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S T O S W A L D ’ S S C H O O L
N E W S L E T T E R
I N S I D E
T H I S
I S S U E :
• Big Maths
• Operation Christmas Child
• Foodbank
• Welcome Back Y6
• ALDI Kit for schools
• Parking
• Attendance
• Stars of the Week
• Diary Dates
VOLUME 23 ISSUE 45
R A I S I N G S T A N D A R D S I N M A T H E M A T I C SR A I S I N G S T A N D A R D S I N M A T H E M A T I C SR A I S I N G S T A N D A R D S I N M A T H E M A T I C SR A I S I N G S T A N D A R D S I N M A T H E M A T I C S
A S S E R T I V E M E N T O R I N G M A T H E M A T I C SA S S E R T I V E M E N T O R I N G M A T H E M A T I C SA S S E R T I V E M E N T O R I N G M A T H E M A T I C SA S S E R T I V E M E N T O R I N G M A T H E M A T I C S
‘ B I G M A T H S ’‘ B I G M A T H S ’‘ B I G M A T H S ’‘ B I G M A T H S ’
In our drive to raise standards in mathematics, we use a scheme called Assertive Mentoring ‘Big
Maths’ in Year 2 to Year 6.
Each week the children are assessed in class on a range of 25 stage-appropriate basic skills
questions. Following on from this assessment, later in the week each class holds a ‘Big Maths’ lesson
where the children split into small groups and work with an adult on their basic skills strengths and
errors. In addition to the class teacher teaching a group during ‘Big Maths’, Teaching Assistants and
Mrs Orwin and Miss Lennon work with all classes to ensure small group focused work can take place.
At the end of each half term each child will complete a half term assessment which clearly indicates if
a child is working at the expected standard for their age, working towards the expected standard or
working above the expected standard and highlights strengths and gaps in learning. These gaps form
targets for children and informs the teacher’s planning.
Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and track their weekly progress
throughout the year. The weekly test results fall into three colour brackets: Red = a good starting point, Red = a good starting point, Red = a good starting point, Red = a good starting point,
Yellow = things are really moving, Green = You are flying!!! Yellow = things are really moving, Green = You are flying!!! Yellow = things are really moving, Green = You are flying!!! Yellow = things are really moving, Green = You are flying!!! Children are encouraged to aim to move
towards the Green as the year progresses and are made aware of how many points they need to move
to the next colour bracket.
We have a ‘quirky ‘ way of marking our ‘Big Maths’ work : a dot = you got it wrong, a dash/= you got it a dot = you got it wrong, a dash/= you got it a dot = you got it wrong, a dash/= you got it a dot = you got it wrong, a dash/= you got it
partly right, a X = correct. partly right, a X = correct. partly right, a X = correct. partly right, a X = correct. This helps with our tracking as dots can convert to dashes and dashes can
convert to crosses! The children understand this marking of ‘Big Maths’, just make sure parents you do
too when you are looking at your child’s ‘Big Maths’ work...don’t panic if you see lots of crosses...it
means they have got it right!!!
The children love it and will be keen to share their work with you. Each child receives their own personal
folder which they will keep in their book bags and these can go home each night but must come back to
school the next day. ‘Big Maths’ times can change each week and if a child doesn't have their folder
they will miss out. Take a look in your child’s Big Maths folder and see what they are working on - the
prompt sheets show you the topics the children are covering. If you have the time, help your child on
one or two of their errors on their basic skills work. Remember your child will score low at the start of
the year and build up their scores as they learn more in their Maths lessons. Working with your child will
help them make progress and help us raise standards.
If you would like to find out more about our ‘Big Maths’ please do not hesitate to contact Miss Lennon,
your child’s Class Teacher or Mrs Neiland our Mathematics Coordinator, we are always happy to help.
Year 6 Trip to Year 6 Trip to Year 6 Trip to Year 6 Trip to
Condover HallCondover HallCondover HallCondover Hall
Welcome back to
Year 6 who have
been at Condover
Hall this week on
their residential
trip.
All had a fantastic
time and enjoyed a
full range for
outdoor activities.
Thank you to
Mrs Crook, Mrs
Truran, Mrs Brady
and Mrs Orwin who
supported the
children this week.
Operation Christmas ChildOperation Christmas ChildOperation Christmas ChildOperation Christmas Child
Next half-term term St Oswald’s will be
taking part in the Christmas Shoe Box
Appeal which is the world’s largest
children’s Christmas project.
Today your child will have brought home
a leaflet which explains what items to
put in the shoe boxes and how to
assemble them.
These shoe boxes will help to make
Christmas happy for the children who
receive them both at home and abroad.
These boxes will then be collected from
school for distribution.
Thank you for your support!
Harvest FoodBankHarvest FoodBankHarvest FoodBankHarvest FoodBank
This half term to celebrate the Harvest we are supporting
Warrington Foodbank and are asking for donations of one item on
each of the next 3 Mondays. The following items would be
appreciated:
Tinned tomatoes
Tinned spaghetti
Tinned ravioli
Tinned macaroni cheese
Tinned potatoes
Instant mash
Tinned meats
(ham, corned beef, stewed steak, minced
beef, luncheon meat)
Tinned fruit
Jam
Sponge puddings
Tinned rice pudding
Tinned custard
Semi/Full UHT milk
Cartons of juice
Cordial (squash)
Coffee
Thank you for helping us celebrate the Harvest and help
people less fortunate than ourselves.
ALDI’s KIT FOR SCHOOLS
We are collecting the ALDI ‘Kit for Schools’
stickers this half term. If you shop at ALDI
we would greatly appreciate any stickers
you receive from the store. Please hand
them in to the school office or send in to
your child’s class teacher.
Stickers can be collected from today until
3 November 2019. The current total is 221.
Thank you in advance.
WRITTEN BY W BLUCK EDITED BY H LENNON
Thursday 10 October Thursday 10 October Thursday 10 October Thursday 10 October
Reception Welcome Service 2.30pm
Monday 14 OctoberMonday 14 OctoberMonday 14 OctoberMonday 14 October
Reception Parent Meetings
Tuesday 15 OctoberTuesday 15 OctoberTuesday 15 OctoberTuesday 15 October
Reception Parent Meetings
Thursday 24 OctoberThursday 24 OctoberThursday 24 OctoberThursday 24 October
Y6 & Y1 Mass 9.30am in church
Friday 25 OctoberFriday 25 OctoberFriday 25 OctoberFriday 25 October
School closes for half-term 3.30pm
Monday 4 NovemberMonday 4 NovemberMonday 4 NovemberMonday 4 November
School re-opens for autumn 2 at
8.45am (Reading Club from 8.00am)
CLASSCLASSCLASSCLASS PERCENTAGEPERCENTAGEPERCENTAGEPERCENTAGE
RECEPTION 97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%
YEAR 1 100% Outstanding 100% Outstanding 100% Outstanding 100% Outstanding
YEAR 2 98% Outstanding 98% Outstanding 98% Outstanding 98% Outstanding
YEAR 3 96%96%96%96%
YEAR 4 97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%
YEAR 5 96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
YEAR 6 100% Outstanding 100% Outstanding 100% Outstanding 100% Outstanding
Whole school attendance
98%+ Outstanding
96—97% Good
95% Satisfactory
91-94% Unsatisfactory
<90% Poor
Whole School attendance is Whole School attendance is Whole School attendance is Whole School attendance is
98% Outstanding 98% Outstanding 98% Outstanding 98% Outstanding
CONGRATULATIONS TO YEAR 1 & YEARE 6 FOR THE BEST ATTENDANCE CONGRATULATIONS TO YEAR 1 & YEARE 6 FOR THE BEST ATTENDANCE CONGRATULATIONS TO YEAR 1 & YEARE 6 FOR THE BEST ATTENDANCE CONGRATULATIONS TO YEAR 1 & YEARE 6 FOR THE BEST ATTENDANCE
AND ALL CLASSES FOR OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE THIS WEEK. AND ALL CLASSES FOR OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE THIS WEEK. AND ALL CLASSES FOR OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE THIS WEEK. AND ALL CLASSES FOR OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE THIS WEEK.
STARS OF THE WEEKSTARS OF THE WEEKSTARS OF THE WEEKSTARS OF THE WEEK
Y1 Y1 Y1 Y1 Leo Gent & Jacob HarrisonLeo Gent & Jacob HarrisonLeo Gent & Jacob HarrisonLeo Gent & Jacob Harrison----DykesDykesDykesDykes
Y2 Y2 Y2 Y2 Gabriella HeaveyGabriella HeaveyGabriella HeaveyGabriella Heavey
Y3 Y3 Y3 Y3 Lilia Dohoney & William Catterall Lilia Dohoney & William Catterall Lilia Dohoney & William Catterall Lilia Dohoney & William Catterall
Y4 Y4 Y4 Y4 BillyBillyBillyBilly----Ray Haslam & Harry Warburton Ray Haslam & Harry Warburton Ray Haslam & Harry Warburton Ray Haslam & Harry Warburton
Y5 Y5 Y5 Y5 Bella Parkin & Ellie O Connor Bella Parkin & Ellie O Connor Bella Parkin & Ellie O Connor Bella Parkin & Ellie O Connor
MFLMFLMFLMFL Tallulah BirchallTallulah BirchallTallulah BirchallTallulah Birchall
Well done to all our stars!Well done to all our stars!Well done to all our stars!Well done to all our stars!
Our new Reception children will join us for assembly later in the
Celebration
assembly takes
place on
Thursdays at
9:00am9:00am9:00am9:00am
Please come
along if you can
make it.
PARKING
Can we please once again request that car park users show care and
consideration at all times for the safety of all our children and
families.
Please do not park in the entrance or exit of the drop off zone as
this can cause congestion all along the driveway. Please only drive in
designated spaces.
Parking cones clearly mark where we are asking parents
not to drive or park beyond, such as the Zebra Crossing,
Driveway and Staff Car Park.
If you are a disabled driver and need assistance please telephone the
school office on 01925 813015.
Arriving Late Arriving Late Arriving Late Arriving Late
We ask that all children arrive in time
for school. Doors open at 8:45am
and close at 8:55am. We ask that all
parents have left the building by 8:55am