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• Playground Christmas Carols to Parents and Carers

  Fri 13 Dec 2024

  It was a pleasure to see so many parents and carers join us for this festive event. It was a great experience for Key Stage 1 and 2 children to sing together dressed in Christmassy attire, surrounded by such a large and supportive audience. Your presence added to the festive cheer!

  

• Christmas Tree Festival St Mary’s

  Fri 13 Dec 2024

  As shared, St Marys’ Church in Aspenden are holding their First Christmas Tree Festival on Saturday 14th December (10am - 4pm) and Sunday 15th December (11am – 4pm). Millfield is pleased to be displaying our own tree with the theme ‘All Things Millfield’. You will also get the chance to vote for your three favourite trees in the people's choice competition.

  

• Reception Nativity

  Fri 13 Dec 2024

  It was wonderful for Millfield to be welcomed into St Peters Church this week for the Reception children to perform their Nativity shows to parents and carers. A huge congratulations to all the children, they performed with such enthusiasm and pride. We were so proud of every child, the children impressed us all with their wonderful singing and acting skills.

   

  KS1 and 2 children thoroughly enjoyed watching Reception children perform their Nativity to them on Thursday. It was wonderful to see how proud the older children were of their younger peers.

  

• Friendship ladders Christmas Crafts

  Fri 13 Dec 2024

  The Friendship ladder Christmas craft activities were a big hit! It's clear the children had a fantastic time working with a range of children from across the school to explore and create Christmas decorations.

  

• Nursery Christmas Stay and Plays

  Fri 13 Dec 2024

  Thank you to all parents who attended the Nursery Stay and Plays this week. It was lovely to welcome you into our school and see you spending time with your child.

  

• Milk Reminder

  Fri 13 Dec 2024

  If you have not already done so, please can you ensure if your child would like milk next term you complete the relevant section on Arbor by Monday 16^th December. Please note this applies to both free and paid for milk.

  

• Open Morning for Nursery (2- & 3-year-olds) and Reception Prospective Parents

  Thu 05 Dec 2024

  We have added an additional open morning to our calendar on Thursday 9^th January 2025 at 9am. If you know of any local family or friends considering a school-based Nursery (2- and 3-year-olds) or have a Reception aged child for 2025-26, please direct them to contact our school office on 01763 271717 to book a place.

  

• Please see information below for the week commencing 9th December 2024:

  Thu 05 Dec 2024

  Monday	Nursery Parents Christmas Stay and Play: Please see individual times communicated to Nursery parents by the Nursery Team.
  Tuesday	10:00am Reception Nativity for Apple Class parents/carers at St Peter’s Church in Buntingford.   2:00pm Reception Nativity for Cherry Class parents/carers at St Peter’s Church in Buntingford.   Message from St Peter’s Church: Please leave pushchairs/prams outside in the Buggy Park due to space inside. Please remember, that due to the size of the church, there is a maximum of 2 parents/carers that can attend per child.
  Wednesday	3:15pm Christmas Raffle tickets will be sold on the playground. There are lots of fantastic prizes to be won from a Christmas Hamper to vouchers such as a 5-person farm pass. Tickets can also be purchased from the school office at any time.
  Thursday
  Friday	Christmas Craft Friendship Ladder activities for KS1 & KS2 children.   2:45pm KS1 & 2 Playground Christmas Carols: As scheduled, KS1 & 2 parents and carers are invited to enjoy Christmas Carols which will be performed by KS1 & 2 children on the playground between the Year 4 and Year 3 Classrooms. Once the event has finished, children will return to their classrooms and will need to be collected as normal. We are looking forward to having an opportunity for a large proportion of our school community to gather together for this festive event.   Christmas Jumper Non-school uniform day for children and staff. Please note, we are aware that the National Christmas Jumper Day is on Thursday, however, the children have decided that they would prefer to wear Christmassy clothes on the same day as Christmas Friendship Ladders and when we perform our Christmas Carols.
  Forthcoming learning information: To view information about year group learning for next week please click on the following link to year group pages on our school website.  Please then find the icon titled ‘Forthcoming Learning’ within your child’s year group.  Latest News | Millfield First and Nursery School Please note: This will be available to view by the beginning of each week.

   

• Reception events

  Thu 05 Dec 2024

  Reception children have been very adventurous this week. They have not only visited St Peter’s Church for a Nativity rehearsal, but also enjoyed a visit to Christ Church in Buntingford for a Christingle service. The children have represented Millfield very well, sharing our school values and being enthusiastic learners. Well done Reception children and staff!

  

• Pantomimes

  Thu 05 Dec 2024

  Children and staff are very excited about the up-and-coming pantomimes on Monday 16^th December:

  • Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at The Spotlight in Hoddesdon for Year 1 to Year 4 children.
  • Search for Santa Pantomime performance for Nursery and Reception children. This performance will take place in the school hall.

  Please read the relevant email for further information, including payment details.