• CAROL CONCERT - the children in classes 5, 6 and 7 will perform a carol concert in St Johns Church on December 13^th at 2pm- in association with Lower Machen Festival and the Welsh College of Music and Drama. Parents and Grandparents are welcome to attend this event.

• HEALTH and SAFETY NOTICE - A big reminder that under no circumstances should any pupil bring in any form of medication without discussing the matter with the school office. Please note this includes cough sweets.

• PTA MESSAGE - Please note that a £20-00 order from Webb Ivory has still not been claimed as the purchaser has forgotten to put their name on their order form. Please contact office asap.

• AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY CLUBS - Please note that both school led and privately funded activity clubs have now ended and will not be in operation next week. The afterschool care club that meets in the church hall will run as normal.

• Foundation Phase Concerts _ - Many thanks to all those who attended the Infant concert of ‘A Christmas Recipe ‘ - as ever it was a wonderful spectacle of entertainment with children performing so well on stage. A big thank you to the staff for once again supporting the children to produce a memorable show.

• CLASS 4 EDUCATIONAL VISIT - Children in class 4 will be visiting to Techniquest on Tuesday - please provide children with a packed lunch.

• SCHOOL CHRISTMAS LUNCH - A reminder that the school Christmas lunch will be served on Thursday 15^th December for those who have ordered this meal. No further orders can be taken.

• CHRISTMAS PARTIES - Next week please wear party clothes on the day specified for your class

• Monday 12.12.11 - Class 1 Christmas party
• Tuesday 13.12.11 - Class 2 and 3 Christmas party
• Wednesday 14.12.11 - Key stage 2 Christmas party

AUTUMN TERM DATES

• 16.12.11 - Last day for Pupils before Christmas
• 19.12.11 - Closure day - staff training
• 20.12.11 - Closure day - Staff training
• 3.1.1 2 - Children and staff restart school after Christmas

A .G .Lloyd

Head teacher