Primary Times Oxfordshire May 2017

Dear Reader
Welcome to our May half term issue, the number 1 What’s on
Guide for family fun in Oxfordshire.
The weather seems to be improving and warming up nicely,
although there are many gardeners amongst us who are doing a
little bit of a rain dance as I write. I hope the rain does fall, but not
during the half term holiday which will soon be upon us!
In this issue we are delighted to bring you lots of wonderful
events and activities to help you keep your children busy during
half term and beyond – many of them are either free or low cost.
Don’t forget to check our website for more fun things to do or if
you are going to visit a different county this holiday and would
like to see What’s On, www.primarytimes.net.
May half term is always a tricky school holiday for some families,
particularly for working parents who prefer not to take extended
leave so close to the summer holidays. We offer suggestions that
will be a big hit with your kids, from holiday activity camps to fun
days out, whatever the weather.
Our regular Box Office features some family favourites to choose
from – a trip to the theatre is always such a treat whatever your
age. Our Competitions are on page 20 with some fabulous prizes
up for grabs.
We hope you enjoy this issue and have a happy and fun filled time
with our help over the coming weeks.
With very best wishes
Marion, Marie, Carol & Charlotte
Contents
Inside this issue...
Calling all
families
and teachers!
Remember to send in
your news for our news
pages – we would love
to hear from you!
Don’t forget
to visit us
online at
www.primarytimes.net
/oxfordshire
4 News & Views
6 WOW
10 Follow up on Easter
Holiday Edit – It’s Official
12 School Holiday Fun
18 POLLI:NATION
20 Competitions
21 Loopy Library
22 Box Office
contents
The Primary Times Team
Editor:
Marion McAdam
marion@schoolspublishing.co.uk
Sales:
Marie McArthur
ptoxon@schoolspublishing.co.uk
TEL: 01491 411848
Production:
Carol George
production@schoolspublishing.co.uk
Design:
Charlotte Morgan
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