St Christophers C E School

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

Newsletter
No : 12 Friday 22nd February 2013

Dear Parents/Carers
A big welcome back and I hope you all had a good half term. We have a very busy term ahead so I would urge you to read through the newsletter which contains a myriad of dates to various events. Id particularly point out the Music For Schools Foundation information evening on Wednesday 6th March. The children will next week have the opportunity to try out various instruments in an assembly run by the foundation and the information evening will explain how the children could receive music lessons. You may remember that before half term I asked for your opinion on moving to delivering the school newsletter and other correspondence via email. The number of replies was :- Happy to receive via email : 33 (75%) Prefer paper copies 11 : (25%). I would just like to reiterate that there is no plan to remove the paper copies for those who do not wish to receive the newsletter via email. I was hoping that we would be able to trial the system this term, however our email system, provided by county, is currently and at short notice, being moved to a new system, so we may have to wait until after Easter. M r 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.

Monday 25th February 2013 Year 3 Multiskills Festival dont forget packed lunch! Oak & Ginkgo started swimming this week as advised in the last newsletter voluntary contributions for swimming are now due. Cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council please. Thank you if you have already done so. Please note that Football Club will be at 1.30pm on Thursday 28th March 2013 (last day of term). All children attending the club will need to be collected at 2.30pm.

Quick Reminders

GINKGO CLASS ASSEMBLY

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

BREAKFAST CLUB
DAILY FROM 7.45AM (PRE BOOKED) 3.00 8.15AM (DROP IN) 2.00 Booking forms for March 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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FRIDAY 22ND MARCH - 2.30pm

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

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
Chicken Burger in Bap Diced potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Chocolate Marble Cake With Custard

Tuesday
Sausages in onion gravy with mashed potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard

School Lunch Menus! Wednesday

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Thursday

Friday

Week Commencing 25 February 2013

Roast Chicken Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes & Season Vegetables Jelly with Fruit
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Chicken Pasta Choice of Vegetables Shortbread With glass of milk

Breaded Fish Fillet, Chunky Chips Peas/Baked Beans Ice Cream Sponge Roll

Week Commencing 4 March 2013 Gammon & Pineapple With Jacket Potato Seasonal Vegetables Cinnamon Bun Moussaka Seasonal Vegetables Syrup Sponge with Custard Roast Chicken Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Oak cookie with glass of orange juice Chicken Pie Seasonal Vegetables Lemon Cake With Custard Breaded Fish Chips, Peas or Beans Ice Cream with Toffee Sauce

Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water - 2.00 per meal. Carillion stands by its reassurances that the food provided through its Food With Thought Catering Service has the highest level of quality and hygiene. At the time of this letter, our suppliers have confirmed that they have not supplied us with any products or ingredients that have been sourced from any of the meat suppliers cited by the Food Standards Agency and that no meat products supplied contain the DNA of any species other than that declared on the packaging.

However, given the on-going concern around horse meat contamination across the UK and Europe we have taken the decision to remove all beef from lunchtime menus. We feel this precautionary approach is the most sensible course of action in the current situation.

Diary Dates
25th February Burford Partnership of Schools Year 3 Multiskills Festival 3.15pm Nature Club 4th March 7.30pm Cotswold Voices 5th March 26th February Ginkgo & Oak Swimming Burford Partnership of Schools Netball Tournament 3.15pm Netball Club 27th February
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba

28th February Yr 4 Violins Luncthime Bookshop 3.15pm Football 3.15pm Trampoline Club 7th March Yr 4 Violins Luncthime Bookshop Mobile Library 3.15pm Football

1st March 8.15am Badminton & Breakfast 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Outdoor Games 8th March F/S & Yr 6 Heights & Weights 8.15am Badminton & Breakfast 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Outdoor Games 15th March 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Outdoor Games 3.15pm Scholastic Book Fair in School Hall

6th March
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba 6pm Music for Schools Foundation Presentation Evening in School Hall

3.15pm Nature Club

Ginkgo & Oak Swimming 3.15pm Netball Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices

11th March

12th March

13th March

14th March Yr 4 Violins Luncthime Bookshop 3.15pm Football 3.15pm Trampoline Club

YEAR 6 RESIDENTIAL TO THE PIONEER CENTRE ALL WEEK Ginkgo & Oak Swimming 7.30pm Cotswold Voices
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba

3.15pm Nature Club

PARENTS EVENINGS
Parents Evenings are scheduled to take place on Monday 25th March and Tuesday 26th March November 2013 when Report Cards will be handed out. To arrange an appointment please return the Parents Evening Form, sent home today, to your Class Teacher, at the latest by Friday 15th March 2013. All parents/carers will be advised of their appointment times on Monday 18th March 2013. For the convenience of everyone, please do try and be punctual, and remember that appointments are for 10 minutes only if you require a longer appointment please arrange another time. We appreciate it may not be possible to get childcare for your child/ren whilst you are at Parents Evening. If you have to bring them to school with you please ensure that they are with an adult at all times and not left unattended on the school premises. During the evening, the childrens work will be available in the hall for you to look through. THE MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION Welcome Parents, Childrens & Families In Keystage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6) to St Christophers CE School On Wednesday 6th March 2013 At 6pm in the School Hall To find out more about the Music for Schools Foundation. Music for Schools is a charity that gives music lessons in schools. Your child will have the opportunity to try each instrument and we will tell you all about how to sign up for lessons. Come and see our Music Man to find out more no obligation.

CONGRATULATIONS

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

FRIDAY 15TH TUESDAY 19TH MARCH 2013 3.15PM IN THE SCHOOL HALL
Please come along and buy some great books at great prices (World Book Day book tokens will be issued separately to each child and can be used at the Book Fair). The school receives a percentage of all sales to spend on books and resources for the school. Further details to follow in due course, along with a catalogue for your perusal. SCPA DATES FOR THE DIARY: EASTER EGG HUNT THURSDAY 28TH MARCH BAGS 2 SCHOOL 24TH APRIL QUIZ NIGHT FRIDAY 26TH APRIL SUMMER FETE SATURDAY 22ND JUNE
FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW IN DUE COURSE

Due to St Christophers success at the Burford Partnership of Schools Indoor Athletics Tournament last month, we were delighted to have been invited to participate in the West Finals which took place this week. As always, the children demonstrated excellent team work and determination and should be very proud with their achievements against the tough competition! a very big well done to you all!

On Wednesday 20th February 2013 St Christophers took part in the Indoor Athletics West Finals. This took place at Carterton Community College. I felt very nervous before my races but my friends gave me lots of encouragement and I felt better. I really enjoyed it and would do it again! We did very well and came 5th out of 7 teams, with 100 points. I had a wonderful time and I hope the others did too! Daisy Keen- Willow Class

Help us keep the spread of germs in school to a minimum by following this advice from the NHS.

MOBILE LIBRARY
The Oxfordshire Childrens Mobile Library visits St Christophers on Thursdays usually once a month. This is a great opportunity for all the children to visit the library and select a book to take home and read. They will also be visiting on:7th March 2013 18th April 2013 16th May 2013 20th June 2013 Please ensure your child/ren returns their books on these dates so they can then select another.

CATCH IT germs spread easily. Always carry tissues and

use them to catch your cough or sneeze.

BIN IT germs can live for several hours on tissues.

Dispose of your tissue as soon as possible.

KILL IT hands can transfer germs to every surface you

touch. Clean your hands as soon as you can.

PLEASE NOTE that if your child has unfortunately had

sickness and/or diarrhoea the recommended period by the Health Protection Agency & the School Nurse, for children to be kept away from school is 48 hours from the last episode of diarrhoea and/or vomiting.

END OF DAY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Please ensure that you let us know if arrangements change during the year to keep our records up-to-date. Forms are available from the School Office.

FEBRUARYS REMINDER FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM.

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 thank you

Please remember to tear off the token on the top of the box and bring it in to school. Tokens need to be received in school by Friday 15th March 2013 to count towards the 2012/2013 scheme. Tokens received after this time will unfortunately not be counted. We can then put together an order for some fabulous books for the children. Thank you for your continued support J

Active Kids is back!

Vouchers are 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. Thank you!

RESIDENTS: As many of you may be aware there have been recent incidents of theft of donations from some local churches. Stay vigilant and report any descriptions of suspicious activity around churches to the police. With the weather improving and gardening starting again in earnest ensure that your shed security is up to date and in good working order and mark all your garden tools where possible with your postcode. Crime remains very low in all the Shill villages. Thames Valley are actively using the Crime Alert scheme in West Oxfordshire to be involved in reducing crime look at the link (www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk) or contact your neighbourhood team to discuss. Community vigilance remains a high priority so keep an eye on your neighbours properties, and if you see anything suspicious such as vehicles or people hanging around please report it on the numbers below. In an emergency always call 999 PCSO COLIN DAVIES C6584 CARTERTON POLICE STATION I CAN BE CONTACTED ON THE NOW STANDARD 101 NON EMERGENCY NUMBER