SS Aidan and Oswald RC Primary School
Dear All
ROSARY BEADS will be on sale again in School on MONDAY for 50p.
Do bring your Rosary Beads for the Whole School Mass on Tuesday next week, as they will be Blessed
at this Mass by Father Stephen.
We have two lost items… a NECTAR CARD and a SCOOTER … that have been handed into School.
If you think they could be yours please call into the School Office to be reunited with your lost items.
PARENTS’ EVENING - Progress and Attainment Information
We are sending home an Individual Assessment Summary for your child on today (Friday 14th October). Accompanying this
is a letter explaining a little more about the information contained in the summary. We hope that you are able to consider this
information prior to your Parents' Evening appointment. Many thanks.
FAMILIES – We use a family system here in school to promote team work, loyalty, friendship and respect. We work
together and compete as a family in year groups, key stages and in sports. Throughout the school each pupil and staff
member have been divided into four different families: WALSINGHAM – KNOCK – LOURDES – MOUNT CARMEL. These
families have been named after Catholic Pilgrimages.
NURSERY PLACES here at SSAO – we have vacancies in our Nursery for 3 year olds.
If you would like a Nursery place or know someone who is looking for a place,
please call in at the School Office or telephone 0161 652 2558.
SCHOOL LUNCHES – School meals for all KS1/INFANTS {Foundation Stage / Year 1 / Year 2} there is
NO CHARGE for school meals due to a new Government initiative. Unless you call into the School Office to
let us know otherwise, we presume that all pupils in the INFANTS will take a school meal.
If you have children in KS2/JUNIORS the cost of school dinners remains at £10.00 per week. This is payable on a
Monday morning in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the pupil’s name and class. All cheques should be made
payable to “Oldham MBC”.
NEXT WEEK we are WEEK 3 on your Dinner Menu.
{copies always available at the School Office}
If your child wishes to change from sandwiches to school lunches and vice versa {whatever year group they are in},
please let the school office know. Thank you
SCHOOL DINNERS FOR 2016/2017 are £2.00 per day.
Tel: 0161-652 2558 / Fax: 0161-633 8671 / Email: [email protected] / Website: ssaidanoswald.oldham.sch.uk
If you think that you may be entitled to FREE SCHOOL MEALS through the benefits system:
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Income Support
Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
Income related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Child Tax Credit {NOT Working Tax Credit
The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
We would like to encourage parents to still register with the Free School Meals Department as School receive
significant funding relating to children who are eligible to claim for Free School Meals by calling in person to the
office {open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:40am – 5:00pm} or by post to Customer Services, Civic
Centre, PO Box 4, West Street, Oldham OL1 1UH, or by telephone to 0161 770 6688. For more information and to
check if you qualify and to download an application form, please visit. If parents DO NOT take up this option then
school suffer financially – if you need any assistance/support with this please get in touch with us direct.
CONGRATULATIONS to our School Kitchen who had a Hygiene Inspection in July 2016 and have been awarded top
marks 5 {VERY GOOD}!!
HEALTHY LUNCH BOXES – don’t forget that pupils are not allowed chocolate bars/packets of sweets/fizzy
drinks in their lunch boxes, as we do get spot checks from the Healthy Schools Awards and the Platinum Tooth Award
Departments to check that packed lunches are meeting the healthy standards required.
Pupils can bring crisps, yogurts and biscuits for after their sandwiches. Thank you.
OFFICE DUTY - Thank you to Ruby G from the office staff, for all your hard work this week {it is much appreciated}!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY…
SSAO SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME – Any baptised child in Year 3 or above, is eligible to take part
in this year's Sacramental Programme. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the
Year 3 teachers in school / Mrs Angela Carr the Parish Co-ordinator on 07815 529218 {please leave a message}
/ or Father Doyle on 0161 624 1322)
TOPFORM by Monkhouse Schoolwear, 27 Union Street {0161 627 0417}
Sunday 16 October – Sacramental Programme – Presentation Mass
Children will present themselves to the Parish as candidates for the Sacraments today at the 10:00am Mass
Please meet at 9:45am – thank you
Monday 17 October – Drum Tuition in school each week with Mr Smith
Tuesday 18 October – Whole School Mass in Church at 9:15am {everyone welcome}
Wednesday 19 October - SWIMMING today for Year 4 at Royton Pool {don’t forget your swimming kit and towel}
Thursday 20 October – Woodwind Tuition in school each week with Mrs Woodworth
Thursday 20 October - Brass & Band Tuition in school each week with Mr Wilson
Thursday 20 October – Parents Evening in school today 3:10pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 20 October – School closes today for the Autumn Half Term
Friday 28 October – TODAY is the closing date for all Year 6 pupils apply for a Secondary School place
You can access all information needed at www.oldham.gov.uk/admissions
Monday 31 October – School re-opens today at 8:35am
Tuesday 1 November – Whole School Mass in Church at 11:00am {everyone welcome}
Friday 11 November – PTA DISCO
KS1 / Infants 6:00pm – 7:00pm..........KS2 / Juniors 7:15pm – 8:15pm {with the usual tuck shop also available}
ONLY children who currently attend SSAO will be admitted.
Please ensure that all children at the end of the disco are collected from the entrance to school by an adult.
Monday 21 November – Friday 25 November – Life Education Caravan Week here in School for all pupils
Tuesday 29 November – Healthy Eating Workshop for Parents {9am–10am} here in the New School Hall
Friday 16 December – PTA Non-Uniform Day – please donate CHOCOLATE for the Chocolate Bingo event
Friday 13 January 2017 – PTA CHOCOLATE BINGO
Doors open at 6:30pm – event begins at 7:30pm in the New School Hall £1.00 entry {payable on the door}
This week’s
STAR PUPIL’S are:
Miss Westerman
Harry N
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Reception
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Miss Butterworth
Macy G
Miss Morris
Leyla-Boo K
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Year 1
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Miss Greenwood
Angel P
Miss Willows
Anthony V
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Year 2
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Miss O’Connor
Tamara N
Miss Baldwin
Holly A
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Year 3
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Mrs Wellings
Evie D
Mrs Widdall
Umar J
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Year 4
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Mr McQuillan
Parys D
Mr Dalton-O’Reilly
Tyler S
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Year 5
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Mrs Taylor
Darcy M
Miss German/Mrs Langmead
Reegan G
Year 6
Mrs Brogan/Mrs Kumah
Annie T
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES…
KS2 HOMEWORK CLUB every
DIGITAL LEADERS MEETING – on every MONDAY
lunchtime at 1:00pm in Miss Baldwin’s Year 3 classroom.
Thursday lunchtime at 1:00pm with Mrs
Brogan and Mrs Kumah, for all pupils in
KS2.
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YOGILATIES - sessions for Years 5 & 6 on Tuesday’s
at 7:45am. Pupils that have been allocated a place will have
received a confirmation letter. Please go to Mrs Langmead’s/Miss
German’s Year 6 door.
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YEARS 5 & 6 CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING - on
Wednesday mornings. Starts promptly at 7:45am on the Junior
Playground with Mr Dalton.
Come to school in your kit / bring your School Uniform in a bag for
afterwards.
YEARS 5 & 6 FOOTBALL – on
THURSDAY’s on the KSII yard/field with
Mr Nield, for those pupils who have
returned their reply slip.
Bring suitable clothing for outdoors and
don’t forget your shin pads. Session runs
from 3:00pm – 4:15pm.
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YEARS 3 & 4 FOOTBALL TRAINING – on
Wednesday’s on the KSII yard/field with Mrs Widdall, for those
pupils who have returned their reply slip.
Bring suitable clothing for outdoors and don’t forget your shin pads.
Session runs from 3:00pm – 4:15pm.
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BROWNIES are looking for extra adults to help. If you are interested in helping please contact
Alexandria Gough on 075804 68098 or email [email protected].
BEAVERS, CUBS & SCOUTS is open to girls and boys aged 6 - 14 years.
If you want to join or need any more information then leave your contact details and age of child
at [email protected], complete the online form on our website
www.2ndroytonscouts.org.uk or telephone Damian on 07913 895565.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2016/2017
Pupils return to school ON
Term
Monday 5 September 2016
School Finishes On:
First day of Holiday
Last day of Holiday
Return to School
Autumn Half
Term
Thursday 20 October
2016
Friday 21 October 2016
Friday 28 October 2016
Monday 31 October
2016
Christmas
Thursday 22 December
2016
Friday 23 December 2016
Friday 06 January 2017
Monday 09 January
2017
Spring Half Term
Friday 10 February 2017
Monday 13 February 2017
Friday 17 February 2017
Monday 20 February
2017
Easter
Thursday 13 April 2017
Friday 14 April 2017
Friday 21 April 2017
Monday 24 April 2017
Friday 28 April 2017
Monday 01 May 2017
Monday 01 May 2017
Tuesday 02 May 2017
Thursday 25 May 2017
Friday 26 May 2017
Friday 09 June 2017
Monday 12 June 2017
Friday 21 July 2017
Monday 24 July 2017
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May Day
Summer Half
Term
Summer
{18.12.15 / Version 1}
Week commencing 3rd October 2016
We will report the ongoing attendance and weekly lates per year group. This year we are aiming to reach 95.5%
attendance for the whole school. This would give us an Ofsted grade of HIGH.
OFSTED expectation for attendance is at least 95%. It is a parent’s legal responsibility to ensure the regular, fulltime attendance of their child/ren. Failing to do this could lead to legal proceedings from the Local Authority.
CLASS
% ATTENDANCE
(ongoing)
OFSTED GRADE
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
97.2%
97.3%
96.9%
97.8%
97.1%
96.0%
95.7%
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
NUMBER OF LATES ( weekly) including
combined minutes of lost learning time
06
16
10
14
15
17
10
50 minutes
66 minutes
74 minutes
137 minutes
133 minutes
98 minutes
170 minutes
Current whole school % attendance (ongoing)
OFSTED GRADE
96.9%
HIGH
KS1: Reception Miss Westerman’s class HAS WON THE ATTENDANCE TROPHY THIS WEEK!
KS2: Year 6 Miss German & Mrs Langmead’s class HAS WON THE ATTENDANCE TROPHY THIS
WEEK!
Lessons begin promptly at 8.45am. Not only must children attend school regularly, but they must not be late.
Issues with punctuality lie with a small minority of children. To reduce the congestion at the beginning of
the school day and help all of our children arrive on time, we do open our doors at 8.35am. Please always enter
through the class door. The main door should only be used if the class door is closed.
We would also like to remind parents that school finishes at 3.00pm. If there are any unforeseen circumstances
as to why you are running late, please contact the school as soon as possible. If children are collected late on a
regular basis, parents will be asked to make alternative child care arrangements.
We appreciate there may be times when your child is unwell or absent due to exceptional circumstances.
It is very important that you let school know if your child is going to be absent. This includes contacting school
each day of your child’s absence unless you have informed us of the length of absence.
If your child has a medical appointment at any time during the school day, a copy of the appointment card will be
requested.
If they have a sibling in school please make arrangements for the sibling who does not have an appointment to
be in school at the start of the school day / collected from school at the usual finishing time of 3:00pm, as we are
now unable to authorise the sibling’s absence.
Also, if your child is taken ill during the school day or is unable to come to school due to illness, it is important that
any other siblings attend/remain in school otherwise their absence will be marked as unauthorised.
If parent’s have an appointment or are unwell, please also make arrangements for your child to be in school on
time and picked up at the end of the school day as we cannot authorise your child’s absence for this reason.
Legislation means that from September 2013 we are unable to authorise any
term time absence due to holidays.
We feel it is essential to reward as many pupils as possible for their excellent attendance and punctuality. Please
check our website for more information on our attendance reward system or request a copy from the school
office.