday 13th November / SMASH family portrait session with ARP photography – school hall 4-7pm.
Monday 23rd November / Start of Road Safety week with Step on for Year 2s and Bethany and Benjamin bear for Year R.
Wednesday 25th November / Beep Beep Day!
Thursday 26th November / Family Learning Day – Lantern making in school and Christingle making at Church.
Friday 27th November / Christmas Light switch on and lantern parade from school to town.
Thursday 3rd December / SMASH Christmas Fair, 1.00-4.00.
Fridays 4th December / Year 2 Christmas journey – kindly arranged by Aylsham Parish Church.
Wednesday 9th December / 1.30 Nativity play at Aylsham Parish Church, all welcome.
Followed by SMASH café 2.30-3.00.
Friday 11th December / Flu immunisation for Year 1 and 2 children.
Tuesday 15th December / Christmas Party –in school time - £1 each voluntary contribution.
Thursday 17th December / Pantomime at BVS,
Christmas Lunch.
Friday 18th December / Last day of term.

Thank you to everybody who came to the 80’s/90’s disco. A good time was had by all. A big thanks to Lucy Baker and Laura Skinner for organising the event and to Chris Baker for providing the music. A fantastic total of £615 profit was raised!

Dates for your diary:

  • The first Friday back after half term,

FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER, we have arranged a mufti day to collect prizes for the tombola!

  • Prizes can be left in the school hall that morning.
  • Christmas lights switch on in town and lantern parade from school is on Friday 27th November. SMASH will be selling glow sticks at school that evening.
  • The SMASH Christmas Fair is on Thursday 3rd December from 1.00-4.00. Parents and carers are welcome to the fair from 2.30. Please send your child to school with a pound or two in a named purse on that day.
  • After the Nativity play on the 9th December we will be selling tea, coffee and mince pies at the Church.
  • We have arranged for Funforce to come into school on Tuesday 15th December for the children’s Christmas Parties! We would appreciate a £1 contribution towards this.A reminder will be sent out the week before.

Remember you can follow us on facebook or twitter @AStMichaelsSch for more information about what is happening in school. Our website is also kept up to date with lots of information and photos of different activities your children are enjoying.