Last Thursday three choirs from Northwick Park Trust participated in the mayor’s annual Christmas Charity Concert alongside local school’s from Castle Point. Year 2 attended in the morning, performing their individual song ‘Little Donkey’ beautifully.  In the evening ‘Singing for Fun’ and Year 6 Chamber Choir, represented the school performing with great enthusiasm. Well done to all of them.

ROTARY SLEIGH

Father Christmas was able to fit in a visit to Northwick Park. Thanks go to the Rotary Club.

PARENT RAFFLE

Thank you everyone for making this such a successful fundraising event for our playground project. The six lucky winners have now all been informed.

CHRISTMAS DINNER

Well done to Mrs Painter and her team for over 700 Christmas dinners. Have a rest this weekend 😊

CHILDREN’S RAFFLE

Thanks to the generosity of staff and friends of the school. There were over 200 prizes in this year’s children’s raffle.

SANTA RUN

What fun we all had running round the MUGA in our Santa hats! We then went through the snow into the Forest School area for hot chocolate and biscuits with Santa.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

What fun we all had dancing and playing games with our friends whilst wearing our party clothes! Father Christmas even found time to visit the Nursery, Butterfly, Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 parties.

YOUNG CARERS

During our final week before the Christmas break, our young carers  at Northwick Park enjoyed a 'Noisy Tea’ (with an active twist) afternoon together. All 26 of us had great fun taking part in a variety of sensory circuits with our friends which included activities such as foot bikes, balance beams, bowling and so many more! After we were thoroughly worn out, we sat, had a catch up together and enjoyed a well-deserved snack. Northwick Park young carers with you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.! At Northwick Park Academy, we are committed to ensuring that all students who are young carers are identified and supported effectively. If you think your child might be a young carer please contact our Young Carers Operational Lead,

Mrs L Cooper by email at

LCooper@northwickpark.essex.sch.uk.

Any information given to her will be treated sensitively and no information will be shared without your knowledge.

SINGING FOR THE COMMUNITY

Our Year 6 Chamber Choir has been very busy again this week, singing in the local care home and sheltered accommodation. They represented the school fantastically as they entertained the residents, also giving Mr Lane the opportunity to continue his research into accommodation for senior citizens – I wonder for whom?!

ESSEX CUP QUARTER FINAL

The school football team travelled to Plumberow in Hockley for their quarter final match. After a very close game, finishing 3-3, extra time was played. There were no goals scored in extra time, so the match went to a very close penalty shoot-out that was eventually won by Plumberow. Well done boys, this is the furthest Northwick has progressed in the Essex Cup since Mr Lane and Mr Keys were in Year 6!

YEAR 6 TREAT

We managed to keep the date and location of the Year 6 end of term treat a surprise until the day. They were treated to a visit to the cinema to watch Zootropolis 2 and eat popcorn. A great time was had by all!

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR SWEETBRIAR

Thank you for the very generous donations of presents for the Sweetbriar residents. The children had also made some cards to the delight of the residents. Year 6 delivered them today.

WHOLE SCHOOL CAROL SERVICE

Somehow, we all managed to fit into the hall for our annual Christmas concert led by Reverend Marion. A wonderful way to finish the term.

Busy Bears

Open Monday 22^nd Dec and Tuesday 23^rd Dec @ 7:15am – 6:00pm, please book in with Bev Thompson 01268 511863 bthompson@northwickpark.essex.sch.uk

School and Busy Bears re-opens Monday 5^th January.

AND FINALLY, I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS, HOPEFULLY NOT STARTING TOO EARLY ON THE 25TH!