E-Newsletter 234

‍Save The Playing Field!

As some of you may already be aware, Grendon Parish Council has rented the village playing field for many generations but they have been informed that it is to be sold. The Parish Council would like to buy this important part of the village so that it can be protected and enjoyed by the community of Grendon for generations to come. As part of their information gathering, the Parish Council would like to hear from the community and this includes you!

The playing field is a really important part of school life, whether it is for our annual sports' day, PE lessons, FOGS events, school clubs, nature walks or as a meeting place for children and parents once school is over. It's location makes it a safe and convenient place and it would be a huge shame to lose it.

Purchasing the playing field would be a signficant financial investment for the Parish Council and they would be interested in reading your comments. Please use the link here to share your views. 

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Parent Governor Election

We are in the exciting position of recruiting a parent to join the governing body. 

The role of school governor can be very rewarding and with the team currently in place there is plenty of support available. Meetings, although professional and run according to regulations, are enjoyable and enlightening and held in a welcoming environment. The governing body is involved in a wide range of matters and meets together six times a year to consider all manner of things from curriculum development and school finances to resources and building maintenance. Prospective candidates should take comfort in knowing that the role of parent governor is not about becoming the appointed spokesperson for the entire parent body. The strategic role does, however, assist greatly in building strong relationships between the school and our local community. 

The successful candidate must commit to attending a half termly governing body meeting. As well as taking the time to become familiar with the relevant school documentation and attend governor training, governors will ideally have the capacity to come into school occasionally. 

The best way to find out more about the role and what it might mean for you is to ask a current governor (current members listed here), the Head Teacher or Clerk to Governors. If there is more than one applicant there has to be a ballot of the parents to make the selection and details of this process are outlined below. 

Election Timetable

At an appropriate point during the election timetable, the Chair of Governors will contact candidates for an informal conversation about the parent governor role.

After the counting of ballot papers, the result will be communicated to stakeholders.

Nomination Form

All prospective candidates should use the nomination form found here. The form is an editable word document and should be completed and returned to  by the date indicated in the timetable above. 

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Christmas Dates 

Reception's Nativity

Parents of our Reception cohort are invited to our special Reception Nativity on Thursday 4th December at 4pm. The performance will be outside and so wrap up warm! 

Christmas Theme Day 

Christmas Theme Day takes place on Monday 8th December. For those of you unfamiliar with this day, children (and staff) come to school in their best Christmas jumpers and spend the day taking part in a brilliant carousel of Christmas activities.  

Theatre trips

Theatre trips have been arranged for all children from Reception to Year 6. Key Stage 2 are booked in to see Peter Pan and Reception and Key Stage 1 are off to see Mog's Christmas - both shows are at the Royal & Derngate. All information is included in the letter which you can view with the link below. 

Christmas Trip Letter

Carol Service 

There will be a whole school carol service in the final week of term but we just need to confirm the day and time. This is a very popular service and all are welcome - please join us. 

‍School Tours

If you or anyone you know has a child due to start school in September 2026, please contact us to book a school tour. 

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Caterlink Menus

Please use the link below to have a look at Caterlink's menus from after half-term through until March to help you and your child choose their meals.

Caterlink Menus

‍Bikeability

Our newest Bikeability recruits successfully completed their course which saw them cycle safely on roads, navigating junctions and parked cars along the way. The instructors noticed amazing improvements over the 2 days and praised the children for their behaviour and efforts.

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Atomic Science Club!

There has been a fantastic response to the Atomic Science Club! Parents who have signed up will be contacted by 'Atomic Tom' to explain how the sessions will be organised but please do contact school with any questions.

‍FOGS Wreath Making Workshop

FOGS are running their ever popular wreath making workshop again this year. Payments for this will be live on ParentPay later today.