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Milk Reminder
Fri 13 Dec 2024If 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 16th December. Please note this applies to both free and paid for milk.
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Open Morning for Nursery (2- & 3-year-olds) and Reception Prospective Parents
Thu 05 Dec 2024We have added an additional open morning to our calendar on Thursday 9th 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.
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Please see information below for the week commencing 9th December 2024:
Thu 05 Dec 2024Monday
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
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Reception events
Thu 05 Dec 2024Reception 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!
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Pantomimes
Thu 05 Dec 2024Children and staff are very excited about the up-and-coming pantomimes on Monday 16th 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.
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Our thanks to Millfield PTA
Thu 05 Dec 2024Despite Millfield PTA experiencing a challenging time at the moment, they have been able to kindly donate £30 to each class to spend on a class Christmas present! Children and staff will select resources to use at break and lunchtimes. A big thank you to Millfield PTA for their continued support. Please read the email that was sent to parents/carers on 4th December regarding information about the PTA AGM.
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Termly Art Competition
Thu 05 Dec 2024Well done to all the many children who proudly entered the Autumn Term Art Competition. Congratulations to 10 children in varying year groups across the school whose Art learning will be displayed in our wonderful Art Gallery!
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Book Fair
Thu 05 Dec 2024I’m thrilled to share that the recent Book Fair raised £470.34 for Millfield! This means that children will benefit from having even more new and recommended books which will be on display in our library and classrooms. Thank you to the English Faculty for arranging this event and thank you to all parents/carers and children that attended the Book Fair and purchased a book to enjoy.
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Please see information below for the week commencing 2nd December 2024:
Fri 29 Nov 2024Monday
6:00pm PTA AGM in the School Hall: Please see the email and communication from the school and Millfield PTA. Please come and join us to support Millfield.
Tuesday
Wednesday
NHS Flu Immunisations catch up session: Please see the information sent out for further information.
Reception children will be visiting Christ Church in Buntingford for a Christingle service.
Thursday
Millfield Art Competition: Children will enter a piece of their Art learning which may be displayed in our Art Gallery.
Friday
Occasional Day: Millfield is closed for children and staff.
Attendance: Whole school attendance this week was 95.2%. Well done to Ash Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 98.6%.
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.
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Christmas celebrations
Fri 29 Nov 2024As the festive season approaches, we are delighted to share with you an overview of the exciting Christmas celebrations planned at Millfield. We want to make this time of year memorable for our children and create a joyful atmosphere for all.
Date
Event
Monday 2nd December
Millfield Christmas Raffle tickets go on sale.
Wednesday 4th December
Reception children to visit Christ Church in Buntingford for a Christingle service.
Monday 9th December
11:00am Nursery Parents Christmas Stay and Play.
Tuesday 10th December
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.
Friday 13th December
Christmas Friendship Ladder activities for KS1 & KS2 children in the morning.
2:45pm Playground Carols for KS1 & KS2 parents/carers: We are thrilled to be inviting parents/carers to listen to KS1 & KS2 children sing Christmas carols. Children will be gathering on the playground between Year 3 and Year 4 classrooms where they will be facing the school field. The woodland gate and field gate will be open to access the site for this event just before 2:45pm. This is a wonderful way for a large number of parents/carers to be part of a school event. We will ensure that children are wrapped up warm in their coats etc. If your child would like to bring in a Christmas item to wear whilst they sing, we would welcome this e.g. tinsel or a Christmas headband/hat.
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.
Week commencing: Monday 16th December
Class/Year group parties. If necessary, further information will follow from Class Teachers.
Monday 16th 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. This performance is planned to take place in school, however, if we are not able to access the hall due to the hall refurbishment it will take place in a local venue and will be shared accordingly.
Wednesday 18th December
Christmas Dinner Day for children and staff.
Millfield Christmas Raffle prize draw.
Thursday 19th December
Award Assemblies for Millfield children.
Friday 20th December
End of Term Assembly for KS1 & KS2 children.
School finishes at 1:10pm.
