Newsletter for week ending 22nd June 2012

Big Science Event
All Class 3 pupils recently took part in the Big Science Oxford Event by conducting group investigations in school into a scientific area of their choice. Florence, Matthew Ellis, Bryce and Maisie were judged to be the winning team by a representative from the Big Science Event. They will go through to the finals event at Science Oxford Live on 28th June, where they will present their investigation to other groups and to the judges. Congratulations to our winners and we wish them good luck in the final!

Reception and Class 1 Visit to Odds Farm Park – Report by Reception pupils
“We went to Odd Farm Park on a coach and had a great day. We liked the sack ride slide. We went on a tractor ride and saw some greedy goats. We also fed some goats. We had our own lunch there too. We loved our day so much some of us fell asleep on the coach on the way home!”

Swimming in the School Pool
Please could everyone make sure that they have swimming kit (including a hat) in school each day as the school pool is now in use.

Waiting Area
Please could everyone remember to close the waiting area gates behind them as they leave the waiting area to reduce the likelihood of small children escaping when either gate is left open.
Thank you.

PTA News

We're gearing up for some busy and fun filled end of term activities and hope that you can support us.

Pampered Chef - Thursday 28th June
Tickets are still available for this evening of fun and cooking, and a bar will be available as well. If you are unable to come, you can still order Pampered Chef products, just see a member of the PTA.

Olympic Themed Cake Sale - Friday 6th July
We are holding an Olympic-themed cake sale after school on 6th July and would love to see all your Olympic inspired cake creations. There will also be a special cake that you could win in a raffle.

Exciting news - the End of Term School Disco will be held on Thursday 19th July from 6pm till 7.30pm.
We know the majority of feedback came back saying that a Friday night would be the best night for a disco and that people were very excited at the idea of having a disco. However, Year 6 have had their plans for their leaving celebrations for the last Friday of term on the go for a long time, and with sports night the Friday before, we felt that this was the best compromise for a disco at the end of term. So we're going to give it a go - and if it proves popular there may be more - and on a Friday night!


We are bound by the Community Hall’s maximum numbers so will be operating a ticket system and, to enable all the children to have the opportunity to attend, would encourage parents not to stay as we will ensure that we have enough supervision. Keep an eye out for further details and how to get your tickets.

PTA Sports Night BBQ & Bar - Friday 13th July
As in previous years we will be running our popular sports night BBQ & Bar. The BBQ will be serving sausages or burgers in a bun and tickets can be purchased for £2. To enable us to order exact quantities tickets will need to be purchased by Tuesday 2nd July. Tickets are available from the School Office ANY MORNING from Friday 22 June.


Little Bears News
Little Bears have enjoyed our “clown” theme this week. They have made clown faces out of paper plates using different shapes and textured materials. They have also had their faces painted to look like real clowns! They also made some yummy clown biscuits. Our topic next week is the Ringmaster and Lion and we will be making a large Ringmaster collage for our classroom display.

DIARY DATES:
Monday 25th June Last afterschool hockey club
Wednesday 27th June Last afterschool multisports and netball club
Thursday 28th June Pampered Chef Evening
Friday 29th June Year 6 cycle test
Monday 9th July Olympic Torch in Oxon
Tuesday 10th July Olympic Torch in Oxon
Wednesday 11th,Thursday 12th, Friday 13th July Year 6 transition days at Icknield Community College
New Reception pupils for September join us for three taster days.
Friday 13th July Provisional date for Sports Evening (weather permitting)
Friday 20th July 9.05am - Leavers assembly. Everyone welcome to attend.
1.30pm school ends
Wednesday 5th September Pupils return to school for the start of the new academic year