HERRINGTHORPE JUNIOR SCHOOL, CHATTERTON DRIVE, ROTHERHAM S65 2JW Tel: 01709 828168 Fax/Tel: 01709 828998 Executive Headteacher: Mrs. J. Fearnley (B.Ed. Hons) Chair of Governors: Mr A Trueman www.herringthorpejuniors.com
Dear Parent/Carer
Children in Need On Thursday, 14th November the children dressed up in their pyjamas for a donation and bun were sold to raise funds for Children in Need! A huge thank you to all the children and parents/carers for your contributions we managed to raise a total of £603.00. Fantastic well done!
Local Author Visits School This week we were visited by local author, Peter J Murray. He told the children all about his book, Poppy Warrior. All the children thoroughly enjoyed his performance and were eager to say hello when he returned later in the week for a book signing event.
We have wonderful events planned for the Christmas period please join us with your family. Christingle Service The Christingle Service will be held in school on Thursday, 5th December, 2019. Tickets have been issued for this event.
Christmas Fayre The Christmas Fayre will be held on Friday, 6th December, 2019 (3:20 p.m. onwards) everyone welcome.
Christmas Play This year’s performance will be Cinderella on Monday, 9th December, 2019. There will be two performances (ticket only £1 charge per ticket) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Children taking part, cast and choir, to stay after school and bring a packed sandwich tea.
Christmas Carols / Bingo /Quiz On Wednesday, 11th December, 2019 (4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) we will be holding a Christmas quiz and bingo night accompanied by carols and festive tune. Please see letter sent home for further details. The tickets are priced at Adult £2.50 and Children £1.00 (to include refreshments).
Christmas Lunch/Wear a Christmas Jumper The school Christmas dinner will be held on Friday, 13th December, 2019 – Menu to follow. Children are also invited to come to school in their Christmas jumpers in addition to their normal school uniform.