1. St. John’s Church of England Primary School Newsletter
- Learning and Caring Together -
Issue 17 Friday 26th January 2018
Beyond the War Memorial
Year 6 had a wonderful day working with visiting artist, Angie Thompson, yesterday. They produced some brilliant art work based around symbols of World War 1 which will be used to help commemorate the end of the ‘Great War’ later this year. All work was taken away by Angie so it can be collated and digitised before examples are sent to the last known addresses of those who fell in the War. A fantastic opportunity for our Year 6 pupils to be a part of.
Good Luck
A huge good luck to the children taking part in the gymnastics competition at Stanley High next week. This is our first sporting engagement of the New Year and we look forward to letting you know how they did.
Also, it’s goodbye and good luck to our six students from Edge Hill who leave us today. They have been fantastic additions to Year 1, 3 and 5 and have given lots to the life of St. John’s whilst they’ve been here!
Admissions
We have been asked by Sefton admissions to double check parents of children due to start Reception in September 2018 have all applied for their place as there a lot of late requests going in! Please ensure you apply for a place even if you already have a sibling attending school.
Play and Learn Sessions
Our hugely popular Play and Learn sessions for pre-school children are returning again after half term. This time, sessions will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 1:45 until 2:45 pm. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for pre-school children to sample a little taste of school and potentially meet some of their future classmates. Pass the word to ALL who may be interested.
Online Safety Meeting
Teaching our children to stay safe online is a big priority for us at St, John’s. The best way for your child to remain safe on the internet is for you to be aware of the dangers so that you can recognise the signals, and work with your child to use technology safely and positively. We are holding an online safety meeting for parents on Thursday 8th February at There will be a chance for you to ask any questions while enjoying a cuppa and all those who attend will be entered into a prize draw to win a £25 gift voucher.
PFA
Following on from our Concert of Colour last week where we raised £200, a big thank you to our PFA who have donated a further £200 towards our new reading books.
Compassion Day
Thank you to the wonderful Southport and Area Youth Workers Trust for spending the day with us to help us understand the importance of compassion. The children have been busy ‘patting each other on the back’ with hand of compassion to tell each other how wonderful they are. They have introduced to us ‘The 40 Acts of Challenge Cards’ which are 40 ideas to show compassion, kindness, generosity and love in school during the season of Lent. The challenges are simple, yet effective, and intend to run from 14th February to 29th March You can find this challenge by visiting: 40acts.sawtrust.com. Please let us know if your child completes any of these challenges.

2. St. John’s Superstars! Achievement Award Year Group
Behaviour Star Award
Rory Locker
Reception
Liam Scott
Tehya-Rose Harrison
Year 1
Pheobe Cairns
Olivia Eley
Year 2
Grace Chaplin
Paige Rimmer
Year 3
Marley Hall
Rosie Hunter
Year 4
Alfie Jackson
Rafa Stoneley
Year 5
Ryan Barry
Jolie McLaren
Year 6
Owen Sutherland
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
22nd Jan – clubs start again
23rd Jan – School Nurse available on the yard
26th Jan - SYWT in for school to help us celebrate COMPASSION DAY
26th Jan – closing date for any applications for the lunchtime welfare post
6th Feb – Safer Internet Day.
6th Feb – Year 5 visit to the Eco centre and beach
8th Feb – Internet safety session for parents at 2:15 pm in the hall
8th Feb – PFA Discos. Rec, Y1 and Y2 from 6-7pm and then Years 3-6 from 7:15 – 8:15 pm. £2.50 payable on the door.
9th Feb – Love My Community MUFTI Day in aid of Alzheimer’s Society
9th Feb – close for half term
19th Feb – Back to school
22nd Feb – Year 2 SATs meeting at 3:15 in Y2
28th Feb – Year 4 curriculum day at Stanley High
5th and 6th March – Parent Teacher Meetings
19th March – PFA Easter bingo starting at 6pm.
23rd March – Easter Service at 9:30 in Church.
23rd March – School closes for Easter Break
ATTENDANCE
Good attendance is vital when ensuring your child is able to fulfil their potential at school. Our school attendance target is 96% and we celebrate the best class each week by giving them some extra playtime!
Last weeks attendance for each class is:
Reception – 96%
Year 1 – 97%
Year 2 – 95.7%
Year 3 – 99.6%
Year 4 – 96%
Year 5 – 94.2%
Year 6 – 95.1%
Useful contact details
School Office –
FAST club –
Website –
Prayer for the week (from our Compassion Assembly on Monday)
Thank you for people who have shown compassion and kindness to us and given us the courage to keep going even when times were tough. Remind us this week, when we put on our school uniform, to put on the attitudes of compassion and kindness in all that we do.
Amen