2016 17 Spring Half Term 1 2016-17 Summer 1.pdfMohammed Naguib ‘We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us’ Jo ox Thank you for

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope you have had a relaxing half term break.

At the end of the half term we said goodbye and thank you to Miss Corrin for her contribution to the care and development of our Reception children. This half term we welcome Mrs Whelan, back from her maternity leave.

Following the tragic events in Manchester and London, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those affected. We pray for peace, tolerance and understanding in the world we live in.

‘Religion is a candle inside a multi-coloured lantern. Everyone looks through a particular colour, but the candle is always there.’ Mohammed Naguib

‘We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us’ Jo Cox

Thank you for your continued support.

Mr Slater

2016-17 Spring Half Term 1

Inspire Support Challenge Faith

Slow Down for Bobby Assembly

Author Jude Lennon visited school to give part 2 of the

Slow Down for Bobby assembly.

To order a copy of either Superbob! Or

Superbob S.T.O.P. you can purchase

directly from the Bobby Colleran Trust at:

www.thebobbycollerantrust.org.uk/shop/

Zoolab Thank you to Zoolab for a

brilliant session with

Preschool and Reception.

Everyone was very brave

and touched / held as many

creatures as they could.

Even Mrs Brown had a hold of Jarvis Cockroach!

The millipede was very curious and crawled

around to see the children as they sat in a circle.

The favourite visitor was the snake; Leo even

wanted to give him a kiss!

Formby Beach

On Friday 5th May Year 5 went to Formby to complete a

beach study as part of

their topic on coastal

features and the

coastal economy. The

reward for their

preparation was a

beautiful day which meant we completed their learning

objectives and had a great time.

Quiz Semi-Final

On Tuesday 9th May the school

quiz team went to Leeds

Grammar School to participate in

the National Quiz Club General

Knowledge Semi-finals.

They scored an impressive 1300

points but not quite enough to

make it to the finals. Well done

to Ed, Adi, Adi and Erin.

CAFOD Visit

CAFOD came to school on

May 22nd, to highlight the Pope’s message of Laudato Si

in cherishing and

protecting the world we

live in.

The junior children took

part in an assembly and

there were workshops

for Y5 and 6.

Princes Road Synagogue Trip

As part of ‘Other Faith Week’ Year 3 and 4 visited Princes Road Synagogue, the first Grade 1 listed Synagogue outside of London.

The children were amazed by the ornate beauty of the synagogue, and learned lots of interesting facts about Judaism as

the guide showed them around. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the visit!

Johnny's Gecko Johnny in Y3 brought Lizzy the Leopard Gecko in to say hello. Johhny talked to the class about Leopard Geckos and about how to look after Lizzy and then gave everybody the chance to see her up close.

West Derby Learning Network Mass

On Thursday May 18th, members of our School Council from Y1 upwards made us so proud when

they represented the school at a Mass for local schools in the chapel at St. Vincent's School.

All schools were asked to represent a letter of the hymn Immaculate Mary, and Runnymede was asked to create the letter I. It had to be suitable for braille pupils to be able to read, so the children chose to use lolly sticks to create their letter.

‘Cycle Italy - Conquer the Alps’

Miss Robinson’s

partner James is undertaking a gruelling challenge in

September, when he will ride up 3 Italian Alps to raise

money for Parkinson’s UK.

Miss Robinson’s stepfather Alan has suffered from

Parkinson's for 18

years. This disease

is debilitating and

degenerative and

has a profoundly

negative effect on

his quality of life. Alan underwent

pioneering deep brain stimulation surgery in 2015, which has had a positive impact

on his quality of life.

It is only through fundraising efforts that the necessary research can take place that

leads to the development of these techniques. If you would like to donate, please

visit:: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/James-Haw2 Many thanks.

FIFA tournament

The Cathedral Association and Runnymede

PSA staged a FIFA 2017 Tournament at

Runnymede, which raised £273. The final

match was played on big screen in the hall

with all the children watching. After a tense

penalty shoot out the winner was XXXXXXXX.

Paul Manning and Jack Quilty won the fidget

spinner competition, Mrs Hussin and Alex

Hennessy won the spot-the-ball competition,

XXXXX won the ‘guess the umber of sweeties in the jar’ competition, big thanks

to Eddie for being the goalie for everyone to try and beat!

PSA Your generosity and support has led to the planning, approval and purchasing of an outdoor structure for our children to learn and play in.

The gazebo includes a chalkboard and flooring and will be erected at the start of July, meaning our lovely Year 6s may be able to benefit before they leave us for secondary school.

Thank you parents for supporting this project, which has hit several bumps regarding tree stumps and conservation along the way. We hope the children love learning in an outdoor environment and that it brings them lots of joy and happy memories.

Uniform Shop We have raised over £200 so far! We have plenty of uniform in stock,

contact the office if you need any items. All donations of preloved uniform are gratefully accepted.

PSA Leadership changes This year we bid a fond farewell to our residing Chair, Sue

Edwards and Vice Chair, Andrea Casey. New leadership will be appointed and role descriptors shared shortly, if you would like to be involved please get in touch. Both Sue and Andrea have given their own time for many years and led the PSA to its current position. We are hugely grateful for their outstanding contribution and on behalf of the school, PSA and each child they have helped - thank you.

Financial Current funds raised this school year so far £6000. These funds were raised

through the various activities including the Family Bingo, Christmas Disco, Santa Dash, Christmas Fair, Junior Film Night and Spring Ball. We also had excellent news from Barclay Bank that they would donate £1000 to match the income taken from the games tables, raffle and auction on the night of the Spring Ball. We have also purchased a BBQ for school use, made a contribution the Year 6 leavers party and purchased the prizes for the Easter Bonnet competition and Easter Chocolates for all the children in school. All in all a fab year and a big thanks to you all for your support not just at these events but throughout the year. Total funds currently held in bank is £12400. Cost of Gazebo and fitting circa £7500. Additional investments are also being made into both playgrounds as we look to construct play spaces including climbing frames and activity areas.

So as you can see – all your help and support really does make a difference. We cannot do it without YOU!

If anyone has any spare time to help out at PSA events we would be eternally grateful. To be a member of the PSA you don’t have to go to meetings or even help at every event—just dipping in and out to help is massively appreciated. WE NEED YOU!!

Thank you

DATE

ACTIVITY

Monday 5th

June INSET DAY – No school for pupils

Tuesday 6th

June SCHOOL RE-OPENS AFTER HALF TERM

Monday 12th June Governors Finance/Fabric Committee Meeting 4.30pm

Tuesday 13th June Non Uniform Day (Bottles and New Gifts)

Thursday 15th June Corpus Christi led by the Archbishop

Y3 -The Jubilee Good Shepherd Mass(Cathedral 1pm)

Mon 19th – Fri 23

rd June Y6 Activity Week at Patterdale Hall (Mon 19

th–Fri 23

rd )

Mon 26th June – Fri 30

th

June Other Faith Week (Islam)

Monday 26th

June Full Governors Meeting 6.30pm

Tuesday 27th June Spanish Day (own clothes – dress up or wear something

red and yellow) Foundation stage transition meeting 6.30 for 7pm start

Wednesday 28th June Maths Quiz – Queens Dr School Preston

Thursday 29th June Y4 Celebration Collective Worship/First Holy Communion

and Y4 party

Friday 30th June CB Athletics Y3-Y6 at Redcourt (12.30 start)

Runnymede PSA Summer Fair 3.30 pm

Tuesday 4th July Rehearsal Day for Prize Giving (9.30 – 3pm)

Wednesday 5th July RUNNYMEDE PRIZE GIVING

COMPULSORY FOR ALL JUNIORS

Wednesday 5th July Y6 Common Induction Day

Thursday 6th July Runnymede Sports Day

Saturday 8th July Y6 Leavers’ Party 6pm – 9pm

Monday 10th July Y6 Leavers’ Mass (7pm)

Thursday 13th July Transition Afternoon for all classes (1 – 2pm)

Noye’s Fludde performance at Cathedral (7pm)

Friday 14th

July SCHOOL CLOSES FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS(12.00) Y6 Collective Worship Annual Reports home to Parents

Forward notice: Friday 15th Sept - PSA BBQ at Runnymede (5pm – 7pm)

SCHOOL RE-OPENS FOR AUTUMN TERM 2017

WEDNESDAY 6th

SEPTEMBER 2017 (FULL DAY) [Tue 5th

Sept: Inset Day] Please note:

All dates may be subject to change at short notice. We will do our utmost to advise you

via letter, email and message board of any changes.