26th June 2025 | Issue 272
Sports day report by Chestnut Class
On Friday 20th June, we held our annual sports day for both KS1 and KS2 children. An amber weather warning was alerted for hot weather, so the decision was made to bring forward the KS2 events into the morning. With help from the parents, we managed to get all the shelters and races set up in time for a 9am start. This year, the races remained the same with KS1 having a choice of a shopping list race and KS2 children having a waiter race. The medals were awarded to the winners by Mrs Heath and Mrs Pickering. Ignite Sport helped to record house points. We would like to say a huge thank you to the Chestnut Class sport leaders who helped tremendously by setting up races, giving out stickers and helping to refill water bottles.
Ella G- “We all showed resilience in the weeks beforehand by practising the races so we could feel prepared and confident”.
Millie Ad- “The people who ran the long run showed courage for carrying on, despite the heat.”
Sebastian B- “The people that did the sprint needed courage to sprint 50 meters and give their best.”
Rupert, Noah H and Teddy- “The egg and spoon race was so unpredictable, you needed balance, speed and resilience to carry on.”
Erin- “In the waiter race you needed speed, balance and steady hands!”
We would like to say thank you to everyone who helped us set up the event and gave up their spare time to help and support us! Thank you
Football Report by Jack, Noah H and Sam
We qualified in the local schools’ football league so we progressed to the knock-out rounds.
A fortnight ago, we played Chesterton and beat them 3-0. At half time, it was 0-0 and everyone knew what we needed to do to forge ahead. With really good teamwork we were victorious.
Tomorrow, at 3.30pm we are playing the semi final against Marsh Gibbon who previously beat us 9-3. With a home advantage we think we may be able to turn the tables. Please come and support us on our school field in our campaign to reach the finals.
In other news
Prayer and Reflection Space
Rev Sarah Mortimer will lead a Prayer and Reflection Space for the school with a team of (church-connected) volunteers in the Parish Hall next week. Each class (Reception to Y6) is visiting in turn with their teachers and experiencing five interactive prayer stations.
This promotes wellbeing and offers the children the opportunity and tools to explore creatively prayer and/or reflection.
Updates & Reminders
Dates for your Diary:
Monday 1st July and Tuesday 2nd July- Prayer Space activities for all classes in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday 2nd July- Willow Class and Oak Class visiting Waddesdon Manor.
Thursday 3rd July - Reception and Year 1 visiting Hogshaw Farm.
Thursday 3rd July - Rags 2 Riches collection
Wednesday 9th July- 2.30pm- Brass concert for parents of pupils in Beech Class and soloists.
Friday 11th July- PTA BBQ
Wednesday 16th July- Chestnut Class performing their summer play at 6pm. Information will follow.
Thursday 17th July- Open Classrooms 2.45-3.15pm. Information will follow.
Tuesday 22nd July- 9.30am Leavers’ Service at St Mary’s Church for Year 6 Pupils and their parents. Key Stage 2 pupils will attend.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025 Story Garden.
Children across Oxfordshire can take part in this free Challenge at their local Oxfordshire Library from 5th July to 6th September 2025. This year’s Challenge celebrates getting out into the great outdoors and enjoying nature.
Message from the PTA
PTA Summer BBQ: Friday 11th July 5.30
Come and join us for food, drinks, fun and games and hopefully some evening sunshine.
Entry is free. Please pre-order your food for the BBQ using the link below to make sure you don't miss out.
https://us10.list-manage.com/survey?u=f3fe9d80bb7e6f19baee9fec8&id=25fd80b9cf&attribution=false
We are still in need for volunteers to help out at the event.
Please get in touch with the PTA if you’d like to get involved:
friendsoflaunton-pta@googlegroups.com
The PTA have got a stall at the Launton Classic and Retro Car Show this Saturday at the Sports and Social Club. If you’re going along to the show do pop over and say hello.
Your current trustees are:
Lucy Crawford - Chair (Yr 2)
Emma Austin - Vice-Chair (Yr 1 and 3)
Charlotte Noakes - Secretary (Reception and Yr 3)
Laura Smith - Treasurer (Yr1 and 5)
Catherine Hall - Treasurer (Yr 3)
Rags2Riches collection
The next collection is on Thursday 3rd July.
It's a good reason to have a sort out now summer has arrived!
Please bag up your unwanted good quality clothes, shoes and accessories ready for the collection in July.
Items accepted are shown in the picture.
If you’re not sure if an item is suitable or for more information on Rags2Riches please have a look at their website:
Remember: Please be aware that we have children in school with serious food allergies. To ensure the safety of all of our children please avoid sending your child to school with anything that contains nuts this includes sandwiches containing peanut butter or chocolate spread.
Useful Links
Here is the NHS Is my child too ill for school information.
As parents and carers, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. Encouraging and guiding a child to think about their own mental health and wellbeing are vital skills you can teach them from a young age. Children's mental health - Every mind matters
