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No 28 for week ending 29 April 2016

Dear Parents and carers

Great Writing!

I have seen some wonderful work

this week and have especially enjoyed

reading some stunning pieces of writing from pupils

across the school. In all classes, pupils have been

using talk4writing to support them in developing their

own story ideas and to help them to structure their

writing in a cohesive and imaginative way. Examples

of pupils using talk4writing can be viewed on our

website. In key stage 1 we are seeing some exciting

and extensive writing already! Pupils in year 5 shared

some of their brilliant work on Shakespeare’s The

Tempest and it was a privilege to hear some of them

perform their pieces entitled Prospero’s Spell. We

were delighted that Father Rick was also able to hear

this brilliant writing being performed.

The pupil in the above photo said gleefully “I just love

writing” and Emily in Year 1 said “I wrote that story

because when I grow up I am going to be an author.”

Below is another great piece of writing from Henry in

Year 6 on his topic of World War 2.

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Class 3HZ Assembly

A big well done to all the

pupils in Mrs Zuniga’s class,

who led us in a wonderful

liturgy on Thursday of this

week. The children began by

sharing their learning on

their recent Hinduism topic and explaining some of

the rituals Hindus perform as part of their religious

practice. The children then used liturgical dance and

talk4writing in a lovely retelling of the Gospel story of

the Ascension (see photograph). Thank you to the

many parents and carers who joined us for this

assembly.

Punctuality and Attendance

I am delighted to report that punctuality in school is

improving all the time and nearly all pupils are in

school on time every day. Thank you to all parents for

ensuring that your child is in school by 8.50am ready

for registration. The school day starts at 8.50 promptly

and in all classes pupils are expected to quickly settle

into their early morning mental maths activities. It’s

vital therefore that the start of the day is not missed!

Miss Martin is our attendance officer and she tracks

attendance and punctuality closely and in some cases

she will write to parents if concerns regarding

punctuality or attendance emerge.

Wishing you all a lovely Bank Holiday weekend.

Best wishes

Angela O’Hara

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Forthcoming Dates:

Class Assemblies:

5CW: Wednesday 18th May

1LD: Wednesday 25th May

4EE: Wednesday 15th June

Lodge Hill Meeting for year 5 parents- Tuesday 3rd

May 6.15pm in 5LC classroom

KS2 SATs Week – Monday 9th- Friday 13th May

Visit by Bishop Richard- Thursday 19th May

Visit by Rt Hon Nicholas Soames MP- Friday 20th May

Area Sports Monday 11th July

St Wilfrid’s Swimming Gala 12th July

St Wilfrid’s Sports Day Wednesday 13th July

Year 6 Production Thursday 14th and Friday 15th July

Remaining INSET Day for this academic year:

Friday July 22nd July 2016

INSET DAYS 2016-17

Monday 5th September 2016 Child Protection

Friday 25th November 2016 (this also ties in with St

Paul’s College)Maths

Friday 17th February 2017 (Music)

Monday 24th/Tuesday 25th July 2017 (these days tie in

with St Paul’s College)

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Earrings:

Please can we remind parents that all jewellery

including the earrings should not be worn for PE. Your

child should be able to remove their earrings for their

PE lesson especially if they are able to take them out

after the prescribed time. If your child has only

recently had their ears pierced they will be unable to

remove them but they will need to cover them with

protective tape. We highly recommend that if parents

are intending for their child to have their ears pierced

that they do so at the start of the summer holidays so

they have time to heal before the start of the new

term.

Events:

Fish and Chip Bingo

Thank you to everyone that came along to the Fish

and Chip Bingo night last week. It was a fun way to

raise funds for the school.

Healthy Eating

Do you and your family have a favourite and unique

healthy meal you enjoy together? To coincide with St

Wilfrid’s Healthy Eating week starting Monday 16th

May the Friends would like to gather the children’s

favourite personalised recipes to make a special

school cookbook. Please get your thinking caps on

with your children so that they have a chance to add

their recipes to the book. More details to follow soon.

Thanks.

Second Hand Uniform

If you have any unwanted school uniform, or PE tops

and shorts (especially in the smaller sizes) please

donate them to the Friends Second Hand Uniform

sale. The sale helps provide affordable school uniform

to many families as well as raising valuable funds for

the school. You can take any donations to the school

office. The next Second Hand Uniform sale will take

place on Friday 6th May at 3.15pm in the Rainbow

Room. Many thanks.

Save the date

The FoSW Country Fayre will take place on Saturday

18th June.