FOWS Update
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Dear Orton Wistow School Community,
As we eagerly approach the Christmas holidays, it brings us great pleasure to share the collective success of our recent festive events—the Christmas Fair on December 8th and the Elfridges Sale on December 13th. These occasions not only filled our school with Christmas cheer but also contributed significantly to our ongoing efforts to support Orton Wistow Primary School.
Christmas Fair: £3,450 Raised!
The Christmas Fair on December 8th was a resounding success, thanks to the overwhelming support of our incredible community. With laughter, joy, and festive spirit in the air, we managed to raise an impressive £3,450! We are also working with some parents who can access match funding through their employers, which could help us bump this total up even further. This incredible sum will go a long way in supporting various initiatives and projects that directly benefit our students and enhance their learning experience.
Elfridges Sale: £1,689 Generated!
Following the success of the Christmas Fair, the Elfridges Sale on December 13th continued the wave of success. The school community once again came together, demonstrating their generosity and commitment to our school. The result? A fantastic £1,689 was generated, providing additional funds to further enrich the educational journey of our students.
Heartfelt Thanks to Parents, Carers, Teachers, School Staff and the wider Community
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of these events. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and support are the driving forces behind our fundraising activities. Without your active involvement through donations, attendance and volunteering your time, these events would not be possible, and the vital funds we raise would remain unrealized.
As we reflect on these achievements, we're reminded of the strength of our community and the impact we can make when we work together. FOWS is always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help plan, organize, and run future events. Your involvement, big or small, can make a significant difference.
If you are interested in becoming a part of our passionate team, please contact us at fows@owps.org.uk We welcome new ideas, perspectives, and, most importantly, your valuable time and energy.
Once again, thank you for your unwavering support. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We are now off to enjoy a glass of prosecco or 3 before the fun starts again in January with an unwanted gift donation day on Friday 19th January.
Warm regards,
Jo Watson Chair, Friends of Orton Wistow School (FOWS) and the Comittee
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FOWS Donation Day
FOWS will be having a donation day on 19.01.24. Bring your unwanted gifts for FOWS and wear your funkiest socks to school.
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Word Millionaire's
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As part of our reading scheme in KS2, children embark on their journey into Accelerated Reader. After a child completes reading a text they take an online quiz, which records their word count and then at the end of each half-term, we see if we have any 'Word Millionaires', across the key stage.
Congratulations to the following children who have joined the Millionaire's Row this half-term:
Cian C, Alex B, Dominic C, Florence M, Alice T, Susnato M. And to Mason P who is now a 'triple millionaire!'.
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BBC 500 Words 2023
Our very own Miss Tansley was lucky enough to be chosen to be an official judge for the BBC 500 Words competition for this year. Her love of reading and writing really shone through.
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