11th December 2025

The KS2 Pantomime on Friday evening was absolutely fantastic! All of the children extremely well, especially the year 6s. well done everyone!
Many thanks to all who helped organise and support the very successful PTA stall at the Otley Victorian Fayre on Sunday. The children’s choir performed brilliantly despite the inclement weather and were rewarded by being named the best choir! Well done children!
The Christmas Carol Service yesterday was lovely. It was really nice to see such a full audience. Thankyou to all of the children who read so beautifully.
Today has been Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children. Thank you to all those who have already generously donated to this wonderful charity. This link to our JustGiving page will remain live until the end of 2025 if you would like to make a donation.
https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/cjd250019641
We are greatly looking forward to the infant Nativity tomorrow. Tickets and information about arrangements for the performances were sent out yesterday. A reminder to please park with consideration for the local residents if parking on the roads in the village.
Next week, children may come to school in home clothes on Thursday for the Christmas parties and on Friday for the last day of term. On Friday, children may also bring in a small toy or game, that does not make excessive noise, to share with their friends. No phones or ipads please.
Please note, that due to a staff teambuilding event, there will be no afterschool club on Thursday 18th
December. Please can all children be collected at the usual home times (infants 3.15-3.30pm and juniors 3.30- 3.45pm).
A reminder that next Friday (19th) school and nursery will close early. Please collect nursery, reception and years 1 & 2 ~ 1.50-2.00pm, and years 3, 4, 5 & 6 ~ 2.00-2.10pm. If you have children in both age groups, please collect at the earlier time. The school buses will depart at 2pm.

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