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Wistow Ways 23.1.26


Issue 534: 23rd January 2026



In this Week's Issue...

A Message from OWPS

Achievements

School News

  • FOWS Upcoming Dates for the Diary
  • This weeks OPAL sneak peek
  • Celebration Students
  • A parent's guide to AI Toys

Dining Car News

  • Menu W/B 26th January 2026 

Children's Work

  • OWLS
  • Foxes
  • Treefrogs
  • Nightingales

Community News

  • OWPS Boys & Girls Football
  • Spring Term PE Timetable

Coming Up in School

  • Dates for the Diary

Contact us


A Message from OWPS

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a vibrant and productive week it has been at Orton Wistow Primary School! As we continue through the spring term, it has been wonderful to see pupils embracing new learning opportunities with such enthusiasm, since we returned from the Christmas break.

Thank You for Attending the Curriculum Evening

We were delighted to welcome so many parents and carers to our Curriculum Evening on Wednesday. Events like this strengthen the communication network between school and home and play a vital role in helping us work together to nurture a love of learning.

For anyone unable to attend, presentations from the evening will be shared, so you can still access the key messages and guidance.

Celebrating Our PRIDE Values

This week, assemblies focused on revisiting our PRIDE values, and many pupils have already earned certificates for demonstrating these in their everyday school life. Thank you for reinforcing these values at home.

 FOWS Donation Day – Friday 30th January

Next Friday is FOWS Donation Day! Children are invited to wear their own school jumper or top, with normal school uniform, in return for bringing in an unwanted, unopened gift.

These donations will help stock Elfridges 2026, a much‑loved event for the children.

FOWS would especially appreciate:

  • Gifts suitable for men and boys
  • Unopened, unused items
  • No perishable items, please

Thank you for your support and generosity.

As always, thank you for your continued support and for being such an important part of our school community. Wishing you all a restful, happy weekend.

Warmest regards,
 Miss Tansley

 


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Achievements

23 Jan 2026
Achievements 23.1.26
Attendance   This week, our Whole School Attendance was: 97.54% Achieved   Gordon the Good Attendance Gorilla was most impressed by the following class which had the highest attendance of 99.66% Jaguars...
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School News

23 Jan 2026
Celebrating Students 23.1.26
This week we are celebrating the achievement of this child in Year 4 who has passed his purple belt test in Karate.  Congratulations!
Read more
23 Jan 2026
Opal Weekly Update 23.1.26
Here is a snapshot of what the children have been exploring during OPAL this week. 
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23 Jan 2026
FOWS Update - Upcoming Events
The FOWS (Friends of Orton Wistow School) have some exciting fundraising events coming up for the children to enjoy.  Events coming soon...
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23 Jan 2026
A Parents Guide to AI Toys
This week we are sharing an online safety poster with a useful guide for parents regarding AI toys and the risks to consider. 
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Childrens Work

23 Jan 2026
OWLS 23.1.26
The OWLS have been creating beautiful raindrop pictures this week as part of their water topic. 
Read more
23 Jan 2026
Foundation Stage, Years 1 & 2 23.1.26
This week's childrens work comes from the Year 1 Foxes class. 
Read more
23 Jan 2026
Year 3 & 4 23.1.26
This week's children's work comes from the Year 3 Treefrogs class. 
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23 Jan 2026
Year 5 & 6 23.1.26
In Year 5 this week we have been designing mythical creatures as we prepare to write our own myths next week. Here’s Camden’s monster ‘Corruption’. 
Read more

Dining News

Discover what is coming up in the OWPS Dining Car.

23 Jan 2026
Next Week's Menu W/B 26.1.26
Next week the delicious menu includes Battered Fish or Quiche, Chicken Drummer or Macaroni Cheese, Beef Nachos or Pizza, Fruit Crumble & Custard, Chocolate Brownie, Chelsea Bun and much, much more! 
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Book an Adult Lunch with your child: Orton Wistow Primary School - Adult Lunch Bookings (owps.org.uk)


Sports News

23 Jan 2026
OWPS Boys vs Newark Hill
The OWPS boys football team recently had a match vs Newark hill and won 3-1. Mr Cowles said it was "a very scrappy game but the boys were superb."
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23 Jan 2026
OWPS Girls vs Winyates
There was a fantastic result for the Girls OWPS Football Team.  The girls won 8-0 away at Winyates, Mr Cowles said it was "a very solid performance, they are becoming a really well rounded team!" 
Read more
16 Jan 2026
Spring Term PE Timetable
Please see attached the PE timetable for the spring term.
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Upcoming Events

A calendar of upcoming events at OWPS. 

Clubs Start
All Day
26
January
Honours Award Assembly 4
All Day
27
January
FOWS Donation Day
All Day
30
January
School Disco
All Day
05
February
Y3 Dress Rehearsal
All Day
06
February
Children Mental Health Week
All Day
from 09 Feb until 13 Feb
09
February
Online Safety Week
All Day
from 09 Feb until 13 Feb
09
February
Parents Evening
All Day
10
February
Safety Internet Day
All Day
10
February
Y4 Assembly
All Day
11
February
Parents Evening
All Day
12
February
Valentines Lunch
All Day
13
February
Holidays
All Day
from 16 Feb until 20 Feb
16
February

Contact Us

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