1. Newsletter Holy Trinity Catholic Primary Chipping Norton
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
24 London Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5AX
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Headteacher: Mrs Lorna Buchanan
Friday 8th September Issue 1
Prayer
God of wisdom and might, At the beginning of this new school year We ask you to bless our school community. May our school be a place where the Gospel of Jesus is proclaimed, And our Catholic faith at the heart of all we strive to do. Help our children and young people to grow through their learning Into the people you have called them to be. Open their minds and hearts to discover the gifts of wisdom and knowledge As they search for understanding and truth. Assist our teachers and staff as they strive to lead and support our children in their learning And be witnesses of your truth and love. May our school community grow throughout this year aware of your life giving presence and responding to the gift of your grace. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Message from the Headteacher
Welcome back to school and to our first newsletter. We have had a very smooth and successful start to the term.
I would like to extend a special warm welcome to the newest members of our community: our new staff, new students and their families. It is wonderful to see so many new faces. I know you will continue to work with us so your child can grow in confidence, with a love of learning, and a determination to be the best person they can be.
Of course, it is equally wonderful to welcome back the rest of the school. I have heard lots of terrific holiday stories; had some very warm welcome back greetings, and again been struck by the strong sense of community our school enjoys.
You will see from our diary dates that we have some exciting activities already planned for this term. Please note the date of your child’s class curriculum meeting. 
Holy Trinity Prefects
Zara, Alexander, Alex, Alistair, Megan, Evie, Joe.
Holy Trinity House Captains
Oxford – Ellen and Katie
Gloucester – Mia and Freddie
Warwick – Finlay and Ruby
Buckingham – Tilly and Toby
Holy Trinity Junior Leadership Team
Year 1 – Otto and Eva
Year 2 – Adi and Sam
Year 3 – Oliver and Olivia
Year 4 – Finley and Emmy
Year 5 – James and Tricia
Year 6 – Max and Carmen
Congratulations to all of the children.
Working Together
Through the Love of God

2. Teaching Assistant Vacancy
We are looking for an Upper Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to work five mornings per week, including lunchtimes from September until the end of the school year. The successful candidate will be expected to support learning specifically in year 6. Previous experience of supporting children’s learning in Key Stage 2 would be an advantage.
We are looking for someone who:
 Is reliable, committed and enthusiastic in their approach
 Is well educated with English and Maths to GCSE level (or equivalent)
 Believes that all children can make the best possible progress and will work hard to ensure that is the case
 Will bring something special to our fantastic team
This temporary post is initially until the end of the school year.
If you would like further information, or an application form please or visit the school office.
After School Clubs
All clubs will commence on Monday 11th September.
Many clubs were oversubscribed for this term, and we can not accommodate all the requests. You will have received a note and refund from the school office if your child was unable to join a club this term.
If you have not heard from the school office, your child is on the list to attend their chosen club.
With the exception of Sports Club, please wait in the front playground for your child to be dismissed by a member of staff.
Children attending Key Stage 2 Sports Club will need to be collected from the back playground.
Please note revised dates for Year 1 and 2 Curriculum Meetings for parents.
See in Dates for your Diary
Congratulations to all the KS1 children for settling into their new classes and routines so promptly in the mornings.
A reminder that from Monday all KS1 children will need to be left at the KS1 gate, and walk to their cloakrooms unaccompanied.
If you need to speak to your child’s class teacher, please do so via the office. Many thanks.
Following the success of ‘Class Dojo’ at Key Stage 2, children in Year 3 and Key Stage 1 are now using this behaviour management app. Further information (and log-ins/passwords if required) will be provided in the class curriculum meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please ask your child’s class teacher for further information.
Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are now £2.20 per meal (for children in KS2). For parents who would like to pay termly, there are 34 days in this term.
Please can all meals be paid for in advance, preferably on Mondays. These can be paid either weekly, monthly or half-termly.
Cheques made payable to Holy Trinity School.
Please contact the school office if you would like to make any changes to your child’s lunch request form.
PTA dates
Tuesday 12th September – PTA meeting in the school hall at 7:30 pm. ALL WELCOME.
Friday 6th October – Welcome Disco 6-8pm
Saturday 14th October – Car Boot Sale 10am-2pm
Piano Lessons. Due to increasing pupils numbers and lack of space for intervention groups and indoor PE sessions, we will regrettably be unable to offer piano lessons in the school day. We would like to thank Mrs Furlong for her creativity, skill and dedication over the years.

3. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Dates for Autumn Term
w/c 11th September
After School Clubs start
Tuesday 12th September
PTA Meeting at 7.30pm in the school hall
Year 1 Curriculum Meeting at 2.30pm (revised date)
Year 2 Curriculum Meeting at 2.30pm (revised date)
Wednesday 13th September
Forest School starts for Year 2 – further information to be sent via Parentmail
Year 4 Curriculum Meeting at 2.30pm
Thursday 14th September
Year 6 Curriculum Meeting at 2.30pm
Friday 15th September
Year 3 Curriculum Meeting at 2.30pm
Wednesday 20th September
Year 5 Curriculum Meeting at 2.30pm
25th – 29th September
Year 6 at Yenworthy Residential
Wednesday 27th September
Phonics meeting for reception and Year 1 parents at 3:15pm. Creche provided.
Wednesday 4th October
Pope Francis Mass at Holy Trinity Church at 6pm.
Friday 6th October
PTA Welcome Disco 6-8pm.
Friday 20th October
Finish for Half Term at 3.00pm
HALF TERM
23rd – 27th October
Tuesday 31st October
Parents Evening 3-5:50pm
Thursday 2nd November
Parents Evening 3-6pm
Tuesday 7th November
Individual Photos
Friday 17th November
Children in Need day
Tuesday 5th December
Flu Vaccination (nasal spray) for Years 1,2,3,4
Wednesday 6th December
Whole school trip to the Pantomime in C/N
Tuesday 12th December
KS1 Nativity (1:30pm and 6:00pm)
Thursday 14th December
KS2 Carol Service (1:30pm and 6:00pm)
Monday 18th December
Reception Nativity (1:30pm)
Tuesday 19th December
Whole School Mass at 9:10am
Finish for Christmas at 12:05pm.