Newsletter 25th October 2024

Wow, what a way to end the term!

For a small school we’ve achieved some mighty things this week, and despite being tired the children have enjoyed every minute!

Firstly, welcome back to Ruby class who spent a busy week in Wales enjoying a huge range of activities on their residential trip. School was most definitely quieter without them, so it’s lovely to have a full school again.  Ruby class have come back tired but bursting with stories of perseverance and resilience and I know each and every one has made some amazing memories.

It is always lovely to see the school brimming with parents with their children who are proudly showing off their work.  Thank you for your continued support at events like Open Classroom. It means a lot to the children who have worked very hard this half term, and are suitably ready for a break.

Thank you.

A huge thank you to the TPSA who funded our first, whole-school trip on Wednesday to Stokenchurch’s Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch.  It was a massive success! We could not have asked for a more perfect Autumn afternoon: the sun was shining, the hay bales were stacked, the field was full of pumpkins and the children were smiling.

As we finish this term, the amazing teachers are already planning another jam-packed, fun-filled term for the children.

Due to popular demand, the KS1 and Nursery and Reception team will be hosting another Phonics Evening for parents on Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 7pm in the main hall.

Mrs Grannum and Miss Cook will talk you through how phonics is taught at Tetsworth, giving you the tools and vocabulary to best help support your child at home.  From understanding what is a trigraph to how to decoding for fluency, the team will have it covered.

You are also welcome to stay and attend a phonics lesson with children in Sapphire or Moonstone class on the Friday morning, from 8.45 until 9.15am.  However, please be aware questions at this session will be limited.

Yes, we’ll be hearing the C-word a lot in November!

We’re preparing for Christmas and this year we’re heading for a Christmas Extravaganza with all the musical events the children will be hosting.

The KS1 Christmas Production will be The Wriggly Nativity.

All children in Nursery, Reception and KS1 will be bringing home a letter informing them of their part in the show.  Parts have been distributed based on what they told us they wanted to do.

We would appreciate it if you could provide them a base layer of clothing to put on underneath their costume by Friday 22nd November, which we will fashion.  If you have any questions, please contact your class teacher or school office.

I’m pleased to announce that we will be running not just one, but three after school clubs from next term.

Starting from 12th November 2024, in partnership with JR Sports, we will be hosting

Each club will start at 3.30pm on Tetsworth Village Green, for one hour.

You will be responsible for collecting your child at 4.30pm from the Village Green, unless they have permission to walk home alone (Ruby class).

In order to secure JR Sports, we are asking for your child to sign up in advance to the full 6-weeks. There will also be a nominal charge of £5 per session (£30 per term) for each club. This ensures we can provide your child with the best possible coaches each week.

Please speak to your child over half term and sign them up by emailing office@tetsworth.oxon.sch.uk

On the email, please let us know which club(s) your child will be attending

We are able to receive cash or electronic payments via …

OCC Tetsworth CP School

DR CR INC AC

Sort code: 30-00-02

Account No: 01098808

It’s that time of year when we will be looking to send teams to challenge themselves against other schools in the partnership in various sporting events.

The first will be on Wednesday 20th November, starting at 1.30pm, closely followed by a Mixed Tag Rugby Event on 26th November.

If your child has been chosen to attend, they will bring home a letter confirming all relevant details.

We are hoping to host a KS1 sporting event this year too, so watch this space!

The School Council have spoken!  This year we will be raising money for Children in Need by breaking the rules!

On Friday 15th November 2024, your child will be able to ‘break’ certain rules in return for a small donation to such a valuable charity.

Please do remind your child that not all rules can be broken that day!  However, there are some rules which can be broken for which a ‘fine’ will be charged and donate to Children in Need.

I’m looking forward to seeing which rule the children want to break the most!

Children in Need falls at the end of Anti-Bullying Week, which we will be marking in school. As part of this, on Tuesday 12th November, your child will be asked to wear odd socks as a way of showing that we are all different and we should be proud of our uniqueness and differences.

Finally, I hope you all have a lovely half term break and look forward to doing all again next term!
Thank you for your continued support.