Parental Involvement & Courses
St John’s is a fantastic community to be part of, and we encourage our parent to be as involved as possible in the life of the school. This enriches the school experience for the children, through fundraising, events and joining their parents at workshops. It is also a great way to meet new people, improve skills and increase your knowledge of what your children are learning.
There are many ways to get involved at St John’s:
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Join our PTA “The Friends of St John’s” Help raise funds for the school which are passed directly onto the children, for example through trips, resources, sports day treats etc.
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Encourage your child to return their library books each week and foster a love of reading from home. Visit your local library to access a wide variety of books. Our children in Early Years (Nursery and Reception) have the chance to become “Reading Rockstars” and collect stickers to win a special reading prize!
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Complete our Parent Questionnaire in the Spring Term and give us valuable feedback on your experience and your child’s experience of St John’s.
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Visit our link Surestart Centre – Fountains Children’s Centre or enquire at our school office for information about what is offered, and how the centre can support you and your family.
- Come along to our events – Christmas Bingo, Easter Bonnet Parade and we a great time whilst supporting your school.
Coffee Morning
Our MacMillan Coffee Morning and After School Cake Sale was a great success and we raised over £342.60 for MacMillan Cancer Support! (Final total to follow!) Thank you to all who supported this event!
Christmas Bingo
Eyes down to try and win one of our amazing hampers prepared by the PTA and donated by parents and carers of the children within our school. One lucky winner will win a full Christmas Dinner Hamper in our ‘Quickie’ game! Spot the Ball prizes, line prizes, tie breakers and mystery game prizes to be won, as well as a raffle with lots of tempting prizes donated by local businesses and friends of the school. Refreshments available at the event.
Note to Greg: Pictures of coffee morning in folder.
Parent Courses:
Whether you want to develop your own skills, gain qualifications or be able to support your child better with his or her learning, we run workshops in school, and also work closely with Fountains Children’s Centre and Hugh Baird College. We try to create opportunities for trying new things, meeting other people and setting personal goals and challenges.
In School Workshops
Year 1/ Reception Science Workshop – This took place on Wednesday 16th October in the school hall.
Year 1 Phonics Screening Meeting
EYFS – Stay and Play/ Stay and Read
Year 6 SATs meeting
Reception Reading Meeting
Involvement in School Life
There are many ways in which you can become involved within the life of the school, and see what sort of things your child is doing. Years 1 – 6 hold different Special Assemblies throughout the year which parents and carers are invited to. We also welcome parents to come and see their child’s Christmas Nativity Performance, Carol Services, Sports Day and Summer Art Gallery.
Our PTA is always busy behind the scenes bringing people together and raising funds for the children.
If you are interested in joining and helping plan and run events or queries please see the school office (0151 922 1924) or Mrs Nicol.
Surestart
Fountains, County, Vauxhall & Walton Children Centre's
• Drop in or call 0151 298 2918 (Vauxhall)
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Fountains Children’s Centre Website
