Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kineton Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 3NR Telephone: 02476 443333 Fax: 02476650236

Website: www.st-johnfisher.coventry.sch.uk

Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Spring Term: 18th January 2019 ‘To live, love and learn in our caring community.’

Dear Parents, Pupils, Staff and Parishioners, The new term is now in full swing. Year 6 arrived home safely on Friday from Dol y Moch. They had a fantastic time in North Wales trying lots of new challenges. As always the Dol y Moch staff were very impressed with our children’s behaviour and manners. Well done everyone!

Science Wow Day:

Year 3 were lucky to be the first children to take part in our opening science wow day of 2019. Despite having to squeeze in ukulele lessons and an assembly, both Classes 7 and 8 managed to build a model skeleton and label it by researching the structure using the internet. Many also managed to use their artistic skills by drawing skeletons using a computer programme, or by observing X-

rays and sketching the bones. Well done!

On Friday last, we were honoured to be invited to take part in one of the Schools Exhibitions at the largest annual meeting of science teachers in Europe. We travelled to the University of Birmingham by train, set up our stand and waited for the visitors to arrive! Five children from years 4 and 5 manned the stand, explaining to teachers from all around Europe about the Wow days that they had experienced. They also

Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kineton Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 3NR Telephone: 02476 443333 Fax: 02476650236

Website: www.st-johnfisher.coventry.sch.uk

demonstrated some of the activities, making skeleton models and researching about the bones using the internet.

In the afternoon, we had the opportunity to visit other stands in the meeting. The children met the TV presenter Johnny Ball, discussed a crime scene and used geological methods to unearth fossils. The children were a true credit to our school, showing incredible confidence in discussing science with teachers they had not met before, showing great enthusiasm and excitement. Mrs Blackburn and myself were so proud to have taken them along! Mrs A Caldwell

Year 1 Royalty for the Day! On Monday Year 1 enjoyed their Wow day as they dressed up as ‘Princes and Princesses’. The children prepared a wonderful tea party, making paper chains and decorating biscuits with icing and sweets. They had great fun dancing to Greensleeves.

Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kineton Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 3NR Telephone: 02476 443333 Fax: 02476650236

Website: www.st-johnfisher.coventry.sch.uk

Football : Well done to the football team this week they won 4-0 against Stoke Primary School, two goals from Terrell and one each from Callum and Jayden. Player of the match was Jayden. Well done!

Science, Technology. Engineering and Maths (STEM): In year 5 some of the children worked with Mrs Edge to enter a competition to solve one of three farming-related issues using Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). There were 3 categories the children could choose from:

Design a tractor of the future; Design an environment for a flock of 100 laying hens; Design a new snack product from four British ingredients.

There were over 1000 entries to the competition and we are delighted that Annvi, Maria, Lena, Amelia and Mariam were one of nine entries nationally to win a place in the final. The children designed a healthy volcano snack using British grown products. They have not only won money to spend on robotics products for school but also a group of children from year 5 will go on a fully funded farm visit. A professional chef will also be visiting us at school to help them turn their idea into a real product! The girls will be showcasing their design at an exhibition at the House of Commons during British Science Week, where the overall champion will be decided.

FU president Minette Batters said “With more than a thousand schools entering their designs, the competition clearly demonstrates that food and farming has a place in education; not only to engage young children in STEM subjects, but to develop their understanding about rural life and where their food comes from.

The girls showed perseverance and determination as well as creativity in their entry, making sure that they spent many lunchtimes continuing to refine and improve it. We are delighted for them and the experiences they have earned.

More can be read about the winners here: https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/winners-announced-for-nfus-farmvention-competition/

Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kineton Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 3NR Telephone: 02476 443333 Fax: 02476650236

Website: www.st-johnfisher.coventry.sch.uk

Caught in the Web is a Creative Learning Workshop for KS2 designed to highlight the importance of staying safe online. On Tuesday 12 February we will be providing 4 optional creative one hour workshops. They will address issues such as:

Personal data protection Using social media appropriately Tackling cyber bullying Netiquette Measures to take to secure a safer and more enjoyable

online experience

If you would like your child to take part in this optional workshop there is a cost of £3 which should be paid via ParentMail. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis until all places have been filled.

SJF – Family Fun Quiz Night: Everyone is invited to our SJF - Family Fun Quiz Night on Friday 8 February 2019 @ 7.00pm in the Parish Centre. £5.00 per team (max 6 per team) Please pay and give your team name to the school office. All money raised will go to School Funds.

Extra Curricular Activities:

Enrolment started at 5pm on Thursday 10th January. We still have spaces on the following: Monday Years 4-6 Basketball

Tuesday Years 4-6 Cross Country Wednesday Years 4-6 Netball Thursday Years 3-4 Football

Please note that all activities start week beginning 21st January 2019.

Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kineton Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 3NR Telephone: 02476 443333 Fax: 02476650236

Website: www.st-johnfisher.coventry.sch.uk

Star of the Week: See who has shone this week!

YR: Mrs Mills/Mrs Smith James Y3: Miss Watson Luk

Millie-Mae Keilan

YR: Miss Mullen Falito

Renesmee Y4: Mrs Smith/Mrs Taylor

Gracie-Mai

Julia

Katie

Y1: Miss Malik Francis Y4: Miss Jarvis Lennon

Riley Thomas

Y1: Mrs Corry Alessia Y5: Mr Morris Jack

Courtnie Callum

Y2: Miss Cunningham Emilia Y5: Mrs Davies Holly

Joan Alicia

Y2: Miss Burton Amelia-Rose Y6: Miss Edge Ellis

Daisy Mairead

Y3: Miss Stephens Annmary

Teddy Y6: Mrs Bishton

Ieuan

Scarlett

House Points

111 93 67 63

Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kineton Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 3NR Telephone: 02476 443333 Fax: 02476650236

Website: www.st-johnfisher.coventry.sch.uk

Attendance for week beginning 14.01.18

Please see dates for important events attached.

Have a lovely weekend! See you bright and early on Monday.

D Williams

Principal

@SJFCoventry

Year Class Teacher Attendance Class Teacher Attendance Reception

1

Mrs Mills/Mrs Smith

99.1%

2

Miss Mullen

98.1%

Year 1

3

Miss Malik

96.2%

4

Mrs Corry

90.0%

Year 2

5

Miss Cunningham

100%

6

Miss Burton

96.2%

Year 3

7

Miss Stephens

99.1%

8

Miss Watson

92.6%

Year 4

9

Mrs Taylor/Mrs Smith

99.1%

10

Miss Jarvis

Year 5

11

Mr Morris

98.1%

12

Mrs Davies

95.7%

Year 6

13

Miss Edge

96.7%

14

Mrs Bishton

92.9%