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St Christophers C E School

Email: office.3555@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

NewsletterNo : 12 Friday 22nd February 2013Dear Parents/Carers

A big welcome back and I hope you all had a good half term. We have a very busy term ahead so I would urge you to read through the

newsletter which contains a myriad of dates to various events. Id particularly point out the Music For Schools Foundation information

evening on Wednesday 6th March. The children will next week have the opportunity to try out various instruments in an assembly run by the

foundation and the information evening will explain how the children could receive music lessons.You may remember that before half term I asked for your opinion on moving to delivering the school newsletter and other correspondence

via email. The number of replies was :- Happy to receive via email : 33 (75%) Prefer paper copies 11 : (25%). I would just like to reiterate

that there is no plan to remove the paper copies for those who do not wish to receive the newsletter via email. I was hoping that we would

be able to trial the system this term, however our email system, provided by county, is currently and at short notice, being moved to a new

system, so we may have to wait until after Easter.

Mr Shaw Goodwin - HeadteacherAbsent from School ?

If your child is absent from school for any reason,

please dont forget to let us know. Absences are

recorded in our registers with the appropriate

reason code, i.e illness, holiday, medical appointment

etc. Where no reason is given the absence is

recorded as unauthorised and may be investigatedby the Educational Welfare Officer. Please

remember that requests for holiday should be

authorised before booking. See website for

Absence Policy for further details.

Please notify us about the absence by telephoning

school on 01367 860318 and selecting option 1 to

leave a messa e. Thank ou.

Quick Reminders Monday 25th February 2013 Year 3 Multi-skills Festival dont forget packed lunch!

Oak & Ginkgo started swimming this week asadvised in the last newsletter voluntary contributions

for swimming are now due. Cheques payable to

Oxfordshire County Council please. Thank you if youhave already done so.

Please note that Football Club will be at1.30pm on Thursday 28th March 2013 (last day of

term). All children attending the club will need to be

collected at 2.30pm.

Emergency School ClosuresIn addition to our text system, school closures will be broadcast on:

HEART FM 102.6 FM GWR 96.3 FM

BBC Radio Oxford 95.2 FM

Or check local radio station websites

Missed a Newsletter?

If you have missed a newsletter, they are available on our

website www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

BREAKFAST CLUBDAILY FROM 7.45AM (PRE BOOKED) 3.00

8.15AM (DROP IN) 2.00

Booking forms for March now available from Mrs

Brindle or the School Office

GINKGO CLASS ASSEMBLYGINKGO CLASS ARE PLEASED TO INVITE ALLFAMILIES & FRIENDS TO JOIN US ON

FRIDAY 22ND MARCH - 2.30pm

WE WILL BE SHARING SOME OF THE WORK THE

CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THIS TERM

EVERYONE WELCOMESCHOOL UNIFORM St Christophers uniform can

be ordered from:

www.simplyschoolwear.co.uk

Tel: 0800 404 6644 or tesco.com/ues

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School Lunch Menus!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week Commencing 25th

February 2013

Chicken Burger in BapDiced potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables

Chocolate Marble CakeWith Custard

Sausages in onion gravywith mashed potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables

Sticky Toffee Puddingwith Custard

Roast ChickenYorkshire Pudding, Roast

Potatoes & SeasonVegetables

Jelly with Fruit

Chicken Pasta

Choice of Vegetables

ShortbreadWith glass of milk

Breaded Fish Fillet,

Chunky ChipsPeas/Baked Beans

Ice Cream Sponge Roll

Week Commencing 4th

March 2013

Gammon & PineappleWith Jacket Potato

Seasonal Vegetables

Cinnamon Bun

MoussakaSeasonal Vegetables

Syrup Spongewith Custard

Roast ChickenYorkshire Pudding, Roast

Potatoes & SeasonalVegetables

Oak cookiewith glass of orange juice

Chicken PieSeasonal Vegetables

Lemon CakeWith Custard

Breaded FishChips, Peas or Beans

Ice Cream withToffee Sauce

Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water - 2.00 per meal.

Carillion stands by its reassurances that the food provided through its Food With Thought Catering Service has

the highest level of quality and hygiene.At the time of this letter, our suppliers have confirmed that they have

not supplied us with any products or ingredients that have been sourced from any of the meat suppliers cited by

the Food Standards Agency and that no meat products supplied contain the DNA of any species other than that

declared on the packaging.However, given the on-going concern around horse meat contamination across the UK and Europe we have taken

the decision to remove all beef from lunchtime menus. We feel this precautionary approach is the most sensiblecourse of action in the current situation.

Diary Dates25

thFebruary 26

thFebruary 27

thFebruary 28

thFebruary 1

stMarch

Burford Partnership of

Schools Year 3Multiskills Festival

3.15pm Nature Club

Ginkgo & Oak SwimmingBurford Partnership of

Schools NetballTournament

3.15pm Netball Club

7.30pm Cotswold Voices

Forest School Cherry &Year 1

3.15pm Zumba

Yr 4 ViolinsLuncthime Bookshop

3.15pm Football3.15pm Trampoline Club

8.15am Badminton &

Breakfast2.45pm Celebration

Assembly3.15pm Outdoor Games

4th

March 5th

March 6th

March 7th

March 8th

March

3.15pm Nature Club

Ginkgo & Oak Swimming

3.15pm Netball Club7.30pm Cotswold Voices

Forest School Cherry &Year 1

3.15pm Zumba6pm Music for Schools

Foundation PresentationEvening in School Hall

Yr 4 ViolinsLuncthime Bookshop

Mobile Library3.15pm Football

F/S & Yr 6 Heights &Weights

8.15am Badminton &Breakfast

2.45pm Celebration

Assembly

3.15pm Outdoor Games

11th

March 12th

March 13th

March 14th

March 15th

March

YEAR 6 RESIDENTIAL TO THE PIONEER CENTRE ALL WEEK

3.15pm Nature Club

Ginkgo & Oak Swimming

7.30pm Cotswold Voices

Forest School Cherry &

Year 13.15pm Zumba

Yr 4 Violins

Luncthime Bookshop

3.15pm Football

3.15pm Trampoline Club

2.45pm Celebration

Assembly

3.15pm Outdoor Games3.15pm Scholastic Book

Fair in School Hall

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRFRIDAY 15TH TUESDAY 19TH MARCH 2013

3.15PM

IN THE SCHOOL HALL

Please come along and buy some great books at great

prices (World Book Day book tokens will be issuedseparately to each child and can be used at the Book

Fair). The school receives a percentage of all sales to

spend on books and resources for the school. Further

details to follow in due course, along with a catalogue

for your perusal.

PARENTS EVENINGS

Parents Evenings are scheduled to take place on

Monday 25th March and Tuesday 26th March

November 2013 when Report Cards will be handed

out. To arrange an appointment please return the

Parents Evening Form, sent home today, to yourClass Teacher, at the latest by Friday 15th March

2013. All parents/carers will be advised of their

appointment times on Monday 18th March 2013.

For the convenience of everyone, please do try and

be punctual, and remember that appointments are

for 10 minutes only if you require a longer

appointment please arrange another time.

We appreciate it may not be possible to get

childcare for your child/ren whilst you are atParents Evening. If you have to bring them to school

with you please ensure that they are with an adult

at all times and not left unattended on the school

premises.

During the evening, the childrens work will be

available in the hall for you to look through.

THE MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Welcome Parents, Childrens & Families

In Keystage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6)

to

St Christophers CE School

On

Wednesday 6th March 2013

At 6pm in the School Hall

To find out more about the Music for Schools

Foundation.

Music for Schools is a charity that gives music lessonsin schools. Your child will have the opportunity to try

each instrument and we will tell you all about how to

sign up for lessons.

Come and see our Music Man to find out more no

obligation.

CONGRATULATIONS

Due to St Christophers success at the Burford

Partnership of Schools Indoor Athletics Tournament

last month, we were delighted to have been invited to

participate in the West Finals which took place this

week. As always, the children demonstrated

excellent team work and determination and should

be very proud with their achievements against the

tough competition! a very big well done to you all!J

On Wednesday 20th February 2013 StChristophers took part in the IndoorAthletics West Finals. This took place atCarterton Community College. I felt verynervous before my races but my friends gaveme lots of encouragement and I felt better. Ireally enjoyed it and would do it again! Wedid very well and came 5th out of 7 teams,

with 100 points. I had a wonderful timeand I hope the others did too!

Daisy Keen- Willow Class

SCPA DATES FOR THE DIARY:-

EASTER EGG HUNT THURSDAY 28TH MARCH

BAGS 2 SCHOOL 24TH APRIL

QUIZ NIGHT FRIDAY 26TH

APRILSUMMER FETE SATURDAY 22ND JUNE

FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW IN DUE COURSE

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Parking Around School - As we are atthe start of a new term, please may we remind parents to

respect our neighbours when parking near the school. From

time to time we do receive complaints please help us keepthis to a minimum by not blocking drives and gateways and

keeping clear of the zig-zag lines thank you

MOBILE LIBRARY

The Oxfordshire Childrens Mobile Library

visits St Christophers on Thursdays usually

once a month. This is a great opportunity

for all the children to visit the library and

select a book to take home and read.

They will also be visiting on:-

7th March 2013

18th April 2013

16th May 2013

20th June 2013

Please ensure your child/ren returns their

books on these dates so they can then

select another.

END OF DAY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSPlease ensure that you let us know if arrangements changeduring the year to keep our records up-to-date. Forms are

available from the School Office.

Help us keep the spread of germs in school to a

minimum by following this advice from the NHS.

CATCH IT germs spread easily. Always carry tissues anduse them to catch your cough or sneeze.

BIN IT germs can live for several hours on tissues.Dispose of your tissue as soon as possible.

KILL IT hands can transfer germs to every surface youtouch. Clean your hands as soon as you can.

PLEASE NOTEthat if your child has unfortunately hadsickness and/or diarrhoea the recommended period by the

Health Protection Agency & the School Nurse, for children to

be kept away from school is 48 hours from the last episode of

diarrhoea and/or vomiting.

Please remember to tear off the token on the top

of the box and bring it in to school. Tokens need to be

received in school by Friday 15th March 2013 to count towards

the 2012/2013 scheme. Tokens received after this time willunfortunately not be counted. We can then put together an

order for some fabulous books for the children. Thank you

for your continued support J

FEBRUARYS REMINDER FROM YOUR

NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM.

RESIDENTS: As many of you may be aware

there have been recent incidents of theft

of donations from some local churches. Stay

vigilant and report any descriptions of

suspicious activity around churches to the

police. With the weather improving and

gardening starting again in earnest ensure

that your shed security is up to date and in

good working order and mark all your garden

tools where possible with your postcode.

Crime remains very low in all the Shill

villages. Thames Valley are actively using

the Crime Alert scheme in West

Oxfordshire to be involved in reducingcrime look at the link

(www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk) or contact

your neighbourhood team to discuss.

Community vigilance remains a high priority

so keep an eye on your neighbours

properties, and if you see anything

suspicious such as vehicles or people hanging

around please report it on the numbers

below. In an emergency always call 999PCSO COLIN DAVIES C6584

CARTERTON POLICE STATION

I CAN BE CONTACTED ON THE NOWSTANDARD

101NON EMERGENCY NUMBER

Active Kids is back!

Vouchers are available from Sainsburys stores, petrolstations and grocery online now. Please help us to collect as

many vouchers as possible as they really do make a difference.

The collection box is outside the office. Thank you!