St John’s Primary School

Wallingford

Newsletter

February 2018

Issue 8

2/2/18

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all of the parents who came along to the E-Safety session last week. I’m sure that those

who came along would agree that it was really useful and informative. For those of you who were not

able to attend, we are attaching an information sheet with this email. You can also find valuable infor-

mation on the Engage E-Safety website - http://www.engageesafety.com. The children all had online

safety workshops last week too, so please do ask them what they have learnt about keeping safe

online.

Year 3 and 4 had a very exciting trip to Cadbury’s World on Friday, learning lots and having lots of fun

too. Thank you to all of the staff and parents who accompanied them on the trip. This is what the chil-

dren said:

‘I really liked Cadbury’s World because we got our own pot of cocoa liquor (chocolate sauce). We

learned about the Mayans and that they used cocoa beans for money ,and how the beans come from

Africa and then get shipped to our country and get turned into chocolate bars.’ Noah, Year 4

‘I really enjoyed Cadbury’s World because they were really nice and there was a little ride (that was

quite slow). You got to see a world of cocoa beans. Half way you got a bar and you also got a sample

of liquid and you could get two toppings out of jelly babies, biscuit, crunchie, popping candy and mar-

shamallow.’ Alice, Year 4

We have had some sporting success over the last fortnight too. A team of Year 5/6 pupils took part in

the Indoor Athletics Tournament and came second overall! This means they are through to the next

round and will compete again - look out for further updates. Well done to all of the children who took

part. Our netballers also played a match against Chalgrove School last night and won convincingly, so

well done to them also!

Our patron of reading, James Carter, has been in school today making non-fiction books with the chil-

dren on topics of their own interest. James will be back in next Friday, 9th February, and we would

like to invite you to a celebration assembly led by him at 2.30pm. Please come along if you can.

The School Council are currently running a competition to name some new ‘houses’ or family groups

in school. They are looking for four house names which are linked in some way. Once they are up and

running, children will then receive house points throughout the week for following our new ‘St John’s

Promise’. Please do ask them about this and whether they would like to take part.

We are also giving the children an opportunity to take part in an Art Competition in aid of Cancer Re-

search. The children have been told about this and further information is being sent home to you to-

day. They will be given time to complete the art during school next week.

The PTFA are holding an EGM on Monday 26th February at 7pm, this is in order to adopt a new consti-

tution. Further information will be sent from the PTFA committee. Please come along if you can.

Kind regards,

Nicky Hughes

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Important dates for your diaries…

Fri 9th Feb - School council

*End of term Friday 9th February *

Tues 27th Feb - Thurs 1st March - Parent Teacher Interviews

Tuesday 6th March - Year 5/6 WW2 trip

Thurs 15th March - Year 4/5/6 science trip

Tues 20th March - Y6 Junior Citizen

Thurs 22nd March - Class photos

Thurs 22nd March - Y6 Cycling Proficiency test

Remaining Term Dates 2017-2018

Term 3 Thursday 04/01/18 – Friday 09/02/18

Term 4 Monday 19/02/18 – Thursday 29/03/18

Term 5 Monday 16/04/18 – Friday 25/05/18

Term 6 Monday 04/06/18 – Friday 20/07/18

Remaining Inset Days 2017-2018

Monday 23/07/2018

Tuesday 24/07/2018

Wednesday 25/07/2018

Term Dates 2018-2019

Term 1 Thursday 06/09/2018 – Friday 19/10/18

Term 2 Monday 29/10/18 – Friday 21/12/18

Term 3 Tuesday 08/01/19 – Friday 15/02/19

Term 4 Monday 25/02/19 – Friday 05/04/19

Term 5 Tuesday 23/04/19 – Friday 24/05/19

Term 6 Monday 03/06/19 – Tuesday 23/07/19

Inset Days 2018-2019

Tuesday 04/09/2018

Wednesday 05/09/2018

Monday 12/11/2018

Monday 07/01/2019

Wednesday 24/07/2019

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Please remember to complete your booking form

for parent teacher interviews and return to the

office asap and by Tuesday 20th February at the

very latest.

Year 3/4 visit to Cadbury’s

World

‘I love Cadbury’s World because you get choc-

olate and we learnt how to make Roses,

Crème Eggs, Easter Eggs and Maltesers.’ by

Danni, Year 4.

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Could you help a child to read and

change their life forever?

Reading Helpers needed

ARCh (Assisted Reading for Children) is a local registered charity which operates

in Oxfordshire primary schools to help children who are struggling with reading.

All it takes is one and a half hours twice a week during the school day as an ARCh

volunteer in a primary school near you.

Full training is given and we provide ongoing support and reimburse travel

expenses.

To find out more, visit our website www.archoxfordshire.org.uk

Or telephone us on 01869 320380

The charity obtains enhanced DBS checks on all volunteers before placement

Registered Charity Number 1146276

SOMC (South Oxfordshire Music Centre) is your local Oxfordshire Music Service and pro-vides opportunities for children to play music together from all over the South of the County. We are able to cater for all instruments and abilities from beginners to grade 5+, when pupils are invited to audition for our more senior orchestras/ groups. It is open to all children learning an instrument, both through County Music Service les-sons and privately. Saturday morning activities are FREE for their first term. There is more information by following this weblink: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/south-oxfordshire-music-centre

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Year 5/6

Sports Hall

Athletics

St John’s came second

and are through to

the next round!

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Other local opportunities which may be of interest …..

Full Circle Sports Holiday Sports & Activity Camp

Come and join us to make friends, learn new skills and have fun!

Children age 5 to 13 years can participate in an exciting programme of indoor and outdoor activities,

led by qualified and enthusiastic coaches.

Activities include: Trampolining, Climbing Wall, Martial Arts, Cycling, Zumba, MultiSports, Hockey,

Football, Basketball, Cricket, Rounders, Tennis, Badminton, Tag Rugby, Dance Workshops, Arts &

Crafts and much more!

Dates: Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 February

Time: 9.30 to 4.30pm (extra time of 8.30am to 5.30pm available - charges apply)

Venue: Wallingford School Leisure Centre (OX10 8HH)

Cost: £32 per day (sibling and full week discounts available)

We are also running Focus workshops, 9.30 - 3.00pm -

Tuesday 13 Feb - Football

Wednesday 14 Feb - Climbing

Cost £35

We are OFSTED registered and accept Childcare Vouchers.

For more details or to reserve your places -

Email - sam@fullcirclesports.co.uk

Call - 07751 231 090

Details and booking form also available at: www.fullcirclesports.co.uk

ParentPay Update

The new spring/summer menu will start when we return to school after half tem. Pa-

per copies have come home with KS1 this week and you should also have received it on

email from the office. It can also be viewed via the school website and ParentPay itself.