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Reception Adam for fantastic self-belief when he wrote his snowman description.

Year 1 Amelia for showing curiosity on the trip to the woods and then writing an interesting re-count of our adventure.

Year 2 Bailey for showing so much determination and self-belief this week. His enthusiasm for learning has made Mrs Lawson’s

week.

Year 3 Alex for growing in self-belief and confidence in all her lessons, it is fabulous to hear you talking to your friends and

teachers.

Year 4 Stephen for showing self-belief and perseverance with your learning, Miss Fellows is very proud of you.

Year 5 Marissa for showing perseverance with her Maths work this week. Well done Marissa.

Year 6 Marcell for persevering with his Maths this week. Well done and keep it up.

Thank you for all your kind donations, we raised…

£125.00

APPLICATIONS FOR RECEPTION CLASS—SEPTEMBER 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE MONDAY 15TH JANUARY

All our nursery children and any child born between 1st Septem-ber 2014 and 31st August 2015 are due to start full-time educa-tion in September next year. To ensure your child’s place in our reception class all applications must be received at the school admissions office by January 15th 2019.

Online at: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions e-mail: admissions@staffordshire .gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 111 8007 and select the option for schools and transport.

DATA SHEETS

A few weeks ago children came home with an envelope contain-

ing the information we hold on our MIS system for them. Please

check the information thoroughly and return to school if there

are any changes. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERRGENCY it is im-

portant we have the most up to date contact numbers should

there be a reason to contact you.

CLASS WITH THE BEST ATTENDANCE Year 2— 99.6%

Here’s how the other classes performed…

Reception Class— 94.3% , Year 1— 95.6%, Year 3— 98.8%,

Year 4—93.6%, Year 5—97.2% and Year 6—97.9 %

If you like craft activities, stories, fun and food, then Messy Church is for you and your family! (children must be accompanied by an adult).

Messy Church meets in the school hall, once a month, 3.15pm—4.30pm , free of charge!

The next sessions is Friday 30th November 2018.

The Messy Church team look forward to seeing you!

Arabian Adventure—Wednesday 19th December

As a Christmas treat for the children we have arranged a theatre company to visit and perform “Arabian Adventure”. Inspired from “Tales from the Arabian Nights” The beautiful Princess

Samaris, daughter to the Sultan, outwits the marriage plans of the evil sorcerer Lord Ben Abu, who then declares war on the peaceful kingdom of Kazabazoo. An Arabian adventure that’s

packed full of comedy and excitement.

Nursery and Year 1 Visit to Birches Valley

Last Tuesday children from Nursery and Year 1 visited Birches Val-ley for the morning. Nursery children went to find the Gruffalo and Year 1 went in search of the Three Bears chairs and also took a lovely sensory walk. All the children thoroughly enjoyed their experience and their behaviour was exemplary. Please visit our Facebook page to view the photo montage of both groups.

Below are some pictures of Year 1.

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Christmas at Doxey School

Parents and Carers of

children in Nursery and Reception Class are invited to watch...

“A WRIGGLY NATIVITY”

WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER

10am

FOR SAFEGUARDING REASONS UNFORTUNATLEY PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOING IS PROHIBITED.

Parents and Carers of

children in Year 1 and Year 2 are invited to watch...

“LIGHTS CAMEL ACTION”

THURSDAY 13th DECEMBER

2.30pm

FOR SAFEGUARDING REASONS UNFORTUNATLEY PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOING IS PROHIBITED.

Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church

Wednesday 5th December –

Sunday 9th December

Again we will be taking part in the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church. All the children will be making decorations with Mrs Hall and these will be used on the tree. The tree will be on display the public from Wednesday 5th December and the festival will end with a carol service on Sun-day 9th December at 2.30pm

Part of the proceeds collected during the festival will go to the Mayor’s chosen charities, which this year are: Eclipse Child Bereavement Service and Macmillan Cancer Support.

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE AT

DOXEY CHURCH

Friday 21st December 2pm

The children will be walking to Doxey church for the Christmas service and carols around the Christmas tree. Parents, Grandparents or carers are able to attend the service, and it would be lovely if we had some volunteer parents to help escort the children to and from the church. After the service refreshments will be served. If you are able to help and walk with the children, please inform

your child’s class teacher.

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR

FRIDAY 7th DECEMBER

from 3.15pm

MUFTI DAYS

FRIDAY 30th NOVEMBER

Children can come in their own clothes in exchange for:

SWEET OR CHOCOLATE DONATIONS

FRIDAY 7th DECEMBER

Children can come in their own clothes in exchange for:

CAKE DONATIONS

KS2 CHRISTMAS REFLECTION WORKSHOP at Doxey Church

Tuesday 11th December from 1.30pm

Children in KS2 will be visiting Doxey church to take part in Christmas Reflection workshops. The workshops help children learn about the Christmas story whilst exploring some important aspects around relationships and feelings.

KS1 WELL GOOD NATIVITY WORKSHOP at Doxey Church

Tuesday 18th December from 9am

Well good Nativity is a workshop for KS1 pupils, using The Well Good News of Christmas from the Bible Society.

The children explore the Christmas story through games, videos, drama, play and craft. Each child will take home their own copy

of The Well Good News if Christmas at the end of the event.

WANTED

Donations of cuddly toys/teddy bears to be sent in ASAP.

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

FRIDAY 14th DECEMBER

Children are allowed to come to school wearing Christmas Jumpers in exchange for a 50p donation or more. The money raised will be donated to:

‘Save The Children’

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

FRIDAY 14th DECEMBER

EVERY CHILD WHO IS STAYING FOR LUNCH ON THAT DAY WILL NEED TO BOOK A PLACE.

Booking forms were sent home last week and they need to be returned by Wednesday 5th December 2018

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Wednesday 28th November EYFS Open Day. Head teacher tours are at 10am, 2pm and 6pm

Friday 30th November Mufti Day—Sweet or Chocolate Donations

Friday 30th November Messy Church 3.15pm—School Hall

Friday 7th December Mufti Day—Cake Donations

Friday 7th December Christmas Fair—School Hall 3.30pm—5pm

Tuesday 11th December KS2 Christmas Reflections at the Church

Wednesday 12th December EYFS Christmas Production—10am

Thursday 13th December KS1 Christmas Production—2.30pm

Friday 14th December Christmas Jumper Day

Friday 14th December Christmas Lunch

Tuesday 18th December KS1 Christmas Workshop at Church

Wednesday 19th December Arabian Adventure—Christmas Treat

Friday 21st December Christmas Carol service at Doxey Church 2pm

Friday 21st December School Closes for Christmas holiday at 3.15pm

Dates for your diaries...

2019

Monday 7th January School re-opens to pupils

Thursday 10th January Flu immunisations for permitted children from Reception Class— Year 5

USBORNE BOOK ORDERS

Last week we sent out an Usborne book catalogue. Just to remind you that if you wish to place an order for books, please return the completed order form which we can be found of the back page of catalogue. Ensure the correct money or a cheque (cheques are made payable to: Lorraine Hardy) is returned in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and class number. Orders need to be returned to school by Thursday 22nd November. Orders will not be processed without payment.

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Big Talk Homework Reception

We began last week thinking about being kind to others and creating our own buckets of kindness. Our writing focus last week was a

character description from the book by Raymond Briggs ‘The snowman’. In maths, we focused on 2d shapes and their properties.

On Friday it was Children in Need day and we experienced a variety of activities.

Please could you talk with your child about the snowy day picture. Can they say two sentences to describe what they can see?