Woodcote Primary School

School Term and Holiday Dates for 2014/15

Term 1                 –        Tuesday 2^nd Sept – Friday 24^th October 2014.

            Inset Day                     –           Monday 1^st September 2014.

October holiday          –           Monday 27^th October – Friday 31^st October 2014.

Term 2                 –        Monday 3^rd November– Friday 19^th December 2014.

Christmas holiday       –           Monday 22^nd December 2014 – Friday 2^nd January 2015.

Term 3                 –        Monday 5^th January – Friday 13^th February 2015.

February holiday        –           Monday 16^th February – Friday 20^th February 2015.

Term 4                 –        Monday 23^rd February – Friday 27^th March 2015.

April holiday               –           Monday 30^th March  –  Friday 10^th April 2015.

Term 5                 –        Monday 13^th April – Friday 22^nd May 2015.

Spring Bank holiday    –           Monday 4^th May 2015.

Late Spring  holiday    –           Monday 25^th May – Friday 29^th May 2015.

Term 6                 –        Monday 1^st June – Friday 17^th July 2015.

Inset Day                     –           Monday 20^th July 2015.

Please note that there will be a further 3 INSET Days set during this academic year. You will be informed as soon as they have been confirmed.

Welcome – This week we were pleased to welcome Mr. Rod Horsley as Teaching Assistant in Oak class.

Children’s Book Fair – We are delighted to say that last week the school sold books to the value of £535.94 at the Book Fair and at this particular book fair run by Travelling Books, we were able to receive a special deal that enables us to keep this whole amount as commission. We would like to thank everyone who came and purchased books as we can now obtain a good selection of extra books for the school.

Potatoes – As part of Art Week, could we please ask that each child brings in an uncooked potato which they can decorate as part of the art activities.  The potato needs to be clean and of medium size and needs to be brought in by Wednesday morning at the latest.

World Book Day – Book Quiz – Don’t forget to book a table for the Book Quiz which we are holding as part of our celebration of World Book Day on Thursday 6^th March at 6.45pm.  Tickets are available from the school office at a cost of £2 each.  Please send in your payment in an envelope marked with your name and number of tickets required.

Barnardo’s Egg-citing Challenge – A reminder that if you would like your child to take part in this, the envelope with the sponsor money needs to be brought into school at the beginning of next week.  The names of all children who take part will be entered into a draw with the prize of a Barnardo’s bear.

Early Morning Activities – A reminder that these sessions start next week as follows:

Fencing for KS2 at 8am – 8.40am each week starting Tuesday 4^th March until Tuesday 1^stApril

Multisports (a combination in mini form of all the activities available) for KS1 at 8am – 8.40am each week starting Wednesday 5^th March until Wednesday 2^nd April.

If you have not yet signed up for your child to attend but would like to do so, please return the permission slip on Monday morning.  The cost of these sessions will be £20 per child (5 weeks at £4 per session) with cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council.

Sainsbury’s Active Kids – We are again collecting these vouchers and would be very grateful if you could send them in so that we can claim free resources for the school.

Term Dates – On the back of this newsletter you will find the dates for the academic year 2014/15 but please note that there are still some Inset Days to be decided.

Money in school – Can we please ask that children do not bring money into school unless it is for a special purpose and is in an envelope marked clearly with your child’s name and what the money is for.

Children’s Book Fair – The last day for The Travelling Book Fair will be Friday 14^th February from 3.15pm until 3.45pm so please call in to see what is available if you have not already done so.  The commission from sales at the fair allows us to buy books for the classroom and library so every book you buy helps us to get new books for the school.

Barnardo’s Egg-citing Challenge –If you would like your child to take part in this, we suggest this is done over half term with any donations received put into the envelope provided and brought into school during the week after half term.  The names of all children who take part will be entered into a draw with the prize of a Barnardo’s bear.

Early Morning Activities – Please return the permission slip if you would like your child to take part in either of these activities.  There will be Fencing for KS2 at 8am – 8.40am each week starting Tuesday 4^th March until Tuesday 1^st April and Multisports (a combination in mini form of all the activities available) for KS1 at 8am – 8.40am each week starting Wednesday 5^th March until Wednesday 2^nd April. Leaflets have been given out concerning these sessions for you to request a place.  The cost of these sessions will be £20 per child (5 weeks at £4 per session) with cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council.

Wildlife Area – Working party day, Sunday 16^th Feb 2014, 10 am – 4pm

Please do provide your support if you can – even for just an hour or two – send the men and the children out while Sunday lunch is being cooked!

Wellies are a must, gloves recommended and wheelbarrows / shovels would be great.  We have made excellent progress so far with great support from parents.  Please help us finish the job ready for Spring.  If you can, let Helena know if you will be able to help at helena.adams07@gmail.com or on 07798 702041.  Thank you!

Lunchtime Supervisors – There is still a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisor 12.00 to 1.00pm after half term. Please ask in the school office for more details and an application form if you are interested in this position.

Sainsbury’s Active Kids – We are again collecting these vouchers and would be very grateful if you could send them in so that we can claim free resources for the school.

Half Term – I hope you all have a good half term break and that the weather enables you to get out and about.  School starts again on Monday 24^th February.

Parents’ Evenings – A reminder that these will take place as follows:

Monday 10^th February            All classes

Tuesday 11^th February            Oak, Beech, Ash and Rowan classes

Wednesday 12^th February       Hornbeam, Maple and Willow classes

Lists are still up in the school foyer for you to sign up for an appointment if you have not already done.

Children’s Book Fair – The Travelling Book Fair will be in school next Monday 10^th February until Friday 14^th February from 3.15pm until 3.45pm.  The commission from sales at the fair allows us to buy books for the classroom and library so every book you buy helps us to get new books for the school.  You will already have received a leaflet showing a small selection of the titles available.

Willow Class Assembly – This class assembly will take place next Wednesday 12^th February starting at 9.10am and parents are welcome to attend.

Barnardo’s Egg-citing Challenge – Today your child will bring home a leaflet about this fundraising challenge where they take care of a hard-boiled egg for a week, decorating it and giving it a name.  If you would like your child to take part in this, we suggest this is done over half term with any donations received put into the envelope provided and brought into school during the week after half term.  The names of all children who take part will be entered into a draw with the prize of a Barnardo’s bear.

Early Morning Activities – Thank you for your responses to our questionnaire.  By popular demand we are going with Fencing for KS2 at 8am – 8.40am each week starting Tuesday 4^thMarch until Tuesday 1^st April and Multisports (a combination in mini form of all the activities available) for KS1 at 8am – 8.40am each week starting Wednesday 5^th March until Wednesday 2^nd April. Leaflets will be given out concerning these sessions for you to request a place.  The cost of these sessions will be £20 per child (5 weeks at £4 per session) with cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council.

Wildlife Area – Working party day, Sunday 16^th Feb 2014, 10 am – 4pm

Please do provide your support if you can – even for just an hour or two – send the men and the children out while Sunday lunch is being cooked!Wellies are a must, gloves recommended and wheelbarrows / shovels would be great.  We have made excellent progress so far with great support from parents.  Please help us finish the job ready for Spring.  If you can, let Helena know if you will be able to help at helena.adams07@gmail.com or on 07798 702041.  Thank you!

Lunchtime Supervisors – There is still a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisor 12.00 to 1.00pm after half term. Please ask in the school office for more details and an application form if you are interested in this position.

End of Term – A reminder that we break up for the half term holiday on Friday 14^th February at the normal time of 3.15pm and return to school on Monday 24^th February.