St John’s C of E Primary School (3-11) Message from the Headteacher

Dear Parents / Carers Collective Worship The theme for this week:

Resilience Thursday 23 February 2017

Letter from the Head

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Year 3 learning

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Golden Awards

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Raising Caring, 4 Respectful, Ethical Children Diary Dates

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On Friday 3 February, children enjoyed a day of Science Experiments. Pupils ran out of school eager to discuss what they had learnt that day. The school was buzzing with excitement and some wonderful learning opportunities. Thank you to Mr Smith for organising this fun day. The week before half term our children enjoyed Local History Week where each year group learnt about a different aspect of our school and Dorking’s history. Reception and Nursery looked at different artefacts from Dorking Museum as well as significant people the area have benefited from such as Thomas Cubitt and Ralf Vaughan Williams, Year 1 had visits from local residents and explored changes in toys, Year 2 looked at the changes to St John’s over the years and even took a visit to North Holmwood village hall where our school originated. Year 3 and 4 took a walk over to the Deep Dene Trail learning all about the changes to the estate and land, Year 5 took a walk into Dorking Town learning about Victorian Dorking and the significance of the Cockrell and finally, Year 6 walked over to Deep Dene linking the learning to WWII. The children ended the week with a presentation during celebration assembly where children spoke with confidence of the exciting learning opportunities and new knowledge gained. Each year group’s work is displayed in our KS2 hall so please take a look. This week, we have had a mobile classroom on the KS1 playground. Children have been learning about their bodies and with age appropriate material, understanding the effects of Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco has on our bodies. The children have all enjoyed these experiences; gaining some life skills. At the beginning of this week, we welcomed teachers from some neighbouring schools to observe the good practice from our teachers and understand some of the techniques used to increase progression. It is wonderful that other schools are using our school and staff to learn new ideas to develop their own schools. Shove Tuesday Next Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. All children are invited to join Breakfast Club from 8am in making pancakes for breakfast. This special session will cost just £1.50 ( this includes existing Breakfast Club members). Booking is essential - forms are at the office. Looking forward to seeing you. Ash Wednesday At 09:30 on Wednesday 1 March, we will be holding a communion service to mark Ash Wednesday; the beginning of Lent. This will be led by both Rev. Stuart Tanswell and each year group. All parents and the community are welcome to join us. World Book Week Next week, we will be inspiring the children’s learning even further with a focus on books from around the world. The week will finish with a Mufti Day where children can come in dressed as their favourite book character. Many thanks, Mr Richards, Headteacher

Trust, Love, Cooperation, Courage, Resilience & Respect

St John’s C of E Primary School (3-11)

Year 3 Learning

Trust, Love, Cooperation, Courage, Resilience & Respect

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St John’s C of E Primary School (3-11) An Academy in The Good Shepherd Trust

Golden Awards 2017 Reception: Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4: Year 5: Year 6:

Oscar Simas, Brooke Cousins, Henry English, Henley Ede Vijay Bhanot, Finley Knapp, Harley Cooper-Frewer Leo Back, Esmee Humphrey, Tyler Sushams Lena Hughes-Williams, Mckenzie Ede, Bailey Johnson, Sergio Bey Chelsea Goff, Rhys Worsfold, Amy west, Liliana Doughty Kayla Gregg, Brennan Fitzgerald, Dante Bailey, Alfie Hughes-Williams Zac Oliver, Ashley Woodward, Lyla McCann, Albert Miles

Trust, Love, Cooperation, Courage, Resilience & Respect

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An Academy in The Good Shepherd Trust Calendar Dates for 2017—all visible on our calendar section on the school website Friday 24 February— Celebration Assembly Week Beginning 27 February—Book Week Monday 27 February—10:45—Yr5 & Yr6 Delight in Shakespeare Workshop—Parents and siblings welcome Tuesday 28 February—Shrove Tuesday Breakfast Club 8am (pancakes for breakfast £1.50) Wednesday 1 March— Ash Wednesday - 09:30 communion service. All parents and the community welcome. Friday 3 March-Celebration Assembly Friday 3 March—World Book Day Mufti—Please dress up as your favourite book character—£1. Saturday 4 March— Friends’ Table Top Sale—10am—12:30pm Tuesday 7 March—Yr5 Hobgoblin Theatre Company (in school) Wednesday 8 March—Reception trip to Boxhill Thursday 9 March - Yr3 trip to the Natural History Museum Thursday 9 March—Nursery trip to Boxhill Friday 10 March—09:00—Yr4 Class Assembly Friday 10 March— Yr5 & Yr6 Delight in Shakespeare Follow Up Workshop Week Beginning 13 March—E Safety Week Tuesday 14 March—Open Day—09:30—11:30 and 17:30—19:00 Friday 17 March-Celebration Assembly Friday 24 March-Celebration Assembly Friday 24 March— Yr5 & Yr6 Delight in Shakespeare Follow Up Workshop Friday 24 March—Friends’ Mufti Day—£1 Friday 24 March—Friends’ Mother’s Day Card Making—15:15—16:00 Tuesday 28 March— Consultation Evening—15:45—17:30 Wednesday 29 March—Consultation Evening—17:30—19:30 Thursday 30 March—15:00-Yr5 & Yr6 Delight in Shakespeare Performance to Parents (siblings welcome) Friday 31 March—Yr3 Easter Service—09:30am—St John’s Church. Everyone welcome. Friday 31 March—13:15pm—Break up for Easter Holidays Easter Holidays 3—17 April Tuesday 18 April—Children back to school Friday 21 April-Celebration Assembly Monday 24 April—Nursery & Reception—Mobile Zoo will visit Early Years Wednesday 26—Friday 28 April—Yr4 Residential Trip to Hindhead Friday 28 April-Celebration Assembly Monday 1 May—Bank Holiday Thursday 4 May—09:00 – Inspire session for Y6,Y4, Y2, Rec Friday 5 May-Celebration Assembly Monday 8—Friday 12 May—Yr6 SATS Week Thursday 11 May—09:00 – Inspire session for Y5, Y3, Y1, N Friday 12 May-Celebration Assembly Friday 19 May-Celebration Assembly Friday 26 May-Year 3 Class Assembly Friday 26 May— 15:15—Break up for half term Half term 29 May—2 June Monday 5 June—Children Back to School Monday 5—Friday 9 June — Yr6 Residential Trip to the Isle of Wight Wednesday 7 June—Yr4 trip to The National Portrait Gallery Friday 9 June-Celebration Assembly Friday 16 June-Year 2 Class Assembly Friday 16 June—Friends’ Father’s Day Card Making—15:15—16:00 Tuesday 27 June—Sports Day— am KS1 & pm KS2 Wednesday 28 June—Guildford Leavers Service Thursday 29 June—Reserve Sports Day (if wet on Tuesday) Friday 7 July—Summer Fayre 2:00pm—4:30pm Tuesday 18 July—13:15 End of Term