Newsletter 15th January 2016
rimary Okehampton P wsletter e N y l k e e W l o Scho Volume 3, Issue 2
Word of the Week: Inspiration
Week ahead ~ 18th January ~ 22nd January Monday
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5/6 Tag Rugby (pre~booked)
18th January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Homework Club (pre~booked) 1.00pm ~ 3.00pm ~ Yr 2 Family Learning ~ Fun with Food 3.30pm ~ 5.00pm ~ Yr 5 / 6 Table Tennis Club (pre~booked) 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Ms Ockmore Acting Club Youth Theatre Yr 4/ 5 / 6
Tuesday 19th January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 1 / 2 Ball Games (pre~booked) 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Tennis Club (pre~booked) 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5 / 6 Homework Club (pre~booked) Yr 4 ~ AFTERNOON ~ Swimming Lessons Kitty and Kings Tor 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Table Tennis Club (pre~booked)
Wednesday
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Wizkidz Workshops (pre~booked)
20th January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5 / 3 Glee club (pre~booked) Yr 3 ~ AFTERNOON ~ Swimming Lessons Hawkes and Hare Tor 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Active 8 ~ Invite Only
Thursday 21st January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5/6 Tennis Club (pre~booked)
Friday
8.40 ~ 9.00am ~ Parents Open Morning (Yr 1 to Yr 6)
22nd January
9.00am ~ Greta Button’s Coffee Morning 3.40pm ~ 4.45pm ~ Ellodie Stott Dance ~ Yrs 3 to 5
Please ensure your contact details are up to date as the Office will be contacting parents if children don’t turn up for their club to ensure their safety. Homework Club is starting this week. Both evenings are fully booked now.
TOP 3 ATTENDANCE CLASSES THIS WEEK ARE: Well done to Fur Tor (again!) 97.81% , Crow /Ravens Tor 97.12% and Hart Tor 97.09%.
A pair of size 6 Kooga black / yellow coloured rugby boots have gone missing from school. We are asking parents to check their child's school bag just in case they have accidentally brought them home. If found please could you bring them into school as soon as possible.
Socrates Gifted and Talented During the Spring term we will be holding new Gifted and Talented Workshops for our pupils as well as children from schools in the community. We hope that the children will find them an enriching experience. Details will be published soon! COMMUNICATION~ Our Schoolcomms texting service is the same system as that run by Okehampton College. When you receive a text from the Primary school the number that will come up on your phone will be +44183750059. We will endeavour to end all texts with abbreviation ’Oke Pri’.
Good Luck to our year 5 and 6 Indoor Athletics teams who will be competing in the finals of the West Devon Athletics competition on Monday 18th January.
Jack Gregory of Hawkes Tor has lost 2 jumpers with his name in, if found please could you return them to the Office.
SNOW ALERT :
If there are any problems on the school site we will alert parents through Schoolcomms and the School Website. We will also inform Radio Devon. It is very rare that we would close the school however please do bring children in with suitable clothing as we do let them play outside if possible!
Fencing Maintenance ~ we hope you like our new look fencing. The work is still on-going and hoped to be finished in the next week. ABSENCE REPORTING ~ Please can all parents inform the school every day their
child does not attend school. Absence request forms need to be completed prior to the absence and accompanied with supporting evidence, for instance, appointment or confirmation letters. THE SCHOOL OFFICE hours are from 8.30am to 4.30pm. If no one is available to answer your call outside these times or on occasions during office hours, you can always leave a message on the answer phone.
Catering Bank Staff ~ We are looking for casual staff who Up and coming ~ School Packed Lunch would be able to work in Option ~ Soon we will offering to chilour kitchen to cover staff dren a school packed lunch as one of their absence. If you are interdinner option choices. This will be healthy and balanced . We are hoping that it will also ested please ask at Reception assist parents as it may mean one less job to for an application form.
School Lunch News…….
be done before school!
THURSDAY 21ST JANUARY ~ SPECIAL ITALIAN DAY ~ The dining hall will turn into an Italian Bistro serving traditional Italian food, as we will once again be holding a themed dinner. Pupils and staff will be able to enjoy a choice of: Beef lasagne or pepperoni or vegetable supreme pizza with peas and sweet corn or salad followed by Neapolitan ice cream or fruit. Jacket potatoes will still be served with a choice of toppings including Bolognese sauce. Don't forget that ALL children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a FREE school meal so why not encourage them to enjoy a fun-filled Italian lunch! We are looking forward to see what the Kitchen staff will dress up as this time?!
You can pay for this on the day just by placing £2.30 in an envelope with your child's name and class.
OCRA ~ GETTING ACTIVE IN THE NEW YEAR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES MULTISKILLS HELP YOUR CHILDREN ENJOY ACTIVITY Age 4 ½ -6 years ~ Multiskills are essential for all round physical development of children so that they can enjoy sport and activity. Sessions include FUN GAMES that develop key skills of balance, agility and co-ordination. Sessions are on a Thursday 5-6 at Parklands . 5 weeks cost £15 and start Thursday 14th January TRIATHALON - RUN, CYCLE, SWIM The OCRA Kids Tri Club is a club that encourages and develops 8-11 year olds swimming, running and cycling skills for triathlon. We aim to help all members achieve their own personal goals within a fun, encouraging and safe environment. Get in touch if you want to come along and discover the variety and fun of triathlon FENCING Age 10 years and over. Come join our fantastic coach. All equipment is provided for this exciting sport Sessions are on a Tuesday 5-6.30 at Parklands FAMILY ACTIVITIES Badminton on a Sunday at Parklands 10-12. Free equipment and coaching also available Run in the Park in Okehampton - first Sunday of every month . 2.5km and 5km routes -start from OCRA Pavilion in the Park at 9.30 FOR ADULTS WE ALSO HAVE A GREAT RANGE OF YOGA, PILATES, DANCE, STRETCH & FLEX, CIRCUIT TRAINING & SPORTS FITNESS SESSIONS Turn up to sessions or for more details on these or a whole range of activities for children, adults and families 01837 54546 or [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. You can also look on http://www.ocrasport.org.uk
Calling all pruning experts! ~ Our apple trees in the Sunshine Garden badly need pruning before spring starts in earnest. If you are a pruning expert and have a little time to spare, could you kindly contact Mrs Rickwood if you are able to help. With grateful thanks.
Parents Coffee Morning Greta Button, our Parent Support advisor will be holding the next coffee morning on Friday 22nd January at 9.00am. All parents are welcome to join her for an informal chat over a cuppa and biscuit. Please note that it will be held in the Staff Room!
Star Learners ~ Well done to: Riley Hunkin, Kaitlyn Baker, Eloise Hoskin, Evie Mindova-Sharp, Harry Rogers, Jada Bird.
Learning Leaves ~ Congratulations to: Misha Heaney, Ryan Coles, Harrison King, Deevon Andrews, Sophie Howell, Oliver Sachon, Joseph Collins, Kaci Chadwick, Ruby Maddocks, Jacob Gillard, Toby Willis, Leah Ozturk Ambassadors: Georgia Hutchins-Wendon, Indra Elkins, Niamh Grimshaw, Vicky Goldsworthy, Annabel Leigh, Chloe Saunders, Leah Letchford, Jessica Cooper.
Word of the Week: Inspiration
Week ahead ~ 18th January ~ 22nd January Monday
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5/6 Tag Rugby (pre~booked)
18th January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Homework Club (pre~booked) 1.00pm ~ 3.00pm ~ Yr 2 Family Learning ~ Fun with Food 3.30pm ~ 5.00pm ~ Yr 5 / 6 Table Tennis Club (pre~booked) 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Ms Ockmore Acting Club Youth Theatre Yr 4/ 5 / 6
Tuesday 19th January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 1 / 2 Ball Games (pre~booked) 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Tennis Club (pre~booked) 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5 / 6 Homework Club (pre~booked) Yr 4 ~ AFTERNOON ~ Swimming Lessons Kitty and Kings Tor 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Table Tennis Club (pre~booked)
Wednesday
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 3 / 4 Wizkidz Workshops (pre~booked)
20th January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5 / 3 Glee club (pre~booked) Yr 3 ~ AFTERNOON ~ Swimming Lessons Hawkes and Hare Tor 3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Active 8 ~ Invite Only
Thursday 21st January
3.30pm ~ 4.30pm ~ Yr 5/6 Tennis Club (pre~booked)
Friday
8.40 ~ 9.00am ~ Parents Open Morning (Yr 1 to Yr 6)
22nd January
9.00am ~ Greta Button’s Coffee Morning 3.40pm ~ 4.45pm ~ Ellodie Stott Dance ~ Yrs 3 to 5
Please ensure your contact details are up to date as the Office will be contacting parents if children don’t turn up for their club to ensure their safety. Homework Club is starting this week. Both evenings are fully booked now.
TOP 3 ATTENDANCE CLASSES THIS WEEK ARE: Well done to Fur Tor (again!) 97.81% , Crow /Ravens Tor 97.12% and Hart Tor 97.09%.
A pair of size 6 Kooga black / yellow coloured rugby boots have gone missing from school. We are asking parents to check their child's school bag just in case they have accidentally brought them home. If found please could you bring them into school as soon as possible.
Socrates Gifted and Talented During the Spring term we will be holding new Gifted and Talented Workshops for our pupils as well as children from schools in the community. We hope that the children will find them an enriching experience. Details will be published soon! COMMUNICATION~ Our Schoolcomms texting service is the same system as that run by Okehampton College. When you receive a text from the Primary school the number that will come up on your phone will be +44183750059. We will endeavour to end all texts with abbreviation ’Oke Pri’.
Good Luck to our year 5 and 6 Indoor Athletics teams who will be competing in the finals of the West Devon Athletics competition on Monday 18th January.
Jack Gregory of Hawkes Tor has lost 2 jumpers with his name in, if found please could you return them to the Office.
SNOW ALERT :
If there are any problems on the school site we will alert parents through Schoolcomms and the School Website. We will also inform Radio Devon. It is very rare that we would close the school however please do bring children in with suitable clothing as we do let them play outside if possible!
Fencing Maintenance ~ we hope you like our new look fencing. The work is still on-going and hoped to be finished in the next week. ABSENCE REPORTING ~ Please can all parents inform the school every day their
child does not attend school. Absence request forms need to be completed prior to the absence and accompanied with supporting evidence, for instance, appointment or confirmation letters. THE SCHOOL OFFICE hours are from 8.30am to 4.30pm. If no one is available to answer your call outside these times or on occasions during office hours, you can always leave a message on the answer phone.
Catering Bank Staff ~ We are looking for casual staff who Up and coming ~ School Packed Lunch would be able to work in Option ~ Soon we will offering to chilour kitchen to cover staff dren a school packed lunch as one of their absence. If you are interdinner option choices. This will be healthy and balanced . We are hoping that it will also ested please ask at Reception assist parents as it may mean one less job to for an application form.
School Lunch News…….
be done before school!
THURSDAY 21ST JANUARY ~ SPECIAL ITALIAN DAY ~ The dining hall will turn into an Italian Bistro serving traditional Italian food, as we will once again be holding a themed dinner. Pupils and staff will be able to enjoy a choice of: Beef lasagne or pepperoni or vegetable supreme pizza with peas and sweet corn or salad followed by Neapolitan ice cream or fruit. Jacket potatoes will still be served with a choice of toppings including Bolognese sauce. Don't forget that ALL children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a FREE school meal so why not encourage them to enjoy a fun-filled Italian lunch! We are looking forward to see what the Kitchen staff will dress up as this time?!
You can pay for this on the day just by placing £2.30 in an envelope with your child's name and class.
OCRA ~ GETTING ACTIVE IN THE NEW YEAR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES MULTISKILLS HELP YOUR CHILDREN ENJOY ACTIVITY Age 4 ½ -6 years ~ Multiskills are essential for all round physical development of children so that they can enjoy sport and activity. Sessions include FUN GAMES that develop key skills of balance, agility and co-ordination. Sessions are on a Thursday 5-6 at Parklands . 5 weeks cost £15 and start Thursday 14th January TRIATHALON - RUN, CYCLE, SWIM The OCRA Kids Tri Club is a club that encourages and develops 8-11 year olds swimming, running and cycling skills for triathlon. We aim to help all members achieve their own personal goals within a fun, encouraging and safe environment. Get in touch if you want to come along and discover the variety and fun of triathlon FENCING Age 10 years and over. Come join our fantastic coach. All equipment is provided for this exciting sport Sessions are on a Tuesday 5-6.30 at Parklands FAMILY ACTIVITIES Badminton on a Sunday at Parklands 10-12. Free equipment and coaching also available Run in the Park in Okehampton - first Sunday of every month . 2.5km and 5km routes -start from OCRA Pavilion in the Park at 9.30 FOR ADULTS WE ALSO HAVE A GREAT RANGE OF YOGA, PILATES, DANCE, STRETCH & FLEX, CIRCUIT TRAINING & SPORTS FITNESS SESSIONS Turn up to sessions or for more details on these or a whole range of activities for children, adults and families 01837 54546 or [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. You can also look on http://www.ocrasport.org.uk
Calling all pruning experts! ~ Our apple trees in the Sunshine Garden badly need pruning before spring starts in earnest. If you are a pruning expert and have a little time to spare, could you kindly contact Mrs Rickwood if you are able to help. With grateful thanks.
Parents Coffee Morning Greta Button, our Parent Support advisor will be holding the next coffee morning on Friday 22nd January at 9.00am. All parents are welcome to join her for an informal chat over a cuppa and biscuit. Please note that it will be held in the Staff Room!
Star Learners ~ Well done to: Riley Hunkin, Kaitlyn Baker, Eloise Hoskin, Evie Mindova-Sharp, Harry Rogers, Jada Bird.
Learning Leaves ~ Congratulations to: Misha Heaney, Ryan Coles, Harrison King, Deevon Andrews, Sophie Howell, Oliver Sachon, Joseph Collins, Kaci Chadwick, Ruby Maddocks, Jacob Gillard, Toby Willis, Leah Ozturk Ambassadors: Georgia Hutchins-Wendon, Indra Elkins, Niamh Grimshaw, Vicky Goldsworthy, Annabel Leigh, Chloe Saunders, Leah Letchford, Jessica Cooper.
