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Staffing News I’m sure most of you know Mr.Johnson as he has worked across both schools for the last few years. We are very sad to say that Mr.Johnson will be leaving us at Christmas for pastures new. We shall be very sad to see him go, but wish him all the best in his new job. Christmas Community Carol Singing As you are all aware, due to the awful weather conditions yesterday, we have had to re-schedule the carol service until Monday. Our Christmas Community Carol Singing will now take place on Monday 16th December at 5.30pm-6.30pm (16/12/19 at 17.30-18.30). Please arrive promptly. We will be singing songs and celebrating with music and festive refreshments. As Christmas is traditionally a time for thinking of others less fortunate than ourselves, entry to the event will be a donation of a bag of sugar per family which we will give to St Martins Homeless Shelter. We would be so grateful for donations of festive cakes such as mince pies! If you are feeling brave we have attached a fab mince pie recipe!! Please wear warm clothes, bring torches (and maybe umbrellas!) As this is an event which is out of school hours, we must ask that Mums, Dads and carers take full responsibility for their children and keep them with you at all times and remember that it is likely to be quite dark.. Junior Christmas Musical Sing-along on Wednesday 18.12.2019 at 15:30 to16:30h Please come and join us in the hall for a festive sing song. Our ukulele and steel pan bands will perform and then we will all sing a selection of Christmas songs together. We will also be holding a bake sale and would really appreciate donations of homemade/shop bought cakes and mince pies on the day. We have attached a fab mince pie recipe!! Please bring cakes and your loudest singing voices!
Flu Immunisations
If your child missed the opportunity to have their flu spray at school, please call the
immunisation team on 0300 555 5055. The team are offering extra sessions.
Year 3 Christmas Reminders Year 3 would like to remind parents and family members that they are invited to the Y3 Christmas Carol Service on Monday 16th December at Rosebery Road Church. The service will begin at 1.45pm. The children will hear the traditional Christmas story and sing some classic and modern Christmas carols. The church are providing refreshments for parents and family members after the service. The final posting day for the Year 3 Christmas Postbox will be Monday 16th December. If your child would like to send some Christmas cards to their friends in Year 3, Monday will be the last day they are able to do this. Each card should be in an envelope with the name and class of the recipient clearly written on it. The Year 3 team would like to wish all of the children, parents, carers and family members in Year 3 a very Happy Christmas and thank you for all your support this term.
Angel Road Newsletter
HELP WITH ENGLISH FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN
A class for adults and a class for children in one building
Introductory Workshop – Monday 16th
December 2019 at 3:30pm
(16.12.19 15.30h) at the Junior School. Refreshments provided.
Improve English and Maths for children
Help for adults to prepare for work
Meet people and learn about opportunities for you and your children
Come with your children aged 5-11 (Sorry, no under 5s or over 11s)
Community News
MINCE PIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 225g cold butter 350g plain flour
100g golden caster sugar 280g sweet mincemeat (fruit) 1 small egg Icing sugar, to dust
METHOD:
To make the pastry, rub 225g cold, diced butter into 350g plain flour, then mix in 100g golden caster sugar and a pinch of salt. Combine the pastry into a ball – don’t add liquid – and knead it briefly. The dough will be fairly firm, like shortbread dough. You can use the dough immediately, or chill for later. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Line 18 holes of two 12-hole patty tins, by pressing small walnut-sized balls of pastry into each hole. Spoon 280g mincemeat into the pies. Take slightly smaller balls of pastry than before and pat them out between your hands to make round lids, big enough to cover the pies. Top the pies with their lids, pressing the edges gently together to seal – you don’t need to seal them with milk or egg as they will stick on their own. (The pies may now be frozen for up to 1 month). Beat 1 small egg and brush the tops of the pies. Bake for 20 mins until golden. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 mins, then remove to a wire rack. To serve, lightly dust with icing sugar. They will keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container
Local Charities
As you know at Angel Road, we take pride in support-
ing the local community. Miss Crawford in Year 3 has
stumbled across this lovely initiative to encourage the
children to give to those less fortunate than them-
selves, especially at Christmas time. If this is some-
thing that you would like to support then please drop
your filled socks to the school offices by 17.12.2019
Infant School Dates for the Diary
16.12.2019 Christmas Community Carol Singing 17.30h
18.12.2019 Year 1 Nativity Assembly (2 adults per Year 1 child)
18.12.2019 School closes for Christmas Holiday
Junior School Dates for the Diary
18.12.2019 Junior Christmas Musical Sing-along and Bake Sale 15.30h
18.12.2019 School closes for Christmas Holiday
06.01.2020 School opens for Spring Term
Wishing you and all your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year from everyone at Angel Road.
Thank you for your support throughout this term
We would like to invite you to a
short Christingle service, where
we will be singing a few Christ-
mas songs and generally getting
into the festive spirit!
All family and friends welcome-
the more the merrier!
When: Monday 16th December
2:15-2:45pm
Where: St Luke’s Church,
Aylsham Road
Year 6 Christingle Service
We would like to invite you to a short
Christingle service, where we will be
singing a few Christmas songs and
generally getting into the festive spirit!
All family and friends welcome- the
more the merrier!
When: Monday 16th December 2:15-2:45pm
Where: St Luke’s Church, Aylsham Road.
Please note that the children will return
to school after the service and should be
collected as normal from school.
Year 6 Christingle Service
We would like to invite you to a short
Christingle service, where we will be
singing a few Christmas songs and
generally getting into the festive spirit!
All family and friends welcome- the
more the merrier!
When: Monday 16th December 2:15-2:45pm
Where: St Luke’s Church, Aylsham Road.
Please note that the children will return
to school after the service and should be
collected as normal from school.
HELP WITH ENGLISH FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN
A class for adults and a class for children in one building
Introductory Workshop – Monday 16th December 2019 at 3:30pm.
Improve English and Maths for children
Help for adults to prepare for work
Meet people and learn about opportunities for you and your children
Come with your children aged 5-11 (Sorry, no under 5s or over 11s)
When? Monday 16th December
2019 at 3:30PM In the 3C Classroom.
Where?
Angel Road Junior School
Who?
Open to any parents of Angel Road Junior School.
Speak to Miss Crawford if you have any questions.
Tea and cakes will be available!
FREE FAMILY MEALS over the XMAS HOLIDAY
We will be providing freshly cooked, two course meals before and after Xmas for the whole family. (Either sit down or take away.) There will also be unlimited teas, coffees and hot chocolate, so even if you don’t want to eat, pop in for a drink and chat. Meals served from 12-30 to 1-30. There will be a meat or fish or a vegetarian option. Meal days are in the calendar below. As always, the venue is the Phoenix Centre, Mile Cross Road (100 metres before it meets Aylsham Road). All welcome - just turn up! 23rd Dec Monday
27th Dec Friday
30th Dec Monday
31st Dec Tuesday
2nd Jan ’20
Thursday 3rd Jan Friday
Our Motto is “Solidarity not Charity”
This means we not only help, but also campaign politically for all governments to extend free school meals into the holiday, or, to increase benefits to compensate parents during holidays for the loss of free school meals. Our union Unite is leading this campaign. In addition, whatever government comes in, we will continue to fight for a fully funded school system, and, for a benefit system that helps, and doesn’t hurt, claimants.
Food supplied by: Unite the Union &
Norwich Foodhub.
Please visit our Facebook page: Community Lunches Norwich
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12/12/2019
Norwich Tunnel of Light Sun 14 Nov 19 - 5 January 2020
Discover Sundays Crafting and Storytelling Every Sunday 2.30-3.45pm (unless otherwise advertised)
Naughty and Nice Weekends Every Sat from 23 Nov -21 Dec 19, 11am-3pm
Castle Quarter Santa Every Sun from 25 Nov - 23 Dec, 11am-3pm
Castle Quarter Festive Fun Friday 21 Dec 19
Outdoor Christmas Market Wed 11 - Tue 24 Dec 19
Christmas Crafternoon Tue 17 Dec 19, 4pm-5pm
Santa Claus at Anglia Square Wed 18 Dec 19, 10am-3.30pm
Community Christmas Carols Crafts Wed 18 Dec 19, 11am-2pm
Sing Your Heart Out Christmas Special Wed 18 Dec 19 2pm-4pm
Music at Midday – Harp Thur 19 Dec 19, 12pm-1pm
Catton Grove Christmas Party Thur 19 Dec 19, 10am-12:30pm
BBC Radio Norfolk's Carols at The Forum Fri 20 Dec 19, 9am-12pm
Earlham Library's Christmas Craft – Xmas Baubles
Fri 20 Dec 19, 3pm-4pm
Big C Christmas Choirs Sat 21 Dec 19, 10am-3pm
Norwich Vegan Christmas Festival Sun 22 Dec 19, 10am-4pm
Retro Open Day Sun 29 Dec 19, 10am-3:30pm
Earlham Library's Christmas Craft- Glitter Snow Slime
Fri 3 January 2020, 3pm-4pm
Winter Holiday 2019 Edition Free or low-cost events / activities
Norwich Tunnel of Light
WHERE: Located on Hay Hill, just outside The Forum and St Peter Mancroft Church, NR2 1AW Norwich, Norfolk Your Christmas in a new light…Experience the UK’s first “Tunnel of Light” Walk through the stunning 45m long, 4m high and 6m wide Tunnel of Light and be transported to a wonderland like no other! When darkness falls, over 50,000 pulsating LED beams of light will come to life to create a spectacular display of mesmerising colours and patterns of the Northern Lights. Free to visit, this stunning attraction is open daily from 14 November 2019 - 5 January 2020,
Discover Sundays
WHERE: Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW Norwich, Norfolk Join us for stories & activities in the Children's Library every Sunday 2.30-3.45pm (unless otherwise advertised). No need to book, just drop in! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Themes for upcoming sessions include: 9th December 2.30-3.45pm: Heritage Sunday - Votes for Women! Archives & activities. 16th December 2.30pm-3.45pm: Christmas decorations from recycled packaging. 23rd December 2pm-4pm: Festive stories & crafts For more information please contact 01603 774774 or [email protected]
Naughty and Nice Weekends
WHERE: Castle Quarter, 100 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DD Let’s face it, we can’t all be good all the time! So, this Christmas, we are celebrating all things
Naughty and Nice! We are hosting a series of themed weekends dedicated to both the good
fairies and the cheeky elves of Norwich!
On the NAUGHTY weekends, the Grinch will be roaming the centre on a mission to steal the
Christmas spirit and play pranks on anyone he can! He will be joined by a pair of mischievous
elves who will be getting up to lots of mischief. Naughty weekends are taking place on 16th
November, 30th November and 14th December from 11am-3pm.
On the 'nice' weekends, Father Christmas himself will be at Castle Quarter, sitting on his special
throne, meeting children, posing for photographs and giving all the good youngsters a chocolate
lolly treat. 'Nice' weekends are taking place on November 23, December 7 and December 21
from 11am-3pm.
Castle Quarter Festive Fun
WHERE: Castle Quarter, 100 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DD
Santa is going to be visiting Castle Quarter every Sunday and you can come take a selfie with him!
You will find Santa in his throne, by the main staircase between 11am and 3pm every Sunday from 25th November until 23rd December.
We really want to see the selfies you take with Santa so please share them on your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #cmsantaselfie for your chance to win a massive £250 to spend in Castle Mall!
The Kastle Kids team are back on Friday 21st December with some Festive Fun!
Children will have the chance to make some magic reindeer food to take home and sprinkle on their drive on Christmas Eve.
Our resident storyteller will be reading the tale of The Night Before Christmas to the children to really get them in the festive spirit.
Outdoor Christmas Market
WHERE: Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW Norwich, Norfolk
WHEN: Wednesday 11 - Tuesday 24 December | Outside The Forum
Weekdays and Saturdays 10am – 8pm | Sundays 10.30am – 6.30pm | Christmas Eve 10am – 4pm
Find the perfect Christmas gift with a difference at the traditional Christmas outdoor market. Browse the collection of stalls in festive wooden chalets, take a break with a delicious mulled wine at the bar, or enjoy an authentic grilled German sausage and enjoy the magical festive atmosphere.
Santa Claus at Anglia Square
WHERE: 84 Magdalen St, NR3 1 Norwich, Norfolk WHEN: Wednesday 18th December 2019, 10am-3.30pm
Three local school choirs have been invited to sing and we have invited people from local elderly homes and loneliness charities to come and join in.
Suggested donations of £2 raising money for Age UK Norwich.
• Meet Santa and his elves • Visit Santa’s grotto • Meet friends old and new • Take photos in Santa’s giant snow globe.
Christmas Crafternoon
Community Christmas Carols and Crafts
WHERE: OPEN Norwich, 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF WHEN: Wednesday 18th December 2019, 11am-2pm Remember the Barclays Christmas Carol concerts, then come along and join us for a Community Christmas Carol Concert with Norwich Cathedral Choir in the Banking Hall at OPEN. Come and browse the various Christmas gift stalls - you may just find that something unusual that you can't get on the high street.
Free entry. Carol concert at 1pm with mince pies and mulled wine on sale.
Proceeds in aid of the OPEN Youth Trust and Norwich Cathedral Choir. No need to book. All ages welcome.
Sing Your Heart Out Christmas Special WHERE: Phoenix Centre, 132 Mile Cross Road, Norwich, NR3 2LD WHEN: Wednesday 18th December 2019, 2pm – 4pm We're hoping to get some new singers to our Norwich Christmas Special. We've got a lovely spread, warm drinks, a free raffle and of course some singing. If you know anyone who might enjoy an afternoon out, please invite them. For more information contact Ruth 07746881362
Music at Midday: Xenia Horne – Harp WHERE: Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW Norwich, Norfolk
WHEN: Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 12 PM – 1 PM
Relax and be carried away with Music at Midday at the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium
Library.Award winning, professional harpist, Xenia Horne will be gracing
us with a spectacular, free and festive performance with a beautiful, full
size, white maple harp. Xenia plays a selection of pieces, both modern
and timeless. For music that will move you, take a break from Christmas
shopping and join us for this free drop-in event. The performance will take place on the ground floor of the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library.
Catton Grove Christmas Party
WHERE: Oak Grove Community Church, 70 Catton Grove
Road, Norwich NR3 3NT (Office and Chapel).
WHEN: Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10 AM – 12:30 PM
In partnership with Catton Grove Big Local we have a very
exciting Christmas party this year!
Johnny Jaffacake is joining us for balloon and magic fun and we
have party food for lunch and goody bags to take away.
Free event.
Children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Lunch
provided for children, festive refreshments for adults.
We have 100 tickets available which are going fast - contact the
office 01603 403388 / [email protected]
or send a message on here.
BBC Radio Norfolk’s Carols at the Forum
WHERE: Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW Norwich, Norfolk WHEN: Friday, 20th December 2019, 12 PM – 1 PM
BBC Radio Norfolk will be celebrating Christmas at The Forum Atrium with carols in front of the Christmas tree live on air throughout the morning.
Earlham Library's Christmas Craft - Christmas
Baubles
WHERE: Earlham Library, Colman Road, NR4 7HG Norwich, Norfolk
WHEN: Friday, December 20, 2019 at 3 PM – 4 PM
Let your kids help decorate your Christmas tree by having them craft their own unique Christmas bauble at Earlham Library. Only £1.50 to join. Open to children of all ages. Spaces are limited so reserve your spot today by coming in or calling Earlham library!
Big C Christmas Choirs
WHERE: Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW Norwich, Norfolk WHEN: Saturday, 21st December 2019, 10am-3pm
10am – 11am and 12pm – 1pm Invidia Voices
1pm – 2pm Musicality
2pm – 3pm Handbells Choir
Join the Big C for a festive sing-a-long season! Hear local choirs and festive performances at The Forum to raise funds in support of The Big C. You can support them by attending one of the events, or popping some loose change in one of the collection buckets.
For more information, visit fundraise.big-c.co.uk/event/christmas-choirs-2
Norwich Vegan Christmas Festival
WHERE: St Andrews and Blackfriars Hall, St Andrew’s Hall Plain, Norwich WHEN: Sunday 22nd December 2019, 10am – 4pm We are back at the beautiful St Andrews Hall for a festive Vegan Festival with Food, a great variety of stalls, City of Norwich Brass Band and Norwich Community Choir as well as live music, and entertainment. Still only £2 entry, kids free. Thanks to you we have raised thousands of pounds for animal charities over the years. Run by Vegans, who run an animal sanctuary. Thank you! ♥
Retro Open Day
WHERE: Sportspark, University Drive, Norwich, NR4 7TJ WHEN: Sunday, 29th December 2019, 10am-3:30pm Come and try out our facilities for FREE with the whole family and discover our range of
activities including: Xtreme Bubble Football - Tennis Academy Tasters - Gymnastics -
Climbing - Archery - Swimming - Boccia - Basketball - Badminton - Roller Skating
Our full timetable is now below for activities for the day!
Make sure you register your place (up to 6 tickets for families) and follow all updates on
our Facebook page.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sportspark-retro-open-day-tickets-
83333852797?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Earlham Library's Christmas Craft- Glitter Snow Slime
WHERE: Earlham Library, Colman Road, NR4 7HG Norwich, Norfolk WHEN: Friday, January 3, 2020 at 3 PM – 4 PM
Let’s celebrate the winter by creating our own fun glitter snow slime! Only £1.50 to join in on the glitter fun! Spaces are limited so reserve as soon as you can by calling or coming into Earlham Library.
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