‘Caring about today, creating successful tomorrows’ Tel: 01423 872827 Email: [email protected]www.oatlands-jun.n-yorks.sch.uk Oatlands Junior School ~ Friday Newsletter 5 th July 2018 Dear Parents / Carers Through Primary Proposal - Update As you know, we had been hoping to submit the business case document to the Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC) by the end of June. However, there will be a delay in submitting it. The RSC has been having direct discussions with the Causeway Trust (Oatlands Infant School is part of that Trust) and NYCC and also internal discussions. They have asked us to be patient and to delay submitting the business case until those discussions are concluded. We hope they will be concluded shortly and I will update you again as soon as I hear. Once the business case has been submitted we will then arrange a meeting for parents of children currently at the school and those joining us in September to answer any questions about the business case document and the subsequent process involved. It has always been our intention to publish a copy of the business case document on the school’s website after it has been submitted to the RSC and that remains the position. We also intended to confirm in the business case document the number of responses received during the consultation that were ‘for’ or ‘against’ the proposal. Some requests have been received for that information and in view of the delay in submitting the business case I can confirm that formal responses were received during the consultation in the form of letters and emails from 264 people. Of that total, 223 expressed opposition to the proposal and 41 expressed support for it. Chris Tulley, Chair of Governors Final assembly from Matt Lunn On Tuesday 3rd July, we had our final assembly from Matt Lunn. Over the years, he has given many excellent assemblies at Oatlands Junior School. They have always been interesting, had a clear message and most of all the children have enjoyed them. He is leaving to take up a new position in London, with which we wish him the best of luck. Mr Moore Oatlands Nature Area – The revamp! Work has been taking place this week to transform our nature area. We are working alongside Oatlands Allotment Group who have already helped clear some of the weeds and shrub area and further work this week has been carried out, intstalling some large raised beds, a pathway to the shady area and clearing the pond. Watch out for further developments in the coming months as we work to transform this area into a place of tranquility, peace and a haven for both children and nature! Moving forward, we are looking for old tyres, wooden pallets, large logs (for sitting on) and old large pans (to make a music station). We have also had some parents express an interest in helping out with the nature area. If you too would like to join a small (or large!) working group, please get in touch @ [email protected]
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‘Caring about today, creating successful tomorrows’
As you know, we had been hoping to submit the business case document to the Regional
Schools Commissioner (RSC) by the end of June. However, there will be a delay in
submitting it. The RSC has been having direct discussions with the Causeway Trust
(Oatlands Infant School is part of that Trust) and NYCC and also internal discussions. They have asked us to be patient and to delay submitting the business case
until those discussions are concluded. We hope they will be concluded shortly and I will
update you again as soon as I hear. Once the business case has been submitted we will
then arrange a meeting for parents of children currently at the school and those joining us
in September to answer any questions about the business case document and the
subsequent process involved.
It has always been our intention to publish a copy of the business case document on the
school’s website after it has been submitted to the RSC and that remains the
position. We also intended to confirm in the business case document the number of
responses received during the consultation that were ‘for’ or ‘against’ the proposal. Some requests have been received for that information and in view of the delay in submitting
the business case I can confirm that formal responses were received during the
consultation in the form of letters and emails from 264 people. Of that total, 223
expressed opposition to the proposal and 41 expressed support for it.
Chris Tulley, Chair of Governors
Final assembly from Matt Lunn
On Tuesday 3rd July, we had our final assembly from Matt
Lunn. Over the years, he has given many excellent
assemblies at Oatlands Junior School. They have always been interesting, had a clear message and most of all the
children have enjoyed them. He is leaving to take up a
new position in London, with which we wish him the best
of luck.
Mr Moore
Oatlands Nature Area – The revamp!
Work has been taking place this week to transform our nature area. We are working
alongside Oatlands Allotment Group who have already helped clear some of the weeds and shrub area and further work this week has been carried out, intstalling some large
raised beds, a pathway to the shady area and clearing the pond. Watch out for further
developments in the coming months as we work to transform this area into a place of
tranquility, peace and a haven for both children and nature! Moving forward, we are looking for old tyres, wooden pallets, large logs (for sitting on)
and old large pans (to make a music station). We have also had some parents express an
interest in helping out with the nature area. If you too would like to join a small (or
Order forms were sent home with the Y6 children on Thursday 27th June 2018, for both
an official and a fun photograph. Final closure for orders to be taken in school is
9am Monday 9th July school office by Friday 6th July. Larger copies of the photographs
are available to view in the school office window.
E-Safety
This week’s E-Safety Top Tip comes from Adam El-Azzab Hassan in 5T:
If using social media sites, remember to keep your settings as private as possible.
Year 6 Transition Days at Harrogate Grammar School
If your Year 6 child is attending the transition days at Harrogate Grammar School next
week, we have been advised by Mr Milburn that they do not have to wear school uniform
but should wear something appropriate for doing PE. Mrs Wilkinson
Triathlon Stars!
Conor Lister, Iona Melville, Leila Barclay and Georgia Murray all competed in the Ripon Junior triathlon on Sunday 1st
July. This involved 150m open water swim (in a lake), 2k
cycle and then 1.2k run. As it was so warm, they didn’t have
to wear wetsuits - all very brave to get in that water. For some of them, it was their first open water triathlon and
they had to overcome some nerve to do it. They were all
amazing and did the Harrogate Junior triathlon club proud!
Well done! Mrs Murray
Year 6 Production
Year 6 have been working incredibly hard practising for the Y6 production of ‘More! A Tale of Oliver Twist’. They are looking forward to performing this to the school on Tuesday 10th
July. Year 6 parents/carers will have received a letter today regarding performance
ENCORE! music Lessons September 2018 at Oatlands Junior School
To purchase Encore! music lessons for September 2018 to February half-term 2019,
please apply and pay online at LunchPal, http://lunchpal.co.uk/ . A reminder that
payment is half-yearly in advance for 17 lessons in the first half of the year and 16 in the
second half. Lessons start in the week commencing 17th September. Parents are
encouraged to register and pay well in advance. Late applications will be accepted
subject to tutor availability but the full charge for the half year will be payable.
Lessons will be allocated to continuing Encore students paid up before the end of June and
then on a first come first served basis to all students. The closing date for applications is
Friday 7th September.
If you qualify for a discount (see below) please apply for a discount code in advance, to
use at the point of purchase. This discount code may be obtained by emailing the Finance
Office at [email protected] . If you are eligible for a discount, you will receive this code by return and should enter this during the Checkout Process on
LunchPal.
For all queries relating to music lessons, email Andy Kemp at
Please ask for instruments that are available to hire.
Y6 Albivio’s Leavers’ Meal Thank you to all those that have returned their completed forms and payment. Can I please remind anyone who hasn't to please return asap. Also as this is not a PTA event I will be paying
Al Bivio's directly so can I ask everyone to please pay cash.
Nicola Oliver 07801539923
PTA News
Ice Lolly Friday Thursday!
As the good weather continues it seems silly not to celebrate the long weekend with an ice lolly
(although personally I’m still on my quest for a gin-pop ….especially due to the long weekend!!)
Refreshments
One last massive thank you goes to all who have been helping out with refreshments at recent school events, we really appreciate the time that you give up to do this. Also a wee heads up that
at the Year 6 evening productions there will be the usual refreshments and also an honesty bar
will be in operation
PTA AGM
This is being held tonight at 7.30 in So Bar (their private room) and all are very welcome to join
us for a wee glass of wine as we celebrate what we’ve achieved this year and look to next. Thanks to all who have sent apologies already and for some lovely messages – much appreciated!
Karen (mum of Kiera 3H, Meg 3/4K & Conor 5M)
Community News Activities For Kids at Otley Courthouse – Summer 2018
Stopmotion Animation – film making
Performance Summer School – drama
Kite-making Workshop – make your own kite
Lego Robotics – Junior STEM
Radio & Podcast Workshops – with Chapel FM Arts Centre