Newsletter

Year 4 Pyjama Party

The Y4 pyjama party last Friday night was great fun. The children arrived at school and played really exciting and fun games in the hall with Non-Stop Action and did orienteering in the dark with torches outside in the playground, ate pizza, changed into their pyjamas and watched a movie in the hall. It was a wonderful and fun experience in preparation for the residential in Y5 next year. Thank you to Ms Sampson (who organised it) and all the staff who helped on the evening.

Barnet Dance Festival

Some of our Y6 children represented the school so well at the annual Barnet Dance festival at The Arts Depot this week. It was an amazing opportunity to perform in a proper theatre, on a stage in front of an audience of 500 people. Approximately 70 Barnet schools take part across several nights with over 1,000 children participating. Holly Park danced to music called ‘Cover me in Sunshine’ with beautiful lyricism and enjoyment. They have been practicing for several weeks and were very excited to participate. Huge thanks and congratulations to Miss Yiannaki who has been rehearsing them at lunchtimes and always has very high standards for the children to meet. Thank you to Mr Bourne who supported Miss Yiannaki with the rehearsals and performance.

PTA News

On Tuesday 24th March after school there will be a PTA Easter egg hunt and a chocolate tombola. The PTA are asking that children bring chocolate donations – Easter eggs, chocolate rabbits etc into school on the morning of Friday 20th March in exchange for a wear your own clothes day. Unfortunately, due to delivery problems, the PTA are unable to run their usual Mothers’ Day shop.

Food Bank Aid’s ‘Healthy Smile Campaign’

Thank you so much to families who have donated so far. How you can help: We are inviting families to donate toothpaste and toothbrushes to help fill the dental care gap for children and adults using local food banks. There will be a basket in the foyer between Monday 23rd February and Friday 20th March for any donations of toothpaste and toothbrushes. Every donation helps families take care of healthy smiles – thank you so much for your support.

Attendance

Whole school attendance for the last week was 98% Well done to Year 3 Hazel Class with the best attendance at 100%.

Dates

Monday 16th March First Aid lessons this week
Tuesday 17th March Infant dress rehearsal
Wednesday18th March Infant show at 2pm
Thursday 19th March Infant show at 2pm
Friday 20th March Infant show at 2pm
Monday 23rd March Holly Park Well-being Week
Monday 23rd March Holly Park Wheel to School Week
Wednesday 25th March Y1-Y6 Consultations 4pm – 6.30pm
Thursday 26th March Y1-Y6 Consultations 4pm – 6.30pm
Friday 27th March End of term at 1.30pm

Term dates for parents: Term dates

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