The Christmas Fair is approaching fast! At midday on Saturday 1 December school will open its doors for the annual Fielding Christmas Fair. Please come and join in the fun and games and support the PTFA. It's our biggest revenue generator of the year.

We have a host of great attractions this year and we'll be using the outside area again - which frees up vital space in the halls. You can visit Santa in his grotto, get your face painted, record the moment our festive photobooth, and don't forget to try your luck on the Tombola. Why not enjoy a glass mulled wine while listening to the choir singing carols and then when you are feeling peckish, grab yourself a Turkey Bap (vegetarian option available). We will also be bringing back the Virtual Reality Santa Sleigh Ride and new for this year will be the Busking Stage, Wreath Making and Just Dance - where you can compete against each other in the dance arena.

The class stalls have been chosen and we hope your reps have told you which stall your class is running and how you can help. Every stall needs volunteers on the day of the fair and some stall also require a lot of organising beforehand. If you are attending the fair with your children, please arrange to volunteer for a slot, or see how you can help your class rep. It is only with your help, that, we can make it a successful day.

Bottle and chocolate collection day: Friday 30 November is bottle collection day for the Tombola - please drop in a full unopened, in date, bottle (of anything you fancy...) or a box of chocolates, at the collection points at the school gates. As usual, this means it is a non-school uniform day for the children. If your child is doing PE on that date, then please send them in something they will be able to run around in and trainers. The Tombola is always a popular stall at the fair, and raises lots of money, so we need as many prizes as possible!

Santa’s Grotto: Although Santa’s grotto sold out all its advanced tickets last week, there will be 50 spaces available on the day for walk ups. The Grotto will be in the School House.

Cakes: Once the turkey bap has been polished off it is customary to stroll over to the refreshment stall to pick up a sweet treat! What could be better than a homemade cupcake or slice of lemon drizzle? Please help the stall pile them high by donating cakes and other sweet treats, preferably to the stall on the fair day.

Christmas trees: Once again Christmas trees will be on sale at the Christmas Fair. The price of the trees is comparable to local sellers, they looked good, lasted really well over the Christmas period and the school gets a great percentage of all the trees sold. The sizes will range from 1.5m to 2.25m+. You'll also be able to purchase stands too.

Other donations: Teddies for the Teddy Tombola, please drop in freshly washed soft toys in the donation boxes. Secondhand uniform (only new logo items please), sports kit, fancy dress (especially for school dressing up days) and Christmas jumpers will all be sold this year. Please make sure it's in good condition and washed and ready to sell. We are also looking out for any Christmas tree decorations - we need to retire the school ones after 10 years along with any wool, old Christmas cards or party bag leftovers . From Monday 26 November, donations can be left in boxes outside the main hall, by the Wyndham Road entrance.

Buggies & Pushchairs: Please leave buggies and pushchairs at home or bring a rain cover to leave it parked outside. Space is at a premium and the fair is a buggy free zone!

Cloakroom: We are offering a cloakroom facility again, by the main hall for a small donation. So why don’t you leave your coat here, rather than carrying it around with you during the fair. Please note, the stall will not be manned, so please don’t leave anything valuable in your pockets.