St Christopher’s C E School

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

Newsletter
No 14: Friday 18th March 2011

Dear Parents
The children have had a wonderful week full of “big top” activities. They were all truly
inspired by the author visit on Monday and have all produced some fabulous creative
writing. The highlight of the week for me was “Breakfast with Books” – what a great
sight – children and parents sitting down together to enjoy a hearty breakfast and a
good read! Thanks go to Miss Phillips for organising the week and especially to Mrs
Norton-White for her extended Breakfast Club ! Sarah Nisbett – Headteacher

TO:
The Brindle Family for their hard work at the
Spring Tidy Up – their support and help is very much
appreciated.
Mrs Astle for her kind donation of plastic chairs for
Cherry Class
Mrs Daft for coming in on Shrove Tuesday and
making pancakes with the children in Cherry Class
And
Mrs Easton for the kind donation of plant pots
BREAKFAST CLUB - 8.15am daily
50p per day
Everyone welcome – for a registration form
please call in the school office.
Quick Reminders
 Friday 25th March 2011 Cook 4 Books
 Monday 28th March 2011 Year 5/6 Residential
Trip – don’t forget children attending will need to
bring a packed lunch in disposal wrappers.
 School Dinners & Swimming – please make
cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council please
FARINGDON FOLLY
60P FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE
PARENTS EVENINGS
Parents Evenings are scheduled to take place on
Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th April 2011 except for
Year 6. To arrange an appointment please return the
Parents Evening Form, sent home today, to your Class
Teacher as soon as possible. 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.
During the evening, the children’s work will be
available for you to look through in the school hall.

SCHOOL UNIFORM – St Christopher’s uniform can

be ordered from:
www.simplyschoolwear.co.uk
Tel: 0800 404 6644
Emergency School Closures
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 School Lunch Menus!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Week Commencing 21 March 2011

Chicken Breast with Roast Beef with Yorkshire Cheese Pizza

Breaded Fish & Chips
Savoury Mince, Mash Potatoes, peas & Pudding, and gravy, Mashed Potato
Chunky Chips
Carrots & Green Beans sweetcorn Roast Potatoes, carrots & Sweetcorn & Broccoli
Baked Beans & Peas
parsnips
Apple Crumble & Custard Melting Moment Cookie Peaches & Chocolate
Carrot Cake
with Fruit Juice Lemon Ice Sponge Cake Sauce

Week Commencing 28th March 2011

Roast Pork with Yorkshire

Macaroni Cheese Cheese & Tomato Pizza Pudding, apple sauce and
Vegetables Potato Dice with Herbs
Broccoli & Sweetcorn
Orange Drizzle Cake
Orange Drizzle Cake
Lasagne
Fish Fingers & Chips
Cauliflower & Sweetcorn
gravy Baked Beans & Peas
Roast Potatoes &
Chocolate Sponge &
Vegetables Vanilla Ice Cream with
Chocolate Custard
Fruit Sauce
Jelly Jewel

Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water - £2.05 per meal.
Any cheques for dinners please make payable to
Oxfordshire County Council.

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 however, are currently outstanding so please do not wait for a brown “reminder”
envelope – these are not sent out as a routine way to pay.

Diary Dates
21st March 22nd March 23rd March 24th March 25th March

Swimming 2.45pm Celebration

3.15pm Gym Club
8am Indoor Athletics Assembly
7pm-8pm Go Active 3.15pm Football Club
9.30am Toddlers 3.15pm Zumba Dancing 3.15pm Nature Club
Circuits 3.15pm Recorders
3.30pm Tennis Club Cook 4 Books (Willow)
7.30pm Cotswold Voices

28th March 29th March 30th March 31st March 1st April
RESIDENTIAL TRIP TO THE PIONEER CENTRE
Mobile Library
3.15pm Gym Club Swimming 2.45pm Celebration
12.30pm Garden Club
7pm-8pm Go Active 8am Indoor Athletics Assembly
3.15pm Zumba Dancing 3.15pm Football Club
Circuits 9.30am Toddlers 3.15pm Nature Club
3.15pm Recorders
3.30pm Tennis Club
7.30pm Cotswold Voices
4th April 5th April 6th April 7th April 8th April
No Gym Club
9.30am Toddlers
7pm-8pm Go Active
3.30pm Tennis Club LAST DAY OF TERM
Circuits 9.00am Easter Sharing
7.30pm Cotswold Voices
At the School
School Finishes 1.30pm
PARENTS EVENING
PARENTS EVENING

EASTER HOLIDAYS 11th APRIL – 26TH APRIL 2011

RETURN TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL 2011
 Big Top Book Week 2011
Author visit Monday 14th March
The morning started with KS2 in the hall listening to Antony Lishak, our famous visiting author, share
his work. Antony showed the children some of his books and discussed how he drew on personal
experiences to create stories. The children and staff were engaged and entertained the whole time.
As the children left the hall with their story telling task explained there was a real buzz of
excitement about creating their own stories. Foundation Stage and Key stage 1 had an equally
engaging and hands on experience of telling stories. These children used Antony’s book Clickety Clack
Something to Pack for follow up work.

During the afternoon Antony visited children during their writing tasks and shared helpful author
tips. Then, at 2.45p.m, we were joined by parents in the hall to celebrate the fantastic work the
children had produced. After which Antony stayed and met with parents, selling signed copies of his
books.

It was an inspiring and motivating day for all involved and there were definitely more than a few cases
of authoritus !

These opportunities greatly enrich the curriculum and children’s experiences of work and real life.
However there are always financial implications of booking such visits and currently we have only
received donations to cover half the costs for this day. If you have not made a donation please
consider sending your donation to the school office as soon as possible - Many thanks,

Scholastic Book Fair 2011

Thank you to all those who visited the Scholastic Book fair this year and bought items from the great
selection of books on offer. There were definitely some favourites! We took £615.15 which means
the school has £373.74 to spend on books and resources. This is always a huge bonus and supports
some tight budgeting – thank you. Finally, thank you to all staff who have volunteered this week to
help out with various events - special thanks to Mrs Watt and Mrs Astle our Book Fair Stars 

Carol Phillips, Deputy Head and Literacy leader

Reply Slip - Big Top Book Week 2011 – Story Writing Workshop

Please find enclosed a donation of £4.50*/£9.00*/£13.50* in respect of the Story Writing Workshop on
Monday 14th March 2011. (*delete as appropriate / Cheques payable to St Christopher’s School please)

Name of Child/ren ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

Class/es …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Signed ……………………………………………………………………………….. Date ………………………………………

 Absent from School?
If your child is absent from school for any reason,
please don’t 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 notify us about the absence by telephoning
school on 01367 860318 and selecting option 1 to
leave a message.
Thank you.
We are delighted that we
will again be hosting a French trainee teacher
from the 6th June to 24th June 2011. He/She will
support our teachers with the French Curriculum
and exposure them to the English language and
culture.
We, therefore, require a host family or families
who can offer full board and lodgings for either
part or whole of the time they are with us. For
the whole three weeks you will be paid £300 or
part thereof. For further details please contact
Ms Nisbett.

Oxfordshire Goes Wild – Free fun for the family

at Oxford University Museum of Natural History,
Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW on
SATURDAY 9th April 2011 from 2-4pm
Meet live bats, owls, newts, beetles and bugs, go pond dipping, shake a dinosaur’s claw; use microscopes; try
lots of wildlife activities … and much more.
For further info contact - 01865 407034/282451 cynth@oncf.org.uk or Chris.Jarvis@oum.ox.ac.uk

CARTERTON LIONS PRESENT

EASTER HOLIDAYS COACHING COURSE
MONDAY 18TH APRIL – WEDNESDAY 20TH
APRIL 2011
BEGINNERS – 4YRS TO 7 YRS 9.30AM TO
12.30PM
INTERMEDIATE – 7YRS + 1PM – 4PM
£10 per child session for members
£12 for non members
Ladies, Beginners and Saturday Morning
TO BOOK A PLACE OR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT
CHRIS HAND ON 07970 481707 OR
cd.hand@yahoo.co.uk
THE CARTERTON
CHILDREN’S FUN RUN!!
ON
SUNDAY 27TH MARCH 2011
Registration 7.30am to 8.50am
Race starts at 9.00am prompt
At the Broadshires Leisure Centre
For children aged 7 and under only please
Entry £1.50 per child
Proceeds to local children’s projects via Carterton
Lions Club (reg charity no. 1021741)
Being organised in conjunction with the Carterton
10K Race
All enquiries to 01993 77241