Headteacher Message
Well, that was a busy week! Thank you to the FOGWS for organising the Christmas Bazaar, and all of your support on the night, it was a real success. The media group have written articles about this and the pantomime below so please take some time to read them (pictures included under 'News'). Thank you to all of the staff for organising the panto, I think the children had a wonderful time.
Our last 8 days of term are really busy. Please look at the calendar on the website for updates. I have also provided a quick summary below;
Nativity Play’s
At each performance you will be able to buy a souvenir programme for 50p but we will also be collecting for Great Ormond Street, a charity very close to our hearts.
Friday 15th - Christmas jumper day. If you are able to make a voluntary contribution, please do as we will also be collecting for GOSH.
Monday 18th – Eco hat making day and parade (children to bring in recycled materials from home to make a hat).
Tuesday 19th – Christmas service at 10.00am (all welcome) followed by Christmas dinner for the children.
Wednesday 20th – Last day of term
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Brooks
Houses of Parliament - By Leo
On Wednesday, two privileged Y6 students (Leo S and Florence J) travelled to London with two members of staff (Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Brooks) to meet MPs and talk to them about climate change and climate justice. They also sight saw many modern monuments on the way to Portcullis House including: Big Ben, the Shard, the Walkie Talkie, the London Eye and the West Ham United stadium in Stratford and then they finally arrived at London Liverpool Street. After that, they got a taxi to Christian Aid which taught them about what they were going to talk about and how they were going to. They had lunch in a special room in Portcullis, people set up the artwork from all of the schools including Great Waltham (Rowan W, Alice H, Leo S and Florence J's artwork) were put up. At quarter to two, the MPs started entering the room and two pupils from every school started giving them tours.
Christmas Bazaar - By Holly & Riley
On Friday, we had an amazing Christmas fair with a variety of games. We also had a spectacular carrousel that was meant for all ages, we also had some raffle tickets to get a tombola prize for the parents and a platter of amazing food including cakes, chips and other great things. People got their face painted the colour or design of their choice and overall the Christmas fair was a big hit and everybody that came home, left with a big smile on their face.
The pantomime - By Maisie
On Tuesday, all of Great Waltham School went to the pantomime. We went with 3 other schools and we bought a fruit snack to eat during the break. We watched Jack and the Beanstalk and it was amazing there was such good actors and my favourite bit was when the Queen, Billy and the mum ran into the audience and squirted water all over us. The year 6's went and sat with their buddies and the rest of the school sat somewhere else. Asia, North America and Year R went in a double decker bus and Europe, Antarctica and Africa went in another bus and the rest of the year 5s in a minibus. I really enjoyed it and I want to go again!
