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As we move into the festive season, there is a sense of excitement building around school. This Sunday, our Melody Makers will be opening the Churchtown Village Christmas Fair with their performance at 12pm outside the Checkers shop. We would love for families to come along and support the children if you are heading towards the fair this weekend, and we are hoping the weather improves to make the occasion even more special.
Back in school, the celebrations begin on Monday 1st December. Three stunning Christmas trees arrived yesterday and have now been fully decorated, transforming the school ready for three joyful weeks of festive activities. December is always a busy and magical month at Churchtown, and this year is no different.
Our festivities start next week with the Year 2 class assemblies. Each class will have their turn to perform to parents and guardians across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The following week brings even more excitement, with the Buttercup performance taking place in school, while Reception and Year 5 will perform at St Cuthbert’s Church.
Thursday 11th December is our Christmas Dinner Day, when children are invited to wear a Christmas jumper or festive top alongside their own clothes. We kindly ask for a £1 contribution towards the PTA Mufti, which can be paid through the Arbor app or by bringing £1 into school on the day. The full Christmas dinner menu is available in this week’s newsletter for families to look through.
In our last week before we break up, our school party days will take place. On Monday 15th December, younger children from Snowdrops up to Year 2 will enjoy their party day, while on Tuesday 16th December it will be the turn of our Key Stage 2 children from Year 3 to Year 6. Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December also brings a very special moment for many of our pupils, as Santa Claus will be visiting school. Children from Snowdrops to Year 4 will have the chance to enjoy a festive story with Santa and receive a gift in our beautifully decorated Lodge by the PTA, and we ask that bookings and payments are made through the Arbor app. On Tuesday 16th December, our older children in Year 5 and Year 6 are invited to stay after school for our Christmas Movie. Again, bookings for this event can be made through Arbor, and more details are included further down in the newsletter. Finally, we will bring our busy term to a close on Friday 19th December. School will finish at 1:30pm, but before we break up, all children will visit St Cuthbert’s Church in the morning for our Christmas assemblies, marking a wonderful end to a joyful and eventful few weeks. Thank you for your continued support during this special time of year.
Mrs Payne
ATTENDANCE
This week’s attendance champions are: ASPEN for their improved attendance
The year group with the highest attendance this week is: Year 3!
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR NEXT WEEK’S OPEN MORNING
Churchtown Primary School Open Mornings
We would like to invite prospective pupils and their families to our Open Mornings. This is a great opportunity to take a look around Churchtown Primary, meet our staff and current pupils. The Open Mornings will start at 9.30am prompt at the main school entrance (school office).
Booking for this event is essential as we have limited spaces for each Open Morning. To reserve your space, please visit our website: https://churchtown.org.uk/
If you’re interested, please book on by Monday 1st December.
or contact our school office on 01704 508500 or email us at office@churchtown.org.uk
Available dates are:
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 & Thursday 8th January 2026
Santa Dash – Friday 5th December
We’re excited to announce that on Friday 5th December, all children will be taking part in the School Games Santa Dash.
On this day, we’re inviting all children to bring in their Santa hats and join their classmates to complete The Daily Mile together. The Santa Dash will be taking place in lots of schools across Sefton it’s a fantastic way to stay active and get into the Christmas spirit!
Admission to Reception: September 2026
Please click here to access further information in relation to this on our school letters page on our website titled ‘Arrangements for Admission to Reception – September 2026’.
Thank you to everyone who supported and bought tickets.
Christmas Dinner 2025 – Thursday 11th December
On Thursday 11th December, it is our annual Christmas Jumper Day in school and as part of our festive celebrations, we will also be having our festive Christmas lunch on this day too. Please see the menu below:
Roast Turkey, Hand-rolled ‘Pigs in Blankets’, Finest Roast Potatoes, Stuffing Balls, Peas, Carrots, Sprouts and Gravy
Vegetarian Option – Quorn Fillet served with the above vegetables and a ‘free from’ gravy
Pudding – ‘Christmas Tree’ Cakes
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 who normally receive a Free School Meal will automatically receive a Christmas dinner. There will be NO deli bar option; therefore, if your child does not wish to have the Christmas Dinner, there will be sandwich alternatives (Ham, Tuna or Cheese) offered and pupils will note their preference in class before the day.
For Children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6), there will also be NO deli bar option; therefore, children who do not want a Christmas lunch MUST bring a packed lunch to school. If your child is entitled to a free school meal and does not want a Christmas lunch, there will be sandwich alternatives (Ham, Tuna or Cheese) offered and pupils will note their preference in class before the day.
If your child is in Key Stage 2, please ensure that there is sufficient money in your Parent Pay lunch payments account (£2.80). No cash payments can be taken.
Thank you.
SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL VACANCY
Sefton Borough Council's excellent School Crossing Service is currently looking to recruit people to become School Crossing Patrols.
We are appealing to Schools, Parents and Grandparents of our children that have a few hours to spare each week.
We offer £13 per hour plus travelling expenses where applicable. You would also be entitled to holiday pay plus a retainer fee when the Schools are closed. There is no upper age limit.
If you, or anyone you know would be interested in becoming a Patrol please telephone the School Crossing Office on 0151 288 6154 in the first instance.
ROTARY SHOEBOX SCHEME – 2025
TODAY (28/11) WAS THE DEADLINE FOR THE SHOEBOXES TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL…
…BUT IF YOU HAVE ONE AT HOME STILL, PLEASE RETURN IT ON MONDAY (01/12) AND IT CAN STILL BE PICKED UP. THANKYOU
Please hand to your Class Teachers.
Natural Christmas Trees
A message from Mr Cocks (Year 2 teacher and Forest School leader): For those families who choose to have a real Christmas tree, we would like your help for our Forest Schools firewood. We DON’T require the actual tree but the wooden base/stump that the tree stands on, would be really useful. Once you’re finished with your tree after Christmas, please can you drop the wooden base/ stump of by the bike sheds at the front of school
Thankyou for your support and wishing you all a wonderful festive season.
Date
Sunday 30th November 2025
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Thursday 4th December 2025
Friday 5th December
Monday 8th December 2025
Thursday 11th December 2025
Thursday 11th December 2025
Friday 12th December 2025
Monday 15th December 2025
Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th December 2025
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Friday 19th December 2025
Friday 19th December 2025
Monday 5th January 2026
Tuesday 6th January 2026
Thursday 8th January 2026
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Monday 16 – Friday 20 February 2026
Friday 27th March 2026
Monday 13th April
Monday 25 – Friday 29 May 2026
Friday 17 July 2026
Monday 20 July 2026
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Event
Churchtown Village Christmas Fair 12pm–6pm
Y2 Owls Class Assembly – 2.15pm
9.30am - Churchtown Primary School Open Morning for prospective families
Y2 Swans Class Assembly – 2.15pm
Y2 Robins Class Assembly – 2.15pm
Santa Dash (Santa hats or woollen hat can be worn to school)
Buttercups Show in the Early Years Hall – 2.30pm
Reception Show at St. Cuthbert’s Church – 10am
Christmas Dinner/Christmas Jumper Day with P.T.A. Mufti Day (own clothes)
Y5 Carol Concert at St. Cuthbert’s Church – 9.30am
Early Years & Key Stage 1 Party Day (mufti/party clothes)
P.T.A. Storytime with Santa (Nursery to Year 4)
Key Stage 2 Party Day (mufti/party clothes)
PTA Christmas Movie (Year 5 & 6) – 3.20pm to 5.15pm
Christmas Assemblies in St. Cuthbert’s Church
School closes at 1.30pm for the Christmas Holidays
INSET Day
Back to school – rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
9.30am - Churchtown Primary School Open Morning for prospective families
Year 1 - Imagine That! Trip
Half Term Week
School closes at 1.30pm for the Easter Holidays!
Back to school – rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Half Term Week
End of Term – School closes at 1.30pm for Summer Holidays!
INSET day
INSET day
INSET day
Thursday 3rd September 2026
Friday 23rd October 2026
Monday 26th - Friday 30th October 2026
Monday 2nd November 2026
Friday 18th December 2026
• Text in red is a new addition to the calendar
Back to school – rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
INSET day
Half Term Week
Back to school – rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
End of Term – School closes at 1.30pm for the Christmas Holidays!
Nursery Snowdrops (open 51 weeks of the year) – closure dates (2025/2026)
CLOSED – Monday 22nd December to Friday 26th December 2025 (Christmas Holidays) –re- open Monday 29th December
CLOSED – Thursday 1st January 2026 (New Year’s Day Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April 2026 (Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays)
CLOSED – Monday 4th May2026 (Early May Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 25th May 2026 (Spring Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 31st August 2026 (Summer Bank Holiday)
Butterflies Holiday Club……………….
will be open to Churchtown Primary School children on the following dates:
Friday 24th October 2025 – INSET Day
Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025 – Half-Term Holidays
Monday 29th December to Friday 2nd January 2026 – Christmas
CLOSED – Thursday 1st January 2026 (New Year’s Day Bank Holiday)
Monday 5th January 2026 – INSET Day
Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2025 – Half-Term Holiday
Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April 2026 – Easter Holidays
CLOSED – Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April 2026 (Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays)
CLOSED – Monday 4th May 2026 (Early May Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 25th May 2026 (Spring Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th May 2026 – Half-Term Holiday
Monday 20th July 2026 – INSET Day
Tuesday 21st July to Friday 28th August 2026 – Summer Holidays
CLOSED – Monday 31st August 2026 (Summer Bank Holiday)