Newsletter No.1

6th June 2008

Happy JUNE Birthday:
Megan Barber, Olivia Dallimore, Chloe Hindmarch, Joshua Matthews and Georgia Valentine

Core Values:
During JUNE we are focusing on the core value of PATIENCE

Possible date for School Closure
We have received notification from South Oxford District Council that the school may be used for a Parliamentary By-Election on Thursday 26th June. We will, of course, let everyone know whether this is the case or not as soon as we receive more information.

Sainsbury’s and Tesco Vouchers
Thank you to everyone for collecting these vouchers for us. As it is now time to start placing our orders, we would be grateful if all remaining vouchers could please be sent into school.

“Art Gallery” Open Morning
A reminder that we are holding an Open Morning in school from 10am –12noon on Saturday 7th June where pupils artwork will be on display in the hall and in Class 2. This includes our whole-school exhibit for the county “My” art project. The exhibit is shortly to be dismantled but will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art in the autumn. The winners of the School Council Sunflower Painting competition will also be revealed! Refreshments will be available including some tasty morsels supplied by Food with Thought, our school caterers. Families and other members of our village community are all welcome.

Brazil Week
During 16th to 20th June 2008 we are having a whole-school cross-curricular week studying Brazil. Each class will gain an insight into the geography and culture of Brazil and we have invited guest speakers to talk to us about life in Brazil. Denise Shortman, our school cook, is also planning a menu for the week which will include opportunities to sample a “taste of Brazil” each day. Pupils are welcome to bring in any books, pictures or artifacts into school where we hope to display them.

Partnership Minibus – Drivers Needed
The Watlington Partnership of Schools now has a 17-seater minibus available for school use. This could be a tremendous asset to us, providing transport to local venues, but we need volunteer drivers. County regulations require that minibus drivers have a minibus driver’s permit. This is obtained by taking a minibus test. If you are interested in taking this test, or are already a permit holder, please contact the office.

Message from the PTA Committee
Many thanks and congratulations to all those who took part in the Chiltern Chase on 4th June. It was perfect weather (not too hot!) and a good time was had by all! Now we need to get the sponsorship money rolling into the school by 27th June please so that we can announce the winner of the 'Up and Running' prize of goodies for the most sponsorship collected. Also it is not too late to still sponsor the whole team by sending a donation into the office.

Advert - Ice Skating Gala at Oxford Ice Rink
Oxford Figure and Free Ice Skating Club are presenting their summer show “ Around the World in 80 Minutes” at 5.30pm on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd June at Oxford Ice Rink. If you go along you may catch sight of one of our Year 4 pupils who is taking part this year. Further details are attached to this newsletter.

Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been busy baking apple muffins and painting lots of pictures of ladybirds, caterpillars and butterflies for their mini-beast display. They would be pleased to receive quantities of old newspapers and any spare rolls of wallpaper.

DIARY DATES:

Saturday 7th June
Art Gallery in school from 10-12am. All welcome.
Tuesday 10th June
PTA meeting – 8pm
Saturday 14th June
Charity performance of “Caravan” on Stadhampton Green – please let us know if you would like to enter a draw for some free tickets that may be available
Monday 16th June
Final swim for Class 2 pupils
Monday 23rd June
Class 3 swimming sessions begin at Abbey Sports Centre
Governors Meeting – 8pm
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – weather permitting! More details to follow.

Attachments:
Letter about Mrs Drummond
Ice skating gala flyer
Premier Sports summer coaching session