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Term Dates
SPRING TERM 2024
Begins: Tuesday 9th January
Ends: Tuesday 26th March
Half Term: Monday, 12th February – Friday, 16th February (inclusive)
Monday, 8th January – Staff Inset Day
Friday, 9th February (no school): Staff Inset Day
SUMMER TERM 2024
Begins: Thursday 18th April
Ends: Thursday 4th July
Half Term: Monday, 27th May – Friday, 31st May (inclusive)
Wednesday, 17th April – Staff Inset Day
Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 6th May (no school)
New September Intake ‘Welcome Day’ – Friday, 24th May (no school)
The school reserves the right to change dates at short notice
AUTUMN TERM 2024
Staff Inset Days Thursday , 5th and Friday, 6th September (no school)
Dates of term Monday, 9th September – Thursday, 12th December
Half Term: Thursday, 24th October – Friday, 1st November (inclusive)
Staff Inset Day Wednesday, 23rd October (no school)
SPRING TERM 2025
Staff Inset Day Tuesday, 7th January
Dates of term Wednesday, 8th January – Friday, 28th March
Half Term: Monday, 17th February – Friday, 21st February (inclusive)
Staff Inset Day Friday, 14th February (no school):
SUMMER TERM 2025
Staff Inset Day - Wednesday, 23rd April
Dates of term Thursday, 24th April – Wednesday, 9th July
Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 5th May (no school)
New September Intake ‘Welcome Day’ – Friday, 23rd May (no school)
Half Term : Monday, 26th May – Friday, 30th May (inclusive)
Job Opportunities
We have a job vacancy. Please contact ambtrue@barnesmontessori.co.uk
CHRISTMAS CHARITY - December 2023 - Genetic Haemochromatosis
Barnes Montessori Nursery’s chosen charity for Christmas 2023 was for Haemochromatosis UK. With the generosity of parents, staff and local businesses the incredible sum of £3,196.05 was raised. Thanks to very generous donations for an Auction, Raffle, Cake Stall and further donations this was possible.
Genetic haemochromatosis (GH) is the UK’s most common genetic condition, directly affecting over 380,000 people. The condition is significantly under-diagnosed. Untreated, the condition can lead to iron overload, where the body is unable to process excess iron.
The body cannot naturally get rid of the extra iron – other than through menstruation in women, and so it gradually accumulates. This extra iron is stored in the organs and soft tissues.
Excess iron is extremely toxic. GH can cause liver disease, cancer, heart disease, chronic tiredness or fatigue, diabetes, severe joint pain and loss of sex drive.
Diagnosed early, haemochromatosis is manageable and not life-limiting. Treatment is simple and effective; through regular blood donation (also known as “venesection”).
The Haemochromatosis charity would like to thank everyone involved – /admin/resources/barnes-montessori-nursery-certificate-final-march-2024.pdf click here for their personal thanks.
