Christmas Fair

Hi there everyone.

Well, we have been busy planning this years Christmas fair, So busy in fact, that we forgot to send out a letter on Friday informing you all that it is non school uniform day on Friday.  Like last year we ask for a contribution of a bottle or box of chocolates to be delivered into Mr Farringtons office on Friday morning, ready to become prizes for the tombolas!!  Please may we ask that you just chat about this to as many parents as you see in the next few days, we would hate for someone not to get the message and come in uniform!

Also don't forget to return your raffle ticket stumps and money to the school office, last chance is this Friday.

School events are great fun, and always help raise much needed funds for our school, but they don't happen without the help and support of you, the parents.  If you can, we would be grateful for any volunteers on Friday, either helping to set up/ pack down or run a stall.  Just half an hour can make a huge difference and it is a lot of fun.



Thanks again for all your support,
Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday
Kate and the POWSA team

Father Christmas is coming.

We are POWSA are very exciting because we have just had confirmation that Father Christmas is able to attend this years Christmas Fair.  As a consequence, we are planning on setting up a nice cosy space for him to meet all our little ones (and not so little ones).  We were wondering if anyone has a suitable fireside/throne-like/Grandpa chair that we could borrow on that evening (6th December) for our very special guest to use?
If you think you do have a suitable piece of furniture either speak to one of the POWSA team or mention it to the school office who will be able to pass the message onto us.
Many Thanks
Kate and the POWSA team

Raise funds for the school with easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/powsa

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AGM

A quick reminder that the POWSA AGM is this evening at 19.45 in the school staff room.
All very welcome to attend
Hope to see you there!
Kate and the POWSA team
p.s. The scones have been baked and there will be fresh cream!

THANK YOU!!

POWSA would like to say a HUGE Thank You.  Our recent Autumnfest event raised a massive £477.16!!
This is a magnificent achievement.  Not only was the evening full of family fun, good food, incredible stories and autumn art, it has help raised some extra funds for our amazing school and children. 

I am also going to take this opportunity to remind you all that the POWSA AGM is this coming Thursday the 7th November, 19.45, in the school staff room.  This is an ideal opportunity to come along and experience what we do in POWSA behind the scenes.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other parents, help your school and even have some fun!!  I have been reliably informed that this year there will be homemade cake! 

Thanks again for all you continued support
Kate and the POWSA team

Quick reminders

Hi guys, just a few quick reminders.

Don't forget that tomorrow is the last day to get you pre-orders for the Ultimate Plum puddings. At £5 each they are a bargain and, in addition, a generous percentage of the money raised goes back to POWSA.
Secondly, there is still time to pick up an application form for 'design your own Christmas/greetings cards'. More information can be found on the outside noticeboard with application forms pinned to the POWSA noticeboard opposite the office.
Finally, Mr Farrington has asked me to remind you all to please take just a few moments of time and fill out the 'Parents View' questionnaire. A link to the questionnaire can be found on the school's homepage. It's only 12 questions with multiple choice answers, and the information gathered is used by OFSTED to gain an understanding on how parents view the school.
Have a great weekend and check the blog next week as we will have the grand total of money raised from our inaugural AUTUMNFEST event!
Kate and the POWSA team.

Autumnfest

Hi there,
So AUTUMNFEST is THIS FRIDAY! Hands up who's excited!
Chilli is bubbling away, potatoes are getting ready to put on their jackets, and our storytellers are busy practising their stories! This is promising to be a fantastic family event, I hope you are looking forward to it as much as we at POWSA are.
Just a few things to remember
Children - please bring a torch with you, you may want to use this to navigate around the site, and it will help the storytellers see what they are reading as it gets really dark!
Also don't forget to bring your carved pumpkins and funky vegetable monsters to school with you on Friday morning, along with your £1 entry fee, and place them in Mr Farington's office ready for judging!
Grown ups - This is an evening event, it will be getting dark. We hope this will add to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the evening but obviously comes with greater risks. We would like to remind you that your children are your responsibility. It is lovely that they feel so at home at school, and we don't want to detract from the enjoyment of the evening, but please be mindful of the additional dangers and risks involved with this event - Thank you.
In addition, we would like to make it clear in the interests of safety, no child will be allowed in without being part of adult led group. I hope you understand the need for these conditions.
Ok, the only thing left to say is don't forget to have fun, bring some money for hot chocolate and cake and send positive thoughts for a dry evening!!!!!!!!
See you Friday
Kate and the POWSA team.