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Newsletter 18th October 2024

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Message from the Headteacher

There's nothing like some physical activity to raise the happiness hormone levels. I like to go for walks with my family, but with the nights drawing in and the weather not always on our side, it could be worth considering the variety of clubs in our local community.

Taekwondo - holistictkd.co.uk

Football - http://www.wessexfc.co.uk/ and Street football Club

Gymnastics / Trampolining - https://www.facebook.com/groups/130171020407424/ https://www.edgeacrogym.co.uk/

Boxing - https://www.facebook.com/groups/334868585086886/?locale=en_GB

Dance clubs - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093280204747 https://www.southwestdance.co.uk/

Tor Rugby - https://torrugbyclub.rfu.club/youth

Mendip Athletics  https://www.facebook.com/groups/388416141229548/

Swimming - https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/strode-sport-fitness/

Scouts https://www.somersetscouts.org.uk/about-us/groups/glastonbury-scout-group

Being part of a community outside of school is excellent for children's self-esteem and well-being. Also, very importantly, it will reduce screen time which I know, for a lot of families, can be an issue. 

Thank you for your continued support, 

Kerry Devane 

Vacancy for Parent Governor on the school Governing Body.

Would you, as a parent, like to give a parental perspective in discussions and decisions regarding the future direction of our school?  

We are looking for people with an interest in improving the school and the outcomes for the children to volunteer to be a parent governor on the governing body.  

No prior knowledge is needed as free on-line training is given.

If you are interested in finding out about becoming a governor at St John’s Infants School, please contact Kathryn Strik, Clerk to the Governors, using the email address below, by Friday 25th October 2024.

kstrik@stjohnsinfantsglastonbury.co.uk

Dates for your Diary

Friday 18th October - PTA Bingo Night 6:30pm

Tuesday 22nd October - Tuning into Kids workshops continue @ 9:30am

Thursday 24th October - Year 2 Autumn Disco (£2 entry)

Friday 25th October - Flu vaccinations 

Friday 25th October - Last day of the first half-term 

Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November - Half term break

Monday 4th November - INSET DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED

Tuesday 5th November - Christmas term starts 

Wednesday 6th November - Phonics Workshop for Reception Parents at 2:30pm *DATE CHANGE*

Friday 8th November - PTA Annual General Meeting @ 3:15 

Saturday 30th November - Frost Fair Cake Stall in the Church

Friday 6th December - School Christmas Fair in the Town Hall

18th December - Holy Thorn Service @10am

20th December - School Carol Service @ 2pm

PTA News

If you're coming to our Bingo night tonight, thank you for your support, and good luck!

Year 2 are invited to a special Autumn Disco on Thursday 24th October. Please log into ParentPay to buy your child's ticket for £2.

Our PTA Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 8th November at 3:15pm

This is your chance to hear and see how the funds you have helped to raise, have been used for the benefit of the children at our school.

The PTA plays a vital part in the school community and all parents, as members of the PTA, are invited to support the AGM.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday 8th November!

Many thanks in advance

Team PTA

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Swimming Safety

For children's safety, can I please ask that children don't wear earrings on swimming days. 

It is also very difficult to get tights on children after swimming and leggings would be preferred. 

Thank you

FLU VACCINATIONS 2024

The School Aged Immunisation Nursing Team (SAINT) will be in school on the 25th October 2024 to administer the nasal Flu Vaccinations. All children from Reception up to Year 2 are eligible to receive the vaccine.
Please read the letter and complete the decision form for your child, even if you do not consent to the vaccination.

Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vuev9CmGt8ezHmTbvBnGnrm5arl5c_WYKzs3n9GpBew/edit?usp=sharing

Decision form: https://www.somersetsaint.co.uk/Forms/Flu
School Code: SM123759

The form will close at midday on Thursday 24th October, so please ensure you have completed this before then. Thank you. 

Attendance 

The whole school attendance so far this year is 95.3%

This week it was 92.1%

The YEAR with the highest attendance was Year 2 with 94.5%

The CLASS with the highest attendance was OWLS with 97%

 

Attendance Counts, Moments Matter 

Celebration Assembly

We would like to invite the parents of the following children to join us for celebration assembly on Monday 21st October at 8:50am, in the hall, just after drop-off.

This week's shining stars are:

Woodpeckers - Sophia & Jacob

Otters - Robert & Fatimah

Foxes - Albi & Jemima

Owls - Jasmine & Noah

We look forward to seeing you then!

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School Prayer 

Dear God,

Thank you for loving us and teaching us how to love, persevere and respect each other in everything we do. 

Amen