St John’s RC Primary School

St John the Baptist Church & Primary School

Happy New Year to all. May 2013 bring true happiness and many blessings.

FAST - Family And School Together
Nursery, Reception and key stage 1 children will have received a leaflet concerning the FAST club which will start in January. It will be held Wednesday afternoons after school and will give parents and children the chance to take part in activities such as cooking, playing, and arts and crafts. It will run for eight weeks only. There are only a few places left now so book your place now and avoid disappointment!

If your child or children are in Key stage 2 you can still be involved as a helper and I invite you to pop into school and simply enquire at the office.

Leave during term time
Please note that leave for holidays and absences taken out of the normal school holidays will not be authorised. It is unacceptable and will not be tolerated; Parents will be reported to Education Welfare for these absences and may receive penalties in the way of a fine.

Drumming workshop
On the afternoon of Monday 11 February we will be experiencing a drumming workshop in the school hall. We expect it to be quite a spectacle as the tutor is the former drummer from rock band ‘Status Quo’. Many children will have the opportunity to have a go as well as listening and watching.

Forthcoming sports events
The following sports events will take place after school:

Thursday 17 January Athletics Finals, Kingsway School
Monday 21 January Basketball at Oulder Hill School
Thursday 24 January Netball Competition, Kingsway School
Monday 28 January Boys Football (year 5/6), Heywood Sports Centre
Friday 1 February Lacrosse
Tuesday 5 February Basketball Qualifiers, Kingsway School
Tuesday 12 February Girls Football, St. Mary’s School

Car parking issues
The management at Nye Bevan House Health Centre have asked that parents do not use their car park to drop off and pick up children from St. John’s School.

We have use of the Church car park which can be accessed from Ann Street by driving down the entrance near the crossing patrol or from Dowling Street opposite the chemists shop.

Certificate awards
Awards went to Class 2 for highest attendance and the merit award also went to
Class 2 for good behaviour and effort.

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

Foundation 2: Saif and Junior
Reception/1: Larissa and Thierry
Class 1: Aaron and Haaris
Class 2: Zakir and Emmanuel
Class 3: Terrence and Melissa
Class 4: Kerys and James
Class 5: Nondja and Jennifer
Class 6: Edmilsa and Reece