This year for Children in Need, we will be taking on the Strictly Cha Cha Challenge throughout the week!

The challenge is inspired by BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and encourages schools across the country to get moving for a great cause. Each class will learn and perform a fun Cha Cha dance routine, building teamwork, confidence, and a lot of sparkle along the way! 💃🕺

On Friday 14th November, children are welcome to come to school in their own clothes or Pudsey-themed merchandise in return for a small donation to Children in Need.

Every penny raised helps Children in Need support thousands of children and young people across the UK. The charity funds local projects that:

• Provide safe spaces for children who are struggling.
• Offer mental health support and counselling.
• Help families facing poverty or difficult circumstances.
• Give children opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun.

Thank you for helping us make a difference — together, we can help every child have a brighter future. 💛

Please follow the link below to make a donation to Children in Need:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/myddle-primary-22?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Child SEND – from toddler to teens – groups from January 2026 (poster attached).

These 10 week groups aim to:

•             Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues

•             Promote the development of parent/child relationship

•             Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children

•             Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong

•             Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting

Understanding Your Child Poster All

We are also offering free SLEEP TIGHT  and Sleep Tight with SEND groups from January and February 2026 (poster attached).

These 5 week workshops cover:

•             Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep

•             Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try

•             Completing sleep diaries and identifying potential sleep issues

Sleep Tight Poster All

The PTA would love a few volunteers to help refresh our Forest School area. The paths need a little care, and a local tree surgeon has kindly delivered woodchip for us to spread.

If you can join us, please bring a shovel, gloves, and a wheelbarrow if you have one.

If you have any questions, or are able to help, please email friendsofmyddlepta@gmail.com

Thank you – it’ll make a real difference for the children!

Christmas Dinner – Wednesday 10th December 2025  – Fill in form

This week, our star of the week awards go to the following children:

Tiger Class – Maisie and Emily W

Rhino Class – Sofia and Poppy

Jaguar Class – William P and Isla J