Chopps Chat

November 2020

Chopps ChatNovember 2020

Headteacher's Comment

Christmas preparations are in full swing, I know many have already got their houses decorated. In school we are working hard to prepare for our different Christmas this year too, with parties, pantomime, Christmas dinners and performances all to look forward to. Further details are found later in this newsletter.


Once again I would like to thank you all for your support during these continued 'uncertain' times. You have helped keep school Covid free, so far, with only a few weeks until we break from Christmas on Friday 18th December. On the last day of term we will be finishing at 1.30pm, so please collect your children promptly.


Thanks

Mr D. Nelson

Christmas Activities

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Christmas Jumper Day

We are supporting Save the Children again this year by taking part in Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 11th December. Children will be asked for a donation of 50p for coming to school in their festive jumpers.

This also coincides with Leading Link's 'Remotely Christmas' - where the children will be meeting Santa and completing festive activities, throughout the day.

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Christmas Dinners

This year we are doing Christmas dinners over two days, so as to ensure the children get the best experience.

Tuesday 8th December - Early Years & Year 1/2.

Thursday 10th December - Year 3/4 & Year 5/6.

If your child doesn't normally have a school dinner but you would like them to have a Christmas Dinner then please let us know as soon as possible.

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Pantomime

This year we are not able to bring a pantomime into school, due to social distancing. So to ensure we still keep our pantomime tradition we have arranged to get a virtual panto beamed into school. This will take place during the last week of term.
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Class Christmas Parties

We will be holding class parties during the last week of term. Precise details will be sent out regarding party clothes and party food by class teachers.
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Early Years & Year 1/2 Performance

The children have been working hard on their nativity style production. They have been learning lines, songs and dances in preparation for filming. The finished production will have it's premiere via YouTube during the last week of term.
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Year 3/4 & Year 5/6 Performance

Key Stage 2 are going to be performing their own version of a classic Christmas movie. They are working tirelessly to learn the necessary lines, directions and songs. The final cut will premiere during the last week of term. Look out for the trailer in the next couple of weeks.

PTFA Raffle & Tombola

Tickets are on sale via the PTFA team. Raffle tickets are 50p each. Tombola tickets are 5 for £1.00. Donations for the tombola and raffle would be much appreciated.

The draw will be made LIVE on the school Facebook page - this will be held on Thursday 10th December from 10am.

Reception Admissions

The portal is open for Reception places for September 2021 and applications need to be in by January 15th 2021. Please sign up as soon as possible, if you have any problems then let us know. Use the link to go to the online NCC portal

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Education/Schools/School-admissions-places-appeals-1/Reception-entry-applications.aspx

Poppy Appeal

On the 11th November we held our Remembrance Day service and asked the children to bring in copper coins to create our own copper poppies. The amount we raised on the day was £68.38, which school will make up to £100 - this money will be donated to The Royal British Legion to support them and the work they do to support the personnel of the armed forces. Thank you to all that helped by donating.

Absence Reporting

If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason please make sure that you contact school to let us know. We have an answerphone service (option 1) which has been set up to help with this. Please leave a message and if we need to call back for more information then we will do so.

It is your responsibility to inform school if your child is going to be absent or late.

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About us

Choppington Primary is a school at the heart of the community of Choppington, Northumberland. We are a school where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best. This is a happy, vibrant place to learn – we aim to give children the skills for life and a wealth of memorable experiences.

Email: admin@choppington.northumberland.sch.uk
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Location: Choppington Primary School, Eastgate, Scotland Gate, Choppington, UK
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