Thank you to the Outwood Academy Danum Choir who entertained our pupils yesterday morning. It was lovely to hear you all singing a selection of Christmas songs. Heatherwood pupils and staff really enjoyed your performance.
Santa has a busy schedule at this time of year, but he still managed to find time to visit Heatherwood with two of his reindeer on 16th December. It was a magical experience for our pupils and families.
Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the fee to make this enrichment activity possible. Donations can still be made on Parentpay (item: Reindeer Experience).
Families were invited to Heatherwood on 12th December to join pupils at their Christmas Fayre and Fun Day. There were lots of sensory activities, games and traditional stalls for everyone to enjoy.
We are pleased to announce that with your support we were able to raise £359.72 for school funds.
Thank you to everyone who attended the event.
Thank you also to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket, donated prizes or contributed their help to make the event successful. All raffle prizes have now been claimed.
Whilst wearing their festive jumpers, pupils and staff all enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner together on 11th December. Lots of Brussels sprouts were eaten!
Thank you to Jenny, Terri and Pat who cooked over 150 meals at Heatherwood.
Thank you also to the Relish Team who cooked the meals for The Key Class and staff at The Bridge.
You provided a truly amazing feast for everyone.
Our pupils love learning about Christmas traditions. On 10th December, classes made Christingles. The juicy oranges smelled lovely!
To learn more about Chistingle and its symbolism, click on the link below:
As part of their enrichment day, The Key class went to the Cast Theatre to see a pantomime (Cinderella). Everyone enjoyed the show and had lots of fun.
Pupils on Heatherwood Site will also see a traditional pantomime in January when M & M Productions visit the school.
A massive thank you to The New Lonsdale who have donated a voucher (for a Kids special) to every pupil at Heatherwood.
The address for The New Lonsdale is 41 Sandringham Rd, Doncaster, DN2 5HY.
We truly appreciate this generous gift.
Thank you to everyone who bought Poppy Merchandise at Heatherwood in November.
We raised £109.49 for the Royal British Legion.
Each week, students from the Key class practise their travel training skills as part of the Preparing for Adulthood curriculum. This week, travel training took on a Christmas twist. Students travelled by bus and then a train to Meadowhall. Whilst there, they practised using money, identifying directional signs and learnt how to stay safe in the shopping centre.
Of course, students took the opportunity to view the wonderful Christmas displays at Meadowhall and some even purchased a present for their Secret Santa!
There were more opportunities for the Key to use their money skills at The Bridge's Christmas Fayre on 5th December. Students held a stall selling Christmas cards and wreaths which they had made by themselves.
Well done everyone!
Upcoming festive events for The Key Class at The Bridge Site (DN2 4RG):
11th December - Christmas dinner (don't forget to wear your Christmas Jumper!)
16th December - Santa and his reindeer will be visiting Heatherwood (DN2 6HQ) - parents are welcome to join students between 1:45-2:00pm.
19th December - Christmas Performance of The Grinch (parents welcome - details in letter)
19th December - School closes for the Christmas Break at 3pm.
Heatherwood School is embracing the spirit of the Christmas season. Pupils helped to decorate their classrooms and have started to make Christmas arts and crafts. The school also had a special visit this week by youth leaders of The Resurrection Church.
Blue class represented Heatherwood at The Doncaster Lions Christmas Party and had a fantastic time. Several other classes have been on visits to Walker's Garden Centre and The Range to look at the beautiful Christmas decorations.
Upcoming festive events at Heatherwood:
11th December - Christmas dinner (don't forget to wear your Christmas Jumper!)
12th December - Heatherwood Christmas Fayre (parents welcome*)
16th December - Santa and his reindeer will be visiting Heatherwood (parents welcome*)
17th and 18th December - Christmas Productions (parents welcome*)
19th December - School closes for the Christmas Break at 3pm.
* Please see the letters page for more information about times:
Pupils were invited to wear yellow or spotty clothes on 14th November to show support for Children In Need. They also took part in a range of Pudsey Bear themed activities.
Thank you to everyone who donated to the event. We raised £203 for the BBC Children In Need charity.
Donations can still be make by clicking on the following link:
Royal British Legion poppy merchandise will be on sale at school until 11th November 2025.
If you would prefer to donate directly to the Royal British Legion, please click on the following link:
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/poppy-appeal
