SPRING 2 – AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS                                                                          

AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS FROM MONDAY 19^th February 2024 UP TO AND INCLUSIVE OF THURSDAY 14^TH March 2024.

Dear Parent / Carers,

We will be running the following FREE! clubs listed in the table below for the corresponding year groups only.  The clubs will run form week commencing Monday 19^th February 2024 till week ending Thursday 14^th March 2024.  The clubs start at 3.30 pm and finish at 4.15 pm.   There are limited spaces for each of the clubs.  We ask that you only select A MAXIMUM 2 CLUBS PER CHILD this will give greater opportunity for more children to attend our afterschool clubs.  The clubs will be visible on My child at school app from Wednesday 6^th February 2024 at 5pm.

We encourage children to sign up to the clubs available as it is great for their development and independence. It’s an opportunity to develop new skills and make new friends from other year groups.

Please note …

If your child is late being collected or does not attend tor two sessions, we will remove them from the afterschool club register. Children must be collected at 4:15pm, and if you are late to collect your child more than once your child may no longer be allowed to participate in after school clubs. How do I sign my child up to a club?  You will need to log in to the My Child at School app and go to the ‘Clubs’ section.  Although it will say £0 to pay, you still need to add to the basket and checkout.

The School Council children have worked with Mr McGarrity, Mr Pahal and Mrs Taylor to plant multiple new trees, donated by a local supplier, around the school grounds. 

The children worked in pairs to take turns digging, planting the stakes and planting the tree in the ground. 

The school council will be naming their trees next week, so they can check on their tree growth over their time at Stoke. 

We are all very excited to watch the trees grow with our children, through the seasons.

On Monday 22nd January, we welcomed several chick eggs to our Nursery classroom.

Children will experience the wonder of nature with our Nursery's exciting chick hatching project! Through watching the mesmerizing cycle of an egg, children learn valuable lessons in responsibility and caregiving as they nurture and care for the eggs and chicks in our classroom.

This hands-on experience promotes empathy, critical thinking, and scientific understanding, fostering a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance of life.

Join us in witnessing the miracle of chicks hatching and fostering a love for learning about the natural world as we welcome 9 chicks to Stoke.

Reminder that all parents and carers are welcome to come along to join us at our Christmas Fayre - Winter Wonderland theme!! This is going to be our best one yet.

Parents/Carers, please meet your child at the classroom door at 1:30pm via the main school gates and once you have collected your child/children, head over to the far playground where you will be greeted by carol singers, a nativity scene with REAL LIFE ANIMALS!!, some hot chocolate stands and a hot food stand! This will lead in to our school hall where you will also find some stalls selling items made by hand, by our very own entrepreneur children!

Children can meet Santa in the Grotto and receive a small gift.

Whilst waiting all are welcome to sip on some hot chocolate, or roast marshmallows on the bonfire to keep warm!

£2 per ticket (£5 for a family ticket for sibling groups of 3 or more) Tickets can be purchased via the office, or classrooms prior to the events.

Santa will be at the Forest School roundhouse Grotto on the below dates:

Ricoh House - Friday 15th December 2023

Belgrade House - Monday 18th December 2023

Sky Blue House - Tuesday 19th December 2023

Godiva House - Wednesday 20th December 2023

Children in Need - Friday 17th November!

The theme is SPOTACULAR!

Children can wear spotty non-uniform.

Please bring a donation.

Thank you!

Newsletter 10th November 2023

Reminder that we break up for a week on Friday 27th October. Children return Tuesday 7th November 2023.