Thank you to EVERYONE who supported our PTA disco day last week: the PTA made a profit of £612.94! The PTA are very grateful to you all.
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for organising such a successful fundraiser.
Communications
Arrangements for Christmas Performances
Parents and Carers
We have sent some communication out previously about our plans for Christmas performances but I wanted to finalise these with you now. Dates:
Tuesday 7th December 6pm Year 3 at NJS
Thursday 9th December 6pm Year 4 at NJS
Monday 13th December 6.30pm Year 5 at St Nicholas’ Church
Tuesday 14th December 6.30pm Year 6 as St Nicholas’ Church
PLEASE NOTE: If any bubbles have a COVID ‘outbreak’ then performances will need to be ‘cancelled’ and we will advise you of this as soon as we are able. The alternative will be that full performances will be filmed for you to view from home. Year groups will also perform highlights of their ‘show’ on the playground at 2pm on the day their performance is planned (the controls outlined below would also apply in the event of an outdoor performance).
GUIDANCE FOR THOSE ATTENDING LIVE PERFORMANCES AT NJS:
*Strictly one adult per NJS child. STRICTLY NO siblings will be permitted. Please don’t bring along any siblings as we will unfortunately have to turn you away which will be disappointing for you and your child. (All performances will be filmed and shared as we are aware that many family members would have wished to attend.)
*We ask that no one attends the performance who is displaying COVID symptoms: cough, loss of taste/smell or temperature.
*Please wear a face covering. (If you are exempt from wearing a face covering please wear a lanyard to indicate this).
*Please sanitise your hands on arrival and sit in the allocated seats as positioned (chairs will be distanced).
*We would prefer that all audience members take an LFT test the day of the performance.
*External doors will be kept open throughout the performance to allow for good ventilation: please dress appropriately as it will feel cool.
*At the end of the performance we ask all audience members to remain in their seat: children will be dismissed to you one:one to avoid any crowding.
Thank you for your support in enabling the performances to go ahead whilst keeping our school community safe.
Mrs M
Beech’s Base – Reminder for 5H and 4P
Good Morning!
Next week we will be inviting the following classes to Beech’s Base. Half of the designated class will visit in the morning and half will go in the afternoon.
The classes which will visit next week are as follows:
Tuesday 30th November – 5H
Wednesday 1st December – 4P
Children can arrive in their clothing for outdoor learning and clean footwear (trainers):
- Old clothing – As the weather is turning colder please ensure children are equipped with warm clothing.
- Gloves
- Layers to keep warm!
- Suitable waterproof clothing if the weather is wet/ Optional waterproof trousers or all in one for water fun.
Children will need to bring in a separate named carrier bag:
- Wellies/Outdoor Footwear
- Carrier bag for wet/dirty clothing
- Clothing to change into after their session. Uniform not required on this day.
If you have any questions please email me: jeni.kuczynska@taw.org.uk
Many thanks
Mrs Kuczynska
Alternative Arthog Week letter and consent forms
Please find attached information about the plan for the Year 6 alternative Arthog week. We have planned lots of exciting activities for the whole of Year 6. There are consent forms attached which we need back by Monday please.
COVID UPDATE
We have had outbreaks in school this week that have impacted on two classes and a girls football team: we send our best wishes to those who are unwell, we are thinking of you.
We would like to thank all of the families who went for PCR testing following our request to do so and for sending copies of results through to us: we really do appreciate your support.
COVID REMINDERS
Please can we remind all of our families:
*If your child is unwell with the three main COVID symptoms or precautionary symptoms we will advise that you take your child for a PCR test. We politely ask that copies of PCR results are emailed to nicola.moody@taw.org.uk
*If your child is identified as a contact of a COVID case they will be asked to book a PCR. If this PCR is negative the advice is that LFT’s are taken daily for 7 days following the PCR.
*If you are ever unsure what to do in relation to a COVID matter please call the office: 01952 386600 or email nicola.moody@taw.org.uk for advice before your child attends for school.
Thank you for your support to keep our school community safe.
Arthog: Thank you for your support
Unfortunately we had to deliver the news to our Year 6 families that the residential to Arthog next week is unable to go ahead due to a COVID outbreak in Year 6:
The staff would like to thank Year 6 parents and carers for their overwhelming support, it made a massive difference to us.
I feel very proud to be part of a very special school community with understanding parents and carers and a staff team who work with a faultless commitment to our children.
Take care all
Mrs M
Evan 5M & Zoe 4J – NJS Ski Team
Last week Evan from 5M and Zoe from 4J represented Newport Juniors in a national slalom ski competition at Swadlincote Snow Sports Centre.
We are pleased to announce that Evan was superb coming 2nd overall and Zoe came in 5th!
Well done to both children, all at NJS are super proud!
Yr 4 Manor Adventure Residential
Please be aware the second Manor Adventure payment is due on Friday 3rd December – £50
Thanks
Mr M
