Current Newsletter

25th October 2024

Note from Mrs Shillito 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of another successful term, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the wonderful achievements and experiences we have shared at Great Wishford.

Firstly, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your unwavering support and involvement in our school community. The turnout for yesterday’s pumpkin competition was fantastic, and it was great to see the support given to children to realise their creative ideas.

This term has been filled with numerous highlights, including super descriptive writing in Fox class based on the wonderful Nowhere Emporium; gruesome medicine recipes being written in Hedgehog class, inspired by George’s Marvellous Medicine; significant progress in phonics and spelling across Squirrels class; a range of clubs, a trip to Stonehenge, and our first Golden Time afternoon. Our children have shown remarkable growth, not only academically but also in their personal development. It has been a joy to witness their enthusiasm and commitment to learning.

As we move into the holiday break, I encourage you to spend quality time with your children, enjoying games, autumn walks, and creating lasting memories. Please remind them to continue reading and exploring new interests during this time, as learning is a lifelong journey.

Looking ahead, we have many exciting plans for the upcoming term, including visitors (see diary dates below), Christmas crafts, a Nativity, and a Carol Service.

Thank you once again for your continued support. Wishing you all a restful and joyous half term. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new term.

Warm regards,

Hannah Shillito

Children in Need!

Your child brought home a plate for donations to our cake sale for Children in Need. This year, we are marking Children in Need on the 7th of November with a cake sale. The team at St. Giles has kindly agreed to join forces with us for that week, with proceeds from the sale going to Children in Need. The big difference this year is that the sale will take place in our school hall instead of the church, and our Fox class children will be involved in selling the cakes.

Please bring in donations of cakes or biscuits on the morning of the 7th of November, and stay after school for a cup of tea and cake. We look forward to seeing you!

Pumpkin Carving Competition Winners

The standard of entries this year was fantastic and it was very hard for children to choose their favourites.

Here are all the prize winners:

We have a selection of clubs on offer in Term 2: 

Lunch time clubs

After school clubs 

Please note the change of time for Fun Football kick around clubs.

As ever, if you have an idea for a club, please contact the office.