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Langtoft Primary School ~ Newsletter #102 July 2016

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Langtoft Primary School Newsletter #102

Term 6/Friday 1 July 2016

Dear Parents/Carers

What a busy Term! It’s not over yet…

REMINDER MEET THE TEACHERS

A quick reminder, that there is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s new class

teacher/s (Foundation Stage – Year 5) from 3:00pm in the afternoon on Monday 4 July. The

gates will open at 3:00pm to allow you to come in through the Main Entrance and to find

your child in their new classroom (where they will have been since 2:00pm). Once you have

chatted with the teacher, you may take your child home. For those of you who cannot be

here at the end of the school, your child will be dismissed at the usual time and led out by a

TA (FS/KS1) or sent out by the teacher (KS2) to find their parent on the playground. Miss

Burch and I will be at either gate to check each child is going home safely.

Teachers will be available until 4:00pm for those parents who want to speak without their

child present or who cannot arrive until later. For those parents at work, there will be an

opportunity to meet your child’s new teacher during the curriculum/mathematics workshops

we host in Term 1.

NEWPARENTMAIL PMX

Our school will shortly be upgrading our communication system from Parentmail2 to

Parentmail PMX. The migration to the new style of Parentmail will be one system for our

parents. Parents will be able to access messages, forms and permission slips, make

payments, book events and parent’s evenings. Parents can also access an APP for Android

and IOS.

When a registration invite arrives, you will be required to click on the link and follow

the verification process and set up a password for your account. All these details will

be sent out in a letter with clear instructions as soon as we have them.

NEW DAY VISITS

Y2 RUTLAND WATER

Year 2 visited Rutland Water on Monday 23 May

to consolidate their learning about animals and

habitats. Here is Shreyansh’s review of the visit:

Firstly we went mini-beast hunting in the damp

forest. We had to look under rocks, stones and


logs to find their habitats. Also, we used special magnifying pots to help us look at them

close up. The guide told us all about the creatures and where they live. Next we went pond-

dipping. We found lots of creatures, some we had never heard of before. My favourite

creature is a water-boatman which bobs to the surface and sticks out his bottom to breath!

Did you know that dragonfly nymphs are dragonfly babies?

After lunch we used binoculars to look on the reservoir for animals and were able to see

some which were really far away. Next we made a bird feeder using a pine cone, lard,

raisins, apples and breadcrumbs. It was very messy but great fun! We all had a fantastic

day and I was sad to leave.

Thank you to Mrs Gaches, Miss Butler, Mrs Downie, Mrs Poulter and Mrs Nickson for

accompanying Year 2 on the visit.

Y4 LANGTOFT CHURCH AND PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL

Mrs Graves writes:

As part of Y4’s RE learning, we visited Langtoft’s St

Michael’s and All Angels church in order to find out

whether we could see key features such as the altar,

font and lectern. We had the opportunity to ask the

Rev. Michael Howard our questions.

We then visited Peterborough Cathedral in order to

compare the church to this … what a difference!

We had a wonderful day exploring the cathedral and

finding the features. We were involved in Tudor

activities where we were able to find out what life was

like for the monks living, working and training in the

Abbey of Peter 500 years ago before Henry VIII

stepped in and the monastery was dissolved.

Finally, we were able to visit the final

resting place of Henry VIII’s first wife,

Katherine of Arragon.’

Thank you to Mrs Redman, Mrs

Adams and parent, Miss Joyner,

for accompanying the children.


Y3 VISIT TO STIBBINGTON

Mrs Britten writes:

‘Year 3 became World War 2 evacuees for the day

on Monday 20 June. They were able to gain an

insight into what life would have been like for the

thousands of British children evacuated from their

city homes and taken to the safety of the

countryside in 1940.

Year 3 braved the rain to walk from the Wansford

station to the Stibbington centre. They played

quizzes, filled out identity cards, experienced a

lesson and even practiced a gas mask drill to name

just a few of the activities.’

A special thank you goes to Miss Butler (trainee

teacher) and parent, Mr Phillips, for

accompanying Year 3 on the day.

Y6 VISIT TO SEE ‘CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY’

On Wednesday 29 June our Year 6 enjoyed their ‘end of primary school treat’ by travelling to

London to see ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the

Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. The class were

mesmerised by the show and it provided inspiration for

our very end-of-year production of ‘Sleeping Beauty – the

Ugly Truth.’

Whilst eating our McDonald’s meal in Baldock Services,

two adults approached me to comment on the fantastic

behaviour of the children. Theo and George were sat

next to me and could not believe that people really did

this: they thought I just made up stories like this to tell in

assembly! Yes, boys, we really are that great!

Thank you to Mrs Wells and Miss Wells for

accompanying the children.


FS VISIT TO WOBURN SAFARI PARK

Miss Henson writes:

‘Foundation Stage had a marvellous trip to Woburn Safari Park yesterday, the children were

able to gain some fantastic views of tigers, wolves, black bears, lions and monkeys from the

coach…three monkeys even climbed on the roof whilst we were driving!

We learnt about tropical birds, saw penguins, sea lions and many other animals, although a

highlight was being able to stroke an elephant (that and of course lunch, pictured!). The

children were a credit to the school and behaved beautifully throughout the day, I was really

proud of them. Well done Foundation Stage!’

Update SPORTING EVENTS

DEEPING SPORTS TRACK EVENTS

On Tuesday 21 June, the annual

Deeping Sports Track Events took

place at The Deepings School.

Medals achieved: Theo Briston (2nd) in

90m sprint, Abi Martin (3rd) in 90m

sprint, Jacob Poxon (1st) in 90m sprint,

Leo Sangiorgio (3rd) in 75m sprint.

The Y6 boys relay team came 3rd and

the Y6 girls relay team came 2nd.


DEEPING SPORTS FIELD EVENTS

After the postponement of the original date for the Deepings Sports Field events due to wet

weather, we managed to attend the new date of Monday 27 June. The following children

achieved a medal; Lauren Stuart (3rd place high jump) and Abi Martin (3rd place throwing).

Well done to all the children who took part and were dedicated in their pre-event training.

Thank you to Mrs Coles who accompanied the children on the day.

A huge thank you to Mrs Graves, Mrs Martin and Mrs Preston who trained the children

for both events. If any parents are interested in helping for future sports training next

academic year, please contact the school office as we cannot enter these events

without your help.

Y5/6 AGILITAS MINI OLYMPICS

On Tuesday 28

June, twelve

Y5/6 children

took part in the

annual Y5/6

Agilitas Mini-

Olympics in

Spalding.

Langtoft came

second out of

seven schools

taking part with

the following

children

achieving

medals:

Theo Briston (1st 80m and 1st triple jump), Thomas Payne (1st javelin), Jacob Poxon (2nd

80m), Abi Martin (2nd 80m and 2nd javelin), Lauren Stuart (2nd triple jump), Arabella Allen (3rd

150m).

Extra events were Speed Bounce; 1st Thomas Payne, 2nd Jacob Poxon, 3rd Theo Briston;

1st Arabella Allen, 3rd Abi Martin. Target Throw; 1st Thomas Ellis, 2nd Finley Rickards, 3rd

Jude Garratt, 1st Abi Martin and 3rd Lauren Stuart. Well done to all the children who took

part.

Thank you to Mrs Graves and Mrs Martin who trained the children once again.


new GUITAR ASSEMBLY

Tom, our guitar teacher hosted the assembly yesterday, showing off the musical skills of his

students, Jacob Didsbury (Y2), Evan Morris (Y1), Jak Henson (Y4) and Gabriel Carver (Y4).

Parents were invited to come and watch them play their guitar/ukulele pieces. Well done

boys! We do hope that our musical children apply to play to be in next years’ Langtoft’s Got

Talent!

NEW RYLEY BRISTON

Ryley Briston attended Langtoft

Primary and his brother, Theo is in

Year 6.

As explained in the article (right), we

have agreed to help support Ryley and

Theo’s family to continue Ryley’s

medical care by selling wristbands for

#Root4Ryley on Thursday 7 and

Friday 8 July in school for £1.50 each.

Theo Briston and Thomas Payne will

be visiting each class on these days,

collecting the money from children who

wish to purchase a wristband so please

hand your donation to your child’s

class teacher and not the school office.

Our thoughts are with Ryley and his

family at this time.


NEW Y6 PRODUCTION: ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE UGLY TRUTH’

Year 6 children have been practising their lines, creating some drama and singing their

songs in anticipation of showing off their end of year production ‘Sleeping Beauty: The Ugly

Truth’ on Wednesday 20 July at 7.00pm.

Today, a letter will be sent out to Year 6 parents

with a ticket request reply slip. As in previous

years, tickets are limited to four per family.

Please send in your reply slip and request no

later than Thursday 7 July. Tickets will be sent

out on Friday 15 July.

UPDATE YEAR 6 FORTHCOMING DIARY DATES

Our Y6 have a busy last few weeks at Langtoft:

Tuesday 5 July: Food Hygiene course

Thursday 7 July: Moving On talk

Friday 8 July: Bourne Grammar School Taster Day

Wednesday 20 July at 7.00pm: Performance of ‘Sleeping Beauty – the Ugly Truth’

Thursday 21 July at 9.15am: Leavers’ Assembly

REQUEST SHIRTS!

If any parents have old shirts the children can use for painting, please could they be donated

by sending them into your class teacher before the end of term. Thank you in advance.

REMINDERS

SPORTS DAY

Our Sports Day takes place on Wednesday 13 July, with FS/KS1 starting at 10.00am

and KS2 starting at 1.30pm. The event will take place at the pavilion sports field. If the

running track is too wet from overnight rain or if the weather forecast is poor, a decision

to cancel will be made by 9:00am and posted on our website. An email will also be sent

via ParentMail. Sadly, there will not be an alternative date set.

Children are asked to wear their NAVY BLUE P.E. SHORTS and trainers/plimsolls.

Instead of their usual navy blue PE t-shirt, we ask that children wear a t-shirt in the colour

of their house team i.e. red, blue, yellow or green. (This can be turned inside out to


hide the image/text printed on the front if this helps!) Blue ‘Water’ house, of course,

could wear their navy blue P.E. t-shirt as normal!

Spectators are welcome to bring their own chairs or rugs to make them comfortable

during the event. We ask that you do not cross the track to speak to your child. If there

is a problem, please approach a member of staff in the first instance. Thank you for your

cooperation.

If you wish your child to wear sun protection, please apply this before the start of school

as creams and lotions are not permitted in school. You may wish to provide a sun hat

and a rain coat, too!

update THE 5Cs In June, we were pleased to be able to award 5C badges to...

Caring Conscientious Considerate Cooperative Courteous

Jasmine Strange

Florence Bailey

Oscar Worrall

Jak Henson

Fay Swindell

Samuel Callisto

Theo Briston

Kayla Busley

Toby Fisk

Chloe Page

George Janaway

Finlay Smith

Georgia Ferris

Amélie Troop

Adam Cooke

Oliver Feetham

Atte Maaranen

Jessica Johnson

Archie Andrew

Carys Jenkins

Samuel Toulson

Dominic James

Lucy Jeffs

Warrick McKoy

Harry Burgess

Jacob Poxon

Layla Kirk

Brandon Renault

Poppy Stokes

Megan Smith

UPDATE THE GOLDEN BOOK OF GREATNESS

June 2016

Kieran Boyden Grace Swindell Abi Martin Arabella Allen

Thomas Payne Kaiyah Taylor Harry Anderson Jack Knowles

Summer Johnson Heidi Goodley-Gray Finlay Smith Shreyansh Mondal

Emily Seaton Jack Hammond Jeremy Duffill Owen Morton

Owen Morton Lucy Lyon Ben Lyon Ellie Meeds

Izzy Winsworth Lewis Wingfield Taylor Reece Thomas Ellis

Ned Bailey Finley Rickards Erin Pullan Rachael Harrison

Alice Nickson Lucie Bradshaw Oscar Worrall Maya Sangiorgio

Eleanor Reedman Evie Renault Bethany Myatt Georgia Hunter

Lucy Preston Harper Graham Thomas Preston Ashleigh Griffiths

Gianni Renda Ruby Wedgwood-Jibb Darcey Hildebrandt Zachary Duffill

Well done, everyone!


NEWFORTHCOMING F.O.L.S. EVENTS

Summer Fete: Saturday 9 July, 11.00am – 2.00pm

(Please see F.O.L.S. information letter and Year 6 request for help letter sent out

separately)

End of Year Disco: Thursday 14 July, FS/KS1 6.00 – 7.00pm, KS2 7.15 – 8.15pm

Yours faithfully

Mr J McCullough

Headteacher

DIARY DATES

Academic Year 2015/2016

Y6 Rounders competition : Monday 4 July

Y6 Food Hygiene course : Tuesday 5 July

Y6 ‘Moving On’ talk : Thursday 7 July, pm

Y1/2 visit to Rand Farm Park : Friday 8 July

Bourne Grammar School taster day : Friday 8 July

FOLS Summer Fete : Saturday 9 July, 11.00am – 2.00pm

Inspire + Legacy tour assemblies : Monday 11/Tuesday 12 July, 9.30am

Sports Day : Wednesday 13 July

FS Class Assembly to parents : Thursday 14 July at 9.15am

Annual Academic Reports to parents : Thursday 14 July

F.O.L.S. end of year disco : Thursday 14 July

Y6 End of Year Production to parents : Wednesday 20 July at 7.00pm

Y6 Leavers’ Assembly : Thursday 21 July at 9.15am

Migration from Parentmail2 to Parentmail PMX: Coming soon!

TERM DATES


Term 6 Term ends: Thursday 21 July 2016


Term 1 Staff Training Days: Thursday 1 and Friday 2 September 2016

School opens: Monday 5 September 2016

Term ends: Friday 21 October 2016


Term 2 Staff Training Day: Monday 31 October 2016

School opens: Tuesday 1 November 2016

Term ends: Tuesday 20 December 2016

Term 3 Staff Training Day: Tuesday 3 January 2017

School opens: Wednesday 4 January 2017

Term ends: Friday 10 February 2017

Term 4 School opens: Monday 20 February 2017

Term ends: Friday 31 March 2017

Term 5 School opens: Tuesday 18 April 2017

Bank Holiday: Monday 1 May 2017

Term ends: Friday 26 May 2017

Term 6 School opens: Monday 5 June 2017

Term ends: Wednesday 19 July 2017


Term 1 Staff Training Days:

Friday 1 and Monday 4 September 2017

School opens: Tuesday 5 September 2017

Term ends: Friday 20 October 2017

Term 2 Staff Training Day: Monday 30 October 2017

School opens: Tuesday 31 October 2017

Term ends: Tuesday 19 December 2017

Term 3 Staff Training Day: Tuesday 2 January 2018

School opens: Wednesday 3 January 2018

Term ends: Friday 9 February 2018


Term 4 School opens: Monday 19 February 2018

Term ends: Wednesday 28 March 2018

Staff Training Day: Thursday 29 March 2018

Term 5 School opens: Monday 16 April 2018

Term ends: Friday 25 May 2018

Bank Holiday: Monday 7 May 2018

Term 6 School opens: Monday 4 June 2018

Term ends: Friday 20 July 2018

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