Newsletter No 5 / 22nd May 2009

Cycle Training
Cycle training will begin for all Year 6 pupils who have not already completed it on Tuesday 2nd June. Many thanks to our volunteer parent trainers, Mrs Leighfield, Mrs Scragg and Mrs Vale for giving up their time to facilitate this opportunity.


Learning Platform
This is the final week for sending paper copies of the newsletter to those families who are able to receive it electronically. We are pleased that 40 out of our 49 families in school have now sent in their e-mail details. We would still be very pleased to receive e-mail addresses from parents who have not provided one already, in order to further increase the percentage of newsletters and other correspondence which can be sent electronically.


Artsmark Award
We have recently received notification that our Artsmark award has been revalidated for another three years. This is the recognition of the commitment we have to the arts and reflects the high standard of artwork created by pupils throughout the school. Well done to everyone and many thanks to Mrs Sutton who co-ordinated and compiled our application.

Events in Term 6
During Term 6 we have a number of exciting events planned. These include two themed weeks in June:
• “Focus on Africa” 8th-12th June, during which we will welcome several visitors into school, including Jonathan’s Jungle Roadshow which will provide a professional “animal encounter” workshop for all pupils. Many thanks to the PTA for helping to financially support this event.
• “Healthy Week” 15th – 19th June, during which we will have a number of professionally lead events to inspire us all to be active and lead healthy lifestyles. PE kit should be kept in school every day that week!

Easy2name labels
We have been asked to remind parents of the opportunity to order packs of labels which can be stuck onto clothing without a need for sewing or ironing, along with the additional benefit of earning funds for Stadhampton School. Simply go to the website www.easy2name.com and use the code Stadhampton Primary School OX44 when placing an order.

Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been very busy with bugs- going on bug hunts, making bug masks and doing lots of pictures for their bug books! They also enjoyed making fruit smoothies. A Race Night is planned for Saturday 27th June. More details are now available from Nikki.

DIARY DATES:

Monday 1st June Final swimming session for Class 2
Tuesday 2nd June Cycling training begins for participating pupils
Thursday 4th June School closed for Parliamentary and County Council Elections. Please note the error on the after school football letter – no football club on this day!
Friday 5th June KS1 Healthy Day at ICC
Sunday 7th June Chiltern Chase
Monday 8th June Class 3 start 6 sessions of swimming
Start of “Focus on Africa” Week
Tuesday 9th June Jonathan’s Jungle Roadshow
PTA Meeting at 8pm
Wednesday 10th June Mobile Library
Monday 15th June Start of “Healthy Week”
Wednesday 17th June Creative arts lesson for Year 5 pupils at ICC
Tuesday 23rd June “Orinoco” Family Learning Workshop 3.15-4.15pm
Tuesday 30th June Class 1 visit to Beale Park
Class 2 visit to the Reading Museum
Wednesday 1st July Mobile Library
Tuesday 7th July Concert for Classes 2 & 3 at Harris Manchester College
Friday 10th July Sports Evening – weather permitting!
Tuesday 14th July Daylight Theatre performance
Friday 17th July End of school year assembly at 9.00am
School finishes at 1.30pm for the summer break
1st & 2nd September Staff INSET Days
Thursday 3rd September Pupils return to school