Hanukkah

Today the children learnt about another religious festival of light, the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. We played the game of dreidel, listened to the story behind the eight day festival and shared some potato latkes that Mr Farrington had cooked. Although there weren't quite enough to go round, the children decided they were very tasty and might want to cook some of their own at home.

Parent Information Sessions

We shall be holding our termly class teacher / parent information sessions in the second week of term as follows:

Monday 12th Reception
Tuesday 13th Year 1
Wednesday 14th Year 2
Thursday 15th Year 4
Friday 16th Year 3

All sessions will be in the school hall.

Christmas Concerts

Many thanks for your appreciative support for the children's concerts this week. I hope we put you all in the Christmas mood!
I was very proud of the way the children performed their concerts and many thanks again to the superb efforts of the staff!
If you have ordered a DVD of the shows, they are awaiting collection from the office.

If you able to join us for some carol singing in the hall on Friday afternoon starting at 3.00pm , you will be very welcome!

THS school DASP Music Concert

Many, many thanks to all those parents who came along last night and supported their children taking part in it. It was a great experience for all, watching the THS orchestra, hearing instruments being played like clarinets, the list goes on! A lot of POW children appeared in groups such as the First Schools orchestra, the DASP recorder group. Mr Gibson and I were very proud of all the children, lastly our children sang their hearts out with other DASP children to 'Midnight'. 

A super night, well done!

Christmas DVD ready for collection

The Christmas Performances DVD is ready for collection. Please collect from the office from today.

DT competition - WOW!

We were so impressed by the effort of all entries last week in the 'create a Christmas decoration for a tree'. 

It was truly impossible to select winners from each class as so many impressed us and made us smile for such innovation in using recycled items! 

Well done to the winners though, we hope you are enjoying your book?

Christmas performances, arrangements!

Well, we are nearly there! The children have been rehearsing superbly well and are excited about next week.

Audience will be able to enter the hall from 9.40am each day, please come through the main foyer at the front of the school. Audience will be entering via the door next to the ICT suite where we will be collecting in tickets.

                                                                    We look forward to seeing you all next week!

Walking into Narnia

The children's recycled Christmas tree decorations looked so fantastic when we were judging them this morning! We gave out the prizes (incredibly difficult to choose) and decided to display the children's efforts down the school corridor. It looks like the route into Narnia from the wardrobe!

Please find time to admire the amazing creativity on display!

Getting ready for Christmas!

This Friday morning, we are holding our annual Christmas Technology activity day where the children will be bringing home three Christmas decorations for display at home!

In the afternoon from 3.00, POWSA have organised their Christmas Fair with tombolas, raffles, craft stalls, Father Christmas and lots more festive fun!

Design Technology competition deadline!

Just a reminder that the Design Technology competition for making a tree decoration is this THURSDAY 11th December. 

Please bring the decorations to the hall in the morning. We will judge during break time and present our awards in assembly that day!

Thank you!

Mrs Mewett

Christingle A Christian Festival of Light

Today's assembly was about the Christingle as a festival of light. the children were asked to think about what the sweets represent: all the special and lovely things in our life.

Next week, we shall be looking at Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light.

Christmas Concert tickets

We would like to offer extra tickets for the three concert performance days. We currently have tickets available for:
Tuesday: Key Stage 1 "Whoopsa Daisy Angel" (LIMITED SPACES)
Tuesday: Key Stage 2: "Ebenezer Scrooge"

Wednesday: FAMILY DAY: babies and toddlers allowed!
Key Stage 1: "Whoopsa Daisy Angel"
Key Stage 2: "Ebenezer Scrooge"

Thursday: Key Stage 1: "Whoopsa Daisy Angel" (LIMITED SPACES)
Thursday: Key Stage 2: "Ebenezer Scrooge"

Please call into the school office to collect the tickets, on a first come, first served basis. Due to the higher number sin Key Stage 1, a maximum of two extra tickets will be given out, to ensure fairness for all parents who wish to attend.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you next week!

Some people pray in one way, some in another, some don't pray at all....

Today Mr Farrington showed the children some objects used by people from different faiths to help them to pray. We talked about the different places of worship that exist in the UK, including a mosque and a mandir in Bolton where Mr Farrington grew up.  We saw lots of photos of children and adults praying. We also agreed that not everyone prays, and that everyone has a responsibility to respect other people's beliefs.

Musicianship skills required for our Carols at end of term!

For the last couple of year now we have a strong, super team of 'grown ups!' who have pitched up with their instruments on Friday 19th December to play along with some simple Christmas carols whilst the school and parents sing along! The live music really does help bring the feeling of Christmas and community side by side!

If you are able to help reignite this group again/ add to this group then PLEASE let me know your willingness either via email c.mewett@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk or via the school office! Beginners welcome, or rusty players like myself, it is actually a cathartic experience!!

CHOIR notice...

We have two concerts which we are signed up for us this Christmas! The first is on Tuesday 16th December at THS, children need to be there by 5.30pm, the evening will consist of groups within DASP coming together. I have issued letters for this so if your child would like to do it then please come along! You will need to contact DASP Music office ASAP to get a ticket though, I hear they are going very quickly!

Secondly, the last day of term, Friday 19th December, the school joins together to sing carols in the school hall from just before 3pm. The choir will be singing three songs to the whole school, again, please come along to support them!

Any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs Mewett