Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the end of the year, the festive spirit is well and truly alive here at Linden School. Our little ones in Key Stage 1 have been busy bees, preparing and rehearsing for their much-anticipated Christmas Nativity and we can't wait to see their performance!  Meanwhile,  Key Stage 2 are gearing up for their annual carol concerts in the last week of term and again, we are looking forward to celebrating these with our Linden families – fingers crossed for no rain!

Looking ahead to next week, we have some exciting adventures planned. Our Year 3 children will be taking a walk to our local church for an 'Explore Christmas' experience, where they'll have the opportunity to learn more about the traditions and history behind this special time of year. In addition, some of our Key Stage 2 classes have been invited to attend the Ribston Hall High School Christmas performance. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to see some of their old Linden peers in action and be inspired by their talent and dedication.  To end our week, we will be holding our class Oracy heats – we can’t wait to see who will be going through to the Key Stage semi-finals.

Finally, as we approach the end of the year, we kindly request that you check the calendar and diary dates for upcoming events. We have a lot of exciting activities planned for the final weeks, and we wouldn't want anyone to miss out. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Best Wishes 

Lucy Collins