St Christophers C E School

Email: office.3555@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

Newsletter
No : 16 Friday 3rd May 2013

Dear Parents/Carers
Isnt this period of good weather such a lovely relief after what seemed like an eternal winter? During this past week it has been lovely to see the children enjoying picnic lunches and using the whole of our lovely school grounds for their learning. We have been fortunate to enjoy the expertise of a number of visitors over the last couple of weeks. First The Pond Man who brought in a number of animals found in or near pond habitats. His knowledge of the animals and their living environment was tremendous. Both the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the visit. This week we had a visit by the RAF dog handlers and their dogs. You will find a write up by Mrs Fox inside the newsletter. Thank you to the parents who attended the information evening on Monday night. I hope you found it of use and feel more confident to be able to help with some of the maths homework. If you have any ideas for topics of future parents evenings please dont hesitate to let me know. Id just like to congratulate Mrs Clements and Mrs Watt on the excellent work they are doing in Cherry class. We had a visit from the Local Authority Early Years Advisor who was delighted by the work being carried out in that class, confirming what we already knew! Given that the practice was so good she asked if she could signpost other Early Years practitioners to visit the school and observe the great work being carried out. I wish you a lovely bank holiday; lets hope the weather holds up!

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. SCHOOL UNIFORM St Christophers uniform can be ordered from: www.simplyschoolwear.co.uk Tel: 0800 404 6644 or tesco.com/ues

Friday 10th May 2013 deadline for reply slips for KS2 trip to the National Space Centre Friday 10th May 2013 Scholastic Book orders to be returned to school by this date please Monday 13th May 2013 SATS & Assessment week dont forget early to bed! Dinner Money Thank you to those parents who send in money in advance on a Monday or on the day the meal is eaten. Some meals are however, currently outstanding so please do not wait for a brown reminder envelope these are not sent out as a routine way to pay! Please ensure all dinners are paid up to date by the end of each week at the latest.

Quick Reminders

BREAKFAST CLUB DAILY FROM 7.45AM (PRE BOOKED) 3.00 8.15AM (DROP IN) 2.00 Booking forms for May & June now available from Mrs Brindle or the School Office

Emergency School Closures

Missed a Newsletter? If you have missed a newsletter, they are available on our website www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk 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

Tuesday
Turkey Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Chocolate Sponge with Chocolate Sauce/Custard

School Lunch Menus! Wednesday

Week Commencing 6 May 2013
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Thursday

Friday

BANK HOLIDAY

Roast Beef Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding & Seasonal Vegetables Peaches & Cream
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Jacket Potato With selection of fillings & Vegetables Chocolate Trifle

Breaded Fish Chunky Chips, Baked Beans & Peas Ice Cream with Fruit

Week Commencing 13 May 2013 Sausage Plait With Jacket Potato & Seasonal Vegetables Summer Fruit Crumble With Ice Cream Gammon & Pineapple Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Flapjack with glass of milk Roast Chicken Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding & Seasonal Vegetables Fruity Jelly Savoury Mince Mashed Potato & Seasonal Vegetables Chocolate Oatcake With a glass of milk Breaded Fish Chunky Chips, Baked Beans & Peas Ice Cream with Fruit

Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water Dinners are 2.00 per meal. Cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council please PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL DINNER MONEY IS PAID IN ADVANCE OR ON THE DAY.

Diary Dates
6th May 7th May Ginkgo & Oak Swimming BANK HOLIDAY 3.15pm Rounders Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices 14th May 8th May
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba 3.15pm Chess & Board Games Club

9th May Year 4 Violins SCPA Lunchtime Bookshop 3.15pm Football Club 16th May

10th May 8.00am Multi skills & Breakfast 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Kwik Cricket Club 17th May 8.00am Multi skills & Breakfast 2.30pm Cherry Class Assembly 3.15pm Kwik Cricket Club 24th May LAST DAY OF TERM 8.00am Multi skills & Breakfast 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Kwik Cricket Club 3.15pm Plant Sale Cook4Books - Cherry

13th May

15th May

YEAR 6 SATS & OPTIONAL SATS ASSESSMENT WEEK Ginkgo & Oak Swimming 3.15pm Nature Club 3.15pm Rounders Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices 21st May
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba 3.15pm Chess & Board Games Club

Year 4 Violins SCPA Lunchtime Bookshop 3.15pm Football Club 23rd May Mr Bassett from Burford Secondary to visit Year 6 children SCPA Lunchtime Bookshop 2.30pm Year 4 Violin Assembly in the School Hall 3.15pm Football Club

20th May

22nd May

Ginkgo & Oak Swimming 3.15pm Nature Club 3.15pm Rounders Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices

Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba

SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 21ST JUNE 2013 (ALL DAY)

We have now completed our order for some fabulous Dorling Kindersley books through this scheme, with a total of 327 tokens collected! A big thank you to you all! J

SCHOLASTIC BOOKS
We are sending home in Book Bags today the latest Scholastic Book Club magazine. Please look through as there are some very good offers! Orders to be returned to the school by

Active Kids

Vouchers are still

available from Sainsburys stores, petrol stations and grocery online now. Please help us to collect as many vouchers as possible as they really do make a difference. The collection box is outside the office.

Friday 10th May 2013

Cheques payable to Scholastic Books please

Mrs Cookson Literacy Co-ordinator

SUNSCREEN - As the weather is getting ST CHRISTOPHERS PLANT SALE on TH FRIDAY 24 MAY 2013 AT 3.15PM
A wide selection of flower and vegetable plants will be available to buy. If you have any plants you would like to donate, it would be very much appreciated. Plants can be brought into school from Monday 20th May 2013. Thank you for your support! warmer, I would just like to bring to your attention this little extract from our First Aid & The Management of Medicines School Policy: "Sun screen may come in to school as long as it is clearly labelled with the pupils name and the pupil can apply the cream for themselves. Pupils must not share sun screen."

MOBILE LIBRARY
The Oxfordshire Childrens Mobile Library will not be visiting St Christophers on Thursday 16th May 2013 as planned. Their next and final visit of the school year will be on

Thursday 20th June 2013.

Janet Hobbs Nature Club

Please ensure your child/ren return their books on this date.

RAF POLICE DOG VISIT TO ST CHRISTOPHERS On Tuesday we had a very interesting and entertaining visit from the RAF Police. This came about after Yolanda Garrad wrote to them asking whether a visit would be possible; she is interested in pursuing a career as a Police Dog Handler (it's never too soon to consider an ambition) and thought a display from the dogs and their handlers would be interesting. Sergeant Hicks and Rachel, a Corporal in the RAF, brought Tack (a drug sniffer labrador) and Delta (a bomb sniffer labrador) to meet the children, give a display and have an opportunity to answer questions. Yolanda learned how best to pursue a career in this field and was delighted to share the experience with the school. We are very grateful to Karl, Rachel and of course Tack and Delta, for giving up their time and visiting us. We would also like to wish them all the very best and hope they all keep safe when carrying out the often dangerous jobs they undertake. Mrs Fox Oak Class

SCPA BOOK SHOP

THURSDAY LUNCHTIMES
for reserved books and stamps. Dont forget your pennies in a sealed envelope please! Your School Health Nurse team is: Victoria Holbrook & Bev Campion, based at Broadshires Health Centre, Carterton. ' 01993 867149 / 07769 363780 / 07824 600188 Victoria.holbrook@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

SCPA COOK 4 BOOKS Well done to Willow Class who raised 32.40 selling their yummy cakes. Next Cook4Books is Cherry Class on :Friday 24th May 2013 Unfortunately, the quiz night scheduled for last week had to be cancelled due to lack of interest. SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2013 11AM 3PM ALVESCOT ROAD RECREATION GROUND CARTERTON OX18 3JL BRINGING ARMED FORCES FAMILIES & LOCAL COMMUNITIES TOGETHER FREE ENTRANCE & FREE ACTIVITIES FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION TEL: 01865 779474 EMAIL: martin.gillett@oxonplay.org.uk www.oxonplay.org.uk THIS EVENT IS FUNDED & SUPORTED BY

BROADSHIRES ANNIVERSAY FETE BROADWELL SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2013 10AM 12 NOON FRIENDS & FAMILIES (NEW & OLD!) ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

OXFORDSHIRE FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS CLUBS COUNTY SHOW & RALLY SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2013 10AM 5.00PM ROVES FARM, NEAR SWINWON, SN6 7QG FAMILY FUN DAY FOR ALL! WWW.OFYFC.ORG.UK showsecretary@faringdonyfc.co.uk Tel: 07867 785503