Big kid woke up with a sore throat and didn’t want to go to school. Gave him paracetamol and told him he should spend the day in bed to recover. Half an hour later he bounced back into the living room with “I’m back”.

HP sauce in the gravy adds a sweetness and edge to the pie. The carrots and leeks roasted together are sweet and sharp, too.

Little kid cried when I gave him some on his plate. He had his favourite chicken pie instead.

Big kid is worried that the small glass of Baileys (use by date 10/2021) might kill Santa…

Cut my hair short with clippers today.

Big kid said, “Why did you cut your hair? I can see your head!”

Unpacking grocery delivery without thinking, and big kid asks, “Is that wrapping paper?!”

Little kid is totally captivated by this delightful story.

youtu.be/DPfClnEK3…

My kid’s teacher gave everyone a book for Xmas, which is an amazing thing to do.

According to my lad, everyone’s book was different…

I think he’s been well and truly rumbled!

Kids' books: Fame! by Alan MacDonald 📚

First mince pie of the season!

Special Xmas Lunch Menu

Starter: Seasonal Word Soup

Main course: Roast Gobbledegook with all the trimmings including sage and EU stuffing balls

Dessert: Traditional lemon biscuit

Christmas Lunch Special Diet Option for Non Special Diet Registered Pupils

Our catering company is offering a Christmas Lunch and for pupils who do not normally use the service and have an allergy but would like to take part in the Christmas lunch the below options are available.

This is only for pupils who have an allergy/intolerance that is covered by the 14 in EU allergen legislation*. If the allergy/ intolerance is outside the EU 14 and the pupil is not registered as a special diet with the catering company, then they must continue to have a packed lunch.

This is designed to safeguard children who have food allergies and intolerances, while allowing then to take part in the Christmas Lunch, and to also support the catering staff involved in the preparation and service of the Christmas Lunch. Please refer to the Dietary Safeguarding Policy for more information.

Please complete the form below by ticking one or more of the options you wish your child to have. Please sign and date to consent you are happy for your child to be served the selected options and return it to the school who will then hand this to the kitchen staff.

All the boys are poorly today. No more fevers, but bad coughs, and none of us has an appetite. Should be a fun day!