Over St. John's CE Primary SchoolHead Teacher Blog: Friday 11th January 2019
Date: 11th Jan 2019 @ 1:35pm
Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope that you all managed to get some well-earned rest over the holidays and spent some lovely time with your family - it all seems like such a distant memory already though! We are back to all systems go at school and it has been lovely to see how hard the children are working and to chat to them during break and lunch about their holidays.
A letter went out earlier this week with regards to clubs for this half term – we do not charge for clubs, like many other schools, and I am so grateful to the staff who volunteer their time to run these clubs. We send a new letter out at the start of each term informing you of what is on offer and asking your children to sign up – some clubs change, some stay the same and we like to give the children the opportunity to change or stay the same also! A text message will be sent out today informing you of which clubs your child has a place in. Clubs start next week, with the exception of Team Games, as Mrs McLaughlin is at a meeting in Chester – this will start the week after.
We have received some information from the Storyhouse in Chester with regards to a Makefest that they are holding on Sunday 3rd February from 11am – 3pm:
Storyhouse Makefest is a family-friendly day packed with fun hands-on activities, all based around making, STEM and digital. They are working with a number of partners from the local community to ensure there are lots of exciting workshops for families to take part in. This includes coding, Minecraft, AR and VR, Lego, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing and much more. Storyhouse Makefest is free to attend and there’s no tickets, just turn up and get involved. Although there’s something for everyone at Storyhouse Makefest, a lot of the activities will be more suited towards KS2 and KS3.
We have also received some details with regards to a Winsford Lone Parent Event on 21st January at Dingle Community Centre from 10am – 12pm, with a free breakfast from 9.30am. This is a family friendly event, so babies/ toddlers are welcome. The information we have received says:
“Would you like 2019 to be the best year that you start achieving your potential? Would you like to meet family friendly employers from the local area? Want to know more about being better off in work and improving your skills? Is your mental health holding you back from returning/ starting work? Want to know what’s available in Winsford to support you and your family?” There is a free goody bag for all attendees and free entry to a raffle as well.
Confirmed Dates for the Spring Term 2019 - additions/ changes from last blog are highlighted.
Friday 18th January: Superhero Academy Quest Kids Club in St John’s church hall from 3.15pm – 4.45pm. This event is run by our church and all are welcome.
Wednesday 13th – Friday 15th February: Year 5 and 6 residential to the Conway Centre, Anglesey
Friday 15th February: school closes for half term at 3pm
Monday 25th February – school closed (INSET)
Tuesday 26th February: School opens at 8:45am
Wednesday 6th March: Blakemere visit to Barclay’s Bank
Thursday 21st March: Nurses in school for Reception Health Screening
Thursday 21st March: Year 5 Research Project Conference at Portal Macdonald Hotel – more details to follow for those involved.
Thursday 21st – Friday 22nd March: Year 3 and 4 residential to Beeston OEC
Don’t forget to keep checking the calendar on the school website. If you click on an event on the calendar, more information about that event will be given, if it has been added.
Take care,
Mrs E Snowdon