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NEWSLETTER WEEK ENDING 13TH OCTOBER 2017 CLASS 6 AND CLASS 7 ASSEMBLY - Thank you to the parents and family members who attended Classes 6 and 7 assemblies. The theme of the assemblies was Promises. Well done to all the pupils who have worked hard to create their assembly. SWIMMING GALA - Well done to Calum Williamson, Thomas Earley, Scott Veivers, Harrison Newell, Maisy Hughes, Poppy O’Donoghue, Rebecca Irwin and Annie Fletcher. Two swimming teams represented the school and both came fourth out of fifteen schools. CLASSES 1G AND 1K HARVEST ASSEMBLY - is on Friday 20th October at 9.10 am in the school hall. Family and friends are welcome. HARVEST TIN COLLECTION - Thank you to everyone who has donated tins and packets for our Harvest collection. We make hampers for the senior citizens of the parish. We are accepting donations next week too. RSE WORKSHOP FOR KS2 PARENTS - Thank you to the parents who attended this workshop and for your positive comments. RSE WORKSHOP FOR KS1 PARENTS - is on Thursday 19th October at 6pm in the school hall. It will last between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Please note that if you have already attended as a KS2 parent there is no need for you to come again. LIBRARY VISITS - This week, most of our classes have had the opportunity to visit Ashton library to take part in a variety of activities. They’ve enjoyed the visits and found out about the range of services that the library can offer. Those classes that haven’t yet visited will be doing so in the near future. APPLICATIONS FOR A SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACE STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2018 Just a reminder that the closing date for applications is 31st October and the supplementary information form should be returned to St Oswald’s. CHILDREN DUE TO START SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2018 - If you have a child whose birthday falls between 1st September 2013 and the 31st August 2014 please ensure you have completed an expression of interest form before school closes for the October half term. The Local Authority Online Application Service opens on the 6th November 2017. The closing date for all applications is January 15th 2018. CONGRATULATIONS - to Rose McConnell who has been selected to perform at an Inspire Music Event. JUDO - Parents and relatives of children who attend the Judo Club are invited to attend a demonstration next Thursday at 4.00pm. CLASS 11 VISITOR - We welcomed Kara Neary’s Nan, Mrs Middlehurst, who came to talk to the children about life in World War 2. The children were gripped and it really brought the topic to life.