Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
We finished on a high note this year with a fantastic school trip for the year 6’s in Wales, gorge walking, caving, orienteering, a visit to an iron age fort, waterfall walks, hill climbing and plenty of team games.
Thankfully, there were no incidents, injuries or illness involving the children to report thanks the hard work and effort put in by the teachers before and during the event. Both staff and pupils had a fantastic time although they were all somewhat exhausted by the end of it (see photos)
Many years ago a silver cup and shield were donated to Woodcote Primary School by Mary Williams in memory of her deceased granddaughter, who had a love of reading and in particular writing stories and poems. These special awards are given to a Year 6 and a year 5 pupil each year to recognise and celebrate their achievements and progress in literacy.
Congratulations to Charlotte Mansfield in Year 6, who this year has won the Literacy Cup and also to Adam McBride who received the literacy shield to recognise his effort and progress with writing. Adam has made significant improvements, writing to a high standard and with increasing maturity, well done to Adam.
Sports day was blessed with good weather this year. Well done to all the children who took and a great job well done by the teachers. Parents enjoyed Javelin throwing (with a difference, long jump, hurdles, sprints and long distance running. Congratulations to team ‘Owls’ who won the most points overall.
We have now had and ecologist visit our Wildlife Area and we await his final report and full recommendations but it is very clear that we will need to remove a lot of plants from the pond (if not all) as we have been invaded by a non native plant that is choking the life out of our pond. The good news is that we still have a lot of wildlife, frogs, toads etc in the pond so we will not be able to address this issue until at least October but by then we will need all the help we can get as this will be a major job. Thank you to all of those who have currently volunteered their help for the complete make-over, we will keep you posted with any dates but with the amount of work needs, if there are any more volunteers who could help out when the time comes, please do let us know at helena.adams07@gmail.com .
We hope you all have a happy and safe summer holidays
Scholastic Book Fair – This will be in the school hall until Monday 25th February, starting at 3.15pm.
The school receives commission on all books sold so please come along and see what is available and help us obtain extra books for the school.
Open Evening – On Wednesday 27th February children and staff in years 3,4,5 and 6 would like to invite parents to an open evening. Children would like to share the work they have been doing on the topic of War and Peace and there will be displays in the hall. Classes will be open from 6pm until 6.30pm followed by The Choir singing in the hall. Please enter the school through the front door.
As part of the day’s activities, children are invited to come to school on Wednesday dressed in period costume, so for boys in Year 4,5 and 6, shorts, long socks and shirt, jumper and cap and for girls, knee length socks, dress or skirt and shirt. Children in Year 3 could wear tunics or items of tartan.
No payment is required for this particular dress down day.
Judo lessons – On Thursday 7th March the 8am Judo lesson will be held in Langtree Sports Hall, If your child takes part in these lessons they will have been given a letter this week giving details.
Newsletter by email – Please let the school office know if you would be happy to receive your weekly newsletter by email instead of a paper copy. Our website also shows all newsletters.
Police Letter – We have been asked to circulate a letter from Thames Valley Police regarding security. This is available for you to see on our school website.
Easter Holiday Tennis Camp – Details below, applications forms available direct from Tennis Club.
Venues: Goring Tennis Club, Sheepcote Recreation Ground, Goring-On-Thames & Cranford House School, Moulsford
Dates: 1st April – 12th April
Cost: from £56.25 per week
Early booking discount available until 9th March 2013
Further details at www.juniors.goring-tennis.co.uk
Event Organiser: Jonathan Howey (LTA QUALIFIED TENNIS PROFESSIONAL, HEAD COACH – GORING TENNIS CLUB)
KS1 Dance and Football Festival – Last week we took a group of Year 2 children to learn football skills and take part in a mini-tournament against Partnership Primary Schools. The event was organised and led by Year 10 Langtree Sports Leaders and was greatly enjoyed by our children. Well done to Thomas Benham, Lara Clifford-Zyms, Thomas Dowman, Charlie Jones, Ross McDougall, Teddy Norris, Ben Sandham and Holly Strange.
We also took a group of Year 2 children to a dance festival at Langtree. Children again were led by Year 10 Langtree dance students and learned a dance routine, which they then showed to the other pupils from Partnership Schools. The children really enjoyed the afternoon. Well done to Ruby Abbott, Holly Bassett, Megan Giles,
Daisy Packer, Poppy Read, Tori Van Heerden, Ella Wiltshire and Anya McAuslin.
KS1 Sports Day Date – This will take place on Wednesday 10th July in the morning.
Class Assembly Dates – These will be Year 3 – Wednesday 19th June, Year 4 – Tuesday 25th June,
Year 5 – Wednesday 26th June, all starting at 9.05am.
Tactic Football – The extra session due from last term (because of a missed session) will take place next Tuesday
7th May 3-30 – 4.30pm so please remember that the children will need their football kit on that day. The coach will also hand out certificates to all the children who were part of the group last term.
School Start Time – Can I please remind all parents that school begins at 8.50am and that all children should be in school at that time. It is very disruptive to the teacher and class when children arrive late so please can you ensure that your children do arrive on time.
May Day Holiday – A reminder that school will be closed next Monday 6th May for the Mayday bank holiday.
Classes for September – We welcome back Miss Allen after her one year sabbatical. Miss Allen had a fantastic year travelling and is now very keen to continue her teaching career with us from September. Class teachers for September are:
Foundation – Oak class – Mrs Farrant
Year 1 – Hornbeam – Miss Preston
Year 2 – Beech – Mrs Fletcher
Year 3 – Ash – Miss Allen
Year 4 – Rowan – Mrs Peacock
Year 5 – Maple – Mr Morris
Year 6 – Willow – Mrs Lecorgne
Photographs – Next Wednesday, 12th June, the photographer will be in school to take class photos as well as Year 6 leavers photos.
Summer – Now that summer seems to have finally arrived, please make sure that your child/children have suncream applied if necessary and bring in sunhats and that these are clearly labelled with their name.
Sainsbury’s Vouchers – As these vouchers are no longer being given out, can you please bring in any that you have as soon as possible, so that we can place our order for classroom and sports based resources for the school.
Zumba – Fitness Classes are currently running at our school on a Tuesday evening 19:30 – 20:30 and Monday morning in the village hall. ZUMBA is a dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music creating an exciting, exhilarating ZUMBA Fitness Party! Classes are £5 pay as you go or £25 for 6 weeks. For further information please contact Sue Richmond on 07901 673700 or visit www.suerichmond.zumba.com
Christmas Market – We are holding a Christmas Market this year – next Friday 29th November 6.15 – 8.15pm instead of the usual Christmas Fayre. The choir will be singing and we would like the children in the choir to dress in school uniform (or at least a school sweatshirt). KS1 children will sing at 6.20pm and KS2 children will sing at 7.15pm. Please could the children in the choir go to Beech class 5 minutes before their choir sings.
Raffle Tickets – Please return your sold and unsold raffle tickets together with payments as soon as possible but by Monday next week at the latest.
Children in Need – The amount raised in school this year was an amazing £451.18 which has been donated to the appeal. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way and also to those who contributed to this collection.
School Christmas Dinner – On the back of this newsletter is the menu for this year’s Christmas Dinner which will be on Wednesday 11th December. Dinners must be ordered and paid in advance by completing the slip at the bottom of this newsletter. Please send this slip in by Wednesday 4th December.
Weeding and Wading in the Wildlife Area – We are still looking for volunteers to help with clearing and re-building the wildlife area on 7th and 14th December. If you are able to volunteer for an hour or two between 10am and 4pm please email: helena.adams07@gmail.com
Langtree Santa Fun Run – 1km festive fun run for children and 5km Santa fun run for adults will take place on Sunday 1st December at 10am. For more information and to register go to:
www.langtreeschool.com
Lost Property – We have a collection of items in our Lost Property box and would like these claimed as quickly as possible. There are mainly sweatshirts, a cardigan and two lunchboxes, all un-named. Please ask in the office if you think an item may belong to your child. Please name your child/children’s clothing so it can be returned to them.
