Over St. John's CE Primary SchoolHead Teacher Blog: Friday 4th October 2019
Date: 4th Oct 2019 @ 2:11pm
Collective Worship
This week we have been thinking about the Christian value of hope. We have discussed the meaning of true hope – trusting and believing in God that Jesus died for our sins and we can look forward to His promise that he will take us to live with him when we die.
We thought about the Watchman in the Tower and how he longs for morning to come so he doesn’t have to stand guard for enemies in the dark of night – how that certainty that morning will come is the same as God’s promise to look after us all. Blakemere treated us to a fantastic class Collective Worship about the differences between a wish and hope and shared the story of Bartimaeus - the blind man who put his trust in Jesus and hoped that his sight would be restored – which it was.
“Be brave! Be strong! Don’t give up! All you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24
In our No Outsiders, we looked at the book called This is Our House and how the little boy in the story wouldn’t let anyone with certain characteristics into his cardboard house, they weren’t welcome. He eventually realised his mistake and that in fact, everyone was welcome! You can revisit the story here with your children if you would like to. This Is Our House
#WakeUpWednesday
Much is written in the media about online gaming, gambling and “skin” betting. These terms can be confusing as they mean different things in different contexts. Online gaming has historically meant gambling websites with cards, slot machines and roulette. More recently, as National Online Safety are discussing this week, online gaming has also come to mean video games you play over the internet. In this week’s guide, National Online Safety discusses what parents and carers need to know about in-game purchases such as loot boxes, and the dangers that surround “skin” betting.
Download the free guide below.
Family Event this Weekend
This weekend sees the Now Northwich Festival take place in Northwich town centre – a free International Dance and Street Arts Festival which promises to be great fun for all the family. From Weaver Way to Witton Street and Baron’s Quay, Now Northwich brings together a thrilling cast of international and local artists, performers and musicians which culminate in a jaw-dropping evening procession in which giant insects will invade the streets with light and sound! Please click on https://nownorthwich.co.uk/ and the Fun Palace document below for more information.
Applying for Secondary and Reception Places for September 2020
If you have a child in Year 6, the application round has now opened for you to apply for a secondary school place. It is very important that you do this before the deadline which is 31st October, otherwise your application will be classed as a late application and could have a severe impact on your preferred school choice. Before making your application, it is important you view the Transferring to Secondary School information booklet. To apply, you will need to create an account or login if you have an existing online account.
As a school, we are a partner primary with both The Winsford Academy and Hartford CE High School which means that applications for children from our school are considered above some other categories, should the school be oversubscribe. Further details with regards to this can be found in the ‘Transferring to Secondary School’ information booklet in the link above.
If you have a child who is turning 4 years old between now and 31st August 2020, or know of a child who is, then the application round is also open for them to apply for their Reception place. The timescale is slightly different for this and you have until 15th January 2020, but like the secondary school place, before making your application, it is important you view the Starting School information booklet. To apply, you will need to create an account or login if you have an existing online account.
Confirmed Dates for the Autumn Term 2019 – additions to last week are highlighted
Sunday 6th October: All Together Service in St. John’s Church at 10.30am Please note the change of venue and time.
Friday 11th October: Delamere class trip to Nantwich
Wednesday 16th October: Parents Evening from 3.10pm until 6.10pm
Thursday 17th October: Winsford Guardian to take Reception photograph
Thursday 17th October: Parents Evening from 4pm until 5.30pm
Friday 18th October: Individual photographs
Thursday 24th October: Harvest Service in St. John’s Church at 9.15am. All welcome.
Friday 25th October: School closes for half term at 3pm
Monday 4th November: School opens at 8:45am
Sunday 1st December: All Together Service in St. John’s church at 11am
Hatchmere to take part, but all members of our school community are welcome.
Monday 2nd December and Tuesday 3rd December: Linmere to take part in the WEP Christmas Concert at the Lifestyle Centre
Monday 2nd December: Sandymere and Delamere to ‘Sing the Christmas Story’ at St. Chad’s Church
Tuesday 10th December: School nurses to carry out Nasal flu vaccination for all children
Tuesday 17th December: Carol Service in St. John’s Church at 1.45pm. Collection from Church for all children at 3pm, not at school.
Thursday 19th December: Whole school pantomime visit
Thursday 19th December: School closes at 2pm for Christmas
Have a lovely weekend,
Take care,
Mrs E Snowdon