Newsletter

PTA Christmas Fair

The PTA fair on Friday was a very busy affair – lots of smiley faces and a great time had by all. The Holly Park children who helped on stalls did the school proud. They listened well and were responsible and helpful. Thank you to the PTA committee who have prepared this event, to volunteers who ran stalls and to families who came along to support the event.

New School Governors

I would like to introduce our new parent governors. I am looking forward to working with them over the next four years of their appointment. I have no doubt that they will be a valuable asset to our existing governing body.

Mun Keat

Sophie Dean

Kate Thornton

Dominic Gee

Leanne Hall

Year 3 Nativity

We were charmed this week with lovely performances of the Nativity from our Year 3 children. They spoke, sang and danced beautifully. The costumes and set were delightful. A great end to the term.

External Clubs for Spring Term

The details for paid lunchtime and after school clubs run by external providers have been emailed out this week. Please do sign up as quickly as possible for January as places will be limited. There is a list attached at the end of this newsletter.

Christmas Parties and Party Food

For the annual Christmas parties we always ask parents to provide food for a party tea. We are asking that children should bring in a small party pack on the day of their party SEPARATE to any packed lunch. This will be their own party pack for their party day. The party pack must not contain nuts. No fizzy drinks can be brought in. Children will need named water bottles. Children will take home their rubbish and any uneaten food. Children should come to school on the day of their party wearing party clothes (sensible shoes) for the whole day. Please make sure that the party clothes are warm clothes

PTA Christmas shop

The PTA Christmas shop will be open on the mornings of 15th and 16th December. This is an opportunity for children to secretly buy gifts for parents or carers while they are at school. Look out for more information about signing up to this from the PTA.

Attendance

Whole school attendance for the last week was 95% Well done to Year 5 Juniper Class with the best attendance at 99%.

Dates

Monday 15th December Y3 and Y4 parties
Tuesday 16th December EYFS parties
Tuesday 16th December Y1 and Y2 parties
Wednesday 17th December Y5 and Y6 parties
Thursday 18th December Choir sing a long 2.30pm
Friday 19th December Term ends at 1.30pm
Spring Term begins Monday 5th January 2026

KS1 External Clubs Spring Term 2026

Mondays e.Assistant Game Design (Y2 only) Lunchtime Booking: www.eAssistant.co.uk select: ‘Clubs’ then ‘Holly Park’ 077 4849 3383

Mondays Football (Y1 and Y2) Non-Stop Action After School Booking: https://nonstopaction.co.uk/ 02084460006

Tuesdays Chess (Year 2 Only) FINCHLEY CHESS MOVES Lunchtime Y2 Booking: Email: johnfleetwoodj@aol.com

Thursdays Gymnastics Vicky RG Academy Lunchtime Booking: 07725818655 info@vickyrgacademy.co.uk

Fridays Art, Karate Art Club Karate Club After School After School Booking: 07741126151 Booking: info@kaishikarateschool.com Tel 0787 550 1674 www.kaishikarateschool.com https://www.facebook.com/SheenaK aishikarate/

KS2 External Clubs Spring Term 2026

Mondays Street Dance & Game Design e.Assistant Game Design Dance Wright Lunchtime After SchoolY3/4/5/6 Booking: www.eAssistant.co.uk Booking: select: ‘Clubs’ then ‘Holly Park’ 07482693890 077 4849 3383

Tuesdays Chess & Tag Rugby FINCHLEY CHESS MOVES Serge Betsen Lunchtime After School Booking: Email: johnfleetwoodj@aol.com Booking: 2034414360 contact@sergebetsenrugby.com

Thursdays Gymnastics Vicky RG Academy Lunchtime Booking: 07725818655 info@vickyrgacademy.co.uk

Fridays Karate, Football, Art Non-Stop Action Art Club (Y3,4,5)

After School

After School Booking: https://nonstopaction.co.uk/ Booking: 07741126151 02084460006

Karate Club After School Booking: info@kaishikarateschool.com Tel 0787 550 1674 www.kaishikarateschool.com https://www.facebook.com/SheenaKaishikarate/

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