Literacy Cup and Shield – Congratulations to Isobel Carr, who this year has won the Literacy Cup.
This special award is given to a Year 6 pupil each year to recognise and celebrate their achievement and progress in literacy. Isobel has produced writing of a very high standard, consistently this year, so well done to Isobel. The cup was donated by Mary Williams in memory of her deceased granddaughter, who had a love of reading and in particular writing stories and poems.
Congratulations also to Holly Salter who received the literacy shield to recognise her effort and progress with writing this year. Holly has made significant improvements with writing this year, writing to a high standard and with increasing maturity, well done to Holly.
Year 6 play – Well done to Year 6 for their end of year performance to parents. Again, there was a high standard of acting and singing with a play that was very amusing! The children worked hard and clearly enjoyed performing. A big thank you must go to Mrs Lecorgne for directing the play, and Mrs Ploszynski for her support and food preparation for the after performance barbeque.
Year 6 Wales trip short film – We are planning on making this available to view on our website. If any parent of a Year 6 pupil who took part in the trip has any objection to this please could you contact the school office by email office.2510@woodcote.oxon.sch.uk Obviously no names will be published or shown in the film.
100% attendance – For the first time we will be giving out certificates in our final assembly to those children who have achieved a 100% attendance this year. A good attendance is very important at primary school and we feel this should be recognised and rewarded. Well done to those children who have achieved a 100% attendance.
Goodbyes – We will be saying goodbye to Miss Allen, for a year at least, who is off on her travels around the world. Miss Allen is taking a one year sabbatical and will rejoin us in September 2013. We wish her a fantastic trip. Miss Allen has set up an internet blog for children and staff to follow her travels while she is away. To log on, please visit www.missallensworldtrip.blogspot.co.uk
We also say goodbye to Miss Rook who has trained as a teacher with us this year. Miss Rook has successfully completed her year and has a teaching position at Park Lane primary school in Tilehurst. We wish her good luck for her future teaching career.
School Uniform – With this newsletter you will receive a letter about School Uniform which shows what uniform should be worn in school. We will be expecting all children to be in the required school uniform in September. Please could you also ensure that all items of uniform are clearly marked with your child’s name so that it can be returned to them if it becomes lost.
Thank you – to all the parents and families this year for your ongoing support and contribution to raising standards further at the school. This support is very much appreciated.
Thank you FOWPS – A particular thank you must also go to the FOWPS committee, who once again, have worked extremely hard to raise thousands of pounds for the school. Our children really do benefit from the extra income, which mainly goes towards classroom and curriculum resources, and to subsidise school trips. Thanks also for the contributions they made for our Jubilee party – the cost of the steel band and other resources, also for the bookmarks given out to all the children.
Without FOWPS we would not be able to fund these extras.
Superschools Sponsorship – The amount raised through this scheme for our school is £192 which will be used to buy classroom resources. The rewards for the children (depending on the amount they raised) will be received in September and distributed then.
After School Club – A person is required who would be willing to assist at short notice to cover occasional staff absence. This will not be on a regular basis. A police CRB will be carried out as this job requires contact with the children but no qualifications are required. If you are interested in this and would like more information please contact Sue Thorne via the school office or telephone Sue on 680389 during the holidays.
Summer Fun Day – The Early Intervention
Service have organised a Summer Fun Day on Tuesday 21st August from 10am to 2pm in Woodcote Village Hall. All activities are free and will include arts and crafts, face painting, junk modelling, jewellery making and cooking. This is open to all children but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Just turn up on the day to enjoy the fun.
Woodcote Library – are running a summer reading challenge where you have to read six books and complete some tasks in order to win a gold medal. It’s free to join and good fun. Please ask for more details from the Library.
I wish all the families a happy summer break and look forward to seeing you back in school again on Wednesday 5th September.
Chris Field, Headteacher.
All pupils at Woodcote Primary School are expected to wear school uniform as follows:
The uniform consists of:
PE kit consisting of:
their normal school clothes),
Please note we are gradually phasing out the use of blue polo shirts but these may be worn if your child still has one.
School sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts and PE shirts with the school logo are available through the school office.
Woodcote Primary School’s uniform is intended to be smart, simple, functional and value for money.
Standards of uniform are very high and we assume, by selecting Woodcote Primary School for your child, you will accept our policy and support us in maintaining these standards.
To clarify:
From September 2012, girls wishing to wear a skirt/dress must wear a skirt that is not shorter than 5cm above their knees.
No jewellery apart from a maximum of two stud earrings, one in the lobe of each ear.
No extreme hair styles or non-natural colour. Make up and nail polish may not be worn.
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children come to school in correct uniform.
Staff will monitor that students are wearing correct uniform at all times.
Non-uniform items will be confiscated.
Black soft shoes and other items of uniform can be borrowed from the school spare supplies and any clothing must be returned after being washed. Pupils who refuse to change their clothing appropriately will need to be collected from school by their parents.
NOT acceptable: Denim
Training shoes
Canvas shoes
Track suits
Make-up
Jewellery, other than watches and stud earrings (only one in each ear)
Only exceptions (from a certain piece of uniform) will be if a student has a doctor’s note.
A note from parents is not acceptable.
The Headteacher’s decision on matters of uniform is final.
July 2012
Athletics – Well done to our Year 3 and 5 pupils who took part in an outdoor athletics competition in Abingdon on Monday.
All the children competed in the 600m, 75m sprint, throw and long jump events finally finishing with the relay. All the children competed well and enjoyed the event. Well done to Ebonie French, Gemma Botham, Milly Coleman, Megan Cole, Katie McDowell, Chloe Page, Guy Furlonger,
Luka Metolli, Ben Dowman, Archie Kennedy, George Olliver, Tommy Edwards, Leo Metolli, Peter Mason, Henry Buckland, Alex Ostridge, Max Temple, Molly Cole, Charlotte Mansfield, Bryony Furlonger,
Maddy Warren, Lucy Ball, Charlotte Packer and Dawson Powell.
Olympic Torch – Thank you very much to Mr. McAuslin for arranging for a member of the Metropolitan Police to bring in an Olympic torch to show everyone in the school. This was most unexpected but thoroughly appreciated by all the staff and children in the school.
New Front Entrance – From Monday next week work will begin on the new front entrance which will mean that access to the school office will be restricted. Could I please ask that anything such as dinner money (in clearly marked envelopes) or permission slips be handed into your child’s class and they will then be transferred to the office. If you really need to speak to office staff when you bring your child to school in the morning please come through the door by Maple class or contact us by telephone. It is hoped that the work will be finished when we return to school in September.
Website – At the top of this newsletter is the address of our school website. Each week the newsletter is added and also other information such as term dates, school dinner menu etc. We hope you will find this useful.
Asthma medication – Could I please ask parents of children with asthma to ensure that their child has an inhaler in school at all times and that the medication is clearly marked with their name. We also require a form (available in the school office) to be completed to inform us of their requirements. Inhalers need to be brought into school to their new class in September together with the completed form.
After School Club – The After School Club Annual General Meeting will be held in the school hall on Tuesday 11th September 2012 at
6.30pm. All welcome.
Bicycles – If your child brings a bicycle to school these must be taken home at the end of the day, if they are left on the school site then this is at parents own risk.
Nestlé Box Tops – This year we raised £94.30 which has bought us 34 books to use. Thank you to everyone who has brought in cereal tokens, please keep saving them in the collection box in the school hall.
End of Term – Term ends next Friday 20th July at the earlier time of 1pm.
Our popular Holiday club is back for the summer break. Book now to avoid disappointment! We will be running the holiday club from 23rd of July for 4 weeks . We are also offering an early drop off and late collection option to allow you to book your child in from 8am until 5pm.
For more information or to book your child a place, please contact Wendy on 01491 682300
Early Bird (8am-9am)- £5 ~includes breakfast
Day Stay (9am-3pm) – £22.50
Morning only (9am-1pm) – £15
Afternoon only (12-3pm) – £11.25
Late Leavers (3pm-5pm) – £7.50
All Day Stay (8am-5pm) – £35
CALL 01491 682300 TO BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW!
email: preschooldeputy@woodcotepreschool.co.uk
A fantastic new Breakfast Club is now open!
During term time, the hours are Monday – Friday, 7.15am – 8.50am and the children are walked round to the school in time for the 8.50am start!
The Club is held in The Community Centre, The Old School House, Reading Road, Woodcote RG8 0QY
The cost is £7.00 per session and siblings are £5.50. Breakfast is included.
Payment is required in advance to secure your booking and Childcare vouchers are accepted
The Breakfast Club is also Ofsted Registered
For more information, please contact Charlotte on 01491 682792 or email info@woodcotebreakfastclub.co.uk.
The website is www.woodcotebreakfastclub.co.uk
Take a look at the Breakfast Club Leaflet here