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On Sunday 11th December, FOWPS hosted the inaugural Jingle Jog Fun Run event on the Woodcote Village Green. After a rainy Saturday, Sunday morning dawned bright, sunny with clear blue skies. A lovely warm morning to go for a jog.
At 10am, 31 children aged 3-7 participated in the Preschool and KS1 race. After a warm up and quick briefing lead by Mrs Bodeker, they set off running 4 laps of the village green for a distance of around 1 mile. It was great fun to see all the lovely festive outfits and Santa hats bobbing round the field. The run took around 15 minutes to complete-3 year old legs are rather short!
Straight after, the older group of 37 children, ranging from age 7-11 did their warm up session and were briefed on their longer course. Following the “hare” (ex-pupil Gemma) on her bicycle, they sped off to complete their 2 mile run. With some fun and funny dress up outfits, it was great to see everyone having a good time making their way round.
At the end of the race, each child was awarded a lovely Jingle Jog participation medal strung on a red or green ribbon and a goody bag with tasty treats donated by Ella’s Kitchen. We slipped in a small candy cane too.
Inside the village hall, spectators and runners alike were able to enjoy the refreshments provided by FOWPS volunteers. Bacon and egg butties, cakes and hot drinks were gratefully received. Some handmade items , created by the children of Woodcote primary were on sale as well as a ‘prize every time’ tombola…
Special thanks must be made to the volunteers who set up the course and the refreshment area . Also, thanks to the volunteers who cooked all the food, served the drinks and cakes and baked treats to sell.
A huge thank you Mrs Bodeker (who came along dressed as a reindeer) to set up the course, organise the runners and start and end the runs. We are grateful to have such dedicated staff willing to attend weekend events and to play such an important role in it.
Monday 12th December – Oak, Beech and Hornbeam – Open Afternoon
Join Oak, Beech and Hornbeam classes for a variety of fun filled craft activities from 1.30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.
Monday 12th December – Willow Class Open Afternoon 1.30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and you can stay for half an hour or until the end of the day.
Carol Concert Tuesday 13th December
The Carol concert will take place in the school hall on Tuesday 13th December. It will start at 6.30 p.m. and not 7 p.m. as stated in last week’s newsletter. Could you please make sure the children are in school by 6 p.m.
Wednesday 14th December – School Christmas Lunch
An email was sent out on Wednesday to remind you all that the school Christmas lunch is on Wednesday 14th December. Please make sure that you have ordered the right meal for your child on this day otherwise Aspen’s will assume that your child would like Christmas lunch.
Thursday 15th December – Whole school trip to the Pantomime
A reminder that the whole school are going to the Reading Hexagon to see Snow White on Thursday next week. Coaches will be leaving at 1 p.m. and we will be returning to school at approximately 5.30 p.m. Please make sure that you have paid for your child to go on this trip on Parent Pay and let the office know if your child doesn’t want to go and we can make alternative arrangements in school.
Thursday 15th December – Bedtime Stories 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Please ensure you have returned your permission slip for this event.
School Nativity Plays
The Foundation and KS1 children enjoyed performing their nativity plays this week. We hope you enjoyed them.
Important Dates
Friday 16th December – School finishes at 1 p.m.
Tuesday 3rd January – Inset Day
Wednesday 4th January – School Reopens
Monday 12th December – Oak, Beech and Hornbeam – Open Afternoon
Join Oak, Beech and Hornbeam classes for a variety of fun filled craft activities from 1.30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.
Monday 12th December – Willow Class Open Afternoon 1.30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and you can stay for half an hour or until the end of the day.
Carol Concert Tuesday 13th December
The Carol concert will take place in the school hall on Tuesday 13th December. It will start at 6.30 p.m. and not 7 p.m. as stated in last week’s newsletter. Could you please make sure the children are in school by 6 p.m.
Wednesday 14th December – School Christmas Lunch
An email was sent out on Wednesday to remind you all that the school Christmas lunch is on Wednesday 14th December. Please make sure that you have ordered the right meal for your child on this day otherwise Aspen’s will assume that your child would like Christmas lunch.
Thursday 15th December – Whole school trip to the Pantomime
A reminder that the whole school are going to the Reading Hexagon to see Snow White on Thursday next week. Coaches will be leaving at 1 p.m. and we will be returning to school at approximately 5.30 p.m. Please make sure that you have paid for your child to go on this trip on Parent Pay and let the office know if your child doesn’t want to go and we can make alternative arrangements in school.
Thursday 15th December – Bedtime Stories 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Please ensure you have returned your permission slip for this event.
School Nativity Plays
The Foundation and KS1 children enjoyed performing their nativity plays this week. We hope you enjoyed them.
Important Dates
Friday 16th December – School finishes at 1 p.m.
Tuesday 3rd January – Inset Day
Wednesday 4th January – School Reopens
Tempting as it is to cover this Newsletter in pictures of cuddly reindeer and sparkling baubles I am going to restrain myself. December is upon us and the Oxfordshire countryside has looked beautiful over the last few days. Here is the latest news and updates for you all.
Foundation Nativity Thursday 8th December
The children have been rehearsing really hard and are looking forward to performing their Nativity play. It starts at 2 p.m. and will finish at around 2.30 p.m.
KS1 Nativity – Born in a Barn
Tuesday 6th December at 2 p.m. and Wednesday 7th at 6.30 p.m. For the 6.30 p.m. performance please make sure your child is in school by 6.00 p.m.
Memo Notes to Parents
A couple of things to point out to you all:
KS2 Carol Concert
The KS2 carol concert will be held in the school hall on Tuesday December 13th. You are welcome to come to the hall from 6.30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start, and the concert will last for an hour. I am reliably informed that this concert was a huge success last year so arrive in good time because it will be standing room only.
Front Garden
The newly refurbished front garden is looking great. It will be lovely to see the story chair being used as soon as the leaves are on the trees again. Huge thanks to FOWPS for their generosity which enabled this refurbishment.
Slap Cheek
As some of you are aware we have had a few cases of slap cheek in the school. If you are at all concerned about this we recommend that you look it up on the NHS website and it will give you all the information you need to know.
Friday December 16th
Please note that school will finish at 1 p.m. on the last day of term.
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