At OWPS, we recognise the importance of community whether that community is locally on our doorstep, nationally or internationally. Here, you can discover more about local, national and international events that are happening.
Disclaimer: Orton Wistow Primary School does not endorse any products, services or activities that appear in the Community section of this newsletter, and is not responsible for any contract entered into by either party. We would recommend all parents check with any providers regarding the status of these services, activities and clubs
Oak Activities are proud to announce the release of our SEN & SEMH Nurture Sessions to be held at Paston Ridings Primary School over the Easter Holidays. We are also pleased to be offering fully funded places via the HAF Programme to eligible children.
Please find attached the flyers which include information about these sessions and details of how to book.
One Touch Football are delighted to announce we will be offering free HAF football days in Peterborough over the Easter holidays, as well as this paying parents can book as well.
The days will run from 9.00am till 3.00pm, highly qualified and experienced staff will be leading the days and it will be full of footie fun for boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 12years.
For more details please see the poster below.
School-aged children and young people (Reception-Year 11) who are in receipt of benefit-related free school meals can receive up to 4 sessions at one of our holiday provisions during the Easter holidays at no cost.
The sessions will include a range of activities and all food is also included for free.
We have a range of provisions across the city for primary and secondary-aged children and young people.
We have attached the poster for information, and a link to the providers offering the programme can be found here:
Peterborough Information Network | HAF Holiday Activities and Food Programme
School-aged children and young people (Reception-Year 11) who are in receipt of benefit-related free school meals can receive up to 4 sessions at one of our holiday provisions during the Easter holidays at no cost.
The sessions will include a range of activities and all food is also included for free.
We have a range of provisions across the city for primary and secondary-aged children and young people.
We have attached the poster for information, and a link to the providers offering the programme can be found here:
Peterborough Information Network | HAF Holiday Activities and Food Programme
February holiday camp bookings are still available, and you can book by clicking on the link below. PLease see the flyer below for more details.
Book Peterborough United Football Courses & Soccer School Sessions (officialsoccerschools.co.uk)
Our February Holiday Sports Camps 2024 have now been confirmed at Nene Park Academy!
To book visit www.keysportscoaching.co.uk
Jumped up Theatre, a Peterborough-based arts charity, are working with the International Shiamak Brand to launch Bollywood Classes, for children aged 4-12 years, on Thursdays at Hampton Vale Community Centre. There is a free taster session for the first class. Please see the attached poster below for more details.
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Peterborough Sings popular Christmas Magic event returns to Peterborough Cathedral on Saturday 16th December with a family-friendly matinee at 2.30pm and an evening performance at 7.30pm. With something for everyone young and old it's the perfect start to the festive season in a truly wonderful setting!
In the words of one of our singers “It’s a real family affair, so bring along your nearest and dearest and I guarantee that you’ll leave with a huge smile on your face and a warm fuzzy festive feeling inside!”
City of Peterborough Sports club will be running a FREE HAF programme for children who receive free school meals.
It will run over 2 days on the 21st and 22nd December.
For more details, please view the attached poster.
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Mimi and the Mountain Dragon is an animated film based on the book by Michael Morpurgo, with a live orchestral accompaniment, narrator and choir to be shown at New Theatre Peterborough on Tuesday 28th November, 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
We are excited to say that we will be joined by Rachel Portman, OBE, academy award winning composer of the music and James Burstall, film and tv producer and CEO of Agronon production company. James will be giving a short talk before the performance.
Please use the following link, https://newtheatre-peterborough.com/event/mimi-and-the-mountain-dragon/, for the box office.
Please support the Salvation Army with gifts for children for Christmas
The National Literacy Trust are having a Christmas Appeal
They are asking residents/businesses in Peterborough to donate a new children’s book to them (any age/genre). The Peterborough Hub will match all donations received up to 1000 books and these will be given to the Food Banks so that families who access these can have the books for Christmas.
They have ‘drop off’ boxes at Serpentine Green, Metro Bank in town and The Cresset theatre.
