This week we are learning about the season of Lent. On Shrove Tuesday each class made pancakes to share.  On Ash Wednesday Mrs Leighton placed a cross on our heads with ashes.  Throughout Lent, we will be learning about the importance of prayer, of doing kind things for others and we will be participating in Project Compassion to help people living in poverty. 

Fruit Shop

Next Wednesday our ELC ‘Fruit Shop’ will be open for business. You will no longer need to pack a fruit snack on Wednesdays. If you have fruits or vegetables growing in your gardens at home and would like to share, please do. Alternatively, if you see strange and exotic fruits or vegetables in the shops please let us know.

St Jude’s Fete

The St Jude’s Fete will be on Saturday 16th March.  This is a great fun day to meet other families and raise some funds for the school. This year the ELC will be hosting the hairspray stall.  Many hands make light work, so we’d love for you to get involved.  More information on how to volunteer will come soon.

Mufti Day (non-uniform day) is on Friday 1 March (week 5) for Turtles and Lobsters and Tuesday 5^th March (week 6) for Stingrays.  The aim is to collect supplies and donations for our fete stall.  Children are invited to wear plain clothes and we ask that you donate a can of coloured hairspray and a gold coin.

Confirmation of Childcare Agreement

If you have not returned your Confirmation of Childcare Agreement please do so as soon as possible.  Another copy is available from the ELC office. These Agreements are a requirement of CCS.

Project Compassion

During Lent, we are learning about the importance of doing kind things for others. We will participate in Project Compassion, which raises funds to help people living in poverty in some of the most vulnerable communities across the world. ELC families are invited to donate.  Project Compassion boxes are located on the prayer table in each classroom.

ELC Fee Statements

ELC Fee statements are sent fortnightly on Tuesdays and direct debits occur on the following Thursday.  Please check the ‘Due Now’ amount at the top of your statement and ensure there are sufficient funds available in your account in order to avoid extra charges from Debit Success. Our statements are backdated so that you have a record of the payments made, and CCS received in the last fortnight.

ELC Parent Representative

Turtle class – Jane Jolly (Adeline’s mum)

Stingray class – Andrea Halverson (Banksy’s mum)

Lobster class – Kate Steen (Izzy’s mum)

You will receive an email from them shortly introducing themselves.