St John’s RC Primary School

St John’s RC Primary School

Statements to live by:

I know that it is OK for me to make mistakes.

We strive to instil within the children a sense of belonging within a range of communities and for them to play an active role as members of society.

Relay of Prayer:

Monday 6 February and Tuesday 7 February
As you are aware we were involved in the Salford Diocese relay of prayer along with other Catholic schools in Rochdale.

On Monday 6 February the torch was transported to St John’s by children and staff travelling in a rickshaw from St Vincent’s Primary School.
They were welcomed into the hall where they then gave a presentation on their allocated country, Myanmar.

On Tuesday 7 February it was our turn to take the torch to Sacred Heart Primary School. Children and staff travelled by rickshaw with the support of the Rochdale Cycling Club. On arrival, we were welcomed by children and staff and delivered our presentation on Lithuania, the subject of our allocated country.

Wednesday 8 February our visit from the Litter Crime officer
The litter crime officer paid a visit to our school to discuss ways to help us combat the litter polluting the streets surrounding our school.

Suggestions to beat litter crime included:
Putting litter warning signs with penalties on Ann Street.
Putting more bins in place on Ann Street.
Asking the good will of taxi firms to speak with their drivers and for fast food outlets to speak with their customers about littering the streets near our school.

Sports:

St John’s took 3rd place in the gymnastics competition played against schools in the borough.

Golden book awards:

The Golden Book awards are for children have tried their best in all areas with politeness and respect.

Foundation 2: Ishtar and Crystal
Reception/1: Kaiden Lee and Aimerance
Class 1: Priscilla and Shukria
Class 2: Yusuf and Jacob
Class 3: Dana and Jeremia
Class 4: Maria and Hajira
Class 5: Abdulaziz and Valerie
Class 6: James and Salvador

Certificate Awards:

Awards for last week went to Classes F2 and 2 for highest attendance and Class 5 for good behaviour in and around the school.

Other matters:

School holidays
The school will finish 3.00pm on Friday 10 February for 1 week and will resume normal time on Monday 20 February.

Easter break
The school will finish for Easter 3.00pm on Wednesday 4 April and will resume normal time on Monday 23 April.