Friday Round Up 9/12/16

Christmas Events

Next week it’s Nativity time with three performances. Just to remind you;

Infant Nativity Years 1 and 2: Tuesday 13th December at 2pm in the Church
(Please note this is a quiet performance not suitable for pre-school children)

Infant Nativity Years 1 and 2: Wednesday 14th December at 2pm in the Church
(Suitable for pre-school children)

Early Years Infant Nativity: Thursday 15th December at 2pm in the Church

Recordings of each production can be ordered either using the form recently sent home in book bags or by the link below. I hope you enjoy watching these performances as much the children have rehearsing them.

http://st-johns-school.com/PTA/Special-Offers/

Newly available – A Multi Agency Centre

A one stop shop for parents needing advice, support and guidance

Where? Loughton Jobcentre Plus, 284 High Road, IG10 1RH Loughton

When? Every 2nd Wednesday - 1.30 – 3.30.

Do I make an appointment? No. This is a drop-in service. Just turn up.

What organisations are represented? Job centre, benefit support, Local Authority, Mind, CAB, Family Mosaic (housing), Epping Restore, Money Advice Service and Young carers

Who can I contact to find out more? Fiona on 07827 858906 Fiona.Bailey@DWP.gsi.gov.uk

Parking

Recently some parents have parked on the yellow hatch markings outside the church office and the entrance to the churchyard. The latter markings are very faded. Please note these are emergency exits and must be kept clear please. Many thanks for your co-operation.

Front Office

This is from last week’s Round-Up

As St John’s has grown so has the pressure on the front office to provide an efficient service for the school community. However, this is becoming increasingly more difficult due to a large number of parents dropping items off for their children such as packed lunches, musical instruments and even items of clothing. Can I therefore politely ask parents to keep these interruptions to a minimum and to encourage their children to be as independent as possible and remember these items for themselves. There has been a reduction in the amount of interruptions in the front office so many thanks for your co- operation.

Events this Week

Friday 2nd December- St John’s Rugby Team won the area final and now go on to represent Epping Forest at the Essex County Final next year.

Thursday 8th December- Year 4 visited the Museum of London

Christmas Bazaar

I am sure you will want to join me in thanking the PTA and their helpers for running such a well organised and enjoyable Christmas Bazaar on Saturday. It really was a credit to the school. You can see pictures of the day here

Have a good weekend.
Yours sincerely,
P.J.Tidmarsh
Headmaster