2020-2021 Parent schedule
William Cassidi C. E. Aided Primary School
Schedule 2020 – 2021
During the current COVID-19 pandemic all the dates and events are subject to change depending on the current situation, guidance and potential local and national lockdowns. These dates are intended to give an indication of events we would like to hold they can be carried out in a safe manner for children, staff and parents/carers.
Autumn Term 2020:
7th- 16th September Year 6 – Crucial Crew (virtual event)
10th September Roald Dahl Day: Please refer to individual class eschools for
details for your child
29th September Individual and family photographs
8th October Harvest Worships within school for children only (donations to St.
John’s Church food bank))
Half Term
13th November Children in Need – ‘spotacular’ event – dress in spots!
13th November Short reports to parents with details of telephone or zoom
appointment booking
23rd – 27th November Parent/Teacher Consultations
3rd December Christingle Service for children if at school or at St. John’s Church
if possible starting at 2:30pm
4th December Nasal flu immunisation date
4th December Possible Friends of the School - Christmas Fair 1:30pm in the hall
7th December Nursery and Reception Nativity 2:00pm in the hall
8th December KS1 Christmas Production 9:30am and 1:30pm in the hall
9th December KS1 Christmas Production 1:30pm in the hall
10th December KS2 Christmas Production 9:30am and 1:30pm in the hall
11th December KS2 Christmas Production 9:30am and 1:30pm in the hall
All Christmas productions will be organised following safety guidelines. These will be dependant on the current restrictions at the time. We will organise these accordingly, possibilities include individual class performances, live streaming, reduced attendees perhaps of groups up to 30, zoom meeting sign ins, recording performances and placement on eschools etc.
11th December Christmas Jumper Day: come in your favourite Christmas jumper
14th December St. James’. Thorpe Thewles Carol Concert (AM) (if possible)
14th December Christmas Party – Foundation Stage
15th December Christmas Party – Years 1 (AM) and Year 2 (PM)
16th December Christmas Party – Years 3 (AM) and Year 4 (PM)
17th December Christmas Party – Years 6 (AM) and Year 5 (PM)
18th December Carol Concert 9:15am St. John’s Church (if possible)
All are welcome to join us at this occasion prepared by the children
Christmas
Spring Term 2021:
4th January Training Day
12th January Snow White Pantomime performance at school
14th January Year 6: Family Worship at 2:45pm
21th January Year 2: Family Worship at 2:45pm
28th January Year 5: Family Worship at 2:45pm
4th February Year 1: Family Worship at 2:45pm
11th February Year 4: Family Worship at 2:45pm
Half Term
22nd February Online booking for Parent/Teacher Consultations opens (closes
13th March)
22nd – 26th February Year 6 – Mock SATs
4th March World Book Day: Dress up as your favourite book character (all
years - optional)
4th March Year 3: Family Worship at 2:45pm
11th March Reception: Family Worship at 2:45pm
12th March Short reports to parents
13th March Online booking closes
15th – 19th March STEM Week
15th March Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:20 – 5:20pm
16th March Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:20 – 6:30pm
18th March Science Museum 2pm in the school hall
24th March Easter Competitions and Raffle
25th March Easter Service led by Class 5 at St. John’s Church at 2:00pm
Easter
Summer Term 2021:
12th April Training Day
3rd May May Day
WB 10th May Year 6 SAT’s
17th – 21st May Outdoor Learning Week
28th May Spring Festival: 1:15pm in playground
All children will participate in dancing activities in the playground.
Half Term
10th June M & M Productions ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ – whole school play
10th June New Parents Meeting for September 2021 intake 2:30 or 6:00pm in the
Reception classroom
14th June Questionnaires to parents, staff and pupils
WB 14th June Year 1 Phonics
Year 4 Multiplication Tests (may be over 3 weeks)
16th – 18th June Year 6: Robinwood Residential visit
28th June Questionnaires return deadline
WB 28th June Fun and Fitness Week
1st July Sports Day (weather permitting) Foundation Stage and KS1 - 9:30am
KS2 - 1:15pm
2nd July Race For Life (AM)
8th July Reports to Parents
9th July Year 6 – Leavers Sale 1:15pm in the playground
13th July Visit to new classes
16th July Year 6: Leavers Worship at 9:15am
19th July Training Day
20th July Training Day
Summer
Please note: All dates and times are provisional and will be confirmed at the beginning of each term. New dates will also be added as activities are arranged for example Eucharist Services, swimming for Year 3, sporting activities, cycling and safety events, additional Friends of the School meetings and events, Year 6 Durham Cathedral Service and school visits when information is received and safety guidance permits these events to occur.