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Pre-Prep Reflections

Pre-Prep Reflections Week 12 2023

Dear parents

It has been a slightly different week at Exeter Pre-Prep this week, with Mr Ayling out of school on an inspection for 3 days. He (and Ruffles) have certainly been missed! Despite this, it has been ‘business as usual’ in school and we have had another jam-packed week, with Christmas fast approaching.

Nativity rehearsals

Monday saw the arrival of the stage in preparation for next week’s nativity performances. We hope this will ensure the best possible viewing opportunities for families. A reminder of the arrangements for the nativity (and the other exciting events planned for next week) can be found below. Please note, clubs will run as normal on Monday and Tuesday next week, but there will be no clubs on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Late Room will run on all days except Friday, due to the early finish.

Parent drop-in

It was lovely to see so many parents at our drop-in on Tuesday and we know the children loved sharing their work with you. If you were unable to attend, please do contact your child’s teacher and they will be happy to arrange another time for you to come in. Alternatively, we do hold drop-ins once a term, so there will be another opportunity in the spring.

Fundraising success

Many congratulations to Ben in Year 2 who has been awarded a silver Blue Peter badge following his recent charity run, which raised £655 for the National Eczema Society. He was also featured in the latest edition of their Exchange Magazine. What a great achievement!

Christmas cards

Our Year 2 postal workers have been very busy delivering the first batches of Christmas cards this week. Please can we remind you to include the child’s name and class on the front of the card so that we can ensure it is delivered to the correct person.

Diary Dates

Autumn Term 2023

Monday 11 December – Christmas jumper day

Monday 11 December – Year 2 singing at Westbank

Tuesday 12 December – ‘Gnome Alone’ pantomime visit

Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 December 2.30pm – Nativity performances

Friday 15 December – Christmas party (children may come to school in party clothes)

Friday 15 December – Autumn term ends at 12.00 noon

Spring Term 2024

Wednesday 3 January – Spring term begins

Monday 8 January – Head’s coffee morning

Tuesday 16 January – Exeter School open morning

Friday 26 January – Parent/staff quiz night

Friday 2 February – Year 2 entrance assessments for Exeter School

Tuesday 6 February – Safer Internet Day

Wednesday 7 February – Open morning for prospective families

Friday 9 February – International Day

Monday 12 to Friday 16 February – Half term

Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 February – Staff INSET days (school closed)

Wednesday 21 February – Pancake races

Thursday 7 March – World Book Day

Wednesday 13 March – Spring Reviews issued

Friday 15 March – Science Day and Red Nose Day

Wednesday 20 March 4.00-7.30pm – Parents’ Evening

Wednesday 27 March – Easter Theme Day and parent drop-in

Thursday 28 March to Tuesday 16 April – Easter holidays

 

A list of term dates is available on the school website.

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Christmas Week

A reminder that the arrangements for the final week of term are as follows:

Monday 11 December

Christmas Jumper Day: all children and staff may come into school wearing a Christmas jumper over their uniform – just for fun! The nativity dress rehearsal will take place in the morning. This will be professionally photographed and filmed, to be shared with parents shortly afterwards. After lunch, Year 2 will be visiting the local charity, Westbank, to sing carols at their Christmas lunch.

Tuesday 12 December

We have booked The Pantomime Play Company to perform Gnome Alone in the hall in the afternoon.

Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December

Nativity performances will take place from 2.30-3.30pm on both days. Seats are limited to 4 per family and we ask that you only attend one of the performances, rather than both.

Friday 15 December

There will be no swimming for Year 2. Mrs Ruth Lawrence, our Drama Club teacher, will be entertaining the children at their annual Christmas Party in the hall from 10.00-11.00am. All children are welcome to come to school in party clothes for the morning. Each child will also receive a Christmas present! All children should be collected at 12.00 noon. There will be no lunch or late room, but the minibus will be operating a return journey to Exeter School at 12.00 noon.

Save the date!

The parent/staff quiz night is back by popular demand. Please add the date of Friday 26 January 2024 to your diaries. This event is open to all parents from the pre-prep and junior schools, and will take place at Exeter School. More details to follow…

Stars of the Week

 

star of the week

Nursery

Hugo T

For being very conscientious and helping his friends! Well done!

Miss Adams

Reception

Estelle

For her wonderful creativity and beautiful dancing in the nativity rehearsals. Well done!

Mrs Martin 

Year 1

Charlie

For working so hard with his cursive handwriting and making such great progress. Well done!

Miss Lawrence

Year 2

Alicia

For learning her lines for the nativity so quickly and remembering them accurately. Well done!

Mrs Richards & Mrs Goodwill

Lunchtime tidiest table award

Congratulations to Year 1!

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