Latest News and Weekly Newsletters

• Newsletter 3 - Friday 20th September 2019

  Fri 20 Sep 2019 SP

  Here is our weekly newsletter 

   

  Newsletter 3

   

   

• Parents Presentation - Wednesday 25th September

  Tue 17 Sep 2019 SP

  Parents Presentation - Wednesday 25th September

   

  We would like to invite parents to a presentation with your child's class teacher on Wednesday 25th September. We will be holding 2 sessions - one at 3.30pm and one at 4.15pm - parents may choose which presentation they would like to attend. All parents who have children in Reception to Year 6 are invited and will take place in your child's classroom. The sessions do not apply to Nursery parents.

   

  Each teacher will be delivering a short presentation to parents informing them what they will be covering in class throughout the year. Year 6 parents will also learn about transition arrangements for their child's move to year 7.

   

  We hope you are able to join us and hear about the exciting plans your child's class teacher has for this year.

   

  Parents evening which will involve a 1 to 1 meeting with your child's teacher will take place in the Spring Term.

• Newsletter 2 - Friday 13th September 2019

  Fri 13 Sep 2019 SP
  Here is a copy of our weekly newsletter.  Newsletter 2. Have a good weekend.

• October Half Term Holiday Club

  Wed 11 Sep 2019 SP
  We are delighted to be offering a holiday club during October Half Term.  More information available here.

• Children's Voice Application Form

  Fri 06 Sep 2019 SP

  More information on the Children's Voice Elections and an application form. Please click here.

   

• Newsletter 1 - Friday 6th September 2019

  Fri 06 Sep 2019 SP

  Newsletter 1 - Friday 6th September 2019

  Here is our first newsletter for the new school year.  We hope you have a nice weekend.

   

   

• Learning Support Officer Vacancy

  Thu 05 Sep 2019 SP

  The Governors of Oldcastle Primary School wish to appoint a motivated Learning Support Officer to join our supportive and forward thinking school on its journey to excellence. The appointed person will need to be someone who is highly motivated and can inspire and make learning fun, a person with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can engage and enthuse children, someone who is able to set and maintain high standards of learning and behaviour.

   

  For more information please click here.

• Class arrangements September 2019

  Thu 29 Aug 2019 SP

  Class arrangements September 2019

  We look forward to welcoming pupils back to school on Monday 2nd September.  School starts at 8.55am. Staff will be available prior to school to direct you to the correct classroom.

   

  Nursery

  • Miss Hughes

  Reception

  • Miss Williams
  • Miss Walters

  Year 1

  • Mrs Morcom-Lewis (previous class RSW)
  • Miss Vaughan (previous class RBW)

  Year 2

  • Mrs Roberts (previous class 1M)
  • Miss Lewis / Mrs Guy (previous class 1ML)

  Year 3

  • Miss Davies (previous class 2R)
  • Mrs Brotherton / Mrs Burr (previous class 2E)

  Year 4

  • Miss Radford (previous class 3L)
  • Miss Craven (previous class 3ND)

  Year 5

  • Miss James (previous class 4J)
  • Miss Jones (previous class 4C)

  Year 6

  • Mrs Coleman (previous class 5C)
  • Mrs Evans (previous class 5J)

   

  School Uniform and kit list

  School Uniform

  Boys:   Navy sweatshirt, red or white polo shirt, grey/black trousers.

   

  Girls:   Navy sweatshirt/cardigan, red or white polo shirt, navy/grey/black skirt, pinafore or trousers, red or blue school summer dress.

   

  Footwear - black shoes

   

  PE Kit

  • White T-shirt
  • Dark (navy/black) shorts
  • Tracksuit (colder weather)
  • Plimsolls/Trainers

   

  Pencil Case

  Here is a suggested pencil case list for KS2 (Juniors) Year 3- 6:

   

  • HB pencil
  • Black writing pen
  • Glue stick
  • Rubber
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Colouring pencils
  • Ruler

   

  All clothing including coats, drinks bottles and lunchboxes should be clearly marked with the child’s name.         

   

  Please ensure dinner money accounts and parent pay accounts have appropriate funds in for the start of term.

   

   

• Newsletter 39 - Friday 19th July 2019

  Fri 19 Jul 2019 SP
  Here is our final newsletter for the school year - Newsletter 39.  We hope you have a lovely summer.

• Oldcastle's Got Talent 2019

  Wed 17 Jul 2019 SP

  Oldcastle's Got Talent 2019

  Wow what talent we have in Oldcastle Primary School.  Our children have been treated to some amazing performances from children in nursery through to year 6.  The judges found it really hard to choose winners out of such great talent.  Well done to everyone that took part.

   

  Foundation Phase Winners

  • 1st Place - Nursery Comedy Act
  • 2nd Place - 2E 'True Colours' Sign Language and Singing
  • 3rd Place - Nursery 'Let it Go' Singers

   

  Key Stage 2

  • 1st Place - Niamh M 4J 'Oldcastle's Got Talent' Poem
  • 2nd Place - Shannon D 4C - Calon Lan'
  • 3rd Place - Evan A 5J - Singing and entertaining

   

  Congratulations everyone!  Here is a copy of Niamh's poem which made us all proud to be part of the Oldcastle Team.

   

  My friend was standing next to me,

  it was my turn on the stage

  I'm a poet don't you know it

  and I'm quite good at it for my age!

  I'm actually quite nervous and I'm really going to try

  hopefully to make YOU laugh

  and me try not to cry!

   

  We have a great headmaster

  Mr Thompson, he runs the school

  He rides a big flash motorbike

  I suppose he is quite cool!

   

  Miss Jones is my favourite of them all

  she's kind and fun, she's my teacher too

  she helps with English and explains our maths

  which is something I can do!

   

  We have been her first class to teach

  The whole of this year four

  she may even shed a tear at the end of term

  when we say goodbye and go out the door.

   

  Miss Davies is kind and happy,

  she cheers us up when we are sad,

  sometimes she needs to be strict

  which really is not bad.

   

  Miss Ellett is my music teacher 

  now she can really sing a note

  if she was on the x factor

  she would always get my vote

   

  Now, the dinner ladies 

  they give us veg mix

  that keeps us on the go!

  How much we really hate it

  I guess they'll never know.

  We really like the chocolate cake

  Its really quite a hit!

  but there is a massive problem

  We only get a bit!

   

  The office staff 

  are always helpful

  If we are sad or have a bad tummy,

  and if we are sick in school

  they will always call our mummy.

   

  Miss Evans

  she runs a cricket team

  and seems always on the move

  Now shes a full teacher 

  shes really found her groove!

   

  Miss Hodgson is in charge of the nursery

  She's always busy busy

  I think it must be all those nursery kids

  That make her dizzy dizzy.

   

  I'm sorry I couldn't speak of everyone

  in my little rhyme

  my mum has sent me off to bed 

  so I just don't have the time.

   

  Niamh 4J (2019)