Newsletter No 1 - 4th March 2011

Happy MARCH Birthday to: Darcy Crook, Emily Drake, Daniel Ellis, Hannah Lansley, Greg Madry, Hannah Tombling and Naomi Woodwards.

During March we are focusing on the core value of “HOPE”

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar
Free fun for the family! Brookes Science Bazaar is back with a host of new hands-on activities and one or two of last year’s faviourites! Saturday 12th March 11am – 4pm (10am – 12noon for under 5’s) Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane site – main reception. For more information please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/sciencefestival or www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.co.uk or phone 01865 484829/484864

First Aid Workshops – 7th March
Pupils enrolled on the second session on Monday 7th March are: Millie Birtles, Bryce Dobson, Georgia Valentine, Ella Mae White, Matt Green, Ayisha Hall, Hannah Tombling, Annabel Roe, Chloe Scragg, Alice & Ewan Madry, Owen Cove, Josh & Maisie Matthews. One more pupil is on “stand-by” so if anyone whose name is listed above is not able to attend, please let us know.

“Jian-Zi” Tournament
The results of the tournament at our partner school in Hazlach, Poland have now been received and are as follows: 1st Kazimierz Kozubek with 44, 2nd Szymon Majetny with 43 and 3rd Daniel Wojcik with 21. So this year Benedict Diment with his amazing score of 137, is the international champion and the trophy will be returned to Stadhampton School.

Advanced Warning
We have been advised by SODC that the Hall and therefore the whole school, may be required to be used as a Polling Station on Thursday 5th May. We will, of course, let parents know as soon as final confirmation is received.

World Book Day
Each child received a £1 book token this week in celebration of World Book Day. A huge thank you to all the wonderful character costumes for this event. Characters included Mr Sneeze, Cinderella, Mr Wolf (without his three little pigs!), Wally from Where’s Wally, Dinah from The Dinosaurs Packed Lunch, Geronimo Stilton, James Bond, Just William and Obelix to name just a few. Favourite stories were read in class and a selection read in assembly. Children were fascinated to hear about the character choices of other pupils and were also delighted to see each member of staff also dressed as a character.

PTA reminder
Children’s Pizza and Bingo night on Friday 11th March 5.30 – 7.00pm in the School Hall. (Entry will not be permitted without a ticket!) We look forward to seeing you for a fun-filled evening and some tasty pizza and games of Bingo.

Chalgove & Watlington Children’s Centre
Chalgrove & Watlington Children’s Centre are looking for ‘bank staff’ for the Childrens Centre. Total of 12 hours per week and on an adhoc basis to cover staff holiday and training. Please contact centre manager Helen Rints on 07504 958334 or Helen.Rints@Oxfordshire.gov.uk for more information.

Little Bears
Our theme for this week is “Jack and the Bean Stalk” - we will be growing beans in a jar, any more jars would be greatfully received!
We are looking forward to Shrove Tuesday next week and be pleased to receive “exotic fruits”.

DIARY DATES for January 2011

Monday 7th March
First Aid Training for participating pupils in KS2 3.15 – 5.15pm approximately
Wednesday 9th March
Year 5 visit to ICC for an English lesson
Maths Masterclass at ICC for participating pupils
Mobile Library visit
Friday 11th March
PTA Children’s Event – Pizza and Bingo
Monday 14th March
Bookfeast visits. All pupils involved except Foundation Stage.
Friday 18th March
Red Nose Day – watch this space!
Monday 21st March
Work Viewing Evening – 3.30 – 6.00pm