The Homewood Dance Dash

Leeds

Challenger Troop Castle

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School

Newsletter 5

Friday 15th November 2019

www.woodchurch.kent.sch.uk @WoodchurchCEP office@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk 01233 860232

Dear Parents and Carers,

I must say that it’s a novelty to be writing this sitting at my desk wearing my pyjamas; I think we might have to make this a regular thing! It was great to see the

children and staff in theirs today too in aid of Children in Need. Just after break time today, the wonderful Dance Dash Team from Homewood dashed in to perform a

few lively numbers for us which we all enjoyed very much! Thank you for sending your children in with donations to support such a good cause. The fun didn’t end

here however! Throughout the afternoon we have been busy completing a danceathon; non stop dancing from 1 ‘til 3! We kicked things off with a whole school Cha

Cha Slide followed by a whole range of other party dances - I have a feeling that there may be a few aching muscles tomorrow, including mine! Every class has also, of

course, taken the opportunity to find out more about the Children in Need charity and the ongoing valuable work that they do as well as thinking about how we can

support those in need ourselves.

Year 5 had a super trip to Leeds Castle last week to support their learning around the Tudors. A tour and workshops to find out more about the castle and those who

lived and visited there certainly enthused everyone and gave them an experience that they won’t forget. Thank you the lovely parents who gave up their time and

supported Mrs Holness and Miss Cooper to make it such a success.

Thank you also to the children and families who joined us at All Saints Church on Sunday to take part in the Remembrance Service which is always a very humbling

experience. Those children who attended, representing our school, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Scouts and Beavers, did themselves proud.

Wishing you a great weekend,

Mrs Dawes

Worship

In addition to focusing on Remembrance and Armistice Day, during Worship

we have continued to reflect upon proverbs and how they can support us with

decisions about the choices we make and what guidance they can offer us.

Wednesday was World Kindness Day and

each class used this an opportunity to

explore our school value of Kindness and

how we can make sure we make a conscious

effort to perform acts of kindness.

Celebration Awards

Well done to all award winners!

Star of the week:

Hedgehog Class: Max & Jude

Rabbit Class: Albie & Jesse

Woodpecker Class: Annie & Hugh

Blackbird Class: Dexter & Ellie-May

Fox Class: Charlie & Tom

Squirrel Class: Gracianna & Lilia

Owl Class: Gracie & Lucas

Mrs Dawes’ Award: Daisy

Team with the most House Points: Leeds

Attendance

Whole school: 95%

THANK YOU SO MUCH to those families who are working hard to ensure children’s punctuality and attendance is high.

THANK YOU for getting these important habits established early on in your child’s life as it will make a difference in their futures.

Hedgehog Class Rabbit Class Woodpecker

Class

Blackbird Class Fox Class Squirrel Class Owl Class

97% 96% 95% 92% 96% 96% 92%

KS1 Nativity dates

We warmly invite you to join us to watch your child’s

nativity performances and then stay for refreshments.

Each performance will begin at 2.00pm in the school hall.

Wednesday 11th December

Thursday 12th December

FOWSA Update

Although the FOWSA committee isn’t actively meeting at the moment (we still need new members

and a new Chair!), next week will be the first school disco of this year. Tickets will be on sale after school from Monday; huge thanks

to Keighley and her team of helpers for organising this.

Today is also our first donation day in preparation for our Christmas Fair after school on Friday 13th December; thank you for all of your

generous donations of chocolate. We rely on these (and the ‘Jarbola’ donations in a couple of weeks) to make the Fair a success and really appreciate everyone’s support. If you’re willing to help us set up or

man a stall on the day itself please let the office know.

Early Years Applications

If your child is starting school in

September 2020 then applications

open on Tuesday 5 November 2019 and close at midnight on

Wednesday 15 January 2020.

For more information and to apply, visit https://

www.kent.gov.uk/ or ask in the school office.

Upcoming events and important dates

Date Event Time

Term 2

Tuesday 19th November Year R & Year 6 height and weight checks

Wednesday 20th November Year 1 parents Phonics workshop 2pm in the hall

Friday 22nd November FOWSA Disco - please note the change of date

Monday 2nd December INSET Day - no school - please note the change of date

Wednesday 27th November Year 2 parents Phonics workshop 2pm in the hall

Friday 29th November Non-uniform day - FOWSA would like your jarbola

donations please ready for the Christmas Fair

Tuesday 3rd December Year 6 Bikeability begins

Tuesday 3rd December Hedgehog Class ‘Come and Learn’ afternoon 1.30pm

Wednesday 4th December Woodpecker Class ‘Come and Learn’ afternoon 1.30pm

Friday 6th December Rabbit Class ‘Come and Learn’ afternoon 1.30pm

Friday 13th December Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children

Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints Church

FOWSA Christmas Fair

2.00pm

2.30pm

Tuesday 17th December Christmas Lunch

Wednesday 18th December End of Term 2

Open Days for children starting school in September 2020

Missed our open days? No problem - just give us a call to

arrange a visit.

Family Christmas Craft Workshop

Wednesday 4th Dec

3:15pm - 5:15pm

Families need to book in by either going to the school office or

contacting Mrs Mewburn

(jmewburn@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk)

Numbers are limited so get in quick!