Dear Families,

Thank you all for your fantastic engagement this week — it’s been wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and support across our school community. A big thank you also for your generous donations for our Christmas Fair so far; your contributions really help make the event as magical as ever.

Speaking of Christmas… I know we’re not technically supposed to mention it this early, but preparations have well and truly begun! You may soon hear the sound of carols echoing down our corridors as excitement quietly builds (even if we’re trying to pretend it’s still November!).

As I write this, I’m especially looking forward to our first Come Dine With Me event today. I have a school dinner every day — and with good reason — they are absolutely delicious! It’s a real treat to be able to welcome families in to share a meal with us and experience firsthand just how fantastic our food is. Community is truly at the heart of everything we do at Chilton, and having the chance to invite you into school over the coming weeks is something very special indeed.

A couple of quick reminders:

• If you haven’t yet completed the Walking Bus survey, please take a moment to do so — it really helps us gauge interest and plan accordingly. Click Here.

• If you have any ideas or suggestions about how we can make the Walking Bus work best for our community, I’d love to hear from you.

Finally, I’m delighted to share that several local businesses have already been in touch to offer sponsorship and support for our school improvement projects. If you haven’t yet had a look at what we’re offering and think you or your business could play a part in delivering positive change for Chilton, please do get in touch — we’d love to collaborate.

Thank you, as always, for your energy, generosity, and community spirit.

Have a wonderful weekend,
Mr McAuley