Over St. John's CE Primary SchoolHead Teacher Blog: Friday 23rd June 2023
Date: 23rd Jun 2023 @ 3:20pm
Tattenhall Residential
The children in Year 3 and 4 have had a fabulous couple of days at the Tattenhall Centre on their residential. The days have been action packed including willow weaving, jungle camp and camp fires and the weather has been very kind to them whilst there. The children have been fantastic and represented the school really well. A big thank you to Mrs Riley, Miss Dyson and Mrs Roche for volunteering their time away from their own families to take the children, otherwise such activities would not be able to go ahead. Also, thank you to Miss Pile who joined them team to support them for the day today.
Sports Day
Didn’t we just know that after having such gorgeous weather for so long, there’s nothing like suggesting a Sports Day to make it rain?! Typically British!
We now have our alternative Sports Day on 5th and 7th July (see message previously sent) and children may once again come to school on their designated day in their spots kit - please be reminded that this is black shorts/ jogging bottoms and their plain coloured t-shirt in their team colour. If you do not have a plain coloured t-shirt, please send your child in their normal white t-shirt and we will give them a coloured team sticker.
We are keeping all our fingers and toes crossed for the weather as we will be unable to squeeze one in anywhere else this term.
Wake Up Wednesday
Reuters reports that ChatGPT is the fastest-growing consumer app in history, with around 13 million users per day. Given those sorts of figures, it’s no surprise that a host of AI imitators have arrived, with many being grafted onto existing social networking platforms.
This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide looks at the type of AI-powered online companions proving popular with younger users and highlights what trusted adults need to know about these ‘virtual friends’.
DFest
We are very much looking forward to the Delamere Street Festival tomorrow where Hatchmere are joining the opening parade and doing a very special dance performance of ‘I Just Can’t to be King.’ It is shaping up to be a fabulous free family event – we’ll see you there!
School Dinners
School dinners cost £2.70 per day, £13.50 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 as we do not accept cash in school.
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.
Absence during Term Time
Please may I remind you that schools are not allowed to authorise pupil holidays in term time. Any child going on holiday in term time will receive an unauthorised absence. Our registers are regularly checked by the Education Welfare Service and parents may be issued with a fine from the Local Authority for unauthorised absence, which is currently £60 per child, per parent and this rises to £120 if paid after 21 days but within 28 days.
Confirmed Dates for the Summer Term 2023 – new dates highlighted
Saturday 24th June: Delamere Street Festival – Hatchmere to take part (details to follow)
Thursday 29th June: Circus Skills instructor working with classes
Thursday 29th June: school nurses to do height and weight checks with Reception and Year 6
Friday 30th June: Non-Uniform Day – wear yellow for Young Minds
Monday 3rd July: Adventure, Run, Challenge working with KS2
Wednesday 5th July: Sports Day at St. Joseph’s for Hatchmere, Sandymere and Delamere from 9.30am til 11.30am
Wednesday 5th July: Year 5 Come and Play with the Halle at The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 7th July: Sports Day for Oakmere, Linmere and Blakemere at St. Joseph’s from 9.30am til 11.30am
Tuesday 11th July: Year 6 Leavers’ Service at Chester Cathedral
Wednesday 12th July: Leavers Disco. All children welcome. 6pm – 7.30pm
Tuesday 18th July: Year 6 Leavers’ Play at The United Reformed Church at 4pm. Ticket only.
Thursday 20th July: Leavers’ Service in St. John’s Church at 9.15am. All welcome.
Thursday 20th July: School closes for summer at 2pm
Have a lovely weekend.
Take care,
Mrs E Snowdon