The Friends of Naburn are very pleased to be bringing back the much-loved movie nights and what better way to start this than with a spooky twist to get everyone ready for Halloween. The first movie night will be on Thursday 20 October, starting at 6pm, in the school hall. There is a small cost of £3 per child/ £5 for 2 siblings, for which there’ll be popcorn and juice. The film has been democratically chosen by the children and we will be showing the animated version of The Adams Family. This is a PG rated film so please make sure you are happy for your child/children to watch this. Children can come dressed in PJs with teddies, blankets, cushions…the snugglier the better. KS1 must be accompanied by an adult. Any KS2 children will need to be collected from school at 7.30pm.

Even more exciting news, we will be holding a Halloween Party. This will be at The Village Hall between 5.30 – 6.30, on 31 October. Children (and grownups) are encouraged to come dressed in their most terrifying outfits. There will be party games, prizes, hot dogs and of course the odd sweet treat. Again, KS1 children need to come accompanied by an adult and KS2 parents are more than welcome to stay and join in the fun. The village are very kindly organising a pumpkin trail around the village, which the children will be able to enjoy after the party, along with any trick or treating families.

We hope to see as many of you as possible at these ‘terrorific’ events!

The PTA have been allocated a date to run the café at St Crux. This is Saturday 11th March 2023. Please add this to your diary as we will need plenty of the usual type of support to make it a rip-roaring success. Help will include baking, looking through your cupboards and drawers for items that you no longer require suitable for a bric a brac stall, helping supervise stalls and the café and finally being around to set out in the morning and tidy up in the afternoon. Thank you

The PTA are holding an All Hallows Eve Party celebration (31st October – 5.30pm) at the Village Hall and a Pumpkin Trail. They are also preparing for another Movie Night on Thursday 20th October starting at 6pm. More details to follow.

Other PTA News!

Rachel will be stepping down as Treasurer so this is a chance for someone to take this role on. It’s not too time consuming and definitely not difficult – no accounting experience is necessary. A full handover will be given. If you are interested please contact Rachel or the school office. Thank you.

The PTA have bought every child in school a commemorative Teddy Bear and mug and they will be coming home with them today (Friday). These mugs are also available to buy plus a handful of teddies, both priced at £5 each. Available from the school office.

Friday 22nd July, 5.30pm till 9pm, at School

This year we will be having another party in the playground to celebrate the end of the school year, welcome our new parents and children as well as say a fond farewell to the Year 6s. Pupils, Parents, Staff and Governors are all invited. We will be selling hot hog roast sandwiches and there will be a bar. There will also be a disco for the children. The party will take place on Friday 22nd July from 5.30pm – 9pm.

This year, as is in recent years, we are asking everyone to let us know if you will be attending so that we can assess catering requirements. We will serve alternatives for any dietary requirements. So that all of us can enjoy the evening we are asking all parents / carers who attend the party to help in some way so that the responsibility of the event can be shared.

Please can you return the slip that has been sent home by ParentPay and in book bags by Wednesday 15th June and a ticket will be issued letting you know which time slot and job has been allocated to you – we are hoping that everyone will only have a half hour slot so that we can all enjoy the evening. We will try wherever possible to allocate a job based on your preference but this is not always possible!

Thank you, Friends of Naburn CE Primary School