Dear parents/carers,
Thank you for the mountains of chocolate you have kindly sent in today in readiness for the Christmas Fayre! Mrs Screech and I have both offered to store the chocolate in our offices – but the PTA have thought of a safer space! 😊
It was wonderful to see so many parents and carers at our parents evening on Wednesday! A huge thank you to you all for how you work with us at North Town.
This newsletter will contain a reminder of all our Christmas events!
Acts of Kindness
A day doesn’t go by at North Town where staff and I witness many acts of kindness. We like to pick children up on this and praise them/thank them for it. This also extends to parents, carers and the community – Members of the senior leadership team love welcoming the community into school every morning and we very much appreciate your kindness and support. There are so many conversations with the community about wanting to support the school in different ways – you are very much appreciated.
Winter Clothing
Please can I ask that all children bring a coat (with name in) to school during the autumn and spring terms. We do want to make sure we can let the children out to play in the winter months but do need them to be suitably dressed.
Disco
Next Friday (10th November) is our first DISCO of the academic year. Please look out for the ParentMail with timings etc. This is always a popular event and I very much appreciate the support from the PTA, staff and parent volunteers to ensure that we can run such events.
Medical and dietary information
Please remember that it is your responsibility to keep the school up to date with your child’s medical and dietary needs.
Starting School Applications
If you have a child that is due to start school in September 2024 you will need to apply online by 15 January 2024. Please follow the link below which will take to directly to the Somerset website for guidance in Primary school applications.
Apply to start school for the first time (somerset.gov.uk)
Christmas Sparkle
Once again, North Town School is supporting the Christmas Sparkle Charity by collecting donations of new gifts. If you are able, please help by purchasing and donating a gift suitable for a child/young person aged 0-18yrs. We have supported this Charity for several years now, and they are always amazed by the generosity shown by parents at our school. Thank you for your support. Our Christmas Sparkle donation box is in the main Reception area. All gifts should be new, and NOT wrapped. If you would prefer to give a cash donation, please leave your preferred amount at the school office – this will be used by the Charity to purchase further gifts/wrapping paper etc.
Christmas Events at North Town
Friday 1st December – North Town Christmas Fayre – 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Tuesday 5th December – Reception Christmas Singalong – 10:30am and 2pm
Wednesday 6th December – Year One Christmas Singalong – 10:30am and 2pm
Thursday 7th December – Year Two Christmas Performance – 10am and 2pm
Friday 8th December – North Town Christmas Jumper Day
Wednesday 13th December – North Town Christmas Dinner Day
Friday 15th December – KS2 Christmas Service at St James’ Church – 10am
Key Dates for the Autumn Term
AUTUMN 2
Thursday 9th November 2023 – North Town Open Day for Reception 2024 prospective parents
Friday 10th November 2023 – PTA Disco’s
Friday 17th November 2023 – Children In Need
Friday 1st December 2023 – Mufti Day
Friday 1st December 2023 – PTA Christmas Fair
Friday 8th December 2023 – Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 15th December 2023 – Christmas Service at St James Church
Saturday 16th December 2023 – Sunday 31st December 2023 – Christmas Holidays