St Oswald's Catholic Primary School St Oswald’s Catholic Community:
Headteacher - Mrs B Wood With Christ at the centre of our
Chapel Lane community, our mission is to live,
Longton love and learn as Jesus taught us.
Preston PR4 5EB
Email Tel: 01772 613402
Fax: 01772 613440
Summer term newsletter no. 8 – Monday 27 June 2016
Please read!
Dear Parents
Up-date since the last newsletter:
· Thank you to everyone who came along to our Open Morning on 14 June and for all your comments about seeing the school in action. The choir were exceptional and the Year 6 ‘Meet & Greet’ team did a superb job.
· Year 3 and Year 4 worked with Justine from Cafod last week exploring issues surrounding the rights and responsibilities we have as citizens. Justine was very impressed with both classes and their ability to work together.
· Many thanks to the School Council for organising the Fairtrade Snack Event. Mrs Greenlees, our local representative, was very appreciative. It looks like the School Council are now on track for a Fairtrade Award for their efforts!
· The Dance from the Heart Roadshow was a huge success. Every single child was involved in the session and performed the dance routine superbly. We all enjoyed the BMX stunt riders!
· A HUGE well done to every pupil in Year 1 and Year 2 who joined in with 100% enthusiasm at their Sports Day on 17 June.
· A fantastic night was had by everyone who came along to the PTFA Summer Bash. The event was sponsored by some of our parents, so thank you very much. The event raised a total of £1573.00 which is AMAZING - HUGE THANKS! Special thanks to the families who came back on Saturday morning to tidy up, this was much appreciated.
· Our Key Stage 2 Euro ’16 Football Tournament was held last Monday. The sun shone, the teams were keen and the whole school watched the final. Thanks to Mr Mears and Mr Gordon for organising the event and to Joe Dineen and Nicky Murphy for being excellent referees.
· We said “au revoir” to our French visitors on Friday. They had spent a week with us and were sad to go back to Nimes. Many thanks to all the families who hosted and special thanks to Mrs Quilliam and Mrs Powell for their hard work to make sure the week was a success.
· The Year 5 Crown Green Bowling Team were in action on Friday for their first round of games against Longton Primary School. The tournament continues on Friday 1 July. Good luck teams!
· Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the weather beat us on Friday 24 June, so Year 3 and Year 4 were unable to have their Sports Day. The new date is set for MONDAY 4 JULY at 2.15 pm.
Coming up:
· Monday 27 June - Reception and Year 1 have visited Longton Library today as part of our own celebration of reading this week.
· Monday 27 June – Year 5 Cycling Proficiency started today and will continue through to Wednesday with any additional practise if needed on Thursday 30 June.
· Monday 27 June - Good luck to the Tag Rugby team who play in the South Ribble Finals at Leyland Warriors today!
· Tuesday 28 June – Year 2 will be visiting Longton Library.
· Tuesday 28 June - The Cross-Country team will be participating the local event at Lostock Hall Primary School.
· Tuesday 28 June – PTFA meeting at 7.00 pm in school. All welcome – the Summer Fayre is the main item on the agenda.
· Wednesday 29 June – Year 5 will be visiting the Library. (Please complete and return the attached permission slip ASAP).
· Wednesday 29 June is a Holy Day of Obligation to remember the two great saints – St Peter and St Paul, Year 4 will be attending parish mass at 11.00 am with Father Philip.
· Thursday 30 June – St Oswald’s World Book Day. Please come to school dressed as a book character. Year 4 and Year 6 will be visiting Longton Library today. (Please complete the attached permission slip and return to school ASAP).
· Thursday 30 June – Little Owls Graduation at 2.30 pm in the school hall. Parents are very welcome.
· Friday 1 July – All Hallows Transition Day. If you have not already returned your child’s permission slip and £2.50 or a school meal, please do so ASAP. (Letters issued 17 June). Please also note that the transition papers which were issued to you at the meeting with Mr Riding on 10 May should be returned to All Hallows before the closing date of 1 July together with payment for a ‘starter pack’ if you require one.
· Friday 1 July – Year 3 to visit Longton Library.
· Friday 1 July – Year 5 Crown Green Bowling Team in action at Longton Bowling Club for the final part of the local tournament.
· Monday 4 July – Induction morning (9.00 am-12.30 pm) for group 1 of the new intake. It will also be ‘Moving-Up Morning’ for the rest of the school.
· Monday 4 July – Year 3/Year 4 Sports Day, 2.15 pm.
· Thursday 5 July – Induction morning (9.00 am-12.30 pm) for group 2 of the new intake.
· Tuesday 5 July – Our gymnastics team will be at the Lancashire School Games in Blackpool. A brilliant achievement. Good luck team!
· Tuesday 5 July – Year 5/Year 6 Sports Day, 2.15 pm.
· Tuesday 5 July – Final cake sale of the year at 3.15 pm on the playground – please support the event if you can.
· Tuesday 5 July – The St Oswald’s Talent Show at 6.30 pm. The top 6 acts will go through to the finals at the summer Fayre.
· Friday 8 July – All school Library books to be returned by today – thank you.
· Friday 8 July – End of Year Reports to go home.
· SATURDAY 9 JULY – THE PTFA’S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR – THE ‘SUMMER FAYRE’ from 12.00-2.30 pm. We need volunteers to help on various stalls. Let Sharon Orford know if you can help please on 07752 121006. We also need donations of books, DVDs, bric-a-brac, toys, games, cakes on the day, bottles and chocolates for the bottle tombola and Jam-jars full of sweets for the Jam-jar tombola. Many thanks.
· Wednesday 13 July – Reception Assembly at 2.40 pm in the school hall – ‘Look at me now!’
· Thursday 14 July – Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly, 9.15 am.
· Thursday 14 July – Year 6 Leavers’ Lunch. If you would like your Year 6 child to have a school meal on this date, please inform the school office and remember to make £2.20 payment on ParentPay – thank you!
· Thursday 14 July – Year 6 Leavers’ Mass led by Father Philip at 6.30 pm followed by the Leavers’ Party.
· Friday 15 July – Super Learning Day.
· Monday 18 July – Year 6 Retreat Day to the Cathedral and Crosby beach. (Details to follow).
· Thursday 19 July – School closes at 1.30 pm.
Miss Smith Charity Run
Miss Smith is raising money for the NSPCC, a charity which St Oswald’s is a major champion of. She will be running on Saturday 2 July in the 5km NSPCC Colour Summer Run. If you wish to sponsor her, please send in your donation to the school office. We will let you know how she does!
Financial Matters
Please can I again remind parents to ensure that their ParentPay account remains in CREDIT. Following an upgrade to the ParentPay site, pupils’ accounts must firstly be ‘topped-up’ with a single payment and then payments can be allocated to payment items, i.e. school meals, Early Birds, etc. as necessary. I would also be grateful if Year 6 parents ensured that their child’s accounts are cleared before the end of the term. Thank you.
A message from Miss Galea
A beginners’ guitar group will begin in September and letters have already been issued to current Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 pupils. If you would like your child to join the guitar group in September, please return the form to school ASAP. Please note that by returning the form, this indicates a firm commitment to your child joining the guitar group in September and ensuring that payment is made promptly. Further details are available by emailing
Lancashire Science Festival Family Day
This is a fantastic event and free of charge and is being held on Saturday 2 June from 9.00 am-5.00 pm on the University’s Preston Campus. www.lancashiresciencefestival.co.uk for more information. Well worth a visit.
And finally …
Governors have appointed Miss Bennison to join the EYFS team next year. Miss Bennison will be an excellent addition to our staff team here at St Oswald’s and is very excited and looking forward to starting in September.
As always, if you have any queries or concerns, please do get in touch and we will always to do our best to help.
Yours sincerely
B Wood
B Wood
Headteacher
YEAR 4, YEAR 5 & YEAR 6 PERMISSION SLIP – WALK TO LONGTON LIBRARY (permission slips already valid for Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 pupils)
(1) I DO give permission for my child to walk to Longton Library
(2) I DO NOT give permission.
Please delete (1) or (2) above as appropriate.
Name of child: ………………………………………… Year group: ……… Signature of parent …………………………………………………
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