Newsletter No 2 / 12th June 2009

Congratulations
We are delighted to let everyone know that two past pupils of Stadhampton School have been given important offices for the next academic year at Icknield Community College. Nadia Howden is the newly appointed Head Girl with Bethany Lawson appointed as Deputy Head Girl. We would like to pass on our congratulations to both ex-pupils.

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Message from the PTA Committee
Chiltern Chase – it was muddy underfoot and a little wet but the sun came out just in time for a lovely run through the stunning countryside around Ewelme. A huge well done and thank you to the following Stadhampton Steamers who did a magnificent job of completing either the 5k or 10k race:
Sara & Nige Wright, Sarah Lawson & Riaz Khimji, Kathryn & John Turner, Marc Oakley, Nathan Manzie, Anna McGauran, Keith & Galina Browning, Julie Pattisson, Rachel Mannering, Jane Birchenough, Sarah Lowman, Bev Woodford, Simon Cannings, Lucy & Dave Ellis, Jonathan Pratt.
Please send in your sponsorship money in recognition of this great achievement to Mrs Hopkins or sponsor a Steamer direct. There will be a prize donated by ‘Up & Running’ for the Stadhampton Steamer who raises the most amount of sponsorship. Get your training shoes on for next year...

Africa Week
Cameron Vale Report: Jonathan’s Jungle Roadshow came to Stadhampton School to show us all the African animals in his collection. We were allowed to touch some of the animals and saw a Rainbow Stag Beetle, a Ruby Mexican Red Knee Tarantula, a Boa Constrictor and a Kenyan Sand Snake. The Sand Snake had shed it’s skin two days ago and so was at his brightest colour.

Jordan Lafford Report: We had great fun learning to dance a Tribal Warrior dance. We all enjoyed the experience of dancing with an expert dancer.

Thank you also to Mrs Amery and Ms Moeran who also came in to talk to pupils about their African experiences.

Partnership “Kwik Cricket” Tournament on 10th June
It was a pleasure to accompany our cricket team to this annual event and I was very proud of their achievements. Many thanks to the parents who helped with transport and supported our team.
Here is a tournament report by Aimee Parkes and Jessica Tombling:

On Wednesday 10th June, 10 eager cricketers went to Ewelme School for the tournament. We played 4 matches and won our group. The final was against Watlington Primary Group A which we lost 213 to 228. Overall we were the runners up! Everyone really enjoyed playing cricket, some people hit sixes and fours! Thank you to Mrs Amery, Mr Pattisson, Mr Birtles, Mrs Vale and Mrs Turner for taking us and supporting us.

Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been doing lots of African activities including painting African animals, making shields and listening to African music. They have also been practising races for Sports Day on Saturday.
A reminder also, that tickets are now available from Nikki for Race Night, which is on Saturday 27th June.

DIARY DATES:

Monday 15th June Start of “Healthy Week”
Tuesday 16th June Skip-Hop session – reminder that parents are invited to the demonstration at 2.30pm and that skipping ropes are on sale priced at £3.50 each.
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