Thorney Close Primary SchoolFestive Dates and Events
Outlined below are the festive activities and events scheduled for over the last few weeks of term. We apologise for the delayed notice regarding some of these events and the changes in dates and times from those initially advertised on the school website.
Christmas Jumper Day - Thursday 7th December 2023
We're excited to participate in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day! Instead of the regular school uniform, we encourage everyone to put a festive Christmas Jumper on Thursday. We kindly ask for a voluntary donation of £1 or any amount you can afford. All proceeds will contribute to Save the Children's efforts in shaping a brighter future for children. If you don't have a Christmas jumper, please don't purchase one. Get creative and customise an old jumper with tinsel or other festive decorations!
New School Build Initial Consultation – Monday 11th December 2023 at 9.15am
Parents and carers are invited to join us at school for a meeting with the architect and design team overseeing the development of our new school building. The consultation will be held in the main school hall at 9:15 am. We look forward to your valuable input and insights.
Book Fair – Monday 11th December 2023 from 2.15pm
Scholastic book fair will be arriving at Thorney Close on Monday 11th December. Come along and have a browse at some of the latest books with your child. This year, you can even pay by card using the QR codes. It is an excellent opportunity to develop your child’s love of reading, to share a book together or to buy some Christmas gifts.
We have also been very kindly gifted some gorgeous, high quality children’s clothes. Bring your child along to pick an item of clothing for free! This could be a dress, a shirt or even a hat that they could wear for their Christmas party! We will also have some preloved school uniform for anyone who need some additional items for the Spring Term
School will be open from 2:15pm and after school until 4pm for you to browse and purchase books. Children will be allowed to meet you in the hall to buy a book or choose an item of clothing.
Year 1 to Year 6 Christmas Carols – Thursday 14th December 2023 at 9.15am
We invite you to join us for a Christmas carol and song performance by the children on 14th December 2023, starting at 9.15am. The event will be held in the hall. As space is limited, we kindly request a maximum of two adults per family. Please note that pushchairs cannot be accommodated and should be left outside or in the school library.
‘Wriggly Nativity’ – Early Years Christmas Performance - Thursday 14th December 2023 at 11.00am
Parents and cares of children in classes Saplings, Beech and Willow are invited to join us at school to watch their performance of ‘Wriggly Nativity’. The performance will commence at 11am in the school hall. Again, as space is limited, we kindly request a maximum of two adults per family. Please note that pushchairs cannot be accommodated and should be left outside or in the school library.
Christmas Parties will take place on the following days.
- Thursday 14th December 2023 - Fir, Sycamore and Larch Class
- Friday 15th December 2023 – Oak and Poplar
- Monday 18th December 2023 – Saplings and Seedlings
- Monday 18th December 2023 – Beech and Willow
- Thursday 19th December 2023 – Spruce, Cedar and Hazel
School Choir – Friday 15th December 2023
The school choir has received an invitation to perform for the residents at the nearby care home. This presents a fantastic chance for them to showcase the songs they have been learning in choir club.
Beamish – Friday 15th December 2023
Children in Seedlings (2-year-old provision), Saplings (Nursery), Beech and Willow will be visiting Beamish. Consent forms and information have previously been sent out on dojo. However, please do not hesitate to contact school for an additional link for the consent form.
Stockeld Park – Monday 18th December 2023
Children in Year 1 to Year 6 – Oak, Poplar, Fir, Sycamore, Larch, Spruce, Cedar and Hazel) will be visiting Stockeld Park at Wetherby, to participate in exciting activities including: ice skating, a festive maze, illuminated forest and indoor playhive.
Children need to be in school at 8.30am for an early breakfast and registration. We will be leaving as soon as we can after registration, so please do not be late on this day. We aim to be back at school at 5.00pm. We will keep you updated on ClassDojo if we are delayed. Due to the time we arrive back at school, all children need to be collected by an adult. Consent forms and information have previously been sent out on dojo. However, please do not hesitate to contact school for an additional link for the consent form.
Christmas Pantomime – Wednesday 20th December 2023
On the last day of term, we're delighted to announce that a fantastic Chaplin Panto Company will be visiting our school to treat the children to a delightful and humorous pantomime, Treasure Island.
Christmas Dinner – Wednesday 20th December 2023
School will be hosting a Christmas dinner on December 20th. If your child typically brings a packed lunch but would like to enjoy a Christmas dinner on this special day, please inform the school. The cost for the Christmas dinner is £2.20, and payments can be made online using the below link
Last day of term – Wednesday 20th December 2023
School closes for the Christmas holidays at 3.15pm.
Spring Term – Monday 8th January 2024
School reopens for all children on Monday 8th January 2024 for the Spring term.