Red Oaks Primary School
1st March 2017
Newsletter
Comic Relief 2017
Comic Relief is on 24th March. The Super Fun Raisers (Charity Club) children have decided to
invite all children (and staff) to dress up. The theme they have decided on this year is ‘Crazy
Creations’ so we are hoping to see all sorts of creative/clashing and interesting wardrobe
combinations; bright colours, spots, stripes and patterns. We look forward to seeing your
crazy combinations! If you wish to make a contribution to Comic Relief, we will be having a
collection in each class. We thank you in advance.
Car Park
We have noticed that more and more children are being asked to come out to the car park to
meet parents. We have reminded them to stick to the pathways but unfortunately, many are
still cutting through parked cars. The car park is a very busy place at the end of the day and
sometimes children are not seen easily when they are coming from all angles. Please remind
your children of where they should cross and how to move through the car park or come and
collect from the classroom door. We don’t want any accidents! Thank you
Courage
Thank you to those parents and children who have posted in our Courage book on our
values page. Please keep posting http://www.redoaks.org/values01.php
World Book Day
This is on Thursday 2nd March and as usual we are inviting children and staff to dress as a
book character. We look forward to seeing which characters we can spot!
Reading Competition
Red Oaks will be entering a reading competition with our local schools. Each year group will
be competing to see who can read and review the most books. This will run from Monday 6th
March to Friday 31st March. Once they have read a book of their choice (this can be at
home or school), the children will then be able to collect book review strips from their
classroom and then hand them to their class teacher when complete.
Medical absence from school
We have had to make a slight amendment to our attendance policy as local doctors are
not giving out sick notes for 5 days or more absence. If your child is ill and absent
from school for more than 3 days, we require written or emailed notification from you.
Please send to [email protected]. As per policy and safeguarding procedures,
someone in the office will text you if we haven’t heard why a child is absent.
School Office Hours
Our office is open from 8.30am till 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours we do have an answering
machine or alternatively please email [email protected].
Contact Details Contact Details
Please ensure that if you have changed your phone numbers recently that you have also updated
the school as it is very important that we can reach you quickly should the need arise. Many
thanks.
Early Bird Breakfast Club
All children attending Breakfast Club must be walked to the door of the hall and handed over to an
adult and not just dropped off in the car park. Many thanks.
Auction of Promises!!
An Auction of Promises is being held to raise money to support projects in school. There are
some amazing lots on offer, all kindly donated by local businesses and some famous faces! It
will
be
run
as
a
silent
auction
and
bids
can
be
emailed
to:
[email protected]
Please use the subject line to indicate which lot you are bidding for and clearly state the maximum amount that
you are willing to pay. Bidding opens today (Wednesday 22nd February) and will close on Friday 10th March.
Winners will be notified by Tuesday 14th March via email and payment via ParentPay must be received by the
office by Friday 17th March to secure your prize!
Below is a list of the fantastic lots we have on offer! For more information, please look at the brochure on the
Red Oaks website. We are receiving new lots every day so please do check back regularly to see if anything
new has been added that catches your eye!
1. Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (starting bid: ‚100)
2. Luxury bath hamper
3. Luxury food hamper
4. Signed Swindon Town football shirt
5. Signed copy of Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth (Frank Cottrell Boyce)
6. Signed copy of Open the Cage, Murphy! (Paul O’Grady)
7. Signed copy of The Bolds (Julian Clary)
8. Two-person picnic backpack
9. Pygmalion tickets
10. @Bristol family pass (2 adults, 2 children)
11. Hospitality for 4 in the Robins Suite at Swindon Town (starting bid: ‚80)
12. Accessories from Boots
13. CASS Sculpture Foundation family pass (2 adults, 2 children)
14. John Lewis gift card (‚10)
15. Wyevale gift card (‚15)
16. Golf and swim for 2 at Blunsdon House Hotel
17. Ladies Pampering session (30 minute massage)
18. A selection of hand and body lotions (3 different lotions)
19. Gift package from Wicked The Musical, including 2 tickets and signed memorabilia
20. Items signed by Anita Dobson and Brian May including: a signed photograph of Anita Dobson, a signed
photograph of Brian May and a sweatshirt signed by both
21. Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) for STEAM
22. Oral B Vitality Plus Electric Toothbrush
Exploring the Outdoors!
On Saturday 18th March from 10.00am to 12.00pm we will be holding another family
learning event. Parents and their children can have fun outdoors building dens, toasting
marshmallow and much, much more. If you are interested in attending, please fill in and
return the reply slip below together with ‚3.00 in a named envelope marked Exploring
the Outdoors by Wednesday 8th March. We will all have a wonderful time!
Upcoming dates
2nd March – World Book Day – come dressed as a book character
16th March – Relative Reading at 2.30pm
18th March – Family Learning Event – EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS! 10.00am-12.00pm
22nd & 23rd March – Parents Evening (school finishes at 3.00pm both days)
24th March – Comic Relief – creative combinations day!
30th March – FORO Movie & Popcorn night – details to follow
4th April – Parent Book Look – 8.30am-8.50am
6th April – FORO Disco
7th April – School breaks up at 1.30pm
24th April – School reopens
EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS!
Family Name _________________________________
No. of Children attending:
___________ No. of Adults attending: __________
Signed ______________________________ ‚3.00 enclosed ______
Introducing a FREE afternoon out for local primary school pupils
brought to you courtesy of
Swindon Town Supporters’ Trust and Swindon Town Football in the Community
Primary Schools Football Fun Day
Saturday 11th March 2017
12pm - 3pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN3 3LR
Primary school pupils (Reception to Year 6) of all footballing abilities
are invited to receive FREE football coaching
from UEFA qualified coaches as part of an afternoon of football fun!
The boys and girls will go through a warm up, technical session and finally a conditional
coached game that allows the group to put into practice their skills and techniques.
Pupils will also get chance to play a game on the inflatable pitch and have a go at the target ring.
This is a great opportunity for pupils to make new friends and develop their skills and techniques
within a fun and safe environment.
There will be smoothies available as FREE refreshments and
opportunities to win prizes throughout the afternoon.
Places are limited to 128 pupils, on a first come first served basis.
Apply ONLINE as soon as possible!
www.footballfun.online
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 5th March