Headteacher Update

It’s been another wonderfully busy week in school. Our Christmas performances were fantastic, and we are incredibly proud of the children for the confidence and enthusiasm they showed on stage. It was lovely to see so many families attending, and we hope you enjoyed the celebrations as much as we did.

Next week is set to be an exciting one as the festive season reaches its peak at school. Children will enjoy the pantomimes, a special “Day of Christmas at Bletchingley” filled with crafts, Christmas jumpers, a festive lunch, dancing, and the sale of their DT creations. Our final celebration will be the Carol Concert at the church. Please also remember that school will close early at 1:30pm on Friday 19th December

Staffing Update

Sadly, Mrs Marshment will be leaving us at the end of term. Mrs Marshment has been a valued member of the school community for many years and during that time she has supported countless children, staff and families. Her dedication, warmth and deep knowledge of the community means that she will be sorely missed by all. I am sure that you will join me in thanking her hard work over the years and wishing her good luck for her future plans. 

Have a lovely weekend

Upcoming Key Dates
16.12.25 – Pantomime Day (visiting pantomime for all year groups; see calendar for timings – no parents)
17.12.25 – Christmas Comes to Bletchingley: Children to wear uniform with a Christmas jumper; Christmas lunch; Disco; DT Christmas Sale for parents
18.12.25 – Christmas Carol Concert at the church (KS2, starts 2pm – parents welcome)

19.12.25- end of term 1:30pm Finish

Online Safety Update

Please find below links to a slides and a webinar for Parents that covers the following.

• Social media and messaging apps: privacy settings, age-appropriate use, and reducing risk from unknown contacts

• Online grooming and exploitation: warning signs, protective factors, and how to talk to children about staying safe

• Cyberbullying and peer-on-peer issues: what parents can do, when to escalate, and how schools can support

• Inappropriate content and content algorithms: how children encounter harmful content and steps to limit exposure

• Gaming and in-app purchases: chat functions, scams, and managing spending/permissions

• Screen time and digital wellbeing: healthy routines, boundaries, and encouraging open conversations

You can access the webinar recording and download the ready-to-use slides here:

https://parentonlinesafety.lgfl.net/

Count Down to Christmas and Help Families in need

This Christmas, Loveworks (a local food bank charity), is asking everyone to take part in their Reverse Advent Calendar. The calendar is a simple and meaningful way to make a difference in our community.

Instead of opening a door and taking out a treat each day, they are asking you to give one. Each day of Advent, place an item, such as a tin of soup or jar of pasta sauce into a box at home. By Christmas, you’ll have created a wonderful parcel of essentials that can help a local family or individual in need. Your parcel can then be delivered to a Loveworks donation point in the New Year.

For more information and to download your Reverse Advent Calendar follow this link Reverse Advent Calendar