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Posted on February 9, 2012 by Mr Williams, Head Teacher

Chesterton Primary School is a seven-class primary near to the centre of Cirencester. We cater for children from the age of 4 to 11 years. We also have a nursery, breakfast club and after school club on site.

The school has an excellent team of teachers and support staff whose shared aim is to educate the children for the world of today. We pride ourselves on the quality and breadth of this education and the good academic standards our pupils achieve.

I hope you enjoy looking through the pages of this site and I would be more than happy to speak to you if you have any questions about our school. Please contact us via the link on the web page.

Happy reading!

Mr David Williams
Headteacher

Newsletter 18th May 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Webmaster

Olympic torch relay – 23^rd May

May I remind all parents that if you wish your child to leave early to see the Olympic Torch, you will need to complete a holiday form. You may then collect your child at 12.15 pm. If you prefer, your child may stay for lunch – in this case, please let us know that a hot meal will be required, and you can then collect your child at 1.15pm.

The arrangements for children being collected will be as follows.

Children being collected at 12.15pm:

Infants should be collected from outside the classroom in the areas where they are normally collected at the end of the day.
Juniors in Class 3SS and 5RM should be collected from outside the fire exit doors of 3SS.
Juniors in Class 4ST and 6SD should be collected from outside the fire exit doors of class 4ST.

If you are collecting your child at 1.15pm, please come to the school office. Please note that no child will be allowed to leave school unless accompanied by an adult. Continue reading →

Newsletter 11th May 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Webmaster

Gymnastic festival

On Wednesday a group of children from Mrs. Wells’ class took part in the gymnastic festival at Deer Park. They were the youngest group there and performed an excellent display. Thank you to Mrs Wells for organising it, to the children who had worked so hard, and to the parents who came to support it. We would be grateful if parents could forward any photos of this event to admin2@chesterton.gloucs.sch.uk Continue reading →

Newsletter 4th May 2012

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Webmaster

Y3/4 play

I was impressed with the children’s efforts last night as they delighted a great audience with their first performance of ‘Rebecca Riding-Hood’. Their confidence and obvious enjoyment was clear and reflected their own as well as the teachers’ efforts. They have all worked so hard over the past weeks. Thank you for supporting us. Thank you also to Mrs Mueller, Mrs Sharples and Mrs Dearsley who supported Mrs Terry and Mrs Sage to lead the children to perform such a great play. And finally, thank you to the Friends who served refreshments. We look forward to the children’s second performance tonight. Continue reading →

Newsletter 27th April 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Webmaster

Staffing

At the end of this year we will be saying farewell to Mrs. Teather who will be retiring. She has worked at Chesterton for over 20 years, taking responsibility for many things, but primarily for special needs. We will have a chance later on in the term to formally thank Mrs Teather for all her hard work.

Over the next few weeks Mr Mendum will unfortunately be absent from his class. During this time Class 5RM will be taught by Mrs Chisholm. If you have any queries about your child during this time, please speak to Mrs Chisholm or to me.

Athletics Club

Athletics Club will start on Wednesday, 2nd May from 3.30 – 4,30pm, weather permitting. Children who are in Y3 and Y4 are welcome to start then, or may wish to wait until the following week as they will be performing their play that night. There is no limit to numbers for this club but adult helpers would be appreciated to assist with timing races etc.

Advance notice – there will be no Athletics Club on the 23rd May, Olympic Torch afternoon.

Cricket Club

Cricket Club is now full and a waiting list has been started. Children who miss 2 sessions without a valid reason (illness, holiday etc) will forfeit their place and it will be given to a child on the waiting list. Also if you know that your child cannot attend it would be very helpful if a message was given personally (not via another child) either directly to the cricket coach or to Mrs Dearsley. Messages can sometimes go astray or be forgotten and valuable time can be spent chasing children who have already gone home. Thank you for your support.

Y3/4 play – Reminder

As a reminder to all parents of children in these classes, the play will be on 2^nd and 3^rd of May, beginning at 6pm on both evenings.

Missing Library Books

We are still missing a number of library books. We would be very grateful if you could search at home and return any books you have as soon as possible.

Golden Book Winners

Congratulations to the following children:

Charlie Cottrell, Paige Stratford, Eloise Smith, Jessica Ranford, Kelsie Stubley,

Finley Robinson, Tobi Ololade, Georgia Davies, Ollie Gray, Ellie Miles, Amy Kent,

Matthew Holtham, Ebony Tait, Ryan Chambers

Contact Details

Please don’t forget to let us know if you change your mobile phone number or email address – we need up to date details in case we need to contact you in an emergency. Thank you.

Cake Sale

Yesterday’s cake sale raised a fantastic £124. Thank you to the new mums who helped to get everything ready.

Olympic Fair – Deer Park 17^th May

Cirencester Deer Park School is holding an Olympic Fair on Thursday 17^th May 2012 from 6-8.30pm. The evening will be interactive with lots of hands-on activities for all ages. The idea of the fair is to focus on the Olympics as a theme and the phrase “Have you got what it takes?” and see how Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths are used in sporting contexts. There will also be a climbing wall, archery, hockey training, wii fit machines, etc.

Newsletter 20th April 2012

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Webmaster

Welcome back after Easter I trust you all had an enjoyable time despite the weather turning a little bit more unsettled. We look forward to a great summer term. We welcome Alyssa Wint to our Y5 class.

Olympic torch relay

I wrote to you before the Easter break with regard to children seeing the Olympic torch. As a reminder these will be the arrangements which will be in line with other Cirencester Primary Schools. A number of parents have already completed holiday forms which I have now returned. In order to make the application for children to see the torch I have provided a paper copy for each family.

Parents, provided they have completed a holiday request form, will be authorised to collect their children on Wednesday May 23^rd at 12.15 pm to see the torch. Parents will also be allowed to nominate other adult family or close friends to collect their own children providing the school knows these details beforehand. As neighbouring roads will be closed for at least 2 hours beforehand and spaces to see the torch may become congested parents would be encouraged to leave early enough to ensure a position to view. As the torch is not expected to be in Cirencester until 3.40 pm and will leave the town by about 4.00 pm parents and children need to be aware that there may be a lot of waiting time. (Further details of times and route can be found using this link.) http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=108082

The school will operate normally and cater for all children remaining in school. It is sadly not possible for the school to escort all the children to see the torch due the logistical and health and safety implications.

If you have any further queries please let me know.

Jubilee Celebrations

There will be jubilee celebrations in Cirencester on Monday 4^th June, beginning with a grand procession followed by lots of fun activities in the Abbey Grounds, and including a fancy dress parade. If you would like further information, please contact Jenny Hincks on 01285 654984.

Parents’ Coffee Morning – Winston’s Wish

We will be holding our coffee morning on Thursday 26^th April, and will have a speaker from Winston’s Wish. Do come along and join us – everyone is welcome.

Missing Library Books

We are missing a number of library books. We would be very grateful if you could search at home and return any books you have as soon as possible.

Y3 and Y4 play

The children in Y3 and Y4 will be performing their play on Wednesday 2^nd and Thursday 3^rd May at 6pm. Parents will receive a letter with further details.

Cricket Club

Cricket Club for boys and girls in Y5 and Y6 will start on Thursday, 26th April. Letters have been given out today. Places will be limited but there will be a waiting list if necessary.

Athletics Club

Athletics Club will start on Wednesday, 2nd May for children of all abilities in Y3 – Y6 inclusive. The scheme we use encourages children to improve on their own personal performance to gain certificates and badges. In the past this has always proved to be a very popular club but is very dependent on volunteers to help run it. If you think you could help (no coaching experience necessary!) please see Mrs Dearsley. Thank you.

Appeal for Mesh Washing Bags

If you have any mesh washing bags with drawstring ties, please could you bring them in to school for Mrs Hester in the Reception class. Thank you.

cricket club letter

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Webmaster

Dear Parents,

We are fortunate again this year to be able to provide cricket coaching through Cirencester Cricket Club as part of the national “Chance to Shine Programme.” As part of this delivery, we will be holding an afterschoolcricket club on Thursdays for girls and boys in Y5 – Y6, inclusive. If not all spaces are filled by older children then there may be the opportunity for Y4 children to take part.

The club will be run by coaches from Cirencester Cricket Club who are fully trained and CRB checked. However, teaching staff will be on the premises at all times while the club is being held. Spaces are limited and we expect children to attend every session and behave appropriately at all times. If your child cannot attend a session for a valid reason (illness, dentist’s appointment etc) we would ask that he or she informs the coach in person or asks a member of staff to pass on the apology.

The club begins on Thursday, April 26th from 3.30 to 4.30pm. All equipment is provided. Your child will need PE kit, suitable footwear and a hat and drink if the weather is very warm.

This is a very exciting venture and there is a full programme of tournaments and competitions planned for the summer – weather permitting!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your continuing support ofschoolsport.

Yours sincerely

Mrs S Dearsley

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After School Cricket Club

My child ……………………………………………………… Class ………………………… would like to attend the afterschoolcricket club beginning Thursday, April 26th.

At the end of the session my child will:

Be collected

Walk home by himself / herself

Signed …………………………………………………..

athletics club letter

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Webmaster

Dear Parents

We shall be starting an after school Athletics Club on Wednesdays for children in Years 3 to 6. The club will follow the new English Schools Athletics Association scheme and children will have the opportunity to earn badges in track and field events.

The club will start on Wednesday, 2nd May and will run from 3.30 to 4.30pm each week until July, weather permitting. The club will take place outside and children will need shorts and t-shirt, a sweatshirt and suitable trainers or daps. Children will not be able to take part if they do not have the appropriate footwear.

Last year this club proved very successful and many children took part and gained badges. It does not matter what level of ability children have, all are welcome to come and take part. The new scheme appears to be more flexible than the old one and will hopefully give more children the chance to achieve and improve on their personal best in different events.

However we do ask that children commit themselves to the activity and come as many weeks as possible as this increases their chance of gaining an award and they can see the progress they are making

We would also be grateful for adult help either with coaching or with time-keeping, measuring and recording results. Please come and see me if you are able to help. There are also further details on the PE notice board in the hall.

Please note, in the interests of children’s safety, Athletics Club will be cancelled if it is raining or if the field is slippery immediately after heavy rain.

Thank you for your continuing support.

Yours sincerely

Mrs. S Dearsley

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After School Athletics Club

I give permission for ….………………………………………………… to attend Athletics Club on Wednesdays.

At the end of the session my child will walk home / be collected.

I am able / unable to help.

Signed ………………………………………………………….

2CW curriculum letter

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Webmaster

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to term 5 of our school year. I hope that you and your children had a very happy Easter and feel refreshed for the new term. I would like to give you some information about what we will be doing in class this term.

In English we will be following the new Primary Framework for Literacy. This will include work on fiction and non-fiction topics. We will begin by doing 2 weeks work on silly poetry before moving on to writing explanation texts based on how an acorn becomes a tree. Towards the middle of term the children will be completing their SATS tests. We will try our best to keep this low key but if you have any questions please pop in to see me. We will also continue with handwriting and spellings. The children need to make sure they have spelling books in school on Monday mornings and should learn their spellings ready for the test on Friday mornings.

In Maths we will be following the new Primary Framework for Mathematics. The children will again have 1 piece of maths homework each week. This will be given out on Mondays and should be returned by Friday morning. All of the children would benefit from working on facts for the 2, 5, and 10 times tables. They also need to work on their ability to say 10 more or less than any 2 digit number. Any practice you can do with them at home to help with this would obviously benefit them in their work in school. Again, children will complete their math’s SATS this term.

This term our History topic is ‘Houses and Homes in the Past’. Please take time to talk to your children about the different things that were in your house when you were young or different types of houses you have lived in. If you have any pictures or photos that the children can bring in to share that would also be helpful. In term 6 we will have the Olympics as our topic. We will link this with a Geography topic comparing England with China. Anything you can share with your children about either of these topics would be very helpful. I would encourage as many of you as possible to take your children to see the Olympic Torch come through Cirencester on 23^rd May as this will give an excellent start to our work in term 6. If you need any more information on this please let me know.

For science this term we will be looking at ‘Plants and animals in the local area.’ We will investigate the plants and animals in the school grounds. Please take time to talk with your children about the plants and animals in their own gardens. In Term 6 we will look at ‘Forces and Movement’ which will fit nicely with our Olympic theme.

In Art the children will all be working with clay. This will be taught by Mrs Sharples during my PPA time on a Monday afternoon. DT in term 6 will be ‘Fruit and Vegetables.’ In ICT the children will be using computer programs to create multimedia presentations. Our Religious Education topic for term 5 is Aspects of Judaism. This term PE will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The children will need their swimming kit on Tuesdays and normal PE kit for Wednesdays. We will be working on games and athletics skills. As much of this will take place outside it is very important that the children have daps or trainers in their PE kits.

The children are doing very well with their reading and I would ask you to continue to encourage them to read for just a few minutes each day at home. I will hear them read as often as possible in school and will change their books regularly. For reading to be consistent it is essential for the children to bring their reading folders to school each day.

If you need to speak to me about anything, I am usually available in the mornings before the whistle and after school. Please feel free to drop in. I am pleased with how the children are working and am looking forward to another good term together.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs C Wells

6DC curriculum letter

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Webmaster

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to what we hope will be a very special term for you and your children. In Term Five we shall be concentrating on SATs preparation including practising past comprehension and writing papers. SATs week begins on May 14^th and further details and a timetable of tests will be sent to you very soon. After SATs we shall do a mini-topic about the royal family and the past 60 years in preparation for the Jubilee celebrations.

In Term Six we shall be looking at all aspects of the Olympics and our end of term production will also have an Olympic theme. There will be induction visits toDeer Parkand Kingshill to look forward to and the Y6 children are always fully involved in sporting events, including helping to organise Sports Day for both Juniors and Infants. At the end of the term there will also be special activities for the children as they leave, including a Leavers’ Assembly to which all parents are invited.

Curriculum Topics include:

Literacy & Maths: Term 5: a range of writing activities based on the poem “The Highwayman.” There are some excellent video interpretations of this famous poem on YouTube which we are unable to access in school but you may wish to encourage your children to view at home.

Science: Micro Organisms

Geography: Map work

RE: The Parables and the important questions that they raise

PSHE: Citizenship, including human rights, world poverty and the environment

At the end of Term 5 (after SATs) we shall also be looking at puberty, including watching two excellent DVDs which address many of the physical and emotional changes that children experience at this age. If any parent would like to see these DVDs before they are shown to the class, or discuss any aspects please do not hesitate to come and see me.

Art: Bread making (Link to yeast and micro-organisms)

“People in Action” (link to sports and the Olympics)

Music: Preparation for the school play

ICT: Animation and publishing skills

PE: Rounders, cricket, tennis and athletics

A reminder that PE is usually on Wednesdays and Fridays. However in the summer term we like to go outside whenever possible. Please ensure that your child always has his or her PE kit in school, including suitable daps or trainers for wearing outside. Last term some children were very poor at remembering their PE kit which is not good preparation for secondary school!

This is a very exciting term for Y6 children and we hope they will leave with very happy memories of their time at Chesterton. If you have any questions about any aspect of the curriculum, or the secondary school transition process, please do not hesitate to come and see me.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Dearsley

Newsletter 30th March 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Webmaster

Sport Relief

Thank you to everyone who brought money in for Sport Relief last week. The total we raised was £199.78.

Football Club

Football Club has now finished for the season. We are very grateful to Mr Wright and Mr Newman-Turner for giving up their time to coach the children after school; the club could not exist without their support.

Summer Clubs

There will be no after school sports clubs during the first week of Term 5, ie first week back after the Easter holiday. After that we shall be offering an Athletics Club for children in Y3 – Y6 on Wednesday afternoons and a Cricket Club, led by coaches from Cirencester CC, on Thursdays for children in Y5 and Y6. Helpers are always very welcome at Athletics Club – no experience necessary – you just need to be handy with a stopwatch or a tape measure! Further details in the first week back.

Netball

On Wednesday 3 teams from Chesterton took part in the annual Deer Park netball tournament. The standard of play was extremely high (it gets better each year) and all the children who competed were a credit to the school. Their behaviour on and off the court, and their sportsmanship were excellent at all times. The A team came second in their group but lost their semi-final by one goal in the closing seconds of an incredibly close match. It would be invidious to mention individual performances when all the teams played so well, but special mention must go to Tilly Collingwood and Molly Robinson who stepped in as reserves at very short notice. Congratulations also to Amy Kent, Luyanda Makonese and Georgia Stubley from Y5, who showed great promise for next year, playing against some very imposing Y6 opposition. Thanks as well to Mrs Sharples who did such a good job of managing the ‘C’ team.

Congratulations to: Katherine Botterill, Tilly Collingwood, Kelly Foreman, Luke Gaeney, Shian Hunt, Amy Kent, Luyanda Makonese, Emily Mueller, Rhys Perry, Alex Reeves, Molly Robinson, Gaby Smith, Georgia Stubley, Lizzie Walker, Tom Walker, Karl White, Tim Wiltshire, Taya Scott and Maia Stratford,

Transport

Thank you to the parents who stepped in and helped to transport the netball teams to Deer Park. We are always looking for volunteers. All you have to do is show your car documents to the office and apply for a CRB check. This costs you nothing. We rely on parental help as the cost of coaches to matches would be prohibitive and limit the number of events we can participate in. Please see Mrs Dearsley or enquire at the office if you think you might be able to help. Thank you.

School meal price increase reminder

Don’t forget that the cost of a school meal will rise to £2.10.

Appeal for uniform, wellies etc

We would be grateful for donations of any of the following that your children may have grown out of:

Uniform
Wellies
Daps
Hats (summer or winter)

If you can help, please leave your donations outside Mrs Hester’s classroom or bring them to the office.

Mr Mendum’s Street Survey – by Lily Downes-Hall and Luyanda Makonese

On the 26^th of March 5RM walked into Cirencester Market Place to find people to fill out their questionnaire; a questionnaire about pedestrianizing the Market Place. Days before, 5RM had been planning and designing their questionnaires in groups. They walked into town at 13:30 and stayed there until school was over. Luckily 5RM had some help from lovely parents who came with us to help. Once in town, 5RM had split up and they were able to ask people to fill out their questionnaire. Some people took up their time to fill it out. Many people signed our questionnaires and 5RM are now able to continue with deciding whether or not the market place should be pedestrianized. All the children enjoyed themselves. We hope we can do it again.

Olympic torch relay

I wrote to you last week and since then I have spoken to local head teachers as well as our school governors. The decision with regard to children seeing the Olympic torch is as follows.

Parents, provided they have completed a holiday request form, will be authorised to collect their children on Wednesday 23^rd May at 12.15 pm to see the torch. Parents will also be allowed to nominate other adult family or close friends to collect their own children providing the school knows these details beforehand. As neighbouring roads will be closed for at least 2 hours beforehand and spaces to see the torch may become congested parents would be encouraged to leave early enough to ensure a position to view. As the torch is not expected to be in Cirencester until 3.40 pm and will leave the town by about 4.00 pm parents and children need to be aware that there may be a lot of waiting time. (Further details of times and route can be found using this link.) http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=108082

If you have any further queries please let me know.

Top link festival

The children in 1RW and 2CW visited Deer Park School on Tuesday to take part in this sporting event. The children were led by teachers and students from Deer Park which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Reception trip to Cotswold Farm Park

Mrs Hester’s class took part in a school trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park on Tuesday. They have already been looking at chicks and tadpoles at school and this was a great opportunity for the children to see even more animals close at hand.

Quantum Theatre

Yesterday we watched a science show from Quantum Theatre. The hour long performance was engaging for the children as well as being highly entertaining.

Reading- we need your help

We are looking for new volunteers to help with reading on any days between 9.00am and 10.00 am. We will offer you help and support and very grateful staff and children. Please contact me or your child’s teacher if you can help.

Sports awards

This terms sports awards have been given to Alex Reeves and Emily Mueller for their terrific contribution in the netball tournament at Deer Park.

Happy Easter

I would like to wish you all a happy Easter and look forward to seeing you again on Monday 16^th April.