St Christophers C E School

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

Newsletter
No : 11 1st February 2013

D ear Parents/Carers, Just one m ore busy week of learning ahead of us. N ext week brings M r H um phrey Barclay to school to share updates on the Friends of Tafo charity. For those new parents unaware the Friends of Tafo is a charity that aim s to em pow er as w ell as help the people of K wahu-Tafo, an im poverished rural tow n in Ghana. W e are linked w ith one of the schools in the tow n called Presby A . Throughout the year we hope to run sm all joint educational projects w here children from both schools can gain an insight into each others lives. A s there w ont be a new sletter next Friday can I w ish you all a restful and healthy half-term . M r Shaw Goodwin - H eadteacher

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. Deborah (Debs) Price Governor & Volunteer at St Christophers Some years ago Debs moved to Shilton with her family and through contacts came to St Christophers as a volunteer to help and support our children. She later became a Governor and was a much-valued member of the team. Sadly, Debs was forced to give up her work at school after falling ill. After a five-year battle, Debs passed away on the 6th January this year. Those who knew, and had the pleasure to work with Debs, will remember what a vibrant, enthusiastic and fun loving character she was. Our sincere condolences go to Johnnie, Victoria and the family. At the Church Service in Burford in was announced that the collection would go to support the work of St Christophers. We are immensely grateful and will announce how the money collected will be used at a future date. The family are establishing a new charity that will be dedicated to Debs. This is due to be launched at a Memorial Service in London on Thursday 14th March 2013. If anyone would like details of the charity please enquire at the School Office. Good night Debs and God Bless.

BREAKFAST CLUB
DAILY FROM 7.45AM (PRE BOOKED) 3.00 8.15AM (DROP IN) 2.00 Booking forms for February & March now available from Mrs Brindle or the School Office

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 Missed a Newsletter? If you have missed a newsletter, they are available on our website www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

Emergency School Closures

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Tuesday

School Lunch Menus! Wednesday

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Thursday

Friday

Week Commencing 4 February 2013

Gammon & Pineapple With Jacket Potato Seasonal Vegetables Cinnamon Bun

Lasagne Seasonal Vegetables Syrup Sponge with Custard

Roast Beef Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Oak cookie with glass of orange juice
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Chicken Pie Seasonal Vegetables Lemon Cake With Custard

Harry Ramsdens Fishy Friday Lunch Pre Ordered Only

Week Commencing 18 February 2013 Pizza With Jacket Potato Seasonal Vegetables Apple Crumble & Custard Roast Pork Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Krispy Cake Breaded Fish Fillet, Chunky Chips Peas/Baked Beans Neapolitan Ice Cream with Fruit

Chicken & Bacon Pasta Seasonal Vegetables Chocolate Sponge with Chocolate Sauce

Cottage Pie & Seasonal Vegetables Flapjack

Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water - 2.00 per meal. Cheques for dinners please make payable to

Oxfordshire County Council.

Dinners should be paid in advance on a Monday of the week in which dinners are taken. money in a named envelope is very much appreciated.

As usual, the correct

Diary Dates
4th February 5th February 6th February 7th February Year 4 Violins
Forest School Cherry & Year 1 3.15pm Zumba Club

8th February Last Day of Term 8am Badminton & Breakfast 2.45pm Celebration Assembly 3.15pm Outdoor Games 15th February 22nd February 2.45pm Celebration Assembly Cook4Books Ginkgo Class

Swimming Oak & Willow 3.15pm Hockey Club 3.15pm Nature Club 7.30pm Cotswold Voices 11th February 18th February 12th February 19th February Swimming Ginkgo & Oak Back to School 7.30pm Cotswold Voices

Lunchtime Bookshop 3.15pm Football Club

13th February

14th February 21st February Year 4 Violins

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

20th February
Forest School Cherry & Year 1

Lunchtime Bookshop 3.15pm Football Club

Parents Evenings Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 March 2013 further details to follow nearer the time
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SCPA BOOK SHOP

EVERY THURSDAY LUNCHTIME

for reserved books and stamps. Dont forget your pennies in a sealed envelope please!

A good range of school clubs will start again after the half term break please see below. We request a voluntary contribution to help cover resources and staff costs. To register your child(ren), please return the reply slip attached

Club Mon Tues

Nature Club Netball Club (Boys & Girls) Tennis Club Zumba

Led by
Janet Hobbs Joanne Brownjohn Chris Hand Claire Payne Oxford United Jono Atmore

Time
3.15-4.15pm 3.15pm4.15pm 3.30pm 3.15pm4.15pm 3.15pm4.15pm 3.15pm4.30pm

Year Group
Any KS2 Yr 1-6 KS2 All F/S & KS1

Cost Numbers
Max 20 Min 10 10.00 8.00

Dates
18 & 25 February 4, 11 & 18 March

Wed

Thurs Football
Trampoline Club

19, 26 February 5 & 19 March To book Tel 07970 481707 or cd.hand@yahoo.co.uk Min 10 10.00 20 & 27 February 6, 13 & 20 March 30 max 30.00 17th January 28th March 2013 16 Min & Max (Forms will be sent home in book bags when available) Any 8.00 Min 10 10.00 21 & 28 February 14 & 21 March

Fri

Badminton & Breakfast Outdoors Games Club (Boys & Girls)

Joanne Brownjohn Steve FindlayWilson

8.00am 8.45pm 3.15pm4.15pm

All KS2

22 February 1, 8, & 22 March 22 February 1, 8, 15 & 22 March

Please note:
Once your child registers, we do expect that they will attend each session For ease of banking & administration, payments are due at the start of the course Payment and commitment is for the whole course to cover staff/coach costs & resources For children attending an afterschool club please note the finish time for the club their child is attending as indicated above. At this time the club leader will bring the children to the main entrance and see them out of the main door to parents/carers who are waiting. Please note that the bell should not be rung prior to this time as staff cannot allow Parents/Carers to wait unaccompanied inside the school building. Please collect your child promptly as staff may need to go home! Please register my child(ren) for the following clubs:

CLUBS:

Tick/Initials Club
Nature Club Netball Club Zumba Badminton & Breakfast Outdoor Games Club

No. of Sessions
5 5 5 5 5

Contribution
10.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 10.00

I have deducted 2.00 per child in respect of Outdoor Games Club/Hockey Club which was cancelled on the 18th January & 1st February 2013 and 22nd & 29th January 2013 respectively. Please reimburse me 2.00 per child in respect of Outdoor Games Club / Hockey Club which was cancelled on the 18th January & 1st February 2013 and 22nd & 29th January 2013 respectively.

I enclose (cheques payable to St Christophers School please) Preferred telephone number in case of emergency/club cancelled: Child(rens) name(s): .. Class(es) .. .... .

term break on Tuesday 19th February 2013. Once again, we will use Brize Norton swimming pool and transport will be provided by Rebound Coaches. To cover costs we need to ask parents to pay a contribution of 1.50 per lesson. Please see below which year groups will be swimming which term.
Term 4 Ginkgo & Oak 19th Feb 26th Feb 5th Mar 12th Mar 19th Mar Term 5 Ginkgo & Oak 23rd Apr 30th Apr 7th May 14th May 21stMay Term 6 Oak & Willow 4th June 11th June 18th June 25th June 2nd July

Swimming Programme 2012/2013 - This years swimming programme will continue after the half

Children will need a swimming kit, which must include a swimming hat in a suitable bag. Boys must wear swimming trucks, not shorts. Oxfordshire County Councils policy does not allow children to wear goggles. If your child needs to wear goggles they need to be BS 5883:1996 forms available from the school office if you have not already done so this school year. Please ensure that all watches and earrings are left at home on swimming days. Please note that a letter from a parent is required if a child is to miss a swimming lesson for any reason. Generally, if a child is well enough to be at school then they are well enough to swim.

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SWIMMING PROGRAMME
Cheques payable to Oxfordshire County Council

I enclose a contribution of 7.50 per child to cover the costs for Term 4. Oops ! forgot Term 3 and enclose a contribution of 15.00 per child to cover the costs of Term 3 & 4. Name Class ; Oak / Ginkgo Date ..

Signed ... (Parent/Guardian)

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

SCPA COOK 4 BOOKS Well done to Maple Class who raised 34.75 selling their yummy cakes. Next Cook4Books is Ginkgo Class on :FRIDAY FEBUARY 2013 - 3.15PM

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'Church @ 4'
A relaxed service of songs, prayers, Bible readings and a talk. Groups for children aged 3-12, and toys for babies and toddlers. Come & join us on the 1st Sunday of every month from 4pm at Bradwell Village Hall. For more information contact:
Rev'd Patrick Wheaton - 01367 860846 Rev'd Alex Ross - 01993 824871 .

Active Kids is back!

Vouchers are now available from Sainsburys stores, petrol stations and grocery online until the 22nd May 2013. 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!