Issue:

Autumn Term 2015

Issue: Four Friday 23 October 2015

Moordown St John’s CE Primary Telephone: 01202 527683 E-mail: moordownstjohnce@bournemouth.gov.uk Web: www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk

Dear Parents and Friends,

ATTENDANCE MATTERS ~ As you may be aware, the Government has issued strict new guidelines for pupil attendance. The expectation is that all pupils will achieve attendance levels of at least 96%. This half term, over 300 of our pupils have achieved this level or higher with 202 pupils having 100% attendance. This is great news ~ well done to you all! Nicky Armstrong, Admin & Personnel Manager

Article 28 Every child has the right to an education

Nursery Rhyme Dress-Up! On Tuesday 20 Nov the

reception classrooms became a wonderland of nursery

rhyme and traditional tale characters. We were

greeted by some scary, big bad wolves, a variety of

interesting animals, 7 Little Red Riding Hoods and lots

of other fantastic costumes! We’ve been working

really hard on all of our nursery rhymes and aside

from the initial stage fright, we performed six well-

known rhymes. The favourites from the audience

included “Three Blind Mice” and “I’m a Little Teapot”.

To end a great day we enjoyed eating our delicious

gingerbread men that we busily made in the morning.

We’d like to thank all the parents/carers for the

wonderful costumes and for attending our first

reception performance. Mrs Siggins

Stepping Down ~ With the upcoming conversion to

Academy status, our youngest daughter Hermione leaving the

school last summer AND the fact that I’d been a governor for just over

14 years I have decided to step down as Chair of Governors (and a governor) of MSJ.

It has been a very difficult decision and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Mr Herbert, the Senior Leadership team, all the staff,

fellow governors and PFA in making our school the school that we all love.

I am very proud of what has been achieved over those 14 years and I’m pleased to be handing over the Chair to Andrew Swain, current Vice-Chair who is supported by a very able governing body. As well as thanking Mr Herbert, Mrs Angiolini and all the staff for their support, I’d like to thank all parents and pupils for their support too. I had a lovely send-off from my fellow governors Tuesday night after my final Full Governing Body meeting (I shall treasure my MSJ cuff-links!) and was very touched by Mr Herbert’s and the children’s kind words this morning in assembly. Thank you for my giant card and “trophy”!

I’m not totally leaving as I am continuing as a Founder member and Director of the Bournemouth Septenary Trust when we all convert to academies on 1st December and will still be meeting with Mr Herbert and Andy Swain on a regular basis. Living just around the corner, Julie and I will ensure we support the Christmas and Summer fayres too! With kind regards from Simon Cull

Simon Cull steps down as Chair of Governors ~ After 14 years serving MSJ as a Governor and 4 years as Chair of Governors, it is with great sadness that we are

saying goodbye to Simon Cull.

Simon’s commitment to his role as Governor has been second to none. He has been a tremendous support to the school and has provided the necessary challenge to the

leadership that has helped MSJ perform highly and be a great school. We are very grateful to Simon for his time and energy at endless evening meetings, helping to look after and

improve our school. He will be greatly missed.

I am pleased to welcome Mr Andy Swain as our newly elected Chair of Governors. Andy has been a past pupil of the school and a Governor for 6 years. He is looking

forward to taking MSJ forward as an Academy that provides an outstanding education

for all. Academy Update ~ Our plans to convert to Academy Status have been delayed by 1 month due to some legal and land ownership issues affecting the other schools in the Bournemouth Septenary Trust. The new date for Conversion will be 1 December 2015.

Letters / Emails Issued:

Reception Year, Year 1 & Year 2: Performance of ’The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’ on 10 Nov 2015

Year 1 & Year 2: Flu Immunisation Information and Consent Form Year 1: Trip to The Priest’s House Museum ~ Thurs 12 Nov (1Br)/ Fri 13 Nov (1Bu) Year 2: Visit to Scaplen’s Court Museum ~ Wed 4 Nov (2R) Thurs 5 Nov (2F) Years 5 & 6: Planetarium Visit ~ Tues 3 November Selected pupils: Maths Challenge! Bournemouth Collegiate School ~ Tues 3 November Year 4: Year 4 Whole Class Clarineo Tuition

Letters Home can be found in the Parents Course on ‘Moodle’ . There is a file containing master copies of ‘Letters Home’ in the foyer. Please request copies from office staff.

And finally ...

Headteacher

Head Teacher Commendation Awards are presented on Fridays during the

MORNING assembly from 9am. Head Teacher Commendation Awards

have been presented to: Adam S, 2F, Maryam B, 2R, Lucas P, 2R, Matilde B, 3D, Harvey M, 3W, Elle B, 4H,

Alfie G, 4H, Christian M, 5M

Gold Award ~ Harvey M, 3W, George B, 5M

Well Done and Congratulations !!

Reminder to Parents: If your child is

unable to swim, please remember to

send in a note explaining why they cannot swim.

PFA DIARY DATES ‘Minions’ Raffle Movie Night

Thursday 19 November ~ 5.30pm to 7.30pm

£3 per raffle ticket with chance to win DVD.

Raffle Tickets available from the school office.

Refreshments available to purchase including hot dogs,

popcorn, sweets. Feel free to come in PJs, onesies, etc,

for a cosy evening with your friends.

SECONDARY TRANSFER 2016 Reminder to Year 6 Parents ~

Please ensure that you apply for a secondary school place online at https://enrol.bournemouth.gov.uk

The Closing Date for Applications is 31 OCTOBER 2015

CHRISTMAS CARDS ~ Please ensure you return your order for your child’s Christmas card design by Monday 2 November to the school office. For every pack sold to parents, the school

will receive £1.00 towards school funds.

SCHOOL UNIFORM Following the half term break, all children should return to school in winter uniform. To remind you, this is as follows: Girls: Navy blue pinafore dress/skirt (medium length) or culottes (knee length) or classic style straight leg

trousers; plain white blouse, red tie, navy blue cardigan/school design jumper and white socks/navy blue tights. Hair ties should be red or navy and simple in design with no large flowers or bows. Boys: Grey trousers (short or long), plain white shirt, red tie, navy blue school design jumper and plain grey socks. Footwear: Shoes: black leather in appearance with a heel no higher than 1” from the base of the foot. Ankle protected shoes are permitted but not heavyweight boots.

Please remember that tattoos, nail varnish and jewellery are not permitted in school. The only exception being one pair of

plain, non-protruding ear studs which must be removed (or covered with tape) for games and swimming.

Autumn Term Diary Dates HALF-TERM HOLIDAY:

MONDAY 26 TO FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER (INC) Mon 2 November ~ Back to School

Tues 3 November ~ Year 5 Maths Challenge! at Bournemouth Collegiate School Tues 3 November ~ Visit of Planetarium to school for Years 5 & 6 pupils Wed 4 (2R) & Thurs 5 (2F) November Tues 10 November ~ Catch-up Photographs Tues 10 November ~ Blunderbus Productions present: Production ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’ to Years RY, Y1 & Y2 Thurs 12 & Fri 13 November ~ Year 1 Trip to the Priest’s House Museum Sat 21 November ~ Church Christmas Market Tues 24 November ~ Pavilion Carol Concert (Classes TBA)

MSJ 100 Club – Congratulations ! The October Draw Winners were:

1st Mr & Mrs Stratton (No 50) 2nd Mrs S Bayal (No 29) 3rd Mrs Ponzia(No 80) Entries into this year’s 100 Club are still welcome.

Please complete an entry form and leave it with the school office.

NEW AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Kids Fun Pilates ~ starting Thursday 5 November For Years 1-3 3.30pm-4.30pm 7 week course £35 Please email Beverley@kidsfunpilates.com to book your child on the course. (Cheques made payable to Beverley Densham can be handed into the school office in a sealed envelope). (Maximum of 20 pupils in class)

Netball Club ~ starting Wednesday 6 November For Years 5&6 boys and girls 3.30pm-4.30pm

Note for Parents of Pupils in 6G: Re Planetarium visit to MSJ on Tues 3 November

Pupils in 6G will need to arrive in school for an

8.30am start that day.

Please remember to park considerately around the school, not parking over our neighbours’ drives. In future, offenders may have their registration numbers taken and will be reported to the police. Thank you.