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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:

7^th-16^th September Year 6 – Crucial Crew (virtual event)

10^th September Roald Dahl Day: Please refer to individual class eschools for

details for your child

29^th September Individual and family photographs

8^th October Harvest Worships within school for children only (donations to St.

John’s Church food bank))

Half Term

13^th November Children in Need – ‘spotacular’ event – dress in spots!

13^th November Short reports to parents with details of telephone or zoom

appointment booking

23^rd – 27^th November Parent/Teacher Consultations

3^rd December Christingle Service for children if at school or at St. John’s Church

if possible starting at 2:30pm

4^th December Nasal flu immunisation date

4^th December Possible Friends of the School - Christmas Fair 1:30pm in the hall

7^th December Nursery and Reception Nativity 2:00pm in the hall

8^th December KS1 Christmas Production 9:30am and 1:30pm in the hall

9^th December KS1 Christmas Production 1:30pm in the hall

10^th December KS2 Christmas Production 9:30am and 1:30pm in the hall

11^th 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.

11^th December Christmas Jumper Day: come in your favourite Christmas jumper

14^th December St. James’. Thorpe Thewles Carol Concert (AM) (if possible)

14^th December Christmas Party – Foundation Stage

15^th December Christmas Party – Years 1 (AM) and Year 2 (PM)

16^th December Christmas Party – Years 3 (AM) and Year 4 (PM)

17^th December Christmas Party – Years 6 (AM) and Year 5 (PM)

18^th 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:

4^th January Training Day

12^th January Snow White Pantomime performance at school

14^th January Year 6: Family Worship at 2:45pm

21^th January Year 2: Family Worship at 2:45pm

28^th January Year 5: Family Worship at 2:45pm

4^th February Year 1: Family Worship at 2:45pm

11^th February Year 4: Family Worship at 2:45pm

Half Term

22^nd February Online booking for Parent/Teacher Consultations opens (closes

13^th March)

22^nd – 26^th February Year 6 – Mock SATs

4^th March World Book Day: Dress up as your favourite book character (all

years - optional)

4^th March Year 3: Family Worship at 2:45pm

11^th March Reception: Family Worship at 2:45pm

12^th March Short reports to parents

13^th March Online booking closes

15^th – 19^th March STEM Week

15^thMarch Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:20 – 5:20pm

16^th March Parent/Teacher Consultations 3:20 – 6:30pm

18^th March Science Museum 2pm in the school hall

24^th March Easter Competitions and Raffle

2^5thMarch Easter Service led by Class 5 at St. John’s Church at 2:00pm

Easter

Summer Term 2021:

12^th April Training Day

3^rd May May Day

WB 10^th May Year 6 SAT’s

17^th – 21^st May Outdoor Learning Week

28^th May Spring Festival: 1:15pm in playground

All children will participate in dancing activities in the playground.

Half Term

10^th June M & M Productions ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ – whole school play

10^th June New Parents Meeting for September 2021 intake 2:30 or 6:00pm in the

Reception classroom

14^th June Questionnaires to parents, staff and pupils

WB 14^th June Year 1 Phonics

Year 4 Multiplication Tests (may be over 3 weeks)

16^{th –}18^th June Year 6: Robinwood Residential visit

28^th June Questionnaires return deadline

WB 28^th June Fun and Fitness Week

1^st July Sports Day (weather permitting) Foundation Stage and KS1 - 9:30am

KS2 - 1:15pm

2^nd July Race For Life (AM)

8^th July Reports to Parents

9^th July Year 6 – Leavers Sale 1:15pm in the playground

13^th July Visit to new classes

16^th July Year 6: Leavers Worship at 9:15am

19^th July Training Day

20^th 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.