newsletter 19th May 2017

newsletter 19th May 2017

Thank you to everyone who supported our Prayer Space in

school day on Monday. We had a fantastic day and every-

one who took part enjoyed the experience. A special note

of thanks to the TOM team and Rev John and Vanessa from

Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. We look forward to

welcoming Rev John to lead our worship in the near future.

Stars of the Week

Reception: Liam H for excellent effort and wonderful work!

Year 1: Joey R for wonderful ideas or our acrostic about worms—good thinking!

Year 2: Jack B for working very hard on his reading.

Year 3: Jacob R for being Scientist of the Year! & Max P for fantastic science diagrams!

Year 4: Harry for a fantastic written argument!

Year 5: Will T for amazing work on fractions!

Year 6: Molly G for always having a smile on her face, no matter what the challenge.

On Thursday, Year 4 welcomed a Roman visitor called Claudia. She introduced herself and said, ‘Salve’ which is Latin for ‘Hello’. Throughout the morning, she told us about Roman clothes, the army and typical home life. She even brought in ancient artefacts for us to look at! We handed round swords, helmets, chainmail armour and a HUGE curved shield! Some people got to try on the costumes too!

Overall, we found out many interesting facts ready to start our topic next week. For example did you know that, if a woman left the house without covering her head using a palla, she would be divorced by her husband! So although it was really interesting, we’re quite glad that we didn’t live in the Roman times!

Monday 15th May: Visitors from Ireland Prayer Spaces Day

Wednesday 17th May: Roman visitor for Year 4

Thursday 18th May: Durham Cathedral Choristers visit 1pm- 2.15pm

Friday 19th May: Transition worker from St. John’s for Year 6 pupils (1pm)

Monday 22nd May: Wheel Day

Tuesday 23rd May: A Song for Europe (Gala Theatre Durham City- Rachel and Clare with 12 Y4 pupils)

Wednesday 24th May: 9.30-12 pm KS1 Multiskills at Bishop Barrington

Wednesday 24th May: 2pm E-Safety Assembly for parents (each class will do a presentation based on

their e-safety curriculum, followed by an informative E-Safety talk by a Local Authority Advisor)

Thursday 25th May: Movie Night – Pop and Popcorn (PTA)

Friday 26th May: Half term begins

Monday 5th June: PD Day for staff

Tuesday 6th June: children return to school

Tuesday 6th June: Durham Cathedral Leavers’ Service for Y6

Wednesday 7th June: Buddhist talk for Years 1 and 2 pm

Thursday 8th June: Girls’ Cricket Competition (10 am to 2pm) at Willington Cricket Club

Thursday 8th June: Durham Cathedral Choristers session 2 (1pm- 2.15)

Friday 9th June pm: Pot Painting for Father’s Day with FOSA

Friday 9th June: Riverfly Project for Year 5 (12.15- 1.15 pm)

Monday 12th June: Phonics Testing Week

Tuesday 13th June: Year 4 to Bible Exhibition at Wear Valley Christian Centre (pm)

Thursday 15th June: Wear Valley Cricket Competition at Crook Cricket Club

Thursday 15th June: Primary PE Subject Leader Cluster Competition (10am-2pm) Crook Cricket Club

Friday 16th June am: Father’s Day Celebration with FOSA- coffee and bacon sarnies

Looking forward to the summer

Looking forward to the summer term …

Friday 19th June: Life Centre trip for Year 4

Monday 19th June: Robinwood Residential for Years 5 and 6 Day 1

Tuesday 20th June: Robinwood Residential for Years 5 and 6 Day 2

Wednesday 21st June: Robinwood Residential for Years 5 and 6 Day 3

Thursday 22nd June: Durham Cathedral Choristers session 3 (hosting school) 9.45-11.45

Friday 23rd June: Athletics at Shildon Track (10 am- 2pm)

Friday 23rd June: Year 2 Class Worship for parents (9.15 am)

Wednesday 28th June: Year 5 Curriculum Week Day 1 St. John’s

Thursday 29th June: Year 5 Curriculum Week Day 2 King James

Friday 30th June: Year 5 Curriculum Week Day 3 Bishop Barrington

Friday 30th June: Year 1 Class Worship for parents (9.15am)

Friday 30th June: Summer Fayre (PTA)

Monday July 3rd: FOSA - Sports Day photos

Tuesday 4th July: Durham Cathedral Choristers final session (1pm- 2.15)

Thursday 6th July: Wheel Day 3

Thursday 6th July am: Years 5 and 6 tennis at Bishop Auckland Tennis Club

Friday 7th July: Durham Cathedral Presentation with Choristers

Friday 7th July: Riverfly Project for Year 5

Monday 10th July: Sports Day option 1

Tuesday 11th July: Sports Day option 2 (if weather is poor on Monday)

Wednesday 12th July: Transition Day 1 for Y6

Wednesday 12th July 2pm: Open Afternoon for Reception and Years 1-5 (from 2pm)

Thursday 13th July: Transition Day for Y6 Day 2

Thursday 13th July: Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Summer Disco (FOSA)

Friday 14th July: Transition Day for Y6 Day 3

Friday 14th July: Brass Band Concert (pm)

Wednesday 19th July: School Play – 2 performances

Friday 21st July: Final day of term. Non-uniform Day for FOSA