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St Thomas’ News - 25th JANUARY 2019
inspiring faith, love & learning
email: stthomas_primary@warrington. gov. uk
Twitter: @stthomas_cofe
www.st-thomas.co.uk
January is racing by here at St Cricket taster sessions
Thomas’, with pupils working
Year 5 learnt the basics of batting
hard and enjoying a host of extra-
& bowling this week when they
curricular activities too. Find out
were joined by a Cheshire Cricket
more in our jam-packed
coach for the afternoon. Free
newsletter.
sessions are being offered at
Change4Life festival Appleton Cricket Club for children
Last week we had a resilience A group of St Thomas’ pupils of all ages—look out for flyers in
workshop in which pupils learnt took part in a Change4Life book bags for full details.
that sometimes life doesn't go festival with other local primary
the way you want, but that we schools this week. They took
World Religion Day
can learn lessons from our part in various physical activities
disappointments and get back on and discussed the importance of This week each class celebrated
our feet stronger than before. keeping active. They learnt how World Religion Day by choosing
Definitely a useful life skill which you don’t have to be involved in one inspirational person from
we hope our pupils will put into a sport such as football or around the world; all of different
practice. swimming, but by simply faiths. Classes looked at
keeping active and moving individuals including Malala
however and whenever you can, Yousafzai, Mo Farah & Mahatma
you help yourself to stay Gandhi, producing inspirational
healthy. pieces of writing based on their
learning.
Oral health
Mindfulness for parents
Superhero Workshops Years 3 & 4 have learnt all about
how our teeth develop, what Mindfulness sessions for parents
Meanwhile, Reception enjoyed a began in school this week.
causes plaque and why it’s so
visit from “Dantastic” who taught Whether you want to understand
important to look after our
them all about superheroes. The more about how and why
teeth, during a visit from the
class enjoyed discussing mindfulness is taught to our
Oral Health team. Pupils had the
Spiderman, Miss Marvel, pupils, or discover the benefits for
opportunity to use disclosing
Aquaman & Black Panther yourself, feel free to come along
solution to identify which parts
amongst others, learning some to the Community Room on a
of their own teeth hadn’t been
fascinating facts and asking some Wednesday morning after drop-
brushed as well as they could
challenging questions too! off, for the sessions with Mrs
have been, before putting into
Following the visit , our Mercer-Wilks. They last half an
practice the brushing techniques
Reception pupils have written hour and are a perfect antidote to
they’d been taught, to end up
some lovely thank you letters to the chaos of getting children up &
with super sparkly smiles.
Dantastic—have a look at them out to school —come along next
on Twitter @stthomas_cofe Wednesday morning if you’d like
to learn more.
Key Strings PE kits NSPCC Number Day
The school hall was filled with the Just a little reminder that children Next Friday we will be supporting
sounds of Beatles songs on should have their PE kit in school the NSPCC by taking part in
Wednesday morning when Key every day during term time, not “Number Day 2019: Make Maths
Strings came in to perform for us. just PE days, to ensure they are Count”. Throughout the morning,
Pupils were introduced to an able to participate in all the each class will be exploring
array of instruments as they sporting activities we offer. numbers through various
learnt about timbre, pitch & School PE T-shirts & shorts can be activities – keep an eye on Twitter
rhythm. Discovering skiffle bands, purchased from our uniform to see what each class gets up to!
sitars and more, there was plenty provider Cactus Clothing—order In return for a voluntary
of enthusiastic audience forms are available at the school donation, children are invited to
participation along the way. office or on the website. ‘dress down for digits’ and wear
their own clothes to school on the
ParentPay for trips day. Please help us to raise as
much money as we can for such a
We’re moving towards a cashless
worthwhile charity.
system in school; this term you
are now able to use your
ParentPay account to pay for
school trips. Many thanks to all
the families in Year 1 & Year 2
who have paid for their
forthcoming trips so promptly
with this method; we’re sure
you’ll all find it really useful. If
you haven’t yet activated your
account please ask the office for
a log-in.
Golden Rules
Staff and pupils have been
working together to look at how Allergies Christian Union
we should behave in school. The Our group for KS2 pupils
In school, information about
following Golden Rules have continues to meet every
pupil’s allergies is always shared
been incorporated into our Wednesday lunchtime in the
with relevant staff or visitors. If
Behaviour Policy and are Community Room. Led by Adam
you wish to check that our
displayed around school: Post, St Thomas’ youth & family
records reflect your child’s
worker, children have the
We are gentle and show current situation with regard to
opportunity to learn more about
respect and love to each any allergies or intolerances they
Jesus in a fun & informal way. Our
other might have, please speak to the
current theme is Fruits of the
We are kind and helpful to office. Don’t forget to update us
Spirit, focusing this week on
everybody as and when circumstances
kindness. New members are
change. Thank you.
We listen, we try our best always welcome, all KS2 children
and we work hard at all are able to come along.
times Athlete visit
We are honest and we look Letters and sponsorship forms
Funding for Schools
after and respect property came home last week about our
We’re sure you’re all aware that
forthcoming visit from Decathlete
We forgive schools are facing a constant
Matt Lee. Please can all sponsor
struggle to ensure pupils receive
money & forms be returned to
the education they deserve, while
school by Monday 4th February.
funding is being squeezed year
Thank you.
upon year. Warrington schools PTA news
are asking parents to sign an The next PTA committee
online petition to help get the meeting will take place
funding issue debated in on Monday 28th January
parliament. Please make your in the Mulberry Tree
voice heard via: pub, starting at 7.30pm.
https://petition.parliament.uk/pe As always, the PTA
titions/232220
welcome new members
and new ideas, so please
Schools in Warrington are don’t be shy!
proposing to make changes to Please see the list of
their admission arrangements for PTA diary dates sent out
pupils joining from September with this newsletter for
2020. Please visit the Council’s
details of all the
website for more information.
fundraising events
The consultation period runs from they’ve got planned for
6 December 2018 until 31 January the coming months.
2019.
Community Noticeboard
Join Stockton Heath Parish Council for Bird and Bat Box Making at The Sandy Lane Centre in
Stockton Heath
on Thursday 21 February 2019 from 11 am to 2 pm. All are welcome to attend. Children under the
age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. This event will involve the use of hammers and
nails, therefore very small children MUST be supervised at all times by their accompanying adult.
The finished boxes will be used at Ackers Pit and Mill Lane and therefore there will be no charge
for the event.
If you need more information contact: clerk@stocktonheathpc.org.uk Tel: 01925 210558
Girlguiding Appleton is looking for volunteers!
Girlguiding currently provides new experiences, challenges and fun to over 200 girls and young
women in Appleton. However, we have long waiting lists for all age groups and two Rainbow units and
a Brownie unit are in danger of closing down due to a lack of leaders.
This is where you come in! If you can give a couple of hours of your time each week you could
change the lives of girls and young women in your local community. You do not need any prior
experience or to have been a member of Girlguiding in the past. You will be given on the job training
and as much support as you need from other local volunteers and your District Commissioner.
The roles we are currently recruiting for are:
Browner Leaders - A Brownie Leader is part of the volunteer team which runs a Brownie unit, a
group of about 20 girls aged seven to ten. You will plan and run weekly meetings, and there will be
opportunities to take the girls to residentials, trips and even camps.
Rainbow Leaders – A Rainbow Leader is part of the volunteer team which runs a Rainbow unit, a
group of up to 15 girls aged 5 – 7. You will plan and run weekly meetings and there will be
opportunities to take the girls out on exciting trips or even on a Rainbow sleepover.
If you are able and willing to help provide opportunities for girls and young women in your area,
please get in touch at girlguidingappleton@gmail.com. Alternatively you can sign up
through girlguiding.org.uk and someone will get in touch with you.
Faisal Rashid
Our local MP has asked us to share his details with all families to ensure he is easily contactable
should you have any concerns about our local community you wish to raise with him. Details are:
tel: 01925 351010 e: faisal.rashid.mp@parliament.uk twitter: @FaisalRashid6
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