As next week is a short week, it is envisaged that this will be the final newsletter of this academic year.
PE Kit on Monday
Please could all pupils ensure that they have PE kit in school on Monday morning as a coach from Premier Sports Group is leading a special morning of PE for Classes 1, 2 and 3.
School Meal Price Increase
A reminder that the cost of a school meal rises on 1st September to £2.05. School meals must be ordered, and paid for please, on the first morning of the school week. Cheques for school meals should be made payable to Oxfordshire County Council with Stadhampton Primary School written on the back of the cheque.
PTA
The PTA would like to thank parents for their wonderful support in this school year and look forward to many fundraising and social events for the new year starting in September. A quiz night is already planned for October and there will be another clothes recycling opportunity after the October Holiday. The first PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 14th September, 8pm at 15B Newells Close (Eimer Fernie’s house) and all parents are warmly invited to attend this meeting.
Extended Services Opportunities
Details were e-mailed to parents earlier this week about an exciting event happening at Watlington Primary School on 9th August and also about a 10-week course for parents on “Promoting Positive Behaviours” starting in Chalgrove on 29th September.
Sports Evening
The hot, dry, reliable weather of last week seems less reliable now! We remain hopeful that Sports Evening will take place tonight as planned, but Mrs Hopkins will send e-mails to all families if there is any change of plan. (If we do need to cancel on Friday, we are provisionally planning to run the races for pupils at 2pm on Wednesday 21st July.)
Report on the Comenius Visit to Poland by pupils, parents and staff
Please find attached a report on this “eventful” visit to Poland. The report has been compiled by Jolyon Roe with contributions from all families who participated. I hope this gives all families at Stadhampton School an insight into this extraordinary visit. We will be pleased to welcome a group of pupils, parents and staff to Stadhampton School from Hazlach in late September. At the end of September, we will be submitting a final report on the Comenius Project to the British Council on completion of the project.
Partnership Tennis Tournament
Several Year 5 and 6 pupils from Stadhampton School enjoyed playing a round-robin competition against pupils at Watlington School at the Partnership Tennis Tournament earlier this week. All pupils particularly enjoyed the excellent facilities at the Watlington Tennis Club. Congratulations to Robbie and Alex who won, and to Benedict and Rory and also Oliver and Peter who came joint second. The four Year 4 girls who also went along enjoyed playing their matches against each other.
Swimming at Berinsfield
Swimming will begin at the Abbey Sports Centre for Class 2 pupils on Monday 6th September. They will have 7 sessions, and we hope that parents will be willing, as always, to contribute £1 per pupil, per week, towards the transport costs.
Little Bears News
It has been a very quiet week at Little Bears. Twelve of our children have spent three days with Miss Mould in the Reception Class at school. We have of course seen and heard them playing and it appears to us they have had a fabulous time. The staff and remaining children have missed them very much. For the few children we have had in this week we have had a very chilled time, allowing them to choose favourite activities.
We are having our sports day and picnic on Thursday 22nd July at 11am until 1pm, therefore hoping for good weather!
We would like to wish all our leavers the very best of luck in the future and all of you a fantastic summer.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 20th July
Cycling Safety Test
Thursday 22nd July
9.00am - End of Year assembly when we also say goodbye to our Year 6 leavers. All parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 1st September
Staff INSET Day
Thursday 2nd September
Pupils return to school for the start of a new school year.
We wish you all a relaxing and restful summer, wherever it may be, and look forward to seeing everyone in September, apart from our Year 6 leavers, of course. We will be saying goodbye to them at our end of year assembly on Thursday morning. We wish them all every success in their new schools and hope that they will all keep in touch.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Newsletter No 21 / 9th July 2010
End of Year School Reports
End of year school reports for all pupils should be in book bags today.
Community Tea
Thank you to everyone who kindly made cakes for the community tea held at school earlier this week. We didn’t get as many visitors as we hoped we might, but those who did come really enjoyed their visit. Our Year 6 pupils acted as hosts and did an excellent job serving and chatting to our guests. Pupils in all 4 classes provided some musical entertainment. All pupils enjoyed a piece of cake at morning break on Wednesday morning to eat up some of the surplus!
Lost Clothing
Two of Leo Burnell’s named school sweatshirts are still missing and Georgia Day’s named PE shirt is also missing. We would ask everyone to please check their children’s bags to see if these items have found their way into the wrong bags. Thank you.
PTA
I am sure that parents, staff and governors would like to join me in thanking Sara Wright for all of her hard work and commitment to Stadhampton School PTA during the time that she has been PTA Chair. Over the last three years, Sara has led a very active committee to run social events and raise lots of money for the PTA and leaves a healthy bank balance. Some of this will be used to help fund exciting new projects for the school, such as the creation of an outdoor learning area and replacement of the climbing frame, both of which are planned for the new academic year. We are grateful to Mrs Fernie and Mrs Madry for agreeing to jointly take on the PTA Chair role and look forward to working with them. All pupils at Stadhampton School benefit hugely from PTA support, as they assist with the cost of all children learning French, help to keep computers and other ICT learning resources up to date, help with the upkeep of the school swimming pool, as well as contribute towards treats such as the end of term show from the Daylight Theatre Company.
PTA Message
Sports Night 16th July – the PTA will be running a bar as usual on Sports Night which will be open from 6.15pm. Also The Crown will be providing the BBQ serving burgers and sausages. Food will be available from 6.15pm onwards at the school, cash on the night please. (See next item re Sports Day)
Chair of PTA – I am pleased to announce that Sarah Madry and Eimer Fernie will be taking over as co-chairs of the PTA in September. I have been Chair now for almost 3 years and it is time for others to carry the baton and continue with the fund raising. The primary aim of the PTA is to raise funds for the school so that the children have extra activities or equipment to support their learning; we now have over £7000 in the bank which can be used for worthy causes such as contributing towards the replacement of the play equipment in the school grounds, creating an outdoor learning area or contributing towards new computers. Please join me in supporting both Sarah and Eimer as they continue to raise funds for the school. Thanks, Sara.
Congratulations to our rounders team who came second in this week’s Partnership Rounders Tournament.
The Oxfordshire Big Science Event Final
Last week our three young finalists, Robbie, Benedict and Ben Drake, presented their investigation “Which materials keep hot water, the hottest?” to other finalists and their teachers, judges from Science Oxford and Local Authority Science Advisors.
Report by Ben Drake, Benedict Diment and Robbie Scragg:
“On the 1st July, Ben, Robbie and Benedict represented Stadhampton School at the Big Science Event 2010. Over 30 schools and 2500 children entered the competition. Only 6 schools reached the final and we were very pleased to come 2nd!”
Partnership Speaking Day – report by Rory Pattisson
“Lucy and I went to Icknield Community College to the annual Partnership Speaking Day which was organised by Chalgrove School. There were 11 pupils there altogether – 4 from Watlington Primary, 2 from Ewelme, 1 from RAF Benson, 2 from Chalgrove and 2 from Stadhampton. We had three things to do – read aloud, present our own personal presentation and recite a poem. It wasn’t a competition so there were not any winners. We both enjoyed the experience.”
SODC Holiday Courses
We have been asked to signpost parents to the summer holiday courses being organised by SODC. Here is the link to what is on: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/ccm/content/leisure/school-holiday-activities/easter-holiday-activities.en Brochures have also been distributed earlier in the week via book bags.
Mrs Gwen Brookes
Mrs Brookes has decided that it is time to cut back on her teaching commitments and will be leaving us at the end of this term. We shall certainly miss her, as she has taught French here for the last 7 years. During this time, nearly two hundred pupils at this school have benefitted from an early introduction to the French language and culture and Madame Brookes managed to turn this learning into an enjoyable and fun experience! We send her our very best wishes for the future.
We are pleased to report that we have been successful in appointing a new teacher of French for Thursday afternoons and Mrs Eleanor Church will join our staff team for the start of the new academic year in September.
Sports Evening – Friday 16th July
Sports Evening is scheduled (weather permitting!) for Friday 16th July. We hope that this will be a fun evening. As usual there will be races for all pupils with refreshments and a BBQ for parents, pupils, friends, etc.
We will need to know if any pupils cannot attend so that the races, especially the final relay, can be organised. Please provide this information early next week. Thank you.
The bar will be open from 6.15pm. Hot dogs and burgers will be available to purchase on the evening. BBQ provided by The Crown.
The races start promptly at 6.30pm and we expect the final relay race to be completed by 7.30pm.
We ask that pupils arrive at school at 6.15pm and that they bring a bottle of water/squash to keep with them. They will need to go to their designated class area beside the running track.
Pupils are put into one of three colour teams and, if possible, they should wear a T-shirt of the appropriate colour. There is no need to buy a T-shirt if you don’t have the right colour, as we can provide sports bibs and bands of appropriate colours.
Parents are welcome to bring their own folding chairs or picnic rug to sit on.
The end of the track will be roped off for safety reasons.
The climbing frame is out of bounds for safety reasons.
Please ask older siblings to be respectful of the races and not play ball games whilst the races are on.
Street Dance After School Club
We e-mailed parents yesterday to let everyone know that as a number of pupils are not available for what would have been the last class on Tuesday 13th July, there will not now be a class on 13th July and instead the final class will be held on Tuesday 20th July. Parents are invited to see the show put on by pupils at 4pm.
Little Bears News
At Little Bears we are fast approaching the end of our 'sea side' topic. We are busy thinking about beaches and items we use or see on the beach. Sandcastles are on the top of the list! Next week will be very quiet as many of the Little Bears have their taster days in school; I know that they will all be very excited.
DIARY DATES:
13th, 14th, 15th July
Transition Days at school
Tennis tournament rearranged for Tuesday 13th July. Year 6 pupils who are already at ICC for the transition days and participating in the tennis tournament will begin at 2.30pm. Years 4 and 5 pupils who wish to take part in the tennis tournament need to arrive at ICC at 3pm. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH MRS MANZIE.
Friday 16th July
Cycling safety training for Year 6 pupils
Sports Evening – please arrive at school at 6.15pm for races to start promptly at 6.30pm
Tuesday 20th July
Cycling Safety Test
Thursday 22nd July
9.00am - End of Year assembly when we also say goodbye to our Year 6 leavers. All parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 1st September
Staff INSET Day
Thursday 2nd September
Pupils return to school for the start of a new school year.
End of year school reports for all pupils should be in book bags today.
Community Tea
Thank you to everyone who kindly made cakes for the community tea held at school earlier this week. We didn’t get as many visitors as we hoped we might, but those who did come really enjoyed their visit. Our Year 6 pupils acted as hosts and did an excellent job serving and chatting to our guests. Pupils in all 4 classes provided some musical entertainment. All pupils enjoyed a piece of cake at morning break on Wednesday morning to eat up some of the surplus!
Lost Clothing
Two of Leo Burnell’s named school sweatshirts are still missing and Georgia Day’s named PE shirt is also missing. We would ask everyone to please check their children’s bags to see if these items have found their way into the wrong bags. Thank you.
PTA
I am sure that parents, staff and governors would like to join me in thanking Sara Wright for all of her hard work and commitment to Stadhampton School PTA during the time that she has been PTA Chair. Over the last three years, Sara has led a very active committee to run social events and raise lots of money for the PTA and leaves a healthy bank balance. Some of this will be used to help fund exciting new projects for the school, such as the creation of an outdoor learning area and replacement of the climbing frame, both of which are planned for the new academic year. We are grateful to Mrs Fernie and Mrs Madry for agreeing to jointly take on the PTA Chair role and look forward to working with them. All pupils at Stadhampton School benefit hugely from PTA support, as they assist with the cost of all children learning French, help to keep computers and other ICT learning resources up to date, help with the upkeep of the school swimming pool, as well as contribute towards treats such as the end of term show from the Daylight Theatre Company.
PTA Message
Sports Night 16th July – the PTA will be running a bar as usual on Sports Night which will be open from 6.15pm. Also The Crown will be providing the BBQ serving burgers and sausages. Food will be available from 6.15pm onwards at the school, cash on the night please. (See next item re Sports Day)
Chair of PTA – I am pleased to announce that Sarah Madry and Eimer Fernie will be taking over as co-chairs of the PTA in September. I have been Chair now for almost 3 years and it is time for others to carry the baton and continue with the fund raising. The primary aim of the PTA is to raise funds for the school so that the children have extra activities or equipment to support their learning; we now have over £7000 in the bank which can be used for worthy causes such as contributing towards the replacement of the play equipment in the school grounds, creating an outdoor learning area or contributing towards new computers. Please join me in supporting both Sarah and Eimer as they continue to raise funds for the school. Thanks, Sara.
Congratulations to our rounders team who came second in this week’s Partnership Rounders Tournament.
The Oxfordshire Big Science Event Final
Last week our three young finalists, Robbie, Benedict and Ben Drake, presented their investigation “Which materials keep hot water, the hottest?” to other finalists and their teachers, judges from Science Oxford and Local Authority Science Advisors.
Report by Ben Drake, Benedict Diment and Robbie Scragg:
“On the 1st July, Ben, Robbie and Benedict represented Stadhampton School at the Big Science Event 2010. Over 30 schools and 2500 children entered the competition. Only 6 schools reached the final and we were very pleased to come 2nd!”
Partnership Speaking Day – report by Rory Pattisson
“Lucy and I went to Icknield Community College to the annual Partnership Speaking Day which was organised by Chalgrove School. There were 11 pupils there altogether – 4 from Watlington Primary, 2 from Ewelme, 1 from RAF Benson, 2 from Chalgrove and 2 from Stadhampton. We had three things to do – read aloud, present our own personal presentation and recite a poem. It wasn’t a competition so there were not any winners. We both enjoyed the experience.”
SODC Holiday Courses
We have been asked to signpost parents to the summer holiday courses being organised by SODC. Here is the link to what is on: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/ccm/content/leisure/school-holiday-activities/easter-holiday-activities.en Brochures have also been distributed earlier in the week via book bags.
Mrs Gwen Brookes
Mrs Brookes has decided that it is time to cut back on her teaching commitments and will be leaving us at the end of this term. We shall certainly miss her, as she has taught French here for the last 7 years. During this time, nearly two hundred pupils at this school have benefitted from an early introduction to the French language and culture and Madame Brookes managed to turn this learning into an enjoyable and fun experience! We send her our very best wishes for the future.
We are pleased to report that we have been successful in appointing a new teacher of French for Thursday afternoons and Mrs Eleanor Church will join our staff team for the start of the new academic year in September.
Sports Evening – Friday 16th July
Sports Evening is scheduled (weather permitting!) for Friday 16th July. We hope that this will be a fun evening. As usual there will be races for all pupils with refreshments and a BBQ for parents, pupils, friends, etc.
We will need to know if any pupils cannot attend so that the races, especially the final relay, can be organised. Please provide this information early next week. Thank you.
The bar will be open from 6.15pm. Hot dogs and burgers will be available to purchase on the evening. BBQ provided by The Crown.
The races start promptly at 6.30pm and we expect the final relay race to be completed by 7.30pm.
We ask that pupils arrive at school at 6.15pm and that they bring a bottle of water/squash to keep with them. They will need to go to their designated class area beside the running track.
Pupils are put into one of three colour teams and, if possible, they should wear a T-shirt of the appropriate colour. There is no need to buy a T-shirt if you don’t have the right colour, as we can provide sports bibs and bands of appropriate colours.
Parents are welcome to bring their own folding chairs or picnic rug to sit on.
The end of the track will be roped off for safety reasons.
The climbing frame is out of bounds for safety reasons.
Please ask older siblings to be respectful of the races and not play ball games whilst the races are on.
Street Dance After School Club
We e-mailed parents yesterday to let everyone know that as a number of pupils are not available for what would have been the last class on Tuesday 13th July, there will not now be a class on 13th July and instead the final class will be held on Tuesday 20th July. Parents are invited to see the show put on by pupils at 4pm.
Little Bears News
At Little Bears we are fast approaching the end of our 'sea side' topic. We are busy thinking about beaches and items we use or see on the beach. Sandcastles are on the top of the list! Next week will be very quiet as many of the Little Bears have their taster days in school; I know that they will all be very excited.
DIARY DATES:
13th, 14th, 15th July
Transition Days at school
Tennis tournament rearranged for Tuesday 13th July. Year 6 pupils who are already at ICC for the transition days and participating in the tennis tournament will begin at 2.30pm. Years 4 and 5 pupils who wish to take part in the tennis tournament need to arrive at ICC at 3pm. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH MRS MANZIE.
Friday 16th July
Cycling safety training for Year 6 pupils
Sports Evening – please arrive at school at 6.15pm for races to start promptly at 6.30pm
Tuesday 20th July
Cycling Safety Test
Thursday 22nd July
9.00am - End of Year assembly when we also say goodbye to our Year 6 leavers. All parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 1st September
Staff INSET Day
Thursday 2nd September
Pupils return to school for the start of a new school year.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Newsletter No 20 / 2nd July 2010
Happy JULY Birthday to: Alex Birtles, Georgia Day, Ben Drake, Ayisha Hall, Andrew Oakley and Peter Roe.
During the month of JULY we are focusing on the core value of COURAGE
Community Tea
A reminder that we are hosting a community tea for the elders of the parish on Tuesday 6th July from 2pm. If any parents would be willing to provide a cake which could be cut up or individual small cakes towards this event, we would really appreciate it.
Classes 2 and 3 Visit to Bhaktivedanta Manor Hindu Temple – Report by Chloe Scragg and Hannah Tombling
“On Tuesday 29th June Classes 2 and 3 went to the Bhaktivedanta Manor Hindu Temple. When we got there we went on a bullock cart ride. Next we went to see the cows, bulls and calves. We then went in the manor house to dress up as gods and goddesses. Then we had a delicious curry for lunch. After lunch we got our faces painted and listened to a scary story. It was lots of fun but sadly we had to go back to school.”
Daylight Theatre Production
We are pleased to welcome Daylight Theatre back into school on Friday 16th July, to perform a play for the whole school. This year’s production is “Treasure in the Sand”, an exciting Egyptian mystery with tombs, treasure and mummies! We look forward to an entertaining morning. Parents are very welcome to join us for the performance which starts at 10.15am, but we request that you do not bring young children or babies. We are grateful to the PTA for contributing half of the cost of this performance, and therefore we will not make any additional charge for pupils or parents.
Little Bears News
We are so excited at Little Bears this week, as the long awaited climbing frame has arrived, and it is fantastic! The children have really enjoyed exploring it and have helped the staff make up some safety rules.
We are still learning about “Under the Sea” this week making wonderful mobiles of fish, shells and starfish. The children have made a large mermaid collage, and some excellent jellyfish. Next week we move onto “The Beach.”
Hats Reminder
Please remember swimming hats for the pool and sun hats/caps for breaktimes.
PTA Message
Chiltern Chase – any last sponsorship for the Chiltern Chase- please give to Mrs Hopkins by Monday of next week. Many thanks.
DIARY DATES:
Wednesday 7th July
Cycling safety training for Year 6 pupils
Rounders Tournament for participating pupils
Friday 9th July
Mini Olympics for Years 3 and 4 at ICC. Letters in book bags.
13th, 14th, 15th July
Transition Days at school
Tennis tournament rearranged for Tuesday 13th July. Year 6 pupils who are already at ICC for the transition days and participating in the tennis tournament will begin at 2.30pm. Years 4 and 5 pupils who wish to take part in the tennis tournament need to arrive at ICC at 3pm. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH MRS MANZIE.
Friday 16th July
Cycling safety training for Year 6 pupils
Sports Evening – please arrive at school at 6.15pm for races to start promptly at 6.30pm
Tuesday 20th July
Cycling Safety Test
Thursday 22nd July
9.00am - End of Year assembly when we also say goodbye to our Year 6 leavers. All parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 1st September
Staff INSET Day
Thursday 2nd September
Pupils return to school for the start of a new school year.
During the month of JULY we are focusing on the core value of COURAGE
Community Tea
A reminder that we are hosting a community tea for the elders of the parish on Tuesday 6th July from 2pm. If any parents would be willing to provide a cake which could be cut up or individual small cakes towards this event, we would really appreciate it.
Classes 2 and 3 Visit to Bhaktivedanta Manor Hindu Temple – Report by Chloe Scragg and Hannah Tombling
“On Tuesday 29th June Classes 2 and 3 went to the Bhaktivedanta Manor Hindu Temple. When we got there we went on a bullock cart ride. Next we went to see the cows, bulls and calves. We then went in the manor house to dress up as gods and goddesses. Then we had a delicious curry for lunch. After lunch we got our faces painted and listened to a scary story. It was lots of fun but sadly we had to go back to school.”
Daylight Theatre Production
We are pleased to welcome Daylight Theatre back into school on Friday 16th July, to perform a play for the whole school. This year’s production is “Treasure in the Sand”, an exciting Egyptian mystery with tombs, treasure and mummies! We look forward to an entertaining morning. Parents are very welcome to join us for the performance which starts at 10.15am, but we request that you do not bring young children or babies. We are grateful to the PTA for contributing half of the cost of this performance, and therefore we will not make any additional charge for pupils or parents.
Little Bears News
We are so excited at Little Bears this week, as the long awaited climbing frame has arrived, and it is fantastic! The children have really enjoyed exploring it and have helped the staff make up some safety rules.
We are still learning about “Under the Sea” this week making wonderful mobiles of fish, shells and starfish. The children have made a large mermaid collage, and some excellent jellyfish. Next week we move onto “The Beach.”
Hats Reminder
Please remember swimming hats for the pool and sun hats/caps for breaktimes.
PTA Message
Chiltern Chase – any last sponsorship for the Chiltern Chase- please give to Mrs Hopkins by Monday of next week. Many thanks.
DIARY DATES:
Wednesday 7th July
Cycling safety training for Year 6 pupils
Rounders Tournament for participating pupils
Friday 9th July
Mini Olympics for Years 3 and 4 at ICC. Letters in book bags.
13th, 14th, 15th July
Transition Days at school
Tennis tournament rearranged for Tuesday 13th July. Year 6 pupils who are already at ICC for the transition days and participating in the tennis tournament will begin at 2.30pm. Years 4 and 5 pupils who wish to take part in the tennis tournament need to arrive at ICC at 3pm. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH MRS MANZIE.
Friday 16th July
Cycling safety training for Year 6 pupils
Sports Evening – please arrive at school at 6.15pm for races to start promptly at 6.30pm
Tuesday 20th July
Cycling Safety Test
Thursday 22nd July
9.00am - End of Year assembly when we also say goodbye to our Year 6 leavers. All parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 1st September
Staff INSET Day
Thursday 2nd September
Pupils return to school for the start of a new school year.
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