18th March 2016 - St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street, Widnes WA8 0BW 0151 424 7794 Miss Hegarty, Headteacher “Follow Jesus, Enjoy Learning and Achieve the Best You Can”
NEWSLETTER th W/E 18 March 2016
Web Site: www.st-johnfisherprimary.co.uk Holy Week and Easter at St John Fisher It is lovely for us to be able to share Holy Week and Easter with your children and to reflect on the significance of the Cross and Resurrection. There will be opportunities for families to join us in a quiet reflection each morning around the cross near Year 4 classrooms. These will begin at 8.45 am and last for 10 minutes.
Monday 21st March 8.45 am: Jesus loves us even our feet. Please bring along any old shoes that you would like to donate to charity to place around the cross. Tuesday 22nd March 8.45 am: Remembering Jesus - a reflection on the Last Supper. Wednesday 23rd March 8.45 am: 30 pieces of silver - please bring along silver coins to donate to the Good Shepherd Appeal. Tuesday 29th March - Celebrating The Risen Lord th We are inviting all the children to wear bright colours to school on Tuesday, 29 March. Infant children should bring along their Easter Bonnet, we will be having an Easter Bonnet Parade in the outdoor area, weather permitting at 2.30 pm. th Junior children are asked to decorate hard boiled eggs at home and bring them into school for judging on Tuesday, 29 March. Maybe you would like to bring a small flowering plant to plant in the cross. Scholastic Book Fair Thank you to all those parents that have supported the Book Fair this week. Every book that you purchase means more books for school. Don’t forget you can spend your World Book Day voucher at the Book Fair. Please come along and support his event. Spring Concert at St Peter and Paul High School th Our choir performed at the St Peter and Paul Spring Concert on Tuesday, 15 March. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and sang with enthusiasm. They should be very proud of themselves as we are of them. Well done children! A huge thank you to Mrs Cunliffe for giving up her time to prepare the children so well. Easter Bingo rd Easter Bingo will be held on Wednesday, 23 March in the Junior Hall. Doors open at 5.30 pm, Eyes Down at 6.00 pm, please come along and support this fun event. Bags2School rd Bags have been distributed and collection for your bags will be Wednesday, 23 March. Best Class Attendance This week’s attendance award goes to Y4C. Well done children!! th
Cake Sale – Thursday, 17 March Thank you for the donations for today’s cake sale. All money raised will be donated to a heart charity. School Meals Next week and the following week school dinners will be for 4 days only and the cost is £9.60 each week (£2.40 per day x 4). Year 2 As part of our Science topic, we have been learning about how we grow and change. If possible, we would appreciate it if you could send in a baby picture. Y5 Guitar Performance th Parents of Y5 are invited to join us for a guitar performance by the children on Wednesday, 30 March at 11.30 am in the Junior Hall. Burwardsley Meeting Y2 parents are asked to attend a meeting regarding the residential trip to Burwardsley. This will take place on th Wednesday, 30 March at 9.00 am. Y6 Mother’s Day Mass th Thank you to all the Y6 parents who came along to support us on Friday, 11 March. This was a lovely Mass and your attendance is appreciated.
Y6 ‘Go Run For Fun’ th Well done to all Year 6 children who took part in Halton’s ‘Go Run For Fun’ on Wednesday, 16 March. The children all ran and thoroughly enjoyed this event. Well done children!! Thank you to the parents who came along to support us. Fund Raising Year 1 will be having a used toy sale in the Infants to raise funds for the Cafod Make a Splash appeal. Please send in th any toys (no broken ones please) on Wednesday, 30 March and we will have the sale in the Infant Hall at 2:45 pm. Children can bring about £2 to spend (small change would be best please). World Down Syndrome Awareness Day st World Down Syndrome Awareness Day will take place on Monday, 21 March. It has become tradition to mark the day by wearing brightly coloured or mismatched socks to celebrate all the wonderful things about people with Down syndrome and also help to raise awareness, advocate for individual rights, inclusion and respect. Further information can be found at https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks. On this day we ask that all children and staff come to school wearing brightly coloured or odd socks. Y4/Y4/5/6 Gymnastics Display th Well done to all the children who took part in the gymnastics display on Friday, 11 March. Thank you to parents who came along to watch and support the children. Y6 Bikeability th rd Y6 Bikeability continues with Group 2 sessions taking place on Thursday, 17 and Wednesday, 23 March. Emergency Contacts Can we remind parents that we require a minimum of three contact phone numbers in case of emergencies. It has come to light that there are still a number of parents who have not supplied us with these contacts. Attendance We would like to remind parents that should your child be sick please remember that you must phone school (tel: 424 7794) as early as possible to advise us of the absence. If you do not phone school this initiates concerns over the whereabouts and safety of your child. When your child returns to school a note must be given to the class teacher advising of the reason for the absence. Should your child be absent for more than two days, medical evidence may be required from your GP. If your child attends school after 9.30 am they will lose their morning mark as this is classed as an unauthorised absence. Leave of Absence Can we please remind parents that we cannot authorise Leave of Absence during term time, apart from exceptional circumstances (proof must be supplied). This is why we have a two week break at Whit to try and help with holiday costs. Diary Dates st Monday, 21 March st
rd
Mon 21 – 23 March rd
Wednesday, 23 March th Tuesday, 29 March st
Friday, 1 April After School Clubs st Monday, 21 March nd Tuesday, 22 March th
Thursday, 24 March
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day - Children to wear colourful or odd socks on this day!! Lenten Reflection at the Cross at 8.45 am. Parents and children welcome to attend Easter Bingo – doors open at 5.30 pm, Eyes Down at 6.00 pm. Easter Bonnet Parade for KS1 {Children to wear bright Design an Egg Competition for KS2 {clothes on this day School finishes for Easter holidays at 1.30 pm
Y6 Focus Group (8.15 am) Y6 Focus Group (8.15 am) KS1 Fundamentals Group 3.00 – 4.00 pm Instrumental Group (3.15 – 4.15 pm) Choir 3.15 – 4.15 pm Spanish Club 3.05 – 4.00 pm Y6 Focus Group (3.15 – 4.00 pm)
ACHIEVEMENTS Rec Joseph Makin Isla Millington
Year 3 Sean Walsh Tianna Lane
Year 5M Dean Rorke Freya Donlan
Year 1 Hexagon Group Kai Rigby
Year 4C Finn McIntyre Katie Knowles
Year 5T Amelia Kendall Elliot Shaw
Year 2 Darcy Davey Adam Pritchard
Year 4D Jasmin Shone Reilly Cosgrove
Year 6 Whole Class
NEWSLETTER th W/E 18 March 2016
Web Site: www.st-johnfisherprimary.co.uk Holy Week and Easter at St John Fisher It is lovely for us to be able to share Holy Week and Easter with your children and to reflect on the significance of the Cross and Resurrection. There will be opportunities for families to join us in a quiet reflection each morning around the cross near Year 4 classrooms. These will begin at 8.45 am and last for 10 minutes.
Monday 21st March 8.45 am: Jesus loves us even our feet. Please bring along any old shoes that you would like to donate to charity to place around the cross. Tuesday 22nd March 8.45 am: Remembering Jesus - a reflection on the Last Supper. Wednesday 23rd March 8.45 am: 30 pieces of silver - please bring along silver coins to donate to the Good Shepherd Appeal. Tuesday 29th March - Celebrating The Risen Lord th We are inviting all the children to wear bright colours to school on Tuesday, 29 March. Infant children should bring along their Easter Bonnet, we will be having an Easter Bonnet Parade in the outdoor area, weather permitting at 2.30 pm. th Junior children are asked to decorate hard boiled eggs at home and bring them into school for judging on Tuesday, 29 March. Maybe you would like to bring a small flowering plant to plant in the cross. Scholastic Book Fair Thank you to all those parents that have supported the Book Fair this week. Every book that you purchase means more books for school. Don’t forget you can spend your World Book Day voucher at the Book Fair. Please come along and support his event. Spring Concert at St Peter and Paul High School th Our choir performed at the St Peter and Paul Spring Concert on Tuesday, 15 March. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and sang with enthusiasm. They should be very proud of themselves as we are of them. Well done children! A huge thank you to Mrs Cunliffe for giving up her time to prepare the children so well. Easter Bingo rd Easter Bingo will be held on Wednesday, 23 March in the Junior Hall. Doors open at 5.30 pm, Eyes Down at 6.00 pm, please come along and support this fun event. Bags2School rd Bags have been distributed and collection for your bags will be Wednesday, 23 March. Best Class Attendance This week’s attendance award goes to Y4C. Well done children!! th
Cake Sale – Thursday, 17 March Thank you for the donations for today’s cake sale. All money raised will be donated to a heart charity. School Meals Next week and the following week school dinners will be for 4 days only and the cost is £9.60 each week (£2.40 per day x 4). Year 2 As part of our Science topic, we have been learning about how we grow and change. If possible, we would appreciate it if you could send in a baby picture. Y5 Guitar Performance th Parents of Y5 are invited to join us for a guitar performance by the children on Wednesday, 30 March at 11.30 am in the Junior Hall. Burwardsley Meeting Y2 parents are asked to attend a meeting regarding the residential trip to Burwardsley. This will take place on th Wednesday, 30 March at 9.00 am. Y6 Mother’s Day Mass th Thank you to all the Y6 parents who came along to support us on Friday, 11 March. This was a lovely Mass and your attendance is appreciated.
Y6 ‘Go Run For Fun’ th Well done to all Year 6 children who took part in Halton’s ‘Go Run For Fun’ on Wednesday, 16 March. The children all ran and thoroughly enjoyed this event. Well done children!! Thank you to the parents who came along to support us. Fund Raising Year 1 will be having a used toy sale in the Infants to raise funds for the Cafod Make a Splash appeal. Please send in th any toys (no broken ones please) on Wednesday, 30 March and we will have the sale in the Infant Hall at 2:45 pm. Children can bring about £2 to spend (small change would be best please). World Down Syndrome Awareness Day st World Down Syndrome Awareness Day will take place on Monday, 21 March. It has become tradition to mark the day by wearing brightly coloured or mismatched socks to celebrate all the wonderful things about people with Down syndrome and also help to raise awareness, advocate for individual rights, inclusion and respect. Further information can be found at https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks. On this day we ask that all children and staff come to school wearing brightly coloured or odd socks. Y4/Y4/5/6 Gymnastics Display th Well done to all the children who took part in the gymnastics display on Friday, 11 March. Thank you to parents who came along to watch and support the children. Y6 Bikeability th rd Y6 Bikeability continues with Group 2 sessions taking place on Thursday, 17 and Wednesday, 23 March. Emergency Contacts Can we remind parents that we require a minimum of three contact phone numbers in case of emergencies. It has come to light that there are still a number of parents who have not supplied us with these contacts. Attendance We would like to remind parents that should your child be sick please remember that you must phone school (tel: 424 7794) as early as possible to advise us of the absence. If you do not phone school this initiates concerns over the whereabouts and safety of your child. When your child returns to school a note must be given to the class teacher advising of the reason for the absence. Should your child be absent for more than two days, medical evidence may be required from your GP. If your child attends school after 9.30 am they will lose their morning mark as this is classed as an unauthorised absence. Leave of Absence Can we please remind parents that we cannot authorise Leave of Absence during term time, apart from exceptional circumstances (proof must be supplied). This is why we have a two week break at Whit to try and help with holiday costs. Diary Dates st Monday, 21 March st
rd
Mon 21 – 23 March rd
Wednesday, 23 March th Tuesday, 29 March st
Friday, 1 April After School Clubs st Monday, 21 March nd Tuesday, 22 March th
Thursday, 24 March
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day - Children to wear colourful or odd socks on this day!! Lenten Reflection at the Cross at 8.45 am. Parents and children welcome to attend Easter Bingo – doors open at 5.30 pm, Eyes Down at 6.00 pm. Easter Bonnet Parade for KS1 {Children to wear bright Design an Egg Competition for KS2 {clothes on this day School finishes for Easter holidays at 1.30 pm
Y6 Focus Group (8.15 am) Y6 Focus Group (8.15 am) KS1 Fundamentals Group 3.00 – 4.00 pm Instrumental Group (3.15 – 4.15 pm) Choir 3.15 – 4.15 pm Spanish Club 3.05 – 4.00 pm Y6 Focus Group (3.15 – 4.00 pm)
ACHIEVEMENTS Rec Joseph Makin Isla Millington
Year 3 Sean Walsh Tianna Lane
Year 5M Dean Rorke Freya Donlan
Year 1 Hexagon Group Kai Rigby
Year 4C Finn McIntyre Katie Knowles
Year 5T Amelia Kendall Elliot Shaw
Year 2 Darcy Davey Adam Pritchard
Year 4D Jasmin Shone Reilly Cosgrove
Year 6 Whole Class
