Autumn 2 Newsletter 2011
Wednesday 14th December 2011
Dear Parents / Carers / Colleagues and Friends of Birtley House,
Another set of firsts for Birtley House! We held our Christmas church service in the beautiful 11th Century Church, St Edmund’s in West Kingsdown, on Thursday 8th December. Reverend Judy made us incredibly welcome and all the children greatly enjoyed making christingles. Thank you also to other members of the St Edmund’s congregation who supported us by providing music and refreshments.
Our first Birtley nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’ was held on Monday 12th December. The children were amazing, speaking clearly and singing so well. I’m sure that all parents, friends and family enjoyed the show!
Our Christmas fayre was very successful – especially Santa’s grotto. We raised £586!! A big thank you to all members of the PTA who put in so much effort in order to raise such a fantastic amount. It has paid for all the new reading books.
A huge well done to James who passed his 11+ test and will be going to Grammar School next year. We are ever so proud of his fantastic achievement.
A brilliant effort from all pupils who entered the ‘Design a Birtley Christmas Card’ competition. Congratulations to Oliver. We now have his winning design printed and have sent it to many schools and businesses.
Thank you also to everyone who supported Children In Need Day on 18th November. We had a spotty day and raised £30.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all our pupils, parents and staff for another term of exceptional hard work and to wish everybody a very merry Christmas and new year!
Kind Regards
Emma Sillitoe (Mrs)
Headteacher
