St Wilfrid’s CE Primary School
At St Wilfrid’s, our Christian school exists to provide a welcoming environment in which everybody
is cherished and challenged to fulfil their potential.
At St Wilfrid’s we all Belong, Believe, Become
21st October 2016
What has particularly impressed me this week……
Our PTA Disc-Glo! Both events ran very smoothly, due to the meticulous organisation by the PTA to ensure the children had a great time.
My thanks to the PTA for the organisation and running of these
events—thank you. Also huge thanks to Ken our DJ for providing the
music. The event raised £573.00. Fantastic!
Parent Governor at St Wilfrid’s CE
Today, your child will be bringing home some details regarding
the vacancy on the school governing body for a parent governor. If you feel that you would be willing to stand for that position, could you please return your completed nomination form
into the school office by Tuesday 1st November.
On Tuesday 1st November 3.30pm – 7.00pm and Wednesday 2nd
November 3:30pm – 5.00pm we will be holding our teacher – parents
consultations. This will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher. There will also be an opportunity to look at
your child’s work. All appointments (apart from Nursery) are arranged electronically via the school website (please see your parent
mail sent Wednesday 19th October). This is a new system, which so
far parents have reported on the simplicity of the new system and an
efficient way to book, due to the instant e-mail response with date
and time confirmation. If you are having any difficulties, please see
the ladies in the office who will support you with this. It is essential
you come and speak with your child’s class teacher to enable you to
discuss your child’s progress.
Charlie Hodgson
R2RM:
George Greenwood
1JD:
Millie Collins
1GA:
Ariadna Fernandez- Alonso
Dylan Jones
2SS:
Emily McCarthy
Jamie Smith
2HD:
Jasmine McCleod
George Owen
3RT:
Matthew Farthing
Lilia Owen
Year 6 Tutor Trust Trial
Nursery Parents’ Meetings
Year 3+4 Manchester Museum
Parent Governor
This week the following correspondence have been sent
out electronically
Parents’ Meetings
Head teacher’s award this week go to:
Imogen Paton: Year 2
Joe Tanswell—Year 2
Lola-Mae Amara: Year 2
Nicholas Violaris—Year 2
Chloe Antia—Year 2
Anna George – Year 2
Felix Caswell—Year 2
Ben Skinner—Year 2
Oktavio Matthews—Year 4
EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS
A reminder there are no school clubs the first week back after half
term due to Parents’ Evening Commitments. School Clubs will restart, the week beginning 7th November and will finish week
ending 9th December. MCFC and Junior Sportstars will continue
as normal.
Extra-Curricular
Isla Morrow
Aaminah Rehman
Monday 31st
October
7:45am: Breakfast Club
Lunch: Gardening Club
3:15pm: MCFC Football;
3:15pm: NO SCHOOL AFTER CLUBS TODAY
Tuesday 1st
November
7:45am: Breakfast Club
Lunch: Word Games
3:15pm: Junior Sports Stars; Football
3:15pm: NO SCHOOL AFTER CLUBS TODAY
Wednesday
2nd
November
7:45am: Breakfast Club
Lunch: Gardening Club; MCFC Football
3:15pm: MCFC Multi Skills; Junior Sports
Alfie Sanderson
Casey Kay
4AC:
Ella Wright-Hayden
5JB:
Navpreet Kaur
Lucy-Jo Howarth
5/6LV:
Rico Tyrell
Bethany Fletcher
6JG:
Calum Buckley
Gold Award Assembly is on Friday 4th November
at 2:20pm. Parents/carers are welcome to join us
This week the following correspondence have been sent
out as hard copies:
Well Behaved
R1KS:
3/4MD: Amelia O’Mahoney
ATTENDANCE
This week our whole school attendance has been 97.5%, which is
great—well done – Let’s keep this up and also ensure all children
are punctual.
ST WILFRID’S SUPERSTARS
Parents’ Meeting
Gold Jumper
Newsletter 7
Imogen Lynton
Thursday 3rd 7:45am: Breakfast Club
November
Lunch: Word Games
3:15pm: NO SCHOOL AFTER CLUBS TODAY
Mark Hooley
Friday 4th
November
7:45am: Breakfast Club
Lunch: Gardening Club
SAFEGUARDING:
St Wilfrid's CE Primary School is
committed to providing a safe and
secure environment for children,
staff and visitors and promoting a
climate where children and adults
will feel confident about sharing
any concerns which they may
have about their own safety or the
well-being of others
WORSHIP
The focus this week has been a
reflection on our Christian Value
of friendship. The children listened to a story about ‘Amazing
Grace’ and the importance of having friends and the support they
give, including family. Quotes
shared with the children for celebrating friendships include:
Christian values underpin all aspects of life in a Church of England school, with the
British Values of Individual Liberty, Democracy, The rule of law and mutual respect and
tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs embedded into all aspects of school
life and within the curriculum, teaching and learning. This half term our Christian value
is FRIENDSHIP; the special relationship we have with certain people-a friend loves and
cares for you at all times. Bible readings this half term which children will be looking at
include: Luke 10, 29-37: Good Samaritan and Matthew 5-7: The Sermon on the Mount.
This is supported by the British value of individual liberty.
The children’s challenges this half term are:
 To listen to others’ point of view and work
with others
 To think of others when I act
 To recognise right and wrong (and consequences)
 To push myself to achieve new things
 To do something to be proud of
Award winners this week for meeting the challenges:
R1KS: Charlie Coppock
R2RM: Inioluwa Akintayo
1GA: Ollie Rydings
1JD: Abdullah Rehman
2SS: Emily Worth
2HD: Emmy Bradshaw
3RT: Ellie Eastwood
3/4MD: Ella Bradshaw
4AC: Faye Norton
5JB: Navpreet Kaur
5/6LV: Mason Whitby
6JG: Tom Devereux
“If you live to be 100, I hope I live
to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never
have to live without you.” Winnie
the Pooh
“A loyal friend laughs at your jokes
when they’re not so good, and
sympathizes with your problems
when they’re not so bad.” Arnold
H. Glasgow
Trinity
As explained last week, the children are learning about the Trinity. Last week I shared a Bible
reading about God is Father. This
week is God is Son:
God is Son: John 1:1-4 clearly
teaches that Jesus (the Word) was
“with God” from the very beginning, and “was God”. That “all
things were made through him…In
him was life, and that life was the
light of men.” (John 1:4)
KS1 Trip to Northenden Methodist Church
On Tuesday 18th the children in KS1 visited the Methodist Church in Northenden. This
was linked to their History topic ‘What was Northenden like 100 years ago?’ The children enjoyed exploring old maps to locate familiar place names. They were also lucky to
have a talk given by Mrs Rhodes, an 89 year old Northenden resident, who has lived in
Northenden most of her life. The children were able to ask Mrs Rhodes lots of questions
and listened to how life has changed over the years. KS1 would like to say a huge thank
you to Mrs Rhodes for sharing her time with them and also to Revd Tim for helping to
organise the visit. Mrs Argles
LUNCH BOX WASTE
During the last couple of weeks, we are noticing more and more children not eating
their sandwiches and children are throwing uneaten sandwiches in the bin. Class teachers have spoke individually to their children about this, but if your child does bring their
own lunch to school, please have a chat with them to reinforce the message about the
importance of eating a proper lunch.
YEAR 5 AND 6 TRIP TO NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Year 5 and year 6 visited the Royal Northern College of Music on Thursday as part of
their celebrations of Black History Month. Here, they learnt about the origins of some
popular songs of worship, including those originating from the time of slavery. They also
learnt about the important role music has played in black culture throughout time. They
listened to a very talented live band and choir. We all joined in the songs, with clapping,
clicking and some funky dance moves! Thanks to all the parent helpers who came along
to join in the fun. Miss Vermeulen
Singapore Maths in Key Stage 1
Years 1 and 2 have been working on the Singapore Maths model now for the half term. The staff are thoroughly enjoying
teaching this and Mr Goodwin is planning on carrying out a pupil voice activity with the children next half term, to focus on
their achievement and enjoyment with this. Here are a few examples of work in KS1 over the first Autumn term. Detailed are
some strategies you may wish to do at home with your child to consolidate. Please see your child’s class teacher if you would
like further support or to ask any questions. Miss Deeley
Adding tens and ones:
By drawing a “tens rod” to represent the value of the tens and dots
to represent the ones, children can add the tens and ones together.
Adding tens and ones:
By “bonding” together tens and ones after partitioning, children
add tens and ones together.
“Exchanging” tens and ones.
Grouping ones together and exchanging the tens for a “tens
rod” (stick).
Solving real life problems:
Here children are faced with real life problems. They tackle them
according to which method suits the numbers in the calculation.
ANTI-BULLYING COMPETITION:
A huge thank you and well done to all the children in school who have thoughtfully considered our theme for this
years Anti-bullying week: 'Power For Good' and created designs for the t-shirt competition. The creativity, talent and
innovation the children put into their designs was fantastic and to a high standard, following the assembly to introduce
this by Mrs Stevenson.
The school council gathered together to choose the best design for each class that reflected the theme well and would
stand out on a t-shirt.
Congratulations to the following children:
Reception1: Libby Smith
Reception 2: Thomas Keogh
Year 1D: Boaz Jones
Year 1A: Hannah Oluleke
Year 2B: Zuzanna Kaleta
Year 2D: Amber Snelson
Year 3: Lilia Owen
Year 3/4: Macy Smith (Yr3) & Nathan McKenzie (Yr4)
Year 4: Imogen Lynton
Year 5: Esme Waddington
Year 5/6: Lilly Jarratt (Y5) Chisom Otubelu (Y6)
Year 6: Mwamba Bonifati
We had to choose one design to submit to Manchester Healthy Schools to represent St.Wilfrid's. The overall winner for the whole school
was... Macy Smith in Year 3/4 - a huge well done to her. The winning school will have their child's design printed on t-shirts and posters for
this years Anti-Bullying week across all Manchester Schools. We will have to wait until after the holidays to hear this news.
YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY Will be held on Wednesday 2nd November at 9.00am.