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The foodbank came into the school on Thursday to collect all the food that had been donated. The weight of all the food was 212KG, which is approximately 500 meals. Thank you to everyone who donated.
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By Jemma Wilkins, FOWS Committee member
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The Year 2 family learning was a success! Thank you to all the adults that attended and participated in the learning. The focus of this session was on expanded noun phrases. Children and their families came up with some wonderful descriptions of a fantasy setting. We look forward to seeing you all again for our 2CanLearn.
Last week, 44 Year 5 children embarked on three days of adventurous activity at Hilltop Outdoor Centre in Norfolk. During their visit, the children were encouraged to embrace 'challenge by choice', the motto for the centre, with the hope that many of them would step slightly out of their comfort zone to undertake activities which they may find difficult. This motto links brilliantly to the Learning Tools we promote at OWPS, with many of our pupils needing to find some resilience, persevere and work as a team.
Over the time spent at the centre the children took part in: Caving, Tree Top Trail, Air Jump, Rock Climbing, Assault Course, Big Zipper and Bushcraft. We were exceptionally well looked after by the staff (both activity and catering teams) and we even managed to stay predominantly dry despite some heavy overnight showers!
It is a super residential and one I have been part of multiple times, yet once again the children amazed me with the level of support they gave each other throughout the visit. A huge thank you to Mrs Dar, Mrs Aldred and Miss Hamdouni for joining the trip too - I hope everyone is well rested since our return.
Due to reasons beyond anyone's control, it, unfortunately, appears that FOWS is going to be without a treasurer this academic year. Is there anyone in the wider school community who could consider taking on this role? You will be well supported by the FOWS committee team.
The role entails keeping tabs on incoming, outgoing funds and the totals in the bank account, and to report to us once a month. Also, collecting and paying in cash before and following the fairs twice a year alongside another committee member.
We do desperately need someone to fill this role for FOWS to be able to run this year. Please let us know if you are interested in more information. We do need to know before this Tuesday for the AGM.
Please get in touch as soon as possible via email: fows@owps.org.uk or via Facebook if you or someone you know is able to help.
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By Hannah Bass, Secretary of FOWS
The UK’s biggest children's story writing competition is back! Entries are open for children aged 5-11 from Tuesday 24 September at 8am.
There are two age categories:
5-7 and 8-11 year-olds and stories must be 500 words or less.
Children are encouraged to write a story they would love to read.
Remember! Spelling, grammar and punctuation are not marked, it’s all about creativity – just make sure to submit before the deadline on Friday 8 November 2024 at 9pm.
To enter the competition, please click on the following link: 500 Words Competition Entry
FOWS AGM is being held, at the school, on Tuesday 8th October at 7pm. Open to everyone, including non-members.
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Next Thursday 3rd October is Census Day. This is an important day for schools across the country as we have to submit data to the government. This data helps them to decide how much funding we should have next financial year.
We would like each child to have a school dinner on this day if at all possible, as it would assist the school with gaining this important funding.
Please contact the School Office if you have any questions or any concerns with the menu, and we will see if we can resolve them.
Thursday 3rd October Dinner Menu
Main course: Chicken Wraps or
Cheese and Tomato Pizza (V) (Change to menu)
Pudding: Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ice Cream Bar (change to menu)
Fresh fruit or yogurt
Thank you very much for your support.
Kind regards
Colin Marks
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By Hannah Bass, FOWS Secretary
To ensure the smooth running of the school, for both parents and staff, we would appreciate it if you could ensure the following are adhered too...
Here at Orton Wistow Primary School, we recognise that success comes in all different shapes and sizes! We celebrate the children's achievements in school in the Achievements section of the newsletter and website.
Many of the children, however, are also achieving things outside of school. We would like to recognise these successes too.
It might be that your child has passed a music or dance exam, gained a karate belt, starred in a show, volunteered, taken part in a sporting event, or done something that they didn't think was possible!
If you would like to share your child's achievements with us so that we can celebrate their success, please complete the Celebrating Success form which can also be found below. Contributions will be considered for inclusion in upcoming editions of the newsletter.
We look forward to hearing about your children's extracurricular achievements!
This Week's Successes!
Stirling won the junior cup for the most point in his age category at the Orton Village Show. To do this he had to bake and decorate cakes, make jewellery, a card, a monster from fruit and veg, as well as growing bean sprouts. Well done.
Oscar and Owen competed in the Peterborough Championship Series. Oscar is fighting in an advanced category for the 1st time this year and came 4th, and for Theo this was his 1st national competition, and he was very proud to get a silver medal, coming 2nd in his category. Well done!
By Hannah Bass, Secretary of FOWS
