St Christopher’s C E School
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Newsletter
No 17: Friday 30th April 2010
Dear Parents
We’ve already had a very busy start to another productive term. As you can see from the attached topic
webs there are some fabulous activities planned for the children. If at any time you would like to come in
and support the learning please do contact your Class Teacher or the School Office.
Sarah Nisbett
Headteacher’s Awards Quick Reminders
Week ending 30th April 2010
Curriculum Questionnaire attached – please
Dan Brindle Oliver Morley complete and return by Friday 14th May 2010 – thank
Tom Brindle William Daft you.
Ethan Fuller-Webb Hawthorn Hartley Scholastic Books - brochure in bookbags -last day
Cameron Shankland Whole of Willow Class for orders Friday 14th May 2010. Cheques payable to
St Christopher’s CE School please
All children in Ginkgo, Oak & Willow will be
PARENTS OF THE WEEK – A BIG THANK
swimming unless they are attending the Tag Rugby
YOU TO: Mrs Brindle, Mrs Charles, Mr Daft, Mrs Festival on Wednesday 5th May 2010 - Please bring
Driver, Mr Garrad and Mrs Horner for helping to your swimming kit and/or rugby kit as appropriate.
transport the Y2 children to Burford for the Ultra
Olympics Festival last week.
- we have been advised this
SCHOOL BUS week that the Tag Rugby Festival which was
postponed, due to bad weather last term, has been re-
Please note that when children are dropped off in scheduled to take place on Wednesday 5th May 2010.
the mornings at the Bus Stop parents are Unfortunately, this means that there will be no Tri
responsible for their own child/ren whilst waiting Golf Club on this day. However, we are pleased to
for the bus. Please do not expect other childrens advise that this has been re-scheduled to take place
parents to look after your child/ren unless a on Tuesday 4th May 2010. Please accept our apologies
previous arrangement has been agreed. if this is not convenient however we do try to
accommodate as best we can.
YEAR 6 SATS
We have also been advised by Chris Hand this week
that there will be no Tennis Club on Tuesday 18th May
You may be aware, that this has been a “hot topic” in
2010. – reimbursement will follow in due course.
the press of late as to whether schools are going to
participate with the Year 6 Sats. At St
Christopher’s we have decided to carry on as normal
and, therefore, the Year 6 children will be taking
their SATS the week beginning the 10th May 2010.
Emergency School Closures
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School Lunch Menus!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week Commencing 3rd May 2010
Roast Pork with Apple Pepperoni or Margarita
Minced Beef & Onion Pie Sauce & Yorkshire Pizza
Breaded Fish
& Gravy Pudding Homemade Jacket
Chipped Potatoes
Creamed Pototoes Roast Potatoes Wedges
Savoury Couscous
BANK HOLIDAY Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetables
Banana Custard & Oak Orange Shortbread with a Rice Pudding with
Carrot Cake
Cookie Fresh Orange favourite topping
Week Commencing 10th May 2010
Marinated Chicken
Roast Turkey with Sage & Drumsticks
Tuna Pasta Bake Jacket Potato &
Onion Stuffing, Yorkshire Salmon en Croute
Spaghetti Bolognese Wholemeal Wedge of Ratatouille or Cheese
Pudding Cheese Slice
Seasonal Vegetables Bread Seasonal Vegetables
Roast Potatoes Chipped Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables
Fruit Crumble & Custard Homemade Fruit/Iced
Marble Sponge & Custard Bun & Fruit Juice
Golden Crisp & Fruit Juice Fruit Yogurt with Crunchy
Topping
Cheques written
Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water - NOW £2.00 per meal.
for dinners now need to be payable to Oxfordshire County Council–thank you.
Dinner Accounts for last term – At the end of last term a few dinners were in credit and a few were
owing! If you think you may be owed (or owe us!) please call into the office so we can finalise these
accounts. Thank you to those parents who have already done so.
Diary Dates
rd th
3 May 4 May 5th May 6th May 7th May
Mobile Library
10am Toddlers
Swimming
12.30pm Garden Club
8.30am Choir
3.15pm Craft Club 12.30pm Recorders 2.30pm Sharing
Bookshop
BANK HOLIDAY 3.15pm Tri Golf 3.15pm Computer Club Assembly
PM YR5/6 Tag Rugby
3.30pm Tennis Club at 3.15pm Football Club 3.15pm Nature Club
Festival
Colston
NO TRI GOLF
SATS WEEK – YEAR 6
10th May 11th May 12th May 13th May 14th May
NO TODDLERS Y4 Dance Festival
12.30pm Garden Club Swimming 2.30pm Sharing
12.30pm Recorders
3.15pm Cricket Club 3.15pm Craft Club 8.30am Choir Assembly
3.15pm Computer Club
3.30pm Tennis Club at Bookshop 3.15pm Nature Club
Colston 3.15pm Tri Golf Club
17th May 18th May 19th May 20th May 21st May
10am Toddlers
Swimming
12.30pm Garden Club 2.30pm Sharing
8.30am Choir 12.30pm Recorders
3.15pm Cricket Club 3.15pm Craft Club Assembly
Bookshop 3.15pm Computer Club
NO TENNIS CLUB 3.15pm Nature Club
3.15pm Tri Golf Club
Parking Around School - As we are at the start of a new term, please may we remind
parents to respect our neighbours when parking near the school. From time to time we do receive complaints –
please help us keep this to a minimum by not blocking drives and gateways and keeping clear of the zig-zag
lines.
Do you know what and how your child
is taught?
Have you heard about the coming of a
THE BIG SCIENCE EVENT New Primary Curriculum?
2010
Pupils were invited to take part in this exciting The National Curriculum was introduced in 1988 with
event by carrying out a scientific investigation the aim of providing a broad and balanced curriculum
into something they didn’t know the answer to, yet across state schools nationwide, and hence providing
in an area of science they were interested in. equality of education to all children. This meant schools
This gave the pupils the opportunity to work as a were required to teach certain subjects, knowledge and
team, develop communication skills, focus on skills. In light of recent enquiries and reports, including
scientific enquiry skills, and to make their own The Rose Review, a new primary curriculum has been
decisions in a challenging and motivating context. designed and will have to be implemented in schools
All the pupils worked really hard and the final from September 2011. At St. Christopher’s we would
panel of judges were overwhelmed by the like to take the next academic year to trial some of the
fantastic work and presentations. A big well done changes required so our school is in a strong place to
to everyone who took part - Mrs Wargent, fully implement the new curriculum by September 2011.
Science Co-ordiantor You will find attached to this newsletter a questionnaire
which I would be grateful if you took a few minutes to
complete and return to school. The aim of this
School Winners – Willow Class
questionnaire is to gather your understanding of our
Jasmine Cole
current curriculum (what we teach) and your views on
Emma Lea-Biles
how it works for your child. Your views will be
Annabelle Norton
considered as we make our review and we shall aim to
India Ross
keep you well informed of the changes we make. We
want to keep you involved in this process of developing
1st Runners Up – Cherry Class and implementing an exciting new curriculum.
Courtney Arnold
Sammy Cartwright Carol Phillips - Deputy Head
Oliver Morley
Runners Up
Maple Class
Shaun Callaway Football Club started again after school
Charlie Driver yesterday and Oxford United have said that
India Harvey they were delighted with the behaviour,
attitude and team playing of all the children at
Ginkgo Class the club. This is always good to hear and no
Tom Astle
doubt this will continue.
Ella Charles
Daisy Keen
Ben Taylor
Oak Class
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Chae Cole
Katie Johnson W I L L O W C L A S S
Cortney Pearce
would like to request donations of some long
straight bundles of straw to make a copy of an
Egyptian boat.
Thanking you in anticipation!
Mrs Wargent
GOVERNORS UPDATE
Over the next couple of months, the
Governing Body will be updating the
school’s Disability Access plan, which
STREET DANCE CLUB details what we intend to do to further
with Nadia Pharaon improve the way we meet the needs of
at disabled pupils, parents/carers and staff.
Burford School Sports Hall
We would very much like to hear your
Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm
views on what we could do to make
5th May – 7th July 2010 interaction with St Christopher’s easier
(9 weeks - not half term week) for people with any disability. Please let
Open to Years 3 to 6 us know what we do well and what could be
improved so that we can ensure that we
Nadia Pharaon, School Dance Coach, will be running a can do our best to offer everyone the
Street Dance Club for the children from the Primary same opportunities.
Schools in the Partnership this term, as detailed above.
This is an exciting opportunity for children to learn new If you have a special interest in this area
moves, perform and have great fun! and would be willing to help us develop our
plans, please do not hesitate to contact
There will be a charge of £10 as a contribution towards me.
the cost of the sessions. There will be 30 places and
these will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Dominic Shaw, Chair of Governors
Those getting places will be contacted by telephone to Email dom@[Link]
confirm their place.
To apply please collect a form from the school office or
for more information please contact Claire Wallace,
01608 649503 or [Link]@chipping –
[Link].
Water Bottles
Just a quick reminder that we do
encourage all children to bring a water
bottle to school each day.
Water bottles (with a sports style top)
CHERRY CLASS IS SEEKING
can be kept on desks for continuous use
DONATIONS OF OUTDOOR PAINT TO BRIGHTEN UP
during the day. We recommend the
THEIR PLAY AREA OUTSIDE. IF YOU HAVE ANY
bottles be named!
SPARE THEN THIS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED
THANK YOU.
As the weather gets warmer please ensure
your child has a sunhat and suncream too –
thank you.
BREAKFAST CLUB - 8.15am daily
Everyone welcome – for a registration form please call in the school office.
