Drop-off and pick-up parking
Unfortunately, we have had a return to some problems with the parking choices that parents are making at drop-off and pick-up time.  As you are aware, the zig zag lines either side of the pedestrian crossing are no parking zones.  However, some drivers are choosing to park here which causes a hazard for pedestrians using the crossing and for other road users.  A further problem is caused by drivers parking or pulling up to drop-off on the pavements.  There is an ANPR camera to try and enforce this rule but some drivers seem not to be worried about getting a fine! Please can we all work together to ensure that the road outside of school is safe for everybody.  If you need to drive to school, the best parking solution is our agreement with Aldi and Matalan for use of their car park and the short walk to school from this location.

https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/parking-outside-schools/

PSA Non-Uniform Day - Friday 29th November

Next Friday is a non-uniform day for the Parent Staff Association.  Children can choose not to wear school uniform on this day in return for a donation of a bottle for the bottle tombola taking place at the Christmas Fair.  All donations are welcome - wine, beer, sauces, shampoo, soft drinks, anything in a bottle that would make an appropriate prize!

See details below for the Christmas Fair - make sure you have this date in your diary, you are not going to want to miss this spectacular event.

Christmas Jumper Day - Wednesday 18th December
This year, our Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day is taking place on Wednesday 18th December - to coincide with our Christmas lunch day.  We will be holding a festive non-uniform day to raise money for Save the Children.  Please do not go out and buy a Christmas jumper just for this event - you can be as creative and colourful as you like - stick some tinsel on your school uniform or just wear bright and festive colours.  All donations welcome - thank you.

St John's Christmas Fair - tomorrow!

Please support our local community by attending the St John's Christmas Fair which is taking place tomorrow.  See details below.

Free Healthy Teeth Workshop

Please see details below for an opportunity to attend a local workshop about how to support your child with caring for their teeth.  To book a place at the workshop, please email them directly - henry@yourhealthcare.org.

Stagecoach

Opportunity for your child to attend a free Discovery Day session at a local Stagecoach class.  Contact details are below.

It has certainly been a chilly week and we've had a few children who were disappointed that we didn't get any snow.  Now only four weeks left until the end of term.  Have a great weekend.

Ian Hutchings

Headteacher