St Christophers C E School

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Newsletter
No 3: 5th October 2012

Dear Parents/Carers
What a lovely time of year Autumn is; the celebration of Harvest and then the change in the landscape colours. The school thoroughly enjoyed its walk to St Matthews church and the Harvest Service led by the Reverend Wheaton. It is so apt that we heard the story of Boazs charity to Ruth reminding us of the hope that people gain from the kindness of others. We have a special Celebration Assembly this afternoon where classes are going to share how they have been exploring the meaning of Harvest and afterwards we will be delivering your kind donations to The Besom in Witney.

Mr Shaw Goodwin - Headteacher Absent from School?

If your child is absent from school for any reason, please dont forget to let us know. Absences are recorded in our registers with the appropriate reason code, i.e illness, holiday, medical appointment etc. Where no reason is given the absence is recorded as unauthorised and may be investigated by the Educational Welfare Officer. Please remember that requests for holiday should be authorised before booking. See website for Absence Policy for further details. Please notify us about the absence by telephoning school on 01367 860318 and selecting option 1 to leave a message. Thank you.

Mobile Library Thursday 11th October 2012 dont forget to return books. School Photographs deadline for orders Friday 12th October 2012. Year 6 Secondary School applications the deadline for applying for secondary places is 31 st October 2012. If you are unable to apply online please contact the school office.

Quick Reminders

SCPA Cook4Books - Well done to Oak Class for raising 36.20 on Friday for selling their yummy cakes! Next Cook4Books will be Willow Class on Friday 26th October 2012.

BREAKFAST CLUB
DAILY FROM 7.45AM (PRE BOOKED) 3.00 8.15AM (DROP IN) 2.00 Booking forms for November now available from Mrs Brindle or the School Office SCHOOL UNIFORM St Christophers uniform can be ordered from: www.simplyschoolwear.co.uk Tel: 0800 404 6644 or tesco.com/ues
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EVERY THURSDAY LUNCHTIME

for reserved books and stamps Dont forget your pennies in a sealed envelope please!

SCPA BOOK SHOP

Emergency School Closures

In addition to our text system, school closures will be broadcast on: HEART FM 102.6 FM GWR 96.3 FM BBC Radio Oxford 95.2 FM Or check local radio station websites

Monday
Pizza with Potato Wedges & Seasonal Vegetables Victoria Jam Sponge Finger

Tuesday
Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger in Bap with Jacket Potato & Seasonal Vegetables Oat Crunch with Custard

School Lunch Menus! Wednesday Thursday

Week Commencing 8 October 2012
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Friday
Breaded Small Fry Fish, Chunky Chips & Peas/Baked Beans Fruit Rippled Ice Cream

Roast Pork with Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Peach & Strawberry Sundae

Chicken Pie, with New Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Syrup & Sultana Cookie & Glass of Milk

Week Commencing 15th October 2012 BBQ Chicken with Rice & Seasonal Vegetables Chocolate Marble Cake with Hot Chocolate Sauce Toad in the Hole with Jacket Potato, Seasonal Vegetables Lemon Crumble Slice with Custard Roast Turkey, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Strawberry & Chocolate Dessert
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Beef & Potato Pie with Cheesy Thatch Fruit Salad with honey & yoghurt

Breaded Fish, Chunky Chips, Peas/Baked Beans Peach Melba

Week Commencing 22 Pizza With Jacket Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Iced Bun Chicken Breast in Bap, with Potato Wedges & Seasonal Vegetables Oaty Flapjack & Custard

October 2012 Honey Roast Ham & Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pineapple, new potatoes Pudding, Roast Potatoes & & Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables Apple & Strawberry Mousse

Breaded Fish, Chunky Chips, Peas/Baked Beans Sticky Toffee Ice Cream

Carrot Cake with yoghurt & honey topping Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water - 2.00 per meal. Cheques for dinners please make payable to

Oxfordshire County Council.

Diary Dates
8th October 9th October Swimming Ginkgo & Willow 3.15pm Athletics Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices 16th October Swimming Ginkgo & Willow 3.15pm Athletics Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices 23rd October St Christophers Open Day Swimming Ginkgo & Willow 3.15pm Athletics Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices 10th October
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba

11th October Year 4 Violins Mobile Library Lunchtime Bookshop 3.15pm Football Club 18th October Year 4 Violins Lunchtime Bookshop 3.15pm Football Club 25th October Year 4 Violins Lunchtime Bookshop 3.15pm Football Club

12th October 8.00am Multi-skills & Breakfast 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Drama Club 19th October 8.00am Multi-skills & Breakfast 2.30pm Maple Class Assembly 3.15pm Drama Club 26th October Cook 4 Books 8.00am Multi-skills & Breakfast 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Drama Club

3.15pm Nature Club

15th October

17th October
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba

3.15pm Nature Club 22nd October

24th October
Year 6 Trip to Boulogne Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba

3.15pm Nature Club

LAST DAY OF TERM FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2012 PARENTS EVENINGS MONDAY 12TH & WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2012 3.30PM TO 5.30PM

SCPA CHRISTMAS FAYRE SATURDAY 8H DECEMBER 2012 11AM

MAPLE CLASS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

We were delighted Ann Jerome, representing Operation Christmas Child, visited the school last Friday for assembly, as once again this year, St Christophers will be participating in Operation Christmas Child please see leaflet in book bags with ideas such as pens, pencils, toothpaste, socks, tennis ball, skipping rope, baseball hat, small football, hair or sweat bands, or some other items that would bring a smile to a child! You could decorate your shoebox with stickers, drawings or make your own wrapping paper and add a message and that you hope they enjoy the items in their box! Last year the school were delighted to collect an outstanding amount of boxes for delivery to children not as lucky as ours, and we sincerely hope parents and children will help make Operation Christmas Child a success again this year. Please bring your boxes in to school the week beginning the 12th November 2012 for collection by

ARE PLEASED TO INVITE ALL FAMILIES & FRIENDS TO JOIN US ON

FRIDAY 19th OCTOBER 2012

2.30pm WE WILL BE SHARING SOME OF THE WORK THE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THIS TERM EVERYONE WELCOME!

CHRISTMAS CARDS
The children have been busy designing Christmas cards which you can now log on to view and order at the website www.mychildsart.co.uk if you wish. Please see your childs book bag for log in details. There is a wonderful range of products to buy, including cards, wrapping paper and mugs. Every effort has been made to correctly read and type the childrens name but inevitably there will be one or two that require amendment. You are able to amend childrens names at the point of order. Orders are made via the internet. If you do not have access to the internet, laptops will be available in the School Hall on Friday 12th October 2012 from 2pm 2.30pm where you can view your childs design and place orders directly. Orders must be made by the 27th October 2012 to allow for printing and postage in time for Christmas. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Friday 16th November 2012

Thank you.

As you may already be aware, St Christophers is registered for Box Tops for Books scheme. This is an initiative from Nestle offering a wide range of new books from the leading childrens publisher Dorling Kindersley in exchange for tokens from the top of Nestle cereal boxes. It takes as little as 10 tokens to get one book so the more tokens we collect the more books we can receive for school. If your family eats Nestle cereals, please remember to tear off the token on the top of the box and bring it in to school. Thanks you for your support

Mrs Clements Cherry Class Teacher

Mrs Cookson Literacy Co-ordinator

BRADWELL BABES Baby & Toddler Group

Bradwell Village Hall Bradwell Village, Burford, OX18 4JH

Mondays 9.30am 11.30am

Term Time 0 5 years babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers 1.50 per session per family Friendly Group, Everyone Welcome!

JUMBLE SALE

ON SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2012 AT LANGFORD VILLAGE HALL FROM 2.PM (FREE ENTRY) Good Quality Items Bric a Brac, Book, Cake Sale Raffle & Refreshments Hall open 6-7pm Friday 5th to accept goods Contact Cherry on 01367 860304 or Doreen on 01367 960060 Proceeds split between Langford Village Hall and St Matthews Church, Langford

We will be holding our annual Open Day to all prospective parents and pupils from 9.30am to 2.30pm on:-

TUESDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2012

The Headteacher, Staff and Governors will be on hand to answer any questions Current parents are also welcome to join in and see what their children get up to! We look forward to seeing you!