15th December 2023
Dear Parents
This will be the final full newsletter of this term before we finish on Wednesday 20th December at 12 noon.
This has been the week of song with the choir singing at the Mayor's Concert on Tuesday and the school Christingle Service on Wednesday evening.
Both events were beautiful and the children were a delight. We always, without fail, get complimented by members of the public about the vigour the children sing with, and the talented musicians we have in school.
For those who attended the Christingle thank you, and for those unable to attend for a variety of reasons you really did miss out on a great evening.
GOVERNOR – ELECTION
Thank you to all of the parents who voted in the parent governor election. I am really pleased to announce that Helen Camfield was successfully voted in as parent governor.
Many thanks to all the other candidates who stood for election, we appreciate your support.
THE FINAL PUSH
Monday 18th December 2023 – Christmas lunch day .
Please send the children in this week with a plastic bag to take home anything they no longer need at school
Tuesday 19th December 2023 – Harpenden Academy ‘on tour day’ with a whole school trip to the Odyssey cinema in St Albans.
Wednesday 20th December 2023 – School ends @ 12 noon. Please remember to collect your children. We always have someone left behind and it feels cruel as they watch the staff dismantle Christmas before their eyes!
School starts again for the children on Monday 8th January 2024 at 8.30am.
Date | Event | Time |
---|---|---|
Monday, 18th December 2023 | Christmas School Lunch | |
Tuesday, 19th December 2023 | Whole School Trip to Odyssey Cinema (Children can wear Christmas Jumpers) |
9.15am |
Wednesday, 20th December 2023 | Break for Christmas holiday | 12 noon |
LOST PROPERTY
We will be having lost property tables set out on Monday and Tuesday after school. Anything not labelled will be on the tables outside school, which will be free to a good home.
Comedy Night - Saturday 10th February 2024
Easter Egg Hunt - Good Friday, 29th March 2024
Please be on the lookout for ways that you can support and volunteer for these events (& more)!
Did you know that you can raise money for our school when you shop online via the below sites:
Easyfundraising (commission varies by retailer):
Choose Harpenden Academy as your charity and we will be rewarded!
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/harpendenacademy/
Use the below codes when purchasing your labelling option of choice:
Stikins (10% commission)
Code: 35586
Stamptastic (30% commission)
Code: AL54EN
Happy birthday this week to: Matilda, Ajay, Olivia and Reginald
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