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Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment.

• Do you have a child due to start school in September 2015?

  Fri 31 Oct 2014

  Do you have a child due to start school in September 2015?

  We warmly welcome interested parents to one of our school tours, when Miss Griggs (Headteacher) or one of her senior members of staff will be available to show you around our school and answer your questions.

   

  Places are strictly limited to 10 people per tour, so advance booking is essential. Please call our school on 01206 852109 to book a place on one of the options listed below.

   

  (Please be aware that, due to limitations on space, we are unable to accommodate buggies and pushchairs on these tours. Thank you.)

   

  Essex County Council co-ordinate all admissions to our school. Essex parents must apply for primary school places by completing the Common Application Form.  This can either be completed on line at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions  or you can use a paper application form.  Please do not do both.  Parents can express preferences for up to four schools, both in and out of Essex and in the order of preference.

   

  The closing date for primary applications is 15 January 2015.  This is the statutory national closing date set by the Government.

   

   

  Date	Time
  Thursday 13th November	9.30 a.m.
  Tuesday 18th November	9.30 a.m.
  Thursday 20th November	9.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
  Tuesday 25th November	9.30 a.m.
  Thursday 27th November	9.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.
  Tuesday 2nd December	9.30 a.m.
  Thursday 4th December	9.30 a.m.
  Thursday 11th December	1.30 p.m.
  Thursday 8th January	9.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
  Tuesday 13th January	9.30 a.m.

• Bake Off Finals!

  Fri 17 Oct 2014

  We were very proud of Milly and Josh in Year 6, who represented our school at the 'Bake Off' Finals today. Hosted by The Gilberd, Milly and Josh joined with children from 6 other local primary schools. Each child had to make 'Mary Berry's Victoria Sandwich' and the results were judged by representatives from Tesco at Highwoods and the Head and Deputy Head Boy and Girl from The Gilberd. Both Milly and Josh made excellent cakes and we were very proud of them both.

  The 'icing on the cake' (!) was that Josh was awarded first prize overall. Well done!

  (Take a look at our photos in the 'Gallery' - on the 'Children' tab.)

  

• Great Myland Bake Off!

  Thu 16 Oct 2014

  This week, we held our 'Great Myland Bake Off'. Children in Years 5 and 6 were invited to bake either a large cake or 12 small cakes of their choice. Our very own 'Mary Berry' and 'Paul Hollywood' came to judge (otherwise known as Mrs. Wade and Mr. Wood!)

  The standard of entries was exceptionally high and it was very difficult to choose two winners to go through to the finals at The Gilberd. Our judges narrowed the entries down to a final 8 and each baker was interviewed by Mrs. Wade and Mr. Wood.

  After a lot of thought, Milly and Josh were announced as winners. Well done to everyone who took part (and thank you to parents for your support too!)

  Take a look at our photos on the 'Gallery' page (on the 'Children' tab).