PLEASE NOTE: The school closed today for the Christmas Holiday. We re-open on Tuesday 6^th January.

STAFF VACANCY –MIDDAY MEALS SUPERVISOR

We have a vacancy for a midday meals supervisor. The hours are 12.00 noon – 1.00 pm. Supervisors are also entitled to a school meal – the full-time salary is £12,125. For 5 hours per week the pro-rata salary payable will be £1,344.84. The particular responsibilities are to supervise children during the lunch break, in the playground and hall on a rota basis, and in classrooms during wet weather. If you are interested please speak to Mrs Purling in the office.

LOST PROPERTY

Please check the Lost Property Box, which is in the old Library, for any items that you may have lost. Any items left in the lost property box at the end of term will be passed to a Charity Shop.

BREAKFAST/AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Please note that the phone number for Maggie in the Extended Day Clubs has changed with immediate effect to 07532 096434.

GUITARS

Guitar lessons will re-start on Wednesday 14^th January. There are a few vacancies available on a first-come-first-served basis. Children need to be between the ages of 7½ and 11. Please contact Mr B Thompson on 01235 531683.

ÇA VA! (FRENCH CLUB)

Mrs S.J. Hares, Iden House, Bakers Lane, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OXON, OX10 OPY. Tel: 01491 837718 email: cavafrenchclub@btconnect.com

Mrs Hares will be coming in to school Monday lunchtimes to take Ça va! French club. If your child already attends s/he should have brought home a note with details of arrangements for after Christmas. Classes will start on the 12th January and run for ten sessions. New members will be most welcome. French is learnt in small groups through movement, games and activities. Please get in touch with Mrs Hares directly if you would like more details. The cost is £27.50. Could you please reply to Mrs Hares at her home address by the 4th January. Joyeux Noël!

THANK YOU

Mrs Tarling, the Lollipop Lady, wishes to thank everyone for her cards and presents.

THANK YOU FROM STEPPING STONES

Thank you to everyone who took part in ‘Guess the name of the teddy’ or bought packets of reindeer dust in support of Stepping Stones. We raised a total of £135.00. The winner was Abi Huntbrough, a parent a Stepping Stones, who guessed the teddy was called Pecan. Also thank you to all who sent a “letter to Santa” which raised £34.50. Best wishes for Christmas.

PTA MEETING

The next PTA meeting will be held at 7.30 pm on 15^th January at the Oak.

FUNDRAISING FOR NORTHBOURNE

The PTA would like to thank those who have already registered with the online shopping fundraising website. Use the following unique link to register. It is completely free and easy to use: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/northbournesch There are lots of well known high street stores participating from Next to M & S.

ST PETER’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE CRIB SERVICE

St Peter’s Church are holding their Christmas Eve Crib Service on Wednesday, 24^th December starting at 4.00 pm. All are welcome.

DIDCOT BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICE FOR CHILDREN

A special Christmas Service for children will be held on Tuesday 23rd December at 10am at Didcot Baptist Church, Wantage Road. It will include songs, carols, the Christmas story and be followed by refreshments. All welcome.