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St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Oxford
“Let us protect with love all that God has given us”
(Pope Francis 19.03.2013)
Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7SX
Telephone: 01865 763357 Fax: 01865 308436
Email: office.3838@st-josephs-pri.oxon.sch.uk
Website: www. st-josephs-pri.oxon.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs. S. Tomkys
6th February 2015
Dear Parents and Carers,
What a wonderful fortnight we have had with re-enactments of the invasion of Britain and the Great Fire of
London taking place in the playground and a marvellous uplifting trip to the O2 with the Young Voices Choir.
Learning is never dull here!
Lord, you split no sky when you came among us,
And you rose not from the sea.
A star was seen in the heavens—but only by those who looked.
A choir of angels was heard—but only by those who listened.
No thunder, no storm, no cataclysm announced you,
Just the cry of a lowly refugee,
Turning to no one, turning to everyone,
Saying, "Will you let me in?"
And so, when every night is winter,
And every town is Bethlehem,
And every inn seems filled,
And on every ear those words are heard,
"Will you let me in?"
May we have eyes to see the star,
May we have ears to hear the choir,
May we have hearts that finally speak:
Yes, yes, by all means, come in.
Come in and stay.
Amen
Staff News
We are very pleased to have appointed Mrs Rebekka Spooner as SEN Coordinator from 1 st January 2015. Mr
Jamie Tomkys has been appointed by the Governors as Caretaker/Cleaner in charge from 28 th January 2015,
working eight hours per week to replace Mr Weekes.
School Dinners
Can all parents/carers ensure that all school dinners are paid for at least one week in advance all cheques should
be made payable to “Oxfordshire County Council”. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide lunches where
payment has not been received.
Girls 7-A-Side Football
On Tuesday our girls faced Wolvercote in an Open 7s tournament league game. We were very energetic and,
despite missing a lot of good chances, went 2-0 up after half time. However, a strong recovery by Wolvercote
saw them overcome us 3-2 just before full time! Thanks to Mrs Barresi's washing machine.
J Ingram
KS2 perform at 02 Arena, London
On Friday 30th January, KS2 CHOIR (YR4/5/6) joined forces to perform with a massed Schools Choir of 7500
at the 02 Arena, London. The Choir performed with a professional rock band, street dancers and X Factor
soloist! It was a truly amazing experience for the children who can now claim to have performed on stage at the
O2 Arena! I especially want to thank our amazing parent helpers - Mrs Hawkswood, Mrs Exley, Mrs Daniel and
Mrs Strong.
Edwina Vernon - Choir Mistress.
Activity Money
Thank you to the parents who have already contributed to the activity money, this is a volunteer contribution of
£6.00 per child or £10.00 per family. Please can you send your donation as soon as possible to the school office.
Christmas Fair update
Thank you to everyone who helped and came along to the Christmas Fair. The event was a big success and also
raised more than £2,300 for the school. The PTA
Kidactive Holiday Club
Dates: 16th - 20th February
www.kidactiveclubs.co.uk
Times: 8:15am - 6:15pm
Venue: St Andrews Primary, Headington
Cook for Class
Every now and again during the year different classes bring in cakes, usually homemade, which are sold to
children throughout the school during the day at 20p per cake. The money raised is used by the class teacher for
books and other extras. The sales are announced by posters on the PTA notice board and school doors and by
Parentmail. Please don't let your children forget their cake money. The next sale will be on Friday 13 February
and involve Mrs Blanco Rand's, Mr Ingram's and Mrs. Price's classes.
The PTA.
Children of the Week
Miss Issitt – Gabriel Iyayi and Riley Pullin ; Miss Patterson – Gabriel Ferrara and Anne Joseph ; Mrs Fagan – Sanjay
Kannadhasan and Matthew Jedraszczk; Mrs Price – Samara Grisalas Cortez and Dhiya Daiji ; Mrs Smith – Chiara
Falzone and Roberts Espino ; Ms Tweedie – Oakley Osborne-Meade and Milo Vitug ; Mrs Henry –Alexis Gomez Vu
Nguyen and Lydia Bale; Mr Ingram – Lorenzo Chevarin and Shane Joshua Billerina ; Mrs Harrison – Benji Gronlie and
Gabriel Wilkinson; Mr Lynch and Mr Callaghan – Bernard Lalarde and Anna Sitsapesan ; Mrs Blanco-Rand –Lawrence
Harkin and Ellen Thomas. Well done to all these children.
Best wishes,
Mrs Sue Tomkys
Headteacher
Diary Dates- PLEASE KEEP THESE
February 2015
Tues 10th Feb
Fri 13th Feb
10am
9.30am
10am
6.45 to 7.15pm
10am
9.30am
9am
All day
Mon 23rd Feb
3.10pm
9am
Wed 11th Feb
Thurs 12th Feb
Class 3S attending Ashmoleum Museum
Group B Year 6 trip to JR for IMPS
Class 4I attending Ashmoleum Museum
SATs meeting for parents
Class 4H attending Ashmoleum Museum
Group A Year 6 trip to JR for IMPS
Group B Year 6 attending Language Competition @ St Helen’s and St Katherine’s
Non Uniform day – come to school dressed as an animal and bring a contribution
to the World Wildlife Fund (suggested minimum £1.50)
School finishes for half term
Term starts