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Oatlands Junior School ~ Friday Newsletter

5th July 2018

Dear Parents / Carers

Through Primary Proposal - Update

As you know, we had been hoping to submit the business case document to the Regional

Schools Commissioner (RSC) by the end of June. However, there will be a delay in

submitting it. The RSC has been having direct discussions with the Causeway Trust

(Oatlands Infant School is part of that Trust) and NYCC and also internal discussions. They have asked us to be patient and to delay submitting the business case

until those discussions are concluded. We hope they will be concluded shortly and I will

update you again as soon as I hear. Once the business case has been submitted we will

then arrange a meeting for parents of children currently at the school and those joining us

in September to answer any questions about the business case document and the

subsequent process involved.

It has always been our intention to publish a copy of the business case document on the

school’s website after it has been submitted to the RSC and that remains the

position. We also intended to confirm in the business case document the number of

responses received during the consultation that were ‘for’ or ‘against’ the proposal. Some requests have been received for that information and in view of the delay in submitting

the business case I can confirm that formal responses were received during the

consultation in the form of letters and emails from 264 people. Of that total, 223

expressed opposition to the proposal and 41 expressed support for it.

Chris Tulley, Chair of Governors

Final assembly from Matt Lunn

On Tuesday 3rd July, we had our final assembly from Matt

Lunn. Over the years, he has given many excellent

assemblies at Oatlands Junior School. They have always been interesting, had a clear message and most of all the

children have enjoyed them. He is leaving to take up a

new position in London, with which we wish him the best

of luck.

Mr Moore

Oatlands Nature Area – The revamp!

Work has been taking place this week to transform our nature area. We are working

alongside Oatlands Allotment Group who have already helped clear some of the weeds and shrub area and further work this week has been carried out, intstalling some large

raised beds, a pathway to the shady area and clearing the pond. Watch out for further

developments in the coming months as we work to transform this area into a place of

tranquility, peace and a haven for both children and nature! Moving forward, we are looking for old tyres, wooden pallets, large logs (for sitting on)

and old large pans (to make a music station). We have also had some parents express an

interest in helping out with the nature area. If you too would like to join a small (or

large!) working group, please get in touch @ [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.oatlands-jun.n-yorks.sch.uk/





Year 6 Whole Year Group Photographs

Order forms were sent home with the Y6 children on Thursday 27th June 2018, for both

an official and a fun photograph. Final closure for orders to be taken in school is

9am Monday 9th July school office by Friday 6th July. Larger copies of the photographs

are available to view in the school office window.

E-Safety

This week’s E-Safety Top Tip comes from Adam El-Azzab Hassan in 5T:

If using social media sites, remember to keep your settings as private as possible.

Year 6 Transition Days at Harrogate Grammar School

If your Year 6 child is attending the transition days at Harrogate Grammar School next

week, we have been advised by Mr Milburn that they do not have to wear school uniform

but should wear something appropriate for doing PE. Mrs Wilkinson

Triathlon Stars!

Conor Lister, Iona Melville, Leila Barclay and Georgia Murray all competed in the Ripon Junior triathlon on Sunday 1st

July. This involved 150m open water swim (in a lake), 2k

cycle and then 1.2k run. As it was so warm, they didn’t have

to wear wetsuits - all very brave to get in that water. For some of them, it was their first open water triathlon and

they had to overcome some nerve to do it. They were all

amazing and did the Harrogate Junior triathlon club proud!

Well done! Mrs Murray

Year 6 Production

Year 6 have been working incredibly hard practising for the Y6 production of ‘More! A Tale of Oliver Twist’. They are looking forward to performing this to the school on Tuesday 10th

July. Year 6 parents/carers will have received a letter today regarding performance

arrangements.






We hope you enjoy the show!

Miss Mansfield

Writers and Mathematicians of the Week

Well done and congratulations to the following children:

Class Writing Stars Maths Stars

3M Annabel Washer Florence Williams

3H Skye Pinches Oliver Darcy

3/4K Megan Lister Olivia Moyser

4H Toby Eglese Charlie Henry

4G Eddie Cooper Joseph Brennan

5M Amelie Hyder Elodie Parker

5T Daisy Abbs Hugo Conry-Price

5/6C Henry McQuade Summer Kirk

6M Toby Wilkins and Katie Pottage Elliot Green

6FW Lawrence Scott and Joshua

Simpson

Henry Neligan

6G Angelina Spencer Lucas Moyser

House Points

This week’s winner is Yellow Hammers with 288 points. Well done! The

running totals are:

Red Kites Blue Jays Yellow

Hammers

Green

Kingfishers

3344 3783 3188 3561






Weir’s Weekly Review

Year 5 pupils shared their D&T biscuit

making project, this week. Creative designs and ingredients! Personal

handwriting achievements were

applauded by the group. Fascinating

facts about Ancient Greek democracy and Olympic games were well presented.

Results from Science and Maths

investigations were shared, with some

interesting discussion. The Review was

finished with a beautifully written opening to a fable being read. All the

children were fantastic at giving each

other feedback and praise. Miss Weir

Dates for Your Diaries – these can also be found on the School Website Calendar

Dates:

Please note a change in dates for PTA events:

-PTA AGM is now Thursday 5th July at 7:30pm (venue SO Bar!)

Summer Term Calendar 2018

July

Mon 9th Final swimming session for 4K. Y6 Production 6:30pm

Tues 10th Y6 Production 6:30pm

Wed 11th-

Thurs 12th

HGS Y6/7 Transition Days.

Thurs 12th OJS Transition Day, including Y2/3.

Fri 13th Annual Reports sent home (all years)

Mon 16th Y6 trip to Shakespeare theatre in York.

Final tennis session at Harrogate Racquets Club for 4H and 3K

Tues 17th Y2 Parents Open Hour – 2:30pm Open End of Year Report Consultation 3:45-5pm

Thurs 19th Y6 Leavers’ Service 2pm

L6 Leavers’ Disco 4-5:15pm

Fri 20th School closes for Summer holiday at 2:30pm. PTA Non Uniform Day

A reminder that school will be closed tomorrow for a Training Day. We look forward to

welcoming the children back to school on Monday.

Thank you for your continued support.

Estelle Weir Headteacher






Dear Parent/Carer

ENCORE! music Lessons September 2018 at Oatlands Junior School

To purchase Encore! music lessons for September 2018 to February half-term 2019,

please apply and pay online at LunchPal, http://lunchpal.co.uk/ . A reminder that

payment is half-yearly in advance for 17 lessons in the first half of the year and 16 in the

second half. Lessons start in the week commencing 17th September. Parents are

encouraged to register and pay well in advance. Late applications will be accepted

subject to tutor availability but the full charge for the half year will be payable.

Lessons will be allocated to continuing Encore students paid up before the end of June and

then on a first come first served basis to all students. The closing date for applications is

Friday 7th September.

If you qualify for a discount (see below) please apply for a discount code in advance, to

use at the point of purchase. This discount code may be obtained by emailing the Finance

Office at [email protected] . If you are eligible for a discount, you will receive this code by return and should enter this during the Checkout Process on

LunchPal.

For all queries relating to music lessons, email Andy Kemp at

[email protected]

All queries regarding discounts, please email Finance at [email protected]

Kind Regards

Andy Kemp

Teacher in charge of Encore! _______________________________________________________________________

Discount Information:

Qualifying parents may apply for one set of music lessons (if multiple instruments are

taken the discount will apply to the cheapest set of lessons).

75% Free School Meals Discount: please email [email protected] to

receive a onetime discount code to use at the online checkout. 40% Working Tax Credit Discount: please email [email protected] to

receive a onetime discount code to use at the online checkout. Please attach Working Tax

Credit paperwork to your email or post it to the Finance Office (Encore). (Please note that

other Tax Credits will not trigger a discount entitlement).

Lessons available on: Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Recorder, Trumpet, Trombone, Horn,

Euphonium, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Piano/Keyboard, Drum kit








Please ask for instruments that are available to hire.

Y6 Albivio’s Leavers’ Meal Thank you to all those that have returned their completed forms and payment. Can I please remind anyone who hasn't to please return asap. Also as this is not a PTA event I will be paying

Al Bivio's directly so can I ask everyone to please pay cash.

Nicola Oliver 07801539923

PTA News

Ice Lolly Friday Thursday!

As the good weather continues it seems silly not to celebrate the long weekend with an ice lolly

(although personally I’m still on my quest for a gin-pop ….especially due to the long weekend!!)

Refreshments

One last massive thank you goes to all who have been helping out with refreshments at recent school events, we really appreciate the time that you give up to do this. Also a wee heads up that

at the Year 6 evening productions there will be the usual refreshments and also an honesty bar

will be in operation

PTA AGM

This is being held tonight at 7.30 in So Bar (their private room) and all are very welcome to join

us for a wee glass of wine as we celebrate what we’ve achieved this year and look to next. Thanks to all who have sent apologies already and for some lovely messages – much appreciated!

Karen (mum of Kiera 3H, Meg 3/4K & Conor 5M)

Community News Activities For Kids at Otley Courthouse – Summer 2018

Stopmotion Animation – film making

Performance Summer School – drama

Kite-making Workshop – make your own kite

Lego Robotics – Junior STEM

Radio & Podcast Workshops – with Chapel FM Arts Centre

Telephone: 01943 467466 / www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

Has your child been inspired by the World Cup....

Pannal Ash Under 10s (going into Y5 in September) Reds are looking for new players for the

coming season, which starts September 2018.

Run by two FA qualified coaches, we are an open, fun and inclusive team with a great set of

children and supportive parents. We play in the Harrogate & District Junior League as well as

enter local tournaments and run a training session mid-week & every Saturday morning.

If you would like to know more, or come and try out one of our training sessions, please

contact Nat Crossland 07903 691556 [email protected] or Chris Kell, Head Coach-

[email protected]

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http://www.otleycourthouse.org.uk/


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