Summer Term 2018

Issue: Six Friday 20 July 2018 Issue: Dear Parents and Friends, DON’T FORGET! As a very busy and hot summer term comes to an end, this School newsletter looks back at some of the highlights. The hard work finishes at of the children and teachers has been rewarded with some 12.30pm on amazing end of year outcomes with: Weds 25 July (No School 82% of Reception Year children making expected progress Lunches) (national 2017 = 71%); 87% of Year 1 children passing their Phonics test (national 2017 = 81%) 75% of Year 2 children making expected progress in reading, writing and mathematics (national 2017= 64%). An amazing 94% of our Year 6 children making expected progress in reading, writing and mathematics (national 2018 = 64%).

We are so proud of all our children’s outcomes and achievements this year.

Following Year 6’s incredible ‘Goodbye My Friend’ musical, we do have to say goodbye to them as they leave MSJ for various different schools in . There are 55 pupils in Year 6 and they are heading for the following schools: : 4 pupils, Bournemouth School for Girls: 4 pupils, Bourne : 4 pupils, : 16 pupils, : 1, The Bishop of Winchester Academy: 4 pupils, : 21 pupils and 1 pupil is moving out of the area. Farewell to Mrs Dray ~ We will miss you Mrs Dray and thank you for starting up and running so many sports clubs for us and getting us involved with so many sporting competitions and local events. With your help we have achieved the Silver Sports Mark this year.

PFA Summer Fayre ~ Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Summer Fayre. We have raised the amazing figure of £4,026.77. Thank you for all your donations and contributions and many thanks to all the help from parents, pupils, staff and friends of MSJ. The winners of the Jars of Joy were Jessica W in RP and Rui B in RP.

Year 3 Orienteering Attendance for year to-date Logan and Lily D: 'We Whole School 96.20% enjoyed the last sessions Target for year 96.5% when we were timed and we had to find all of the RF: 96.96% RP: 97.00% numbers'. 1L: 95.44% 1E: 95.97% David: 'I liked when we had 2H: 97.46% 2S: 97.51% to use the maps to find all the numbers and add them up and 3B: 96.11% 3G: 95.98% then we had to find letters 4H: 96.22% 4SG: 94.90% and make a word with them and that was fun too'. 5M: 95.41% 5V: 95.91% 6G: 95.72% 6R: 96.27% LOST PROPERTY COLLECTION There will be a lost Punctuality is extremely important. property collection on Wed 25 July, 12.30pm in the main playground. Please ensure that you check in Please ensure your child is in the lost property for any lost items before this date. playground for the 8:50am bell.

Moordown St John’s CE Primary Telephone: 01202 527683 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk Report from the Chair of Directors Report from the Chair of the PFA ~

As I reflect back on another busy, 2018 has been another busy year for the rewarding year for Moordown St.John´s, PFA. Usual events such as movie nights and I remember the school´s mission discos have been popular, and this year we have raised money for the new rubber bark statement ´A Christian Community where chippings in the adventure playground, four new commitment to educational excellence benches in the school swimming pool changing rooms, new changes live´. There have been many equipment for KS2 playground, and more recently, two guinea- great achievements again this year, and what drives all pigs for reception. Sports Days were hot and busy with teas, of this is the community associated with the school. coffees and cake, and the very important ice-pops, and ice- cream Fridays have been very lucky with beautiful sunny The school is lucky to have so many individuals that go weather! above and beyond to educate, support and help the children. There are so many examples of teachers, Thank you once again to my hard working committee, who support staff, the PFA, volunteers and parents that give have supported me, and kept me sane, and anyone else who has helped throughout the year, especially the teachers who extra time and resource. They all live and breathe the work hard to support the PFA. values of the MSJ which benefits the local community. The outcomes of assessment of progress We hope to have some fresh ideas next year as well as the old of all our children across the school this year were favourites, so if you have any ideas, please come along to our first meeting on Mon 17 September at 7.30pm in the Studio - fantastic and are testament to this work. we'd love to see you there. Maria Scrivener, PFA Chair I thank and praise the leadership team and all staff for their incredible hard work and highlight how impressive MSJ 100 Club – Congratulations! The July Draw Winners: The August Draw Winners: the achievements are given the challenges and limited st st 1 Stephanie Gates (35) 1 Debbie Butcher (35) resources that are available to us. 2nd Tina Fitzgerald (31) 2nd Linda Shutler (93) As Directors we are responsible for overseeing and 3rd Maria Scrivener (17) (c/o Nicky Dunkerley) rd strategically sustaining the running of the school. We 3 Emma Kelly (6) are immensely proud of the school and thankful for all the support given by those in our community. MSJ Sports Round Up ~ What a busy end to the summer term our Sports Stars have had. Years 4, 5 and 6 took part in I am delighted to announce that we had a new Director their respective Quad Kids’ competition at Winton and joining us this term, David Gordon. He is a retired local Glenmoor Academies with some outstanding individual Religious Education secondary school teacher and performances from our pupils. Our athletes also competed at governor, who brings valuable knowledge and the local Town Sports with Rio B not only winning the Year 5 experience to our team. His values and experience boys cricket ball throw but also the County Championship in this event also. He threw 51.49m, almost 20m further than the align perfectly with ours. The vision of the school is 2nd place athlete! always in our minds as Directors, a good proportion of 18 Year 5 pupils went to the annual Septenary Games at which have attachment to the school as parents or King’s Park where they competed in a variety of games and staff. A critical eye from an external director can bring races. Although competing in a few races against Year 6 views which help to shape and develop us further. pupils, our team were overall champions.

I would like to thank my fellow Directors for their The school’s cricketers have been busy attending the Year 6 commitment and vigour in supporting throughout the and Year 5 Kwik Cricket competitions. Whilst our Combined year. Their flexibility and time given to support and lead Year 5 and 6 team narrowly missed out on qualifying for the in different ways helps to ensure that high standards play-offs in the Year 6 Competition; the Year 5 Boys’ team secured a place in the County Final. are maintained. This effort was noted in the ´Good´ Ofsted report this year which more importantly A very big thank you and well done to all pupils who have highlighted the progress and development that children participated in sporting competitions this year. It has been a pleasure to attend these events with you. make across all stages. Mrs Dray As part of the Bournemouth Septenary Trust, we were given the opportunity this term to form a multiple Swimming Another very sucessful year for swimming academy trust with other academies in the trust. After at MSJ. much deliberation by the Board, it was deemed not the 94% of our KS2 pupils meet the National right time for us but as always we will continue to Curriculum standard for swimming. With monitor and review our development. We believe we the national average at 42%, this is an have a unique Christian school which offers so much to exceptional result. the local community and as it has done for so many Our swimming teams were very successful this year, years we want to maintain and continue this going with Years 4, 5 & 6 teams all winning the Bournemouth forward. Primary schools Swimming Galas and from those teams, I thank everyone involved with MSJ for everything that 19 swimming going on to represent Bournemouth schools they give and wish you all a great Summer break. in the County Gala Finals, ending with some County Swimming Champions and many top 3 finishes. Andy Swain, Chair of Directors Please stay safe this summer, in and around water. Appeal for Help in the Swimming Pool in the water on Monday Mrs Abley and Wednesday afternoons. If you can help, please contact Mrs Dunkerley on [email protected] Summer 2018 at Moordown St John’s Year 6 Glamping Trip ~ Year 6 went to Swanage for a week long residential hosted by Land and Wave. We stayed in spacious bell tents which overlooked a beautiful view of Corfe Castle. Each day was action-packed: we did so many exhilarating activities: team-building, pioneering, a day in the woods, kayaking, coasteering and a day at the beach paddle-boarding and raft- boarding. In the evening, we had fish and chips and went crabbing – we caught about 25 crabs! The food was amazing because it was suitable for everyone and there was lots of variety. The breakfast of croissants and pain au chocolates was delicious! The burgers were scrumptious too! Our highlight was spending quality time with our friends and learning new skills. The coasteering was our favourite because it helped us to conquer our fears. We want to say a big thank you to Land and Wave for giving us the best time ever, as well as to all the teachers who came with us and spent their time helping and looking after us! We will never forget our fantastic trip! By Charlie J and Sabaoon, 6R We loved our week away because all of the fun activities we did - it was fantastic! The view of Corfe Castle from our campsite was truly breath-taking. We enjoyed coasteering because jumping into the sea was very enjoyable and we loved exploring the caves. There were so many delicious meals: chilli, burgers with salad and wedges, as well as fish and chips. On the last day, we had pancakes with syrup for breakfast - they set us up for the day ahead! We will always look back fondly on our residential. What a fantastic week we had! By Grace C and Jane, 6R

Year 6 Leavers’ Service at Christchurch Priory On Tuesday 3 July Year 6 went to Christchurch Priory with 7 different church schools. During the morning, we crafted a gargoyle out of clay which was quite messy! We were also given a tour of the church: some of us went Year 6 Performance ~ ‘ Goodbye My Friend ’ underground in the cellar This year, our Year 6 play was about four friends where all the rich people’s being late on their last day and remembering all the bodies were kept while fun and exciting things they did. It was called some of us went in a little GOODBYE MY FRIEND! Each day we held a room to learn about the rehearsal in the hall; we had so many new local soldiers who died in experiences while we practised. the war. We looked at names and put a button on a It was all thanks to our amazing teachers who got piece of string remembering the name that we chose; together catchy tunes and put together each button represented a soldier and we tied it onto a outstanding solos. Without a doubt, it left parents table cloth. and pupils speechless and in tears, with the amazing In the afternoon there was a beautiful service to help videos created by the spectacular teachers in Year us remember and celebrate our time at primary school. 6. Having so little time, it was a miracle that the Not all of the schools could fit in the main area of the teachers and Year 6 pupils pulled it off. Everyone church so we sat at the side watching the service on a had an amazing role in the making of our play even monitor. One person from every school gave a speech if they didn’t have many lines - they all made the play come together. Hopefully it was a memorable about their memories of their time at primary school experience and every one who came enjoyed it and and we sang our favourite songs. It was a very special we left our mark at MSJ. service. By Maddy L and Maisie P, 6G By Lily and Amy Diary Dates Congratulations to Fri 20 July ~ Reports home to parents Zara B, 6R, Lillia E, 6R, Isabella R, 6R, Mon 23 July ~ Year 6 Fun Day on the field Layla B, 5V, Isabel C, 4SG, Freya F, 4SG Wed 25 July ~ 9.30am Leavers’ Service in playground/hall for achieving their Emerald Awards. if wet They have earned over 300 Mme! Badges! Wed 25 July ~ 12.30pm School ends (No lunch) Well done! Remember to keep an eye on your total Mme! Badges! Wed 25 July ~ 12.30pm Lost Property Collection in school playground Wed 5 September - First day of Autumn Term 2018 (Mon 3 & Tues 4 September - Staff Development Days) Weds 5 September ~ Year 6 Information Evening, 6pm Musician of the Year Thurs 6 September ~ Year 4 Information Evening, 6pm Layla B, 5V Congratulations! Mon 10 September ~ Year 5 Information Evening, 6pm Mon 10 September ~ EYFS pupils start school part-time Letters / Emails Issued:

until Fri 21 September All Parents/Carers: Sal’s Shoes Mon 10 September ~ Year 3 swimming starts All Parents/Carers: Report letter and Report Tues 11 September ~ Years 1 & 2 Information Evenings, 6pm Samba Club Members: Samba Club, Autumn Term 2018 Tues 11 September ~ New EYFS Parents to attend Year 6: Year 6 Leavers’ Book Information Evening and Hot School Meals Tasting in the Year 6: Fun Day and Leavers’ Service school hall, 6pm There is a file containing master copies of ‘Letters Home’ in the Weds 12 September ~ Year 3 Information Evening, 6pm foyer. Please request copies from office staff. Mon 17 September ~ 7.30pm PFA Meeting in Studio Mon 24 September ~ EYFS pupils start school full-time Year 2 Parents ~ Although your children will be moving Half Term Holiday ~ Mon 22 to Fri 26 October 2018 (inc) up to Year 3 in September, they will still need to be Back to School: Mon 29 October 2018 supervised in the swimming room changing rooms. We should be grateful if parents could get together and arrange to cover the changing rooms on a rota basis. Sunday 22nd July 10am in Moordown St John’s School Hall Families welcome. Aged between 5&7? Try our Rainbows held Gill Perry: 01202 529311 at Winton United Reformed Church on Thursdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm Moordown St John’s Church on Fridays 4.45pm – 5.45pm Contact Bev on 07984593271 or Contact Lin on 01202 519793 Or Tuesdays at Winton Salvation Army Hall Contact Denise 07914 320926 alternatively you could visit website www.girlguiding.org.uk Aged between 7&10? Try Brownies held at Moordown St John’s School on Mondays 5pm - 6.30pm Contact Bev on 07984593271 or Or Tuesdays at Winton Salvation Army Hall 6-7.30pm Contact Denise 07914 320926 visit www.girlguiding.org.uk APPEAL FOR GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ UNDERWEAR We need underwear for both boys and girls as well as any spare uniform you may have for the Autumn Term.

TRICK BOX FOCUS And finally ... Practise ‘Free Flow’

Do something you like and something new If you are interested in attending one of our parent courses about using Trick Box, there will be more workshops in September so please look out for details of these in future newsletters. Also, if you wish to buy a set of Trick Box Cards, they are available via WisePay at £5.00 each.