Over St. John's CE Primary SchoolHead Teacher Blog: Friday 17th May 2024
Date: 17th May 2024 @ 8:28am
KS2 SATs
A huge well done to all our children in Year 6 as they have completed their SATs this week. They have had a number of papers over the course of the week for English and Maths and they have taken them all in their stride with a fantastically positive attitude. Their cheer as they finished their last one yesterday after the papers had been collected was a joy to hear! Well done Year 6.
They enjoyed a game of 'Hunt the Hoodie' this afternoon as they received their Leaver's Hoodies - a gift from the school - you will see them wearing them proudly over their last couple of months as they meld to their bodies because they refuse to take them off, even in the heat!
Walk to School Week
Our Junior Safety Officers, Lauren, Oliver and Seth would like to ask for your help. Next week is Walk to School week and they would like to try and encourage as many children as they can to walk to school. They shall be carrying out a survey each day to see how many children have been walking to school. I have attached their poster below which is to promote Walk to School Week.
Half Term Activities - Reminder
During the next half-term break, New Images Youth and Community Centre will be offering 2 free sessions for young people. The opportunities include learning to ride a bike (delivered by BikeRight) and basic first aid sessions (delivered by the British Red Cross).
There are two posters attached below which provide more detail on what the sessions will cover along with how parents can reserve their child's free place(s), but numbers will be limited for each group.
First aid is vital for young people and a potentially lifesaving skill whilst learning to ride a bike is also such an important part of childhood - helping young people with their co-ordination, balance and confidence!
Link for Bikeright sessions: https://www.bikeright.co.uk/courses/child-group/
Attendance
Well done to Blakemere with their fantastic attendance this week.
Hatchmere: 92.86%
Sandymere: 86.50%
Delamere: 82.63%
Oakmere: 91.20%
Linmere: 95.83%
Blakemere: 98.15%
#WakeUpWednesday
Statistics from the Children’s Commissioner found that in the 2022/23 academic year, 22.3% of all pupils were persistently absent – a significant increase from 2018/19, when that figure was 10.9%. This lost time can have a notable impact on children’s development, learning and overall wellbeing.
The specific reasons for school avoidance are sometimes hard to pin down – and it can be even harder to know how best to help absent children return to education. That’s why this week, our Wake up Wednesday guide breaks down some of the causes and effects of school avoidance and provides advice on how you can help young people triumph over this potentially damaging cycle.
Edna’s Laundrette - Reminder
Edna’s Laundrette have asked us to provide a quick update on the community laundrette that is based in New Images Youth and Community Centre, Nixon Drive. The laundrette is open to all - families, students, the elderly, if your washer is broken… It is there to help anyone out, no questions asked. They supply the washers and dryers and also the detergent and softener.
The laundrette is open:
Tuesday, 9:30 - 3:00, booking is needed, please use the links below.
Wednesday, 12:30 - 3:00 booking is needed, please use the links below.
Saturday, 10 - 4, Walk-ins, no booking required.
Wash 1
https://calendly.com/ednalaundrette
Wash 2
https://calendly.com/ailsalaundrette
School Dinners
School dinners cost £3 per day, £15 per week. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive free meals as part of the government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) scheme. Dinner money must be paid in advance via School Spider.
If you are in receipt of benefits and think that you may be entitled to free school meals, please click here for more information and support and how to apply. It is very important to apply for free schools meals whatever year your child is in, even if you receive the UIFSM in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, as the school receives a sum of extra money to further help support your child and their education.
Confirmed Dates for the Spring Term 2024 – new dates highlighted
Dinner Week 3
Monday 20th May: Sandymere Pupil Consultation Evening 3.15pm – 5.15pm
Tuesday 21st May: Pupil Consultation Evening 4pm – 6pm
Thursday 23rd May: Pupil Consultation Evening 3.15pm – 5.15pm – not Sandymere
Friday 24th May: School closes at 3pm
Monday 3rd June: School opens at 8.35am
Monday 3rd June: Year 5 Fire Escape to Safety
Monday 3rd June – Friday 14th June: Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check
Wednesday 5th June – Friday 7th June: Year 5 and 6 Conway residential
Friday 7th June: Sports Day at St. Joseph’s
Friday 28th June: Reserve Sports Day at St. Joseph’s
Wednesday 10th July: Year 6 Leaver’s Service at Chester Cathedral (children only)
Friday 19th July: Leaver’s Service in St. John’s Church at 9.15am. All welcome.
Have a lovely weekend.
Take care,
Mrs E Snowdon