Newsletter No 5 - 2nd December 2011

Happy DECEMBER Birthday to Mikka Haskins-Hall and Ewan Madry.


During DECEMBER we are focusing on the core value of LOVE


Parent Questionnaire from the Governing Body
A reminder that the deadline for returning completed forms is Friday 9th December. Thank you to the families who have already completed and returned the annual parents questionnaire, recently distributed by the Governing Body, back to the school office. The Governing Body are keen to hear your views of how well the school is meeting your expectations. The questionnaire is confidential. Thank you.

Afterschool Clubs
Hockey, Netball and Multisports after-school clubs have now finished for this term. Premier Sports will be continuing to run their after-school football club on Thursday 8th and 15th December.

School Council
The School Council are delighted to announce that their Toy Tombola at the Winter Fair last Friday raised £110.91.Thank you to everyone who donated items.

School Christmas Lunch
Once a year, we ask that all pupils and staff sit down together for a Christmas lunch and that no-one has a packed lunch on that day. The date this year is Tuesday 13th December – the same day as the Christmas parties. We try to make it special with serviettes and crackers and the children make their own place mat (in school) and the staff serve the children with their lunch rather than pupils queue to collect their lunch. The cost is £2.10 (the same price as a normal school meal) and the menu will be roast turkey and all the trimmings or cheese and vegetable goujons with vegetarian sausages. There is no requirement to pay for the meal before Monday 12th December, although you may do so if you wish. Cheques for school meals are made payable to OCC with Stadhampton School written on the back of the cheque please.

PTA News
Winter Fair
The Winter Fair raised an amazing £1236.89. That's a fantastic amount of money to add to our funds, and the PTA would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the Fair, either by coming along and spending money, or through their help and donations. It was a brilliant evening and everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves.

Wreath Evening
Advent has started, and it's now a countdown to Christmas. Here's your chance to get ready for the festivities and be creative at the same time. There are still some places available on the 12 Dec to come along and make your own wreath for just £20. If you can't make it on the evening then you can always order a wreath to be made for you. Please speak to Fiona Stewart to book your space or order a wreath.

School Play Bar
The PTA bar will be open to sell mulled wine, wine and beer, after the evening performance of the play on 6th December.

Waitrose Tokens
A reminder to please collect your Waitrose tokens and either drop them into school (container on top of the piano) or Waitrose at Thame.

The Giving Machine
Apparently this week is predicted to be the peak period for people doing their Christmas shopping online. Please remember to shop via the Giving machine, and raise money without having to spend anything extra. Here's how:
1. www.thegivingmachine.co.uk
2. enter Stadhampton (school search box)
3. choose our School and save
4. enter your details and create your account
5. click on your shops logo to go shopping as normal

Little Bears News
Next week we will be reading the book “The Smallest Reindeer” and looking at variations in size. We will also be making reindeer decorations and reindeer food for the big night.


DIARY DATES:


Monday 5th December KS2 children and Little Bears will form the audience of the Class R/KS1 dress rehearsal
Tuesday 6th December Class R/KS1 children and Little Bears will form the audience of the KS2 dress rehearsal

Tuesday 6th December
Class R & Class 1 Performance 2.30pm, in the Hall All welcome, but tickets will be required
Class 2 & Class 3 Performance 6.30pm, in the Hall (Ticket only – no babies or young children please at this performance)

Wednesday 7th December Class 2 & Class 3 Performance 1.45pm, in the Hall All welcome, but tickets will be required

Monday 12th December PTA wreath making evening
Tuesday 13th December Whole-school Christmas Lunch
Whole School Party - 1.45pm in the Hall. Children may bring party clothes to change into after lunch if they wish.
Wednesday 14th December Whole school Nativity Service at 2.15pm at St John’s Church
Friday 16th December End of Term Assembly at 9.05am, in the Hall
School finishes at 1.30pm

Tuesday 3rd January INSET Day – teachers only in school
Wednesday 4th January Pupils return to school