How have you shown: Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Thankfulness this week?
Friday 5th December 2025
"Do to others as you would have them do to you" (Luke 6:31)
Important Info for week commencing 8th December 2025
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Sunday 7th December |
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Wednesday 10th December |
The Christmas Post Box will be in the dining room for children to post their Christmas cards (name and class must be included!) to anyone in the school. |
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Thursday 11th December |
Rock Steady Assembly 9.10
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Thursday 11th December |
Y3 Nativity at St Peters Church 18.00pm |
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Pupil Parliament Fundraising |
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Kindness Ambassadors Don't forget to send us stories and photos |
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Don't forget to top up your child's lunch account. |
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Flyers at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Important Information
The Great TC 'tree-mendous' Christmas bake off, has been hugely popular. You have until Monday 8th December at 9am to enter. Only £2 entry - register using the Arbor shop.
We can't wait to see your snow-rific bakes!
We are delighted to have representatives from SPACE (an award winning Hertfordshire based charity supporting families of children and young people who are on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD), have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodiverse conditions) leading a coffee afternoon for all TC parents/carers/family members who wish to find out more about how their child can be supported. SPACE are a fantastic local resource with a wealth of expertise on neurodivergence and we are sure that parents will find the session really useful. There will be coffee, tea and biscuits provided so please sign up to let us know you are coming.
Time: 2:30pm - 3:25pm
Community Information
🎄 Thank you to everyone who 'wore it festive' on Monday we raised an amazing £309.10 🎅
🚴♀️ Kids Cyclocross Event at Ashlyns School! 🚴♂️
Join us for a fun-filled morning of cycling adventures designed for kids aged 7 and above!
📍 Location: Ashlyns School
📅 Date: Sunday, 7th December
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
What’s happening?
✅ 3 exciting sessions:
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
- 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
✅ Activities include:
- Obstacle course challenges
- Fun riding skills
- A thrilling race to wrap up the day!
What to bring:
- Your own bike
- Helmet
- Gloves
This is a great opportunity for kids to learn, ride, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
👉 Don’t miss out – come and join us for an unforgettable cycling experience!
We also have some Ashlyns students fundraising for their World Challenge by running a refreshment stall and the bike wash!
Dacourum Community Trust
Dacorum Community Trust, is a local charity supporting families across Dacorum who may be experiencing financial or practical difficulties. More information about how they can help local families can be found here.
Join us for a delightful, festive afternoon of constructing and decorating your very own gingerbread house! We’ll provide all the materials - you bring the creativity and Christmas spirit (we'll even clean the sticky floor afterwards!). Mulled wine and other refreshments available on the day.
Saturday 13th December, 3:30-5:30pm At Northchurch Social Centre £5 per house kit - please buy as many as you'd like either to work on individually or to share... Suitable for adults and children of any age - children will need to be supervised by parents/carers please Book now at www.northchurch-social-centre.co.uk/upcoming-events
Through the Longest Night
Fr Stuart will be walking through the longest night of the year to raise money for local suicide prevention charity Hector’s House (Hector's House About - Hector's House). Setting out just before sunset (3.53pm) on Friday 19th December and coming home around 9am on Saturday 20th December (sunrise, 8.06am), the walk will be around 50 miles.
If you would like to support the great work of Hector’s House, you can sponsor Fr Stuart here: Stuart Owen is fundraising for Hector's House
Friends of Thomas Coram
We’re inviting the community to come together for a Christmas celebration full of joy, sparkle and festive cheer—all while raising funds for FOTC!
Packed with games, tombolas and festive fun, just for the kids! Every child will head home with a special prize to celebrate the season 🎅🏼
🎟️ Tickets: £5 per child
In the evening, the whole family is welcome—siblings included! Join us for a feel-good family disco with a friendly playlist, glitter tattoos, a tuck shop, and a bar for the grown-ups. We politely ask that all children are accompanied by an adult throughout the evening.
🎟️ Kids: £5 • Adults: Free
Kids’ Christmas Activities – during the school day
Family Disco – 6:00–7:30pm
Get your tickets on the FOTC box office
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefriendsofthomascoramschool1/1952741
We have 15 festive hampers up for grabs, packed with premium spirits, tasty treats, luxury chocolates, and cosy winter goodies—everything you need to make the season sparkle! Tickets are just £1. Good luck
🎟 Where to Buy Tickets:
Get your tickets now from the Box Office
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefriendsofthomascoramschool1/1952741
Or you can buy them at the Family Christmas Disco on the 18th, where we’ll also be drawing the lucky winner!
Weekly Attendance W/C 01/12/2025
Year 3: 95.5%
Year 4: 92.5%
Year 5: 93.5%
Year 6: 91%
Whole school: 93.1%
"Be present, be engaged and watch your knowledge grow."
Values in Action
Madagascar - Olivia - For her kindness to everyone, always giving a smile and saying nice things.
Gambia - Joseph - For showing thankfulness and kindness this week, demonstrating a positive attitude and genuine care for others.
South Africa - Lana - Lana shows great resilience, especially during our nativity rehearsals. She performs her part brilliantly and listens to adults advice about how she can make it even better and she always has a smile on her face.
Norway - The whole class - For showing strength and resilience this week.
Croatia - Drum and piano musicians- For being resilient, hard working and dedicated musicians
Finland - Effie - For great focus and resilience in maths this week.
China - Zoey - For always showing thankfulness and appreciation.
Borneo - Eva - for her commitment to learning and kindness to others.
India - Millie - For always showing kindness to everyone, setting a good example for others.
Brazil - Amber - For being thankful for her excellent answers to questions in class and always trying her hardest in lessons.
Peru - Inga - For consistently demonstrating kindness to her friends and checking in with them to help them when needed.
Mexico - Grace - For always consistently demonstrating Values in Action - particularly kindness and respect.
A full calendar is available here
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This week at St Peter's
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