As always at Everton Primary School, the lead up to Christmas was a very special and exciting time. Our Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1 children practiced and took part in a Nativity performance, whilst our Musical Theatre Key Stage 2 children performed a special version of Jungle Book. I would like to thank all of those who came to watch our Nativity and Jungle Book productions at the Village Hall, we hope you enjoyed it.

Throughout December our children enjoyed several special occasions within school. Firstly, we had ‘West End in Schools’ perform a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ pantomime for us. Then we took part in a ‘Jingle Jog’ wearing Santa hats and Christmas jumpers down at the Metcalfe Field alongside our parents and carers. Following this, we invited parents and carers into school to take part in our annual ‘Christmas Crafternoon’, where together we create Christmas decorations and memories. Our School Choir took part in the Village Carols at Holy Trinity Church and some children attended the Christingle also. Finally, we enjoyed a visit from Santa and Christmas parties before heading to Everton Church for our Christmas service at the end of term.

It is also important to mention our School Council, where as part of their mission to support those locally, went to the Eco Power Stadium (home of Doncaster Rovers) and worked alongside the Club Doncaster Foundation to support vulnerable and elderly residents of Doncaster create Christmas cards and take part in a ‘Reindeer Hunt’. We are very proud of them. The School Council are now looking at doing a similar project for local residents of Everton village in the new year.

For your information we currently have some child places available at Everton Primary School. If you, or anyone you know, would like a school place or to visit our lovely school, then please feel free to contact me via Mrs Keely Bailey in the school office on 01777 817350 or email: office@everton.notts.sch.uk

A reminder that this academic year we are offering private music sessions for babies, toddlers and children under the age of 5 years on a Wednesday morning in school from 10-11am courtesy of ‘Jack in the Box Musical Memories’. Please contact Elaine on 07717758458 or email: bielbyelaine@gmail.com for more details.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all from Everton Primary School.

Festive wishes,

Andrew Green

Headteacher