1. St. John’s Church of England Primary School Newsletter
- Learning and Caring Together -
Issue 10 Friday 17th November
Thankfulness
Our value of thankfulness this half term has certainly given us lots to be thankful for! Unbeknown to the teachers, the children were given a secret mission by Southport and Area Youth Workers Trust last week. This has resulted in teachers being given surprise gifts of letters, badges and even cakes, as a way of the children saying thank you for their teacher’s hard work. Thank you so much children, parents and SAYWT for this act of thankfulness!
Our thankfulness leaflet was sent home earlier this week giving you lots of ideas and ways to be thankful. Please let us know of any examples of your children being thankful.
Year 3 Young Leaders Award
Year 3 are very excited to be taking part in The Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award. This award encourages the children to think about how they can help their local community with the motto being ‘Be the change you want to see.’ Each week the children will complete challenges to show that they are able to improve the lives of others. This week the children collected clothes which we have donated to the Queenscourt Hospice Charity shop. Sue, the manager, was over the moon with our donations and assured us that they will definitely help others.
Well done Year 3!
Anti-Bullying Week
This week the children have taken part in various activities around the theme of anti-bullying. This year the theme is ‘All different, All Equal.’ The children have completed a J.O.Y Challenge to show how they can prevent any form of bullying by being a good friend.
PFA Film Night
It is the turn of the infants next week with film night on Thursday. Reception, Year 1 and 2 children are invited to stay and watch Dumbo on Thursday. Please ensure slips are returned promptly as Mrs Patterson has to have enough time to go and buy provisions!
Football
WOW – what a result for the girls last week!! Brilliant performances all round on a cold, windy evening at BDS saw St. John’s run out deserved 6-0 winners! Grace was superb charging regularly through their defence and scored a wonderful hat-trick. Our midfield of Sienna, Jess and Lottie were tireless in their running up and down the pitch and controlled the game beautifully. The defence of Krystal, Lily and supersub Maddie were rock-like in their steadfastness to not let BDS through but on the rare occasion, the opposition got a sight of goal, Courtney was as excellent as ever between the sticks. A memorable evening both for the girls and for the vocal supporters with everyone enjoying the fantastic result!

2. St. John’s Superstars! Achievement Award Year Group
Behaviour Star Award
Tommy Ellis
Reception
Dylan Oosthuizen
Ben Streeton
Year 1
Jenson Eland
Abbie Spafford
Year 2
Scarlett Bryce
Lilly-Mae Shirley
Year 3
Declan Horton
George Toker
Year 4
Jack Chaplin
Ashleigh Lewis-Salmon
Year 5
McKenzie-Elaine Costello
Tyler Kendrick
Year 6
Harvey Machell
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
16th and 23rd Nov – Year 5 Bikeability Days
29th Nov – Flu vaccinations taking place in school
1st Dec – MUFTI day for PFA Christmas fair
6th Dec – School Christmas Dinner
6th Dec – Carols by Candlelight at 5 pm
7th Dec – Year 5 visiting Stanley for a Curriculum Taster Day
8th Dec – MUFTI day for PFA Christmas Fair
12th and 13th Dec – Rec/Y1/Y2 Nativity performances at 9:30 am
14th Dec – SYWT Christmas performance
15th Dec – MUFTI day and PFA Christmas fair
15th Dec – PFA Christmas Fair starting at 1:15 pm
18th Dec – Y5 and 6 Christmas party (MUFTI)
19th Dec – Rec, Y1 and Y2 Christmas Party (MUFTI)
20th Dec – Y3 and 4 Christmas party (MUFTI)
20th Dec – PFA Christmas Discos
21st Dec – End of term Christmas Service in Church starting at 9:30 am
21st Dec – School closes at 1:45 pm.
8th Jan – School closed for MUFTI day
9th Jan – School opens to pupils at 8:40 am
ATTENDANCE
Good attendance is vital when ensuring your child is able to fulfil their potential at school. Our school attendance target is 96% and we celebrate the best class each week by giving them some extra playtime!
Last weeks attendance for each class is:
Reception – 98.8%
Year 1 – 97.1%
Year 2 – 94.7%
Year 3 – 99.2%
Year 4 – 95.2%
Year 5 – 93.6%
Year 6 – 95.4%
Useful contact details
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FAST club –
Website –
Prayer for the week
Dear God,
Thank you for the wonderful people who help organise events such as Children in Need. There are so many children in the world who need looking after and we ask that you watch over them and keep them safe. Amen