Issue 433: 8th September 2023

Dear parents and carers,

The first week of the new school year has come to an end, and we are all ready to make the most of this beautiful weather over the next couple of days. It has been a very positive start to the term and the children should feel proud of how they have stepped up to the challenge of a new year group. Within moments of them walking through the doors on Monday morning, they were engaged in learning within their classrooms and not a single minute has been wasted over the first five days. 

Establishing our Expectations

Each year we discuss the importance of starting how we mean to go on and making our expectations clear to the children. This always flows back to the PRIDE Code, Learning Tools and Golden Rules. The teaching staff have worked hard to teach children the daily routines they need to follow and where necessary these are rehearsed in class to set the standard for the year. Please ask your children about the Golden Rules. There are seven in total, I wonder if they can remember them all? 

New Pupils

It has been lovely to see our new Foundation Stage children start with us this week on a part-time timetable. Although there have been a few tears (some from the parents as well!) they have settled quickly and every time I have popped into the unit, they have been happily joining in and making the most of the provision on offer. We have also had some children join us in other year groups who have equally started the year well and appear to be happy in their new school. 

Ambassador Roles

As a way to promote that sense of responsibility (one of our learning tools), children in Year Six take on an ambassador role during their final year with us. There are a wide variety of roles covering curriculum subects and other elements of school life. I was supported by two assembly ambassadors last year who helped set up for assemblies and looked after the ICT in the hall. I know our new Year Six children are looking forward to this new responsibility.

Have a lovely weekend everyone. 

Mr. Marks

Headteacher

Photo by Radek Kilijanek on Unsplash

Each week, we publish the latest achievements of the children at Orton Wistow Primary School.

Celebrating Success 08.09.2023

Here at Orton Wistow Primary School, we recognise that success comes in all different shapes and sizes! We celebrate the children's achievements in school in the Achievements section of the newsletter and website.

Many of the children, however, are also achieving things outside of school.  We would like to recognise these successes too.

It might be that your child has passed a music or dance exam, gained a karate belt, starred in a show, volunteered, taken part in a sporting event, or done something that they didn't think was possible!

If you would like to share your child's achievements with us so that we can celebrate their success, please complete the Celebrating Success form which can be found on the school website. Contributions will be considered for inclusion in upcoming editions of the newsletter.

We look forward to hearing about your children's extracurricular achievements!

This Week's Successes

This child from Nightingales attended Summer School for the first time during the summer holidays. In 5 days they learned 7 songs, dances, and lines from The Addams Family, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. She rehearsed at home as well. On the last evening they performed to over 100 people on stage. She did really well and put a lot of practice in.

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Well done to these former and current pupils had success in the Orton Waterville Village Show on 02.09.23. 

On Friday 22nd September 2023 we will be raising funds to help thousands of families across the UK who are living with a genetic condition. This money changes lives and offers support and specialised care whenever and wherever it’s needed. 

Fundraising will take place in the following ways: 

• Wear non-uniform, please try to wear something denim 

• Biscuits from the kitchen will be available at break time 

We are suggesting donations of £1 to wear non-uniform and 50p for a biscuit. Donations will be made electronically, using the link below, so children do not need to bring money into school. 

JustGiving OWPS Fundraising Page

Discover what is coming up in the OWPS Dining Car.

Read about what is happening in the local community.

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