Newsletter No 3

20th June 2008

School Closure
A reminder that the school will be used as a Polling Station for a Parliamentary By-Election on Thursday 26th June so school will be closed to all pupils on that day.

TA support in Class 3
We are pleased to welcome Clare Hopkins as a temporary TA in Class 3 until the end of Term 6.

School Council Sunflower Painting Competition
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the recent School Council Sunflower Painting Competition. The standard was very high and there was an impressive range of styles. I understand it was a difficult competition to judge! The winners were: 1st Kezia Lawson, 2nd Megan Barber, 3rd Tamara Collins and both Andrew Oakley and Rory Pattisson were Highly Commended.

Design a Meal Competition
Congratulations to Hannah Gibbs (Y6) who has been shortlisted to take part in the final stage of the Design a Meal Competition. This takes the form of a “cook off” on 24th June which will be judged by a panel of food experts along with the Lord Mayor of Oxford. Good luck Hannah!

School Pool
Please remember to bring in swimming kit each day now that the school pool is in use.

Brazil Week
We have had a fascinating and enjoyable week finding out about the geography, history and culture of Brazil. Much has been learnt in class lessons but we have also had outside visitors. Ann Fisher from Action Aid gave separate audio-visual talks to KS1 and KS2 pupils and on Friday, Jully Brookes, a professional dancer from Brazil, visited and told us about her childhood in Brazil. She also demonstrated some martial arts linked to tribal traditions as well as dances more associated with carnivals.

School Council Event - Sponsored Run
The recent Sponsored Run in school organised by the School Council was very well supported and seems to have raised a substantial amount of money for School Council funds. We are still receiving sponsorship money and when we have received it all we will be able to announce the total amount raised. Thank you.

Extended Services
Please find attached to this newsletter:
1. Details of some free local summer taster sessions
2. Survey of interest in extended services provision at Stadhampton School – we hope everyone will find time to complete this questionnaire for us

Message from the PTA Committee
Race Night – A huge thank you to Graham & Sam at the Crown for organising a really good fun Race Night held on Saturday 14th June. For those few parents that did attend, the evening was well organised and enjoyable with a percentage of the winnings going to PTA funds and Little Bears. In all £280 was raised, which will be split 50:50.

Stadhampton Steamers – please would you ensure all sponsorship money is returned by 27 June. Any last minute sponsorship from parents who would like to sponsor the team would be gratefully received.

Little Bears News
Everyone is welcome to come along to our Mini Fair this Saturday between 11 and 2pm. There will be a bouncy castle, coconut shy, lots of games and things to do as well as a barbecue and other refreshments to enjoy.

DIARY DATES:
Monday 23rd June
Class 3 swimming sessions begin at Abbey Sports Centre. They will have a total of 5 sessions.
Governors Meeting – 8pm
Wednesday 25th June
Year 5 pupils visit ICC for a Creative Arts lesson
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – weather permitting!