Over St. John's CE Primary SchoolHead Teacher Blog: Friday 14th September 2018
Date: 14th Sep 2018 @ 7:47am
This week we have been thinking about respect as a school. We have looked at the roles that people play in society and the importance of them at whatever level they are and whoever they are. We have looked at the role of tax collectors in the Bible and the story of the Good Samaritan to reinforce this theme. Furthermore, we looked at a story called ‘That’s NOT how you do it!’ by Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar to see how, just because others may do things differently to us, it doesn’t mean they are wrong and we should respect the way that they do things. Please chat to your child at home about what we have been doing around respect – one of the core Christian Values of our school.
A number of children have been to me to share their good work this week – I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing their wonderful work, hearing about what they have been doing and seeing how well they are responding to the teacher’s activities – we are in for a good year!
Secondary School Applications
For those parents with children in Year 6, the secondary school applications process has now begun for September 2019. Please visit CWAC School Admissions to begin your application. Having just completed it on Wednesday night for my own daughter, it doesn’t take too long. The application round is open until 31st October and I would strongly urge that you get your application form in before this date, otherwise it becomes a late application and may not get equal preference as other applications. As a primary school, we are partnered with Winsford Academy and Hartford CE High School, but parents are able to choose up to three preferences on the form.
Reception Places September 2019
If children have any siblings due to start school next September, or you know of anyone with children who will be school age, this applications process also opened on 1st September. Please visit the website above to complete your application as well. Parents have slightly longer for this process, which closes on 15th January 2019.
Mid-day Assistant Vacancy
We are currently advertising for a Mid-day Assistant to join our hardworking team on a Friday, as well as being available to cover for staff absence. Please see the notice board in the playground for more details and application forms are available from the school office. The closing date for applications is Monday 1th September at 12pm.
Confirmed Dates for the Autumn Term – additions from last week are highlighted.
Monday 17th September: Blakemere Visit to Winsford Academy - am
Friday 21st September: Jeans for Genes day – further details to be sent out
Tuesday 2nd October: Andrew Moffatt to visit school to teach No Outsiders lessons
Sunday 7th October: All Together Service in St. John’s Church Hall at 10.30am. All Welcome.
Wednesday 10th October: Children to visit St John’s Church for a service
Tuesday 16th October: Year 5 Pilgrim’s Day at Chester Cathedral
Friday 19th October: Individual Photographs
Tuesday 23rd October: Parents Evening 3.10pm – 6.10pm
Wednesday 24th October: Parents Evening 4pm – 5.30pm
Friday 26th October: Harvest Festival in St Johns Church at 9.15am. All welcome.
Friday 26th October: School closes for half term at 3pm
Monday 5th November: School opens at 8:45am
Thursday 8th November: School Nurses in to do flu jabs for Reception to Year 5
Friday 16th November: Anti-Bullying workshops with One Day Creative on the theme ‘Choose Respect’
Sunday 2nd December: All Together Service in St. John’s Church Hall at 10.30am. All welcome for the Christingle Service.
Monday 3rd December and Tuesday 4th December: Linmere involved in WEP (Winsford Education Partnership) Christmas Choral Project at the Lifestyle Centre – more details nearer the time.
Wednesday 5th December: Children to visit St John’s Church for a service
Thursday 20th December: Carol Service in St. John’s Church at 1.45pm. All welcome. Please note: All children to be collected from church at 3pm instead of school.
Friday 21st December: School closes for Christmas at 2pm
Enjoy the weekend – Winsford Salt Fair is taking place, so let’s hope the weather is nice!
Take care,
Mrs E. Snowdon