Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Year 4 Athletics – Last Friday Rowan class took part in an indoor athletics event at Gillotts School in Henley.
Children competed against other local schools in a range of running, field and relay events. Every child competed with a lot of enthusiasm and a smile on their face which was pleasing to see. Well done to the whole of Rowan class.
School Dinner Menu – There have been minor amendments to the description of some of the daily choices on the new menu which we sent out last week. If you wish to find out what these changes are please ask in the school office.
School Uniform – We have noted that some children are wearing their fleece in class instead of a sweatshirt. Fleeces are intended for outdoor use only and should not therefore be worn in class. If you need to order a sweatshirt or any item of school uniform please ask in the school office for an order form. Another point to note is that if you wish your children to wear sandals during the summer term, the sandals should be black or navy and that socks must be worn with them.
Judo Lessons – These will start again on Thursday 19th April on Thursday mornings from 8am to 8.45am. The term consists of 10 lessons and the cost for new students is £54. There are leaflets available in the school hall if you would like more information.
Chiltern Edge Holiday Club – is open again this Easter with prices starting at £25 per day from 8.30am – 3.30pm. There are 6 days to choose from; 3rd – 5th April and 10th – 12th April 2012. Activities include Forest Fun, Arts & Crafts, Multisports, Judo, Creative Cookery, Archery (aged 9yrs +),
Street Dance and Musical Theatre and for the first time we have a Golf Trip (aged 6yrs +), Party Games and Kwik Cricket also available.
Bookings are being taken on a first come first served basis, and there are still spaces available in many activities. Bookings close on Thursday 29th March, and your child will not be able to attend without a booking. To check availability, contact Brenda McNulty on 07921 257657, then use the booking form on www.chilternedge.oxon.sch.uk to reserve your space.
The Holiday Club @ Chiltern Edge is fully inclusive, accepts childcare vouchers, and is Ofsted registered for those who wish to take advantage of Working Families Tax Credits.
Holiday Club – Don’t forget to book your place for the Easter Holiday Club at Cabin for 2½ – 7 year olds. It will be jointly run by Woodcote Pre-School and Cabin Pre-School. Call 01491 682300 or 01491 680854
to book a place or find out more information.
End of Term – I hope you all have a good Easter holiday and we look forward to seeing you all back in school on Tuesday 17th April (the school has an Inset Day on Monday 16th).
Year 2 Football Tournament – On Wednesday we took part in a Year 2 football tournament at the Oratory Prep. School.
It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm from the team before the tournament, and this continued onto the pitch. All the children gave 100% and played very well. Finishing second in their group, they then went on to play a quarter-final game, unfortunately losing that by 2 goals. It was a great all round performance. Well done to Michael Slingo, Samuel Butler-James, Will Temple, Joseph Palmer, Alfie Proctor, Robin Lewis and Christopher Lobb.
Class Assemblies – Willow class assembly will be held next Tuesday 27th March at 9am and Maple class assembly will be held on Wednesday 28th March at 9am. Everyone welcome.
School Dinners – Please note that next Tuesday, 27th March, there will be a special school dinner for Easter. This will be Chicken or Vegetable Nuggets, chips, carrots and peas followed by Chocolate Nests.
Please note also that on this day there will be no jacket potatoes.
On Thursday 29th March school dinners will be brought over to our school hall as Langtree are hosting a big charity event. The food choices will be as on the menu but again there will be no baked potatoes that day.
New School Dinner Menu – On the back of this newsletter is the new menu for the summer term. Please note that on specific days there will be a ‘special’ menu change for certain events.
Cycle Training Tests – Congratulations to the eight Year 6 pupils who passed their Bikeability Assessment this week, they are Conrad Warren, Isobel Carr, Daniel Church, Abbey Taylor, Dean Smith,
Jana Scholey, Max Preshner and James Brown.
Nestlé Box Tops – Please send in all box tops next week so we can order more books through this scheme.
End of Term – This term ends on Friday 30th March at the earlier time of 1pm.
School dinners will be available as normal but there will be no After
School Club on that day.
The new term will begin on Tuesday 17th April as the school has an Inset Day on Monday 16th.
Holiday Club – Don’t forget to book your place for the Easter Holiday Club at Cabin for 2½ – 7 year olds.
It will be jointly run by Woodcote Pre-School and Cabin Pre-School. Call 01491 682300 or 01491 680854 to book a place or find out more information.
Dear Parents and Friends,
to the class teacher (via your child) but they will not be able to accept loose cash.
FOWPS Newsletter w/e Friday 16th March 2012
Future Events:
23rd March – KS2 disco
29th March – Hornbeam & Beech cake sale
30th March – Dress down day
Chris Field, Headteacher.
Value of the month – ‘Responsibility’
Welcome – to Poppy Read who joined Hornbeam class this week.
Beech Class Assembly – will be held next Wednesday 14th March starting at 9am. Everyone welcome.
Girls’ Football – Last week we took part in a girls’ 6-a-side football tournament. The girls played three games, drawing one and
losing two. It was an enjoyable tournament and I was pleased with how well the girls played. Well done to Lauren Cox, Sophie Abbott, Kimberley Gough, Amy Lissenden, Danielle Thatcher and Astrid Tozer.
Year 2 Football – On Monday we took a team to play in a 6-a-side football tournament at Cranford House. The children played four games, winning one, drawing one and losing two. All the children played well and showed good sportsmanship. Well done to Joseph Palmer, Michael Slingo, Samuel Butler-James, Alfie Proctor, Robin Lewis and Will Temple.
Cross Country – Last Friday we competed against local schools in a cross country event at Langtree. It was a fantastic event with lots of runners involved from Years 3-6. All our children performed well, but particularly well done to Maddie Dudley and Conrad Warren, who both won their separate boys and girls races. Well done to Adam Wise also, who finished second in the boys race.
Bikability Programme – Eight of our Year 6 pupils have made a good start with their cycle training. If any more parents are able to volunteer to help with these sessions, please let us know in the office. The training takes place on Tuesday afternoons. No special training is required for volunteers.
Box Tops – We have been able to obtain a good quantity of books through the Nestlé Box Tops scheme so please continue to send in your box tops so that we can send off at the end of March for another batch.
Tesco Vouchers – These will be available in Tesco shops from next Monday until 20th May. We will be collecting these in order to obtain a range of resources for the school so please send these in too.
Bear Dog Adventure Day – There are about six spaces left for the Adventure Day being run on Tuesday 3rd April. These Adventure Days are suitable for children in Years 1-4 and involve woodland pursuits. Places cost £25 including a hot lunch and may be reserved by contacting Ruth Hubbard on 01491 681391 or by email at ruth@beardogoutdoor.co.uk
Oratory Cricket Courses – These courses will take place over the Easter Holidays 2nd to 5th April inclusive for children in Years 2-6 at The Oratory Prep School at a cost of £80 for 4 days or £25 per day. Open to all abilities, all round cricket skills and fun games. For more information please contact 01491 681303 or email C.Keegan@oratory.co.uk
Book Fair – Thank you for visiting the Book Fair last week and purchasing books. We are delighted to say that the school has been able to claim £207.40 in commission to spend on new books for the school.
Ash class assembly – This will take place next Wednesday 7th March at 9.00am. Everyone welcome.
Dictionary of Maths – Amongst the books available from The Book People this month is The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Maths at the reduced price of £4.00. This book would be very useful for homework for pupils in KS2. If you would like to see the book please ask in the school office or if you would like to purchase one for your child please send in your payment to the school office (cheques payable to The Book People Ltd) at the beginning of next week as we will need to know by next Thursday morning at the very latest.
Singing Slugs – The models made and sold by Connie Hubbard last week raised £22.00 which will be donated by Connie to the Save the Children fund. Well done Connie.
Book Fair – Thank you for visiting the Book Fair last week and purchasing books. We are delighted to say that the school has been able to claim £207.40 in commission to spend on new books for the school.
Ash class assembly – This will take place next Wednesday 7th March at 9.00am. Everyone welcome.
Dictionary of Maths – Amongst the books available from The Book People this month is The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Maths at the reduced price of £4.00. This book would be very useful for homework for pupils in KS2. If you would like to see the book please ask in the school office or if you would like to purchase one for your child please send in your payment to the school office (cheques payable to The Book People Ltd) at the beginning of next week as we will need to know by next Thursday morning at the very latest.
Singing Slugs – The models made and sold by Connie Hubbard last week raised £22.00 which will be donated by Connie to the Save the Children fund. Well done Connie.