St Christopher’s C E School

Email: [email protected]
www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk

Newsletter
No 17: Friday 6th November 2009

Dear Parents

We are delighted that Mrs Clements is now well enough to be back in Cherry Class. Mrs Clements will be
working part time initially with Miss Blackett continuing to cover. I would like to say a huge thank you
to Miss Blackett who has done a fabulous job in Cherry Class.

Children across the school have had a busy week – Ginkgo Class enjoyed a session of badminton earlier in
the week
week and Oak and Willow Classes visited Bletchley Park as part of their War World II topic.

We have had many positive comments about the children’s behaviour and enthusiasm for both these events
so I would like to thank the children for representing themselves
themselves and their school so well.

Sarah Nisbett

Quick Reminders!
• Operation Christmas Child Boxes – to be
returned to school by MONDAY- 9th
Headteacher’s Awards November 2009
Week ending 6th November 2009 • Willow Class – have started playing rugby this
Benedict Raistrick Sholto Ross week – please ensure your child is equipped
Lucy Hatton Tom Brindle with mouthguard, shin pads and suitable
Jessica Valentine Toby West outdoor wear – thank you.
Shaun Oakey Whole of Oak Class • School Photographer – Thursday 12th
India Ross Kerry Goddard November 2009.
Whole of Willow Class • Christmas Card Orders – deadline for orders
Friday 13th November 2009.
Parents of the Week – Catherine Jones for • Pantomine – further reply slip attached – please
helping on our trip. return by Monday 15th November 2009 – thank
you.
• Bag2School – Tuesday 17th November 2009

Emergency School Closures TOPIC WEBS

In addition to our text system, school closures
will be broadcast on: The school Topic Webs for each Class are attached
for your information. The Topic Web for Cherry
FOX FM – 102.6 FM GWR – 96.3 FM
BBC Radio Oxford – 95.2 FM Class will follow next week.
Or check local radio station websites

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christophers.oxon.sch.uk
 School Lunch Menus!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Week Commencing 9 November 2009

Fish Cakes Roast Beef & Yorkshire Sausage Plait

Moussaka Jacket Pototo with Tuna
Creamed Pototoes Pudding Breaded Fish
Wholemeal Wedge Mayonnaise
Seasonal Vegetables Roast Potatoes, Parsnips Chipping Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables
Chocolate Sponge &
Flapjack & Custard Bakewell Tart & Custard
Chocolate Sauce Fruit Muffin Vanilla Ice Cream Pot

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Week Commencing 16 November 2009
PUDSEY BEAR
SCHOOL LUNCH
Roast Pork with Apple Pepperoni or Margarita
Minced Beef & Onion Pie Hot Dog in Roll
Pasta Neapolitan & Sauce & Yorkshire Pizza
with Gravy Or Fish Fingers
Wholemeal Wedge of Pudding Homemade Jacket
Creamed Pototoes Chunky Chips
Bread Roast/New Pototoes Wedges
Seasonal Vegetables Baked Beans
Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Vegetables
Banana Custard & Oak Garden Peas
Fruit Pie & Custard Orange Shortbread with a Rice Pudding with
Cookie Pudsey Bear Cookie or
fresh Orange favourite topping
Cake with Strawberry
Milkshake

Also available every day: Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit & Water – NOW £2.00 per meal

CHILDREN IN NEED DAY – FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2009 – SPECIAL PUDSEY MENU
For every Pudsey meal Food with Thought serve on this day their suppliers will donate £0.05 pence to the charity.
Help them reach their target to serve over 20,000 meals across Oxfordshire during one lunch service – thank you.

Diary Dates
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9 November 10 November 11th November 12th November 13th November
Ginkgo Class Visit to
8.30am Choir School Photographer 2.30pm Sharing
Coleshill 12.30pm Newspaper
Swimming 12.30pm Recorders Assembly
3.00pm Boys Hockey 3.30pm Tennis/Colston
Bookshop 3.15pm Football 3.15pm Nature Club
Tournment
3.15pm Photography 7pm Circuits 3.15pm Tri Golf
7pm Salsa
16th November 17th November 18th November 19th November 20th November
Bag 2 School
12.30pm Newspaper Children in Need
8.30am Choir
3.00pm Girls Hockey 12.30pm Gardening 12.30pm Recorders 2.30pm Sharing
Swimming
Tournement Toddlers 3.15pm Football Assembly
Bookshop
7pm Salsa Library 7pm Circuits 3.15pm Nature Club
3.15pm Photography
3.30pm Tennis/Colston 3.15pm Tri Golf

23rd November 24th November 25th November 26th November 27th November
12.30pm Newspaper
8.30am Choir
12.30pm Gardening 12.30pm Recorders Whole School visit to
3.15pm Hockey Swimming
Toddlers 3.15pm Football 7pm Panto
7pm Salsa Bookshop
3.30pm Tennis/Colston Circuits
3.15pm Photography

Saturday 28th November 2009 – School Christmas Fete

 DATA WE HOLD ON PUPILS IN SCHOOL –
PRIVACY NOTICE
As advised
previously, we are delighted that we will be As you will be aware, we hold information on pupils in
hosting a French trainee teacher from the our school and from time to time we are required to
pass some of this information to others for
5th January until the 27th January 2010.
educational purposes. We are, therefore, writing to
He/She will support our teachers with the tell you in the form of a “Notice” the types of data we
French Curriculum. hold, why we hold that data and who we may pass it on
to. This was previously called a Fair Processing Notice
We require a HOST FAMILY or families who but has been simplified and is now called a “Privacy
Notice” and is a requirement under the Data
can offer full board and lodgings for either
Protection Act 1998.
part or whole of the time they are with us.
For the whole three weeks you will be paid Please find attached with this newsletter a copy of
£300 or part thereof. For further details the Privacy Notice which gives further details.
please see Ms Nisbett.

MAPLE CLASS have been studying the

artist, Glenn Payan, by looking at photos of his
Parking Around School creations and have made their own Glenn Payan
display in the classroom. The children then
As we are at the start of a new term, please may emailed Glenn with details of what they did and a
we remind parents to respect our neighbours photo of their display and what a wonderful
when parking near the school. From time to time surprise when they had an email back all the way
we do receive complaints – please help us keep from Canada from Glenn Payan saying “really,
this to a minimum by not blocking drives and really LOVE your artwork – what a jolly grand
gateways and keeping clear of the zig-zag lines – idea to take boxes, and make a colourful, 3
thank you dimensional artwork of my paintings. I like the
pointy trees too and how you’ve made it look nice
and “woodsy” here and there. It seems like
such a happy place! Well done Maple Class and a
ART IN THE LANDSCAPE PROJECT – is special “thank you” for emailing me your pictures
all about children and families experiencing and telling me about your project. Most
the outdoors in a different way at Hill End excellent”
Field Studies Centre in Farmoor. The
Please do come in and see the childrens
current Year 4 Children worked with the
fabulous display in Maple Class – everyone
Artist, David Gosling, at Hillend and here at
welcome!
School.
COFFEE MORNING
For more information on weekend family In aid of Ibanda Schools, Uganda
events at Hill End and the Oxfordshire Saturday 7th November 2009 from 10.00–12.00
Outdoor Learning Service please phone at Filkins Village Hall
01865 863510 or visit Please come and support this worthwhile charity
to get water and electricity supplied – thank you.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/outdooreducation
 WHOLE SCHOOL VISIT TO THE PANTOMIME
(………. OH NO IT ISN’T !!!)

On Friday 27th November 2009 we will be making our annual visit to the Pantomime. Once
again, we will be going to The Theatre, Chipping Norton, where we will make up almost the
entire audience! The production this year is Dick Whittington and I am sure that all the
children who have previously attending our pantomime visits will agree that this is a
wonderful afternoon, and a lovely way to get into the Christmas Spirit!

We will leave school at 12.15pm after an early lunch (11.30am). The bus will leave
Chipping Norton at 4.00pm to return to school, so we anticipate being back at
approximately 4.45pm weather and traffic dependant. As usual, we have booked a few
extra seats in case you want to join us and bring siblings. These seats will be offered on
a first-come, first served, basis – please complete the form attached. We have managed
to keep the cost at £12.00 each ( the same as the last two years) for the ticket and
transport.

Please note that no staff will be remaining at school on the afternoon of the trip so, if
your child does not wish to attend, it will be necessary to collect them at 11.30am.

So we can allocate seats, we would be grateful if you could return the reply by Monday
15th November 2009.

Pantomime Reply Slip –

Please Reply by Monday 15th November 2009 – thank you !
Please tick
Yes – My child(ren) would like to attend the pantomime visit.
I enclose £……………….. / I would like to pay later
No – My child(ren) would not like to attend the pantomime visit – I will
pick them up at 11.30am.
Pantomime Extras – I/We would also like to attend the pantomime.
Could we have …………………. extra seat(s) (£ …………. per person)

Name(s) …………………………………………………………………………. Class(es) ……………………………..

……………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………..