Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Class News
Oak Class
The children in Oak class have been busy practising numbers to 20 by jumping on them!! After half term we will be doing lots of learning outside the classroom. Please ensure your child has a sun hat and sunscreen in school.
Miss Beesley has asked if you could make sure that all school jumpers and uniforms are clearly marked with your child’s name.
Hornbeam Class
Hornbeam class will be learning outside the classroom during the first week back after half term and are looking for volunteers to join in with gardening and outdoor activities. Miss Ouellette would also love to hear from anyone who could spare an hour to listen to readers.
Beech Class
Year 2 have completed their SATs, they have all worked really hard and we want to say a huge well done to them all. Hopefully most of you didn’t spot that the SAT’s have taken place! The results will be in their school report at the end of the year. Beech class are looking forward to a busy and exciting term ahead.
Rowan Class
Year 4 had a treat this week with a visit from ‘Felix’ who gave them a lesson in ‘Street Dancing’. The class really enjoyed the chance to learn some great moves and he was very complimentary about their excellent behaviour and high standard of dance.
Maple Class
Year 4 enjoyed a visit from Mr Pickett who is a Chemist. They had a great time experimenting with changing states of liquids. Mrs Hetherton and the class would really like to say thank you to Mr Pickett for such a fascinating morning.
Willow Class
Willow class have spent a lot of time this week under blue skies. They built shelters at Wittenham Clumps and as part of their topic ‘The Island’ they have been filtering water over an open fire as well as doing great work in the garden. Thank you so much to Zoe Savage for helping us we really appreciated it.
Sports News
On Thursday pupils from Year’s 5 and 6 took part in the Quad Kids Athletics final at Langtree. They took part with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Special mention for Holly B who completed the 600m in 2 ½ minutes. David S had the most points with 212 and Poppy was the highest scoring girl with 154. We were 5th overall, well done to the whole team.
School Photographs
Due to circumstances beyond the school’s control school photographs will not be taking place on the first day back. We hope you are not too disappointed; we are seeking an alternative date.
Year 6 Residential
Year 6 will be going on their residential visit on Monday 5th June. We hope they all have a fantastic time.
September 2017 Intake
We look forward to welcoming the children who will be starting at Woodcote in September. They will join us on Monday12th June for their first transition day.
Message from Mrs Hunt regarding the potential closure of Chiltern Edge School
We have been contacted by Chiltern Edge School to ask if we would remind you all of the consultation regarding the future of their school. I am told that there are currently about 150 Woodcote pupils attending Chiltern Edge School across their year groups. Here in Woodcote we are in a very fortunate position to be able to choose from a number of secondary schools for our children. I would encourage you all to read the consultation and answer the questionnaire in order to have your say about the future of one of our local schools. The information can be found from the following link:
https://consultations.oxfordshire.gov.uk/consult.ti/ChilternEdgeClosure/consultationHome
We hope you all have a great half term break.
Class Notices
Rowan Class
Year 4 have been writing adventure stories with excellent results, they have also enjoyed continuing with their work on the artist Matisse. We would love you to come and have a look at the children’s work.
Maple Class
Year 5 have been making great progress with their ‘Curiosity Club’ work. The ‘Curiosity Club’ students undertake challenges as they choose their own journey through 3000 years of history. They travel along and hop between lines that represent Science, Culture, Rights, Sports, Nature and History. A huge thank you to all the Year 5 parents for supporting the children in this venture.
Willow Class
The Year 6 class go to Wittingham Clumps on the morning of Monday 22nd May. We hope the sun shines for them.
School Notices
When you drop off and pick up your children at school please could you ensure that the younger children are not climbing on the pirate ship or on the climbing frame. We have had a couple of incidents where young children are on the equipment unsupervised. Also children must push their bikes through the playground and not ride them. Thank you for your co-operation.
School Uniform
In some of the classes children are not wearing the correct uniform. We would like to remind parents that children should be wearing standard school uniform, without frills and variations. Dresses should be royal/light blue in colour and jump suits are not part of the school uniform. Thank you.
Sports News
On Thursday of this week Mrs Bodeker took a team to the Quad Kids Athletics at Langtree School. This event incorporated a throw/vortex, 50m sprint, 400m run and a standing long jump. The team performed extremely well and secured a place in the second round which will be held at St Birinus on Tuesday 13th June. Connor jumped a mighty 1.8m and was awarded joint first. Vaughan was Best Boy and Amelie was Best Girl. Well done also to Emma, Adam, Toby, Eleni, Kiera, Finlay, Alice and Ben.
Yoga Club – Year 5 and 6 Pupils
Miss Ouellette will be starting a Yoga club for any interested children in Year 5 and 6. The club will start on Wednesday 7th June from 3.15 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Miss Ouellette is a member of the British Wheel of Yoga. The club aims to introduce children to a variety of Yoga poses and their benefits in a fun and exciting way. All mats will be provided by Miss Ouellette. If your child is interested please let the office know before half-term.
Half Term
We break up on Friday 26th May. Please note that the school day will finish at the normal time
Have a good weekend.
Class News and Notices
Beech Class have had a great week working on ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. They are now working on a ‘giant’ art project. Watch this space! Some fun art work will provide relief during the next two busy weeks.
Maple Class
Could you please make sure that your child has PE kit with trainers in school each day. The class currently have PE on a Tuesday and Friday and are aiming to be out running a mile on the other three days.
SATs Tests
Congratulations to our Year 6 pupils who took their SATs this week. We are incredibly proud of how well they took everything in their stride.
Team Sports
Mini Red Tennis – Years 3 and 4
On Thursday this week Mrs Bodeker took Vaughan, Toby, Fin, Samuel, Kiera, Elsie and Amelie from Year 4 and Kirsten from Year 3 to Langtree School for a mini Red Tennis tournament. They put up a tremendous fight and entertained the officials with some fantastic rallies. Well done to Vaughan, Toby and Fin for excellent sportsmanship, Sam for perseverance, and to all the girls who showed great courage having never played before. Next year we will put our team into the Orange series.
Diary Dates
Sports Day – Tuesday July 4th
KS2 – Morning at the Langtree track.
KS1 – Afternoon on our school field.
If the weather is inclement our alternative date will be Thursday July 6th
Class Photographs – Monday 5th June. Please note this is the first day back after the Half Term break.
General Notices
We have had a couple of reported cases of Threadworms and Nits, whilst there is no need to be off school for either, could you please make note and treat your child if they become infected. Thank you
Aspens – Change of Menu Thursday 18th May
The menu for hot dinners has changed on Thursday 18th May. If you have ordered chicken curry your child will have chicken nuggets with curly fries and the vegetarian option will change from a pinwheel to cheese and tomato pizza. If you are happy for your child to have these alternatives you don’t need to change your order, but if you aren’t you will need to re-order a baked potato or an Aspens packed lunch.
Term Dates – 2017
| Late Spring Holiday |
| Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June |
| Term 6 |
| Monday 5th June – Friday 21st July – 1 p.m. |
| INSET Day – Wednesday 5th July |
FOWPS
| Spring Pub Walk – Friday 19th May
Get your walking shoes on and enjoy a lovely grown up evening out with friends. This event is open to all not just Woodcote Primary School parents. The cost per person in £8.50 (placed in a named sealed envelope and handed into the school office; marked FOWPS/Pub Walk. The walk will begin at 7 p.m. at the Red Lion pub and we will walk to The Sun in Whitchurch, returning to the Red Lion for a snack. The meal is kindly donated by the Red Lion so thanks to them, we are grateful for their support. For more information email: fowps@woodcoteprimary.co.uk or join the event listing on the school Face book page. |
Class News
Year 5 – Maple Class
A huge thank you to all Maple class pupils and parents who donated small change during our
Eid-al-fitr celebration at the end of last term’s RE week. When Ramadan is over, Muslims donate money to charity during their Eid celebration. The money that we collected in Maple class will buy lunch bowls for school children in Kenya enabling them to eat their lunch together and not wait for bowls to be washed before being re-used. This will mean that they have more time for learning. There is now a box in Maple class for people to leave their small change in it if they wish.
Also, a big pat on the back for an amazing effort from Maple class pupils (and parents) with their ‘Maths Games’ project homework. The games are cleverly planned and designed and offer fantastic learning opportunities as well as being great fun to play! They are hoping to tour the school with the games soon.
SATs Tests
Year 6 will be sitting their SATs test next week. We want to wish them all ‘Good Luck’ and to say how proud we are of them.
Clubs
Chess club will start again on Monday 8th May.
Team Sports
Year 5/6 Tennis Tournament
Seven teams in the cluster played ‘Orange Tennis’ for the Sainsbury’s Kite award. The games were closely contested and although we didn’t win any of our matches our team never lost their determination and sense of fair play. The Olympic values of determination and fair play were awarded by Langtree staff to George.
Sports Day
We are awaiting confirmation from Langtree School to finalise a date when we can use their field for our Sports Day. It needs to fit around their exams, as usual. As soon as we have a firm date we will let you know.
Morning Registration
The school gate opens at 8.40 a.m. and remains open until 9 a.m. to allow parents time to leave the school premises, but please ensure that your child is in their class by 8.50 a.m.
Term Dates – 2017
| Term 5 |
| Monday 24th April – Friday 26th May |
| Late Spring Holiday |
| Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June |
| Term 6 |
| Monday 5th June – Friday 21st July – 1 p.m. |
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INSET Day – Wednesday 5th July
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FOWPS
The Auction of Promises starts tonight at 7.30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at this fundraising event.
Have a great weekend.