Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Maths Showcase for Parents – All year groups
As previously mentioned we are running two Maths showcases for Parents where the children will be demonstrating their expertise in Maths. We hope you will be able to attend on one of the following sessions. Children from Foundation to Year 6 will be taking part in both the following sessions. Further details will be sent out next week.
Tuesday 7th February at 1.30 p.m.
Wednesday 8th February at 6.30 p.m.
Technology Club at Whitchurch Primary School
A two day technology club – Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th February from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
From Virtual Reality Experiences to Graphic Tablet Art, there are lots of enriching activities to ensure the children have an unforgettable learning experience. The fee is £65 for the 2 days. For more information and to enrol visit: www.nextthing.education/wc
T: 02080502605 M:07774601701 E: info@nextthing.education
Coats
This week has been a cold one, and we have some children who are coming to school without warm coats. Could you please make sure that your child or children are dressed appropriately for the weather. Thank you.
Year 5 Trip to Cirque du Soleil Friday 3rd February
The children get some wonderful opportunities in school and Year 5 are going to the Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday to see Cirque du Soleil. This will support work they are doing in class exploring the Circus and Variety Shows. A letter will go out on Monday to the Year 5 parents finalising the arrangements.
Please Note
Friday March 17th is an inset day but on Thursday March 16th School will close at the normal time. The website calendar has been amended.
Thank you
Thank you to the parents who supported us at the Young Voices concert last Friday. It was a wonderful evening and the children really enjoyed themselves.
Correction
Dr Pete Sudbury one of our new governors is parent of Charlotte in Foundation class and Joshua in Beech class. I was getting my children and parents a bit mixed up last week. Apologies to Dr Sudbury.
Young Voices
Pupils from Years 5 and 6 left this morning to join other school choirs at the London 02 Arena for the Young Voices concert. It has been lovely to hear the children rehearsing in the school hall over the past few months. If you have a child or children who have gone to London there is an app in the app store under Young Voices. You need your own code plus the password of PAR36486. A reminder that the coaches should be back by about 11.30 p.m. If this time is significantly different information will be on the school website from about 11 p.m.
A note from the Governors
We would like to welcome 3 new members to the Governing Body and say ‘thank you’ to them for putting themselves forward. Rachel Winterbottom is Mum to Thomas and Olivia in Year 3, Dr Peter Sudbury is Dad to Joshua in Year 2 and Charlotte in Oak class, and Paul Smith is Dad to Isabelle in Year 2 and Adam in Year 3. We are still looking for one more member of the Governing Body. If you are interested please let Mrs Ashwood know in the School office and she will pass your details on, or you can email the Chair of Governors, Helena McBride on Helena.adams07@gmail.com. As Governors we support the School Leadership Team and being a school governor is interesting and rewarding.
Guitar Lessons
If your child is interested in learning the Guitar the tutor has vacancies. The information is available on a printed sheet which you can pick up from the school office, or you can email goguitarmail@yahoo.co.uk .
FOWPS are running the coffee shop on Saturday 4th February
FOWPS are running the Coffee Shop held in Woodcote Community centre from 10 a.m.-12.30 p.m. If you are able to help on the day, or bake a cake please email fowps@woodcote-primary.co.uk. Sign- up sheets will be up the week beginning Monday 16th January.
A Note from Aspens
Amanda has spoken with the Operations Manager about having the menu amended in week 3 and changed the Tuesday lunch choice from Mango lime pork to Lasagne garlic bread and salad.
Elliot from the Aspens IT team has made the changes on the Aspens parent pay site, he has also messaged parents about these changes so you will need to re-order your child/children’s lunches.
Term Dates
Tuesday 3rd January – Friday 10th February (school re-opens on Monday 20th February).
Monday 20th February – Friday 7th April (school re-opens on Monday 25th April).
Monday 24th April – Friday 26th May (School re-opens on Monday 5th June).
Further INSET days will be added and we will let you know these as soon as possible.
As the school gate opened this morning the children were excited to see the snow, it seems to have vanished very quickly. Here is your weekly Newsletter, updating you on information, dates and activities.
Aspens Lunch Thursday 19th January
A reminder that the lunch menu has changed on Thursday 19th January. You don’t have to make any alterations on the system but if you have ordered carbonara on Thursday your child will be having fish and chips and if you have ordered fish and chips on Friday your child will have carbonara.
Music for Schools Foundation
If you came to the presentation last Tuesday and you would like to enrol your child for lessons you can do this via the Music for Schools Foundation website www.mfsf.org.uk
Clarinet for Sale
If your child is interested in learning to play the clarinet, Mrs Gilman in the office has a clarinet for sale. If you are interested have a chat with Mrs Gilman.
Woodcote After School Club
The After School Club is looking for a person to join the team who run this popular and busy club. The hours are 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. three days a week. Play worker/NVQ level 2/3 is preferable and experience of working with children aged from 4-11. It would be an advantage if you have experience or hold certificates in Paediatric First Aid and food hygiene although training will be given to the right candidate. If you are interested please email your CV to: woodcoteasc@hotmail.co.uk by Friday 27th January.
Coffee Shop
FOWPS are running the coffee shop on Saturday 4th February
Held in Woodcote Community centre from 10 a.m.-12.30 p.m. If you are able to help on the day, or bake a cake please email fowps@woodcote-primary.co.uk. Sign- up sheets will be up the week beginning Monday 16th January.
Cycle Training
Would any parent be interested in training up as a Cycle Training Tutor for the children at school? The training is provided by the Oxfordshire County Council Road Safety Officer. If you are interested send an email to the school office or come in and see Mrs Ashwood.
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Keep Warm and have a good weekend.
Welcome back we hope you all had a lovely Christmas holiday.
Parent Governor Vacancy
We have two vacancies for the position of Parent Governors and an explanatory letter from Helena McBride our Chair of Governors here. It is important for the school that we have a full and committed Governing Body and we hope that some of you will feel motivated and inspired to stand for election.
Lunchtime Assistant Vacancy
We have a vacancy for a Lunch Time Supervisor to start as soon as possible. If you are interested come into the office and we can give you all the details. You can also look up the advertisement on the Oxfordshire County Council website here.
After School Clubs
Hockey, lacrosse, gymnastics and running clubs all start next week. Netball for Years 3 and 4 will start the following week beginning Monday January 15th
PE over the colder months
Could you please make sure that your child has joggers and a school sweatshirt for PE lessons.
Early dates for your diary.
Maths Showcase for Parents – All year groups
Tuesday 7th February at 1.30 p.m.
Wednesday 8th February at 6.30 p.m.
Parents Evenings
| Date | Time | Year Group |
| Monday 6th March | 3.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | All year groups |
| Wednesday 8th March | 3.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Year 6 only |
| Thursday 9th March | 3.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | All year groups excluding Year 6 |
Year 3 and 4 Play
Tuesday 21st March – Performance at 1.30 p.m.
Wednesday 22nd March – Performance at 7 p.m (children will need to be in school by 6.30 p.m, if your child attends After School Club they will be looked after in school before the performance time).
Open Morning Friday 7th April 9.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m.
During the week beginning Monday 3rd April we will be looking at different religions. We will hold an open morning on Friday 7th April so that you can see the work that has been going on in school. The work will involve all Year groups and you are all very welcome to
Young Voices – London O2 Arena January 20th
We are just clarifying with a couple of Parents before final numbers for the coach are confirmed. A letter will be in your child’s book bag on Monday with final details for Parent coach payment. Your tickets will be in an envelope in the office ready for collection from Wednesday. Please note the tickets need to be picked up and signed for by an adult. If you no longer need any of the tickets could you please let Mrs Ashwood know as soon as possible because we can reallocate them.