Dear Parents and Carers,

I can confirm that having the flu is pretty miserable – not only in feeling really poorly, but in having to miss out on lots of the amazing things that have been happening at school this week! There is still lots to come though as we build up to the final days of term and the Christmas holidays.  I am grateful to be back to school today and look forward to all the festivities! 

This Week at St Margaret’s

- Thank you to the team at St Margaret's Church for having us for our Christmas Church Services this week. Thank you also to families who came along and joined in!

- Our Early Years did a fantastic job with their Christmas showcase this week to parents. They have worked so hard on learning the different songs they have performed and all really looked the part in their different nativity costumes. 

- Year 1 and Year 2 have been working incredibly hard on their Nativity. We are excited to welcome parents into school later today (1:30pm) and tomorrow morning (9:30am) to perform for their families. 

- Last night was our Carols by Candlelight event – a huge thank you to all who came to support! Thank you also to those staff and parents who volunteered their time to make this happen and a big well done to all the children who performed. Our thanks also to the Rotary Club who helped support the event.

Looking Ahead to Next Week

-Final chance to buy Christmas Hamper Raffle tickets (via MCAS) – the draw for the raffle will be held during assembly on Tuesday. We will contact parents who have winning tickets to collect their prize!

- Monday 15th December – Make it morning – The children have been working on Christmas crafts which they will be bringing home with them on this day. We are asking for a voluntary donation of £2 per item (on MCAS) to help cover the costs of materials. 

- Monday 15th December – Children will be watching the pantomime in school on Monday. We are asking parents for a voluntary donation (£1.50) to cover the cost of this treat for the children – this needs to be done on MCAS too. 

- Tuesday 16th December – Create Exhibition 3pm – You and your children are invited to come back into school (once you have collected as normal) to view the work they have completed this term as part of their Create topic.

- Thursday 18th December – Year 4 showcase their drumming skills, having completed a term of learning the drums with the West Sussex Music service. Parents and carers are invited to attend:

Fox Class 1:30pm

Mole Class 2:15pm

- Thursday 18th December - Year 5 'Light of the World' showcase for parents (see letter previously sent) – 4.00–4.30pm

- Friday 19th December – Last day of term – children can wear their own clothes on this day. 

Important Notices & Attachments

The first day of the Spring Term is Tuesday 6th January – Monday 5th January is an INSET day and therefore school is closed to children on this day.

Ricara in Littlehampton is now a uniform stockist for our school and has stock in store straight away ready for purchase.  Very soon you will also be able to order online from Ricara.  Please see the attached price list.  Their address is 3 Arundel Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 7BY tel:- 01903 723843.

Please see attachments from Mrs Glossop with details of St Margaret's Got Talent 2026.

Attachments (see links below): Dates for your diary, Christmas Hamper flyer, HAF Christmas Holiday info, Nativity Service at St Margaret's Church. Angmering at Christmas "rescheduled", 'What's on' guide for Worthing Theatres, St Margaret's Got Talent info, Light of the World info for Year 5 parents, Ricara Price List.

Best wishes,
Mr. Lumley
Headteacher