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Newsletter 23rd September 2022

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Message from the Headteacher 

 Dear Parents/Carers, 

It has been another great week at St John's the children have continued to amaze me at how settled and happy they are. 

We are beginning to plan events across the term for example the Harvest Festival and a Christmas Carol Service. It would be great to see as many of you at these events as possible, so please put the dates in your diary. 

If you have any comments or feedback on the first few weeks please leave your  contributions using the following link. We really appreciate your views and opinions.  

https://padlet.com/kdevane/sy3420d16769pta6

Have a restful weekend. 

Thank you for your support, 

Kerry Devane 

 

Dates for your Diary  

Parent/Carer Consultation Week -Week Beginning 10th October (Details to follow)

Flu Vaccinations - Thursday 13th October. Please complete the consent form before the day. https://www.somersetsaint.co.uk/Forms/Flu School Code: SM123759 

Harvest Festival in the Church - Friday 14th October at 2pm. Parents welcome.

Last day of the Autumn half Term - Thursday 20th October. 

First day back after October break - Monday 31st October. 

Glastonbury Frost Fayre 26th November.

Holy Thorn Wednesday 14th December @ 10am on the Church grounds. 

Carol Service Thursday 15th December @ 2pm in the Church.

Reminder: Friday, October 21st is an Inset day. 

PTA News 

If you would like to email the PTA with any ideas or enquires please do so. 

stjohnsinfantspta@gmail.com

Thank you for your support, 

Gemma Stout (PTA Chair)

Hot Lunches and Forms 

Please remember to click the link to select lunches for October. All children at St John's from reception up to year 2 are entitled to a free hot lunch, whether eligible for pupil premium or not.

https://www.stjohnsinfantsglastonbury.co.uk/form/?pid=136&form=34

Could we please also ask that you return any consent and data collection forms to the office as soon as possible, so they can be processed. 

Attendance 

Our target for attendance is 95%

This week it was 93.7%

Top class this week is FOXES with 97% Brilliant, Foxes !

Top year group this week is YEAR TWO with 95.3 % - Well done, YEAR 2!

Parenting Tip

RELATIONSHIPS -

This week, I met a parent who wanted help with her child's behaviour at home. During our chat, it came out that she had been severely bullied in school and her adult relationships all followed a similar theme - she felt like her boundaries were always ignored, and that she didn't feel able to assert herself or expect her needs to be met to. 

  When we looked at the behaviour causing concern at home, we noticed that the behaviour she is struggling with in her child was very much like her difficulties with relationships in general. Have a look at this table. What's your relationship style? How does it impact on how your child responds to you?

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Achievements 

Well done to Ruby in Foxes Class who achieved her Stage 3 in Swimming. Well done Ruby we are so proud of you. 

Composer of the week 

Thank you to Paisley's Dad for sharing his love of Country music and this great photo of Paisley meeting a Dolly Parton tribute act. 

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Artist of the week 

This week the children have been learning about the artist Kandinsky. He was one of the most important 20th-century artists. He was a major figure in modern art and painted some of the first modern abstract works. His art changed several times during his life. Maybe you could try some Kandinsky art activities at home and share them with us. 

https://artsycraftsymom.com/10-wassily-kandinsky-art-projects-for-kids/

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

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