Dear Parent/Carers,
CHRISTMAS EVENTS UPDATE
Grand Hamper Raffle
Thank you for bringing donations into school for our Grand Hamper Raffle. It is very much appreciated. Here is a reminder of the themes below, however there’s no need to stick to these if you have something else suitable to donate at home:
| Reception and Year 1 |
Kid’s Hamper |
| Year 2 |
Chocolate Lover’s Hamper |
| Year 3 |
Pamper Hamper |
| Year 4 |
Men’s Hamper |
| Year 5 |
Savoury Treats Hamper |
| Year 6 |
Christmas Hamper |
Our Grand Hamper Raffle is now live!
We have just 2 weeks to spread the word and sell tickets. Can you help us? You could win one of 9 festive hampers, jam-packed with all the treats you need for Christmas.
Please watch this video, to tell you all about it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5OGfxCtWUY
We would love it if you and your family are able to purchase tickets. We know that Christmas brings extra costs and so there is no pressure to buy tickets: you can help our cause by sharing our video with friends and relatives. The raffle is open to anybody. Tickets cost £1 each and can be purchased via the ‘Raffall’ website, please see the link below:
https://raffall.com/319373/enter-raffle-to-win-grand-hamper-raffle-hosted-by-tracy-othen
The “Raffall” website is easy and secure. If you would like to buy tickets, you will need to sign in with your name and email address and then click “Enter” to purchase tickets.
‘Raffall’ will draw the winners on Friday 2nd December at 8pm so tickets will be on sale over the next TWO WEEKS ONLY!
We couldn’t hold this event without your kind generosity! All money raised will purchase playground equipment, new lego and reading projects.
Good luck everybody and thank you for your support.
Christmas Shopping Thursday 24th November
We have some gorgeous Christmas and homeware gifts that were donated to us by Shrewsbury Interiors store Dutch Living. If you fancy a bargain, please pop into the school hall after collection on Thursday 24th November at 3:20pm to grab a bargain! After School Club pupils will be your lovely Sales Assistants and we hope to help you out with some Christmas gift bargains whilst raising funds for schools. Everything is under £5 and when its gone, its gone! CASH ONLY.
Eco Council Update-Drop & Swap Recycling Scheme
We have a new campaign for our Drop & Swap recycling initiative.
We are no longer collecting shoes and instead will be collecting CHRISTMAS CLOTHING for all ages. Think Christmas jumpers, novelty hats, party frocks, PJ’s – anything for the festive season. Please drop off at the Drop & Swap trolley in Reception and also come and have a look if anything takes your fancy! We want clothing to go to new homes and be used again, helping us all to be more eco-conscious and sustainable in our fashion choices. Please help the Eco Council by joining in!
Christmas Shoeboxes
We will be working with the charitable organisation ‘Little Bags of Kindness’ to support people in our community who need some festive cheer and help this Christmas. If you would like to fill a Christmas Box or Gift Bag at home for a child in need, we will be collecting these in the school foyer in the run up to Christmas. These parcels will be passed on to children referred by Shropshire Mental Health Support, families in The Womens Refuge, children in emergency foster care and families under the care of local support workers.
Mrs Stennett has made a video about this project showing pupils how to make a ‘Christmas box’. You can view this here:
https://youtu.be/996NbFK6bHM
Pantomime
A reminder that the children are going to the pantomime soon: KS2 are going first on 30th November; and EYFS/KS1 later in December. This is an extra special event, it can cost over £100 for a typical family to go to the pantomime so this is a great opportunity for our pupils to visit the theatre with discounted school tickets. This is not linked to the school curriculum and so we ask that families please support us with the ticket cost if they are able too. This can be paid via your child’s ParentPay account.
The remainder of this half term is a busy time for us and we have lots and lots going on for Christmas, so we will continue to send you regular updates. ELFRIDGES IS COMING SOON!
Kind Regards,
T Othen
Miss T Othen
Business Manager