The Courier

As we approach Harvest Festival, we do so with a thankful heart for all that we have.

Once again, we shall be supporting the valuable work of the Rugby Foodbank by asking families to donate non-perishable items to help many who are struggling at this time. Rugby Foodbank has kindly sent us a 'wish list' of items they would welcome for the coming weeks and months ahead to boost their stocks over the winter.:

Foodbank - Harvest Festival Shopping List 2021:

• Tinned potatoes
• Tinned meat/pies/hot dogs
• Tinned fish
• Tinned/Packet snack meals
• Packet mashed potato
• Tinned custard
• Tinned fruit
• Coffee
• Pot noodles
• Instant noodles
• Jam
• Spreads
• Washing up liquid
• Toothpaste
• Deodorants
• Men's toiletries

We are asking that all donations be brought in on Monday 11 October, to the pupil entrance, where representatives of the School Council will receive your donations and bring them into school ready for our Harvest Services that week. 

Many thanks in advance for your continued support of this local cause.

Monday 11 October - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

We all value the importance of these meetings to discuss your child's academic progress.  These will be running via Teams meetings.

If you haven't aleady booked your appointment please do so following the link sent out.

Mrs Webb
Assistant Head

Tuesday 12 October and Wednesday 13 October 2021 

This year we are very excited to be holding two Harvest Festivals, one for Pre-Prep on Wednesday 13 October and one for Upper School (Year 3-6) on Tuesday 12 October - this is slightly different to what was in the calendar. Both will start at 9am and you are welcome, after drop off, for light refreshments before the service in the library.

I am afraid we are asking that only one adult per child attends due to safety and space in the hall. We will also request that your wear a mask when in the hall during the service and when not eating or drinking. 

The service will be less than an hour and will be a mixture of songs, readings, music and prayers to celebrate the Harvest.

Please note that all events are subject to change, we risk assess all events and activities in line with Covid risks and numbers. We will communicate with parents as soon as any decisions have been made.

Please book via My School Portal using the links below, you must book in for this:

Harvest Service - Upper School

Harvest Service - Pre-Prep

Thursday 14 October 2021 - 4.00m to 6.00pm

We all value the importance of these meetings to discuss your child's academic progress. They will be held in your child's classroom.

If you haven't aleady booked your appointment please do so following the link sent out.

The playground will be open to park in for both sessions.  Please can you come to the Mortimer Foyer doors down the bottom of the playground.  There you will be met by Mr Thackway and me, who will direct you to the correct place to meet the form tutors. There will also be refreshments available to you. 

We do ask that all parents wear a mask when in public areas of the school, unless eating and drinking and we would appreciate it if children and siblings do not attend, so that we can keep control on numbers and everybody's safety.

On Friday 15 October, the children and staff are invited to join us for our first fundraising event supporting our charity for this term, Brandon Marsh. Brandon Marsh is a nature reserve and is the headquarters of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, well known for the variety and quality of its pools, reedbeds, grassland and woodland.  

The School Council thought it would be appropriate for us to have a 'wildlife' theme of our non-uniform day. Come to school on Friday wearing any clothing with an animal logo, colour, pattern or theme. You might have a bear onesie, or a tie with foxes on it, or a pair of socks with rabbits on. You might even have a headband with animal ears, or a mask or hat that look like an animal. 

Don't worry if you don't have anything with a wildlife or animal theme - you can still come in casual, non-uniform clothes and contribute £1 to our fundraising. Form teachers will collect the money during registration. Please consider the weather when choosing your home clothes, especially footwear, as the children like to run and play at break times.

The School Council representatives have been busy planning small games/challenges to play that day, as you arrive in the morning, for an additional 50p per play. This will boost our fundraising for our fabulous local nature reserve.

We are very grateful for your support this term.

Mrs Monteith and Mrs Stapleton
Class 4M and 1S Form Teachers

Monday 1 November to Friday 5 November - 8.15am to 8.40am

During the week commencing Monday 1 November parents are invited to come in to school from 8.15am to 8.40am to watch and support their child in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 while they quiz on their reading books.

The quiz platform is not available at home so it is a super opportunity for parents to share the experience.

Half-term is a great time for your child to finish reading a book and that will give you an extra excuse to see your child at work.

We look forward to welcoming you.