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HRH The Princess Royal Visits Watchfield Primary School
Wed 09 Mar 2022Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Watchfield Primary School on Wednesday 9th March 2022 as part of her visit to Oxfordshire and the Defence Academy.
The Princess Royal was received by her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow, who presented:
The Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Ms Jane Cranston
The CEO of Faringdon Learning Trust, Mr. Duncan Millard
Headteacher of Watchfield Primary School, Miss Georgina Wintle
Chair of the Board of Governors, Watchfield Primary School, Mr. Ian Wright, who presented:
Station Commander, Defence Academy Shrivenham, and Associate Member of Governing Body, Wing Commander Leonie Boyd.
The Princess Royal enjoyed a tour of the school and meeting the pupils. The tour gave her the opportunity to view the facilities including:
- Library/sensory room
- Attending the English as an Additional Language (EAL) classroom
- She visited groups of children in the main hall who excitedly told them about the programmes and activities they have been working on that embody the ‘Aspirational’ part of the School’s vision
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Finally, she was invited to plant a tree for The Queen’s Green Canopy. The Cherry Tree was planted with the help of three pupils from the School’s Eco Council;
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.
Watchfield Primary School is part of the Faringdon Learning Trust.
CEO of Faringdon Learning Trust, Duncan Millard said:
“It was wonderful to welcome HRH Princess Anne to Watchfield School so that she could see and experience what a very special school it is. You could easily see how proud the staff and pupils were of their school and how much they wanted to share this with Princess Anne. What a lovely memory for everyone involved”.
Headteacher of Watchfield Primary School, Georgina Wintle said:
“It was a privilege to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to Watchfield Primary School, to learn more about our unique and wonderful school and to find out exactly what it is that enables us to ‘SOAR’. We were very proud of all the children who were able to showcase how they are Successful, Original, Aspirational and Resilient”.
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Covid-19 and Free School Meals
Thu 16 Apr 2020If your situation has changed due to the Covid-19 crisis, you may be able to apply for free school meals. Please contact the school office for further details and an application form. They will help you make the process easy.
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.
What about infants that receive a free meal under universal infant free school meals?
There is no requirement to continue to provide universal infant free school meals to pupils in Reception, Year 1, or Year 2 who are unable to attend school. Children in those year groups who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals will be supported, please apply through the school office.
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Vacancies! Teaching & Support Staff Required
Mon 18 Mar 2019Please check out our vacancies page for new vacancies which have recently been added!
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Year 6 now due back at 6.30 because of traffic.
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Watchfield Primary School rewarded with free Premier League football kit
Mon 17 Sep 201817th September 2018
Watchfield Primary School rewarded with free Premier League football kit
Pupils from Watchfield Primary School, will be able to kick-off the new term in style, following the delivery of a free Premier League Primary Stars kit for their football team.
Watchfield was awarded the free Nike kit, consisting of 15 football shirts, shorts and socks, after Mr Quinn’s successful online application through the Premier League Primary Stars website.
Premier League Primary Stars is available to primary schools across England and Wales and uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to inspire girls and boys aged 5-11 to learn and be active.
PLPrimaryStars.com offers primary school teachers free curriculum-linked resources in English, Maths, PE and PSHE, and opportunities for schools to enter competitions and access free offers like the Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment scheme.
Richard Scudamore, Executive Chairman of the Premier League said: “The Premier League Primary Stars kit and equipment packs provide a fantastic boost to schools at the start of the new school year. We hope that coupled with the free downloadable online resources, we can inspire children to do their best in the classroom and on the sports field.”
Mr Quinn said: “It will be brilliant to see the children wearing the new kit when we go to competitions and festivals. We were very lucky to have been chosen.”
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Quad Kids June 2018
Fri 15 Jun 201819 children from years 3 - 6 attended FCC to participate in an athletics tournament. It was a fantastic afternoon and all the children should be extremely proud of their individual performances. Cecily (Owls) came 3rd out off all the girls in years 3 and 4 and Esmee (Eagles) came 1st out of all the girls in years 5 and 6 - well done girls!
A huge well done to all the children who represented the school from years 5 and 6, as a team they came 1st out 7 teams and have qualified for the next stage on Wednesday 20th June - congratulations!
It was a pleasure to watch all the children having fun, trying their best and achieving. It was also lovely to see so many families at FCC showing their support - thank you for coming along.
Well done to all the children,
Ms Davies-Wright
(Proud PE coordinator)
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SCHOOL CLOSED MONDAY 11th DECEMBER
Sun 10 Dec 2017Due to the current weather conditions and the overnight forecast of snow and freezing temperatures, have made the decision to close school to everyone on Monday 11th December. This is to ensure we can keep everyone safe. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Hopefully we will be open on Tuesday. -
***Please remember its Jeans for Genes Friday 22nd September (£1 donation)
Thu 21 Sep 2017Please remember to send your child with a £1 donation for this charity day when they are allowed to wear jeans instead of their trousers/shorts/skirts! They must still have their school jumpers/cardigans. -
New Vacancy! Please check out the Vacancy Page for further information!
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Rob Turner Map Artist Blog
Mon 15 May 2017Check out the blog of map artist Rob Turner who has been working in school.
