Thursday, February 23, 2012
Newsletter for week ending 24th February 2012
“Jian-Zi” Tournament
We held our annual “Jian-zi” tournament just before the February Holiday and we can now declare our winners. There is a winner for each year group and the individual with the highest score is the school champion for the year.
The winners in each year group are as follows:
Reception Sam Sundberg 2
Year 1 Ellie Walker 2
Year 2 Max Jones 4
Year 3 Oliver Lowman 3
Year 4 Owen Cove 9
Year 5 Jake Day 4
Year 6 Joe Mercer 19
We knew last year’s score of 137 (Benedict Diment) would be very difficult to beat! Congratulations to Joe Mercer, our new champion. Thank you to all participants – the event is always good fun but nerve-wracking for the contestants. If you would like to know what a “jian-zi” is, please ask your children!
We are still awaiting the results of the tournament held at Hazlach School in Poland, so we cannot announce the “international” result at present.
World Book Day
Each child will be sent home today with a £1 World Book Day token designed to help children explore the wonderful world of reading. The tokens are a gift from publishers, booksellers and National Book Tokens and can be swapped for a free specially produced World Book Day book or be used to get £1 off any book priced at £2.99 or more at all book shops participating in this initiative. The tokens are valid until 25th March.
To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 1st March, children may come to school dressed as a book character, and bring the book with them to show. Please bring a £1 donation, which we will put towards our Diamond Jubilee celebrations later in the year.
The Great Daffodil Appeal
Daffodils to support Marie Curie Cancer Care are now on sale in the school hall. Every donation made for a daffodil will help to nurse patients with terminal cancer and provide support for families. The suggested donation is £1 for each daffodil purchased.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
We are collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers again this year. This popular scheme has gone from strength to strength and 2012 promises to be the most exciting year ever according to David Beckham, the new Active Kids Ambassador. Please ask your family and friends to also collect vouchers for us and put them in the collection box in the school hall. Thank you.
Swimming at Berinsfield
Swimming will begin for Class 3 pupils on Monday 27th February. They will have 5 sessions in total: (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th March). We hope that all parents are willing to make a “voluntary donation” of £1 per pupil for each swimming session towards the cost of the transport. Cheques for swimming donations should be made payable to Stadhampton Primary School please.
PTA NEWS
Quiz Night – 2nd March
It’s the final curtain call for any Fish and Chip tickets for the quiz night next Friday - please make sure you get all your tickets by Tuesday 28 Feb 9am. You can still get quiz tickets only up until the night itself.
There'll be a chance to buy tickets for a raffle on the night, and we are still accepting any donations of raffle prizes.
Children’s Bingo & Hot Dog Evening – 23rd March
Following the enjoyment the children got out of last year’s bingo event - we are going to hold another one on the 23rd March.
Tickets will be limited to 40, and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Children in Reception and Years 1 - 6 will be able to come along (sorry, no siblings or pre-school children).
More details and an order form will be in bookbags next week.
Little Bears News
Continuing with our topic of “Occupations” we will all be Librarians in preparation for World Book Day on Thursday. Pay £1 to dress up as your favourite character from your favourite book. We will also be making lots of Welsh-themed pictures for St David’s Day.
DIARY DATES:
Monday 27th February Recorders re-start
Thursday 1st March World Book Day
Friday 2nd March PTA Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper (adults only)
Wednesday 7th March Mobile Library
Year 5 pupils visit ICC for an English lesson
Boiler opening ceremony!
Monday 12th March Work-viewing evening
Friday 23rd March Sports Relief activities
Children’s Bingo and Hot Dog Evening
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Newsletter for week ending 10th February 2012
Parking in Cratlands Close
We have received two complaints this week from people who live very close to the school about access to and from their own driveways being obstructed by parents who are not showing sufficient consideration when they bring and collect children to and from school. In the last week or so Oxfordshire County Council have written to the neighbours of the school about extending the planning permission for the portacabin, which has to be re-applied for every five years. We certainly do not want to have any problems with the continued use of the portacabin for the Little Bears Pre-School and for our own Foundation Stage class and therefore urge parents please to walk if they can, park in the car park if they can and if they have to park in Cratlands Close to please ensure that they do not obstruct or limit people’s access to their property. Thank you.
Survey for parents of pupils in Reception
Thank you to the parents of Reception pupils who have already completed and returned the questionnaire from the Governing Body. If you have not already done so, the Governing Body would appreciate your reponse back after the February Holiday, if possible, please. If you have mislaid the form please ask in the office for a new one.
UNICEF Day for Change
A big thank you to all who contributed to this event. We collected a grand total of £127.67 which will help support UNICEF’s “Education through Sport” programme in Uganda. Thank you also to Katende Amery for sharing a powerpoint slide-show of his native Uganda with us. We were treated to a presentation showing some of the many different aspects of Ugandan life including stunning scenery, amazing animals and vibrant people.
Eco-Schools Silver Award
We are delighted to be able to share the good news that we have just been presented with the national Eco Schools Silver Award which recognises our achievement in working towards a sustainable lifestyle. We are now striving to achieve the “green” award in the future.
“Fishy Business”Many parents may well already be aware that there has been some “fishy business” going on in the toilet areas of Classes 1 and 2! These areas have been given a face-lift with some wonderful aquatic –themed murals, designed by the children, and painted by Mrs Wilkin with the help of Ms Cyprien. The painting has taken many hours but the results will be enjoyed for much longer! Thank you to Mrs Wilkin and Ms Cyprien. Class 3, don’t worry, your turn will come soon! The walls in the toilet area of our Reception class cannot be painted in this way but we have plans to add some “artwork” here too.
Science Club
Many thanks to Mr Heath-Whyte for his involvement in enabling the Science Club for Class 3 to take place. We were very pleased with the popularity of this club but, unfortunately, it has now finished. Mr Heath-Whyte and Mrs Turner will be discussing the possibility of offering something similar in the future.
Emergency Closure Procedures
If the weather is particularly bad or there are power cuts in the village and the decision is made to close the school, the informationn is given to parents through BBC Radio Oxford, Jack FM and Heart FM. Parents are advised to tune into these local radio stations and also check their websites if there is a possibility that the school could be closed. Whenever it is possible, we also aim to put a message onto the school website and send parents a text message via ParentMail.
Mrs Turner’s participation in the British Council School Leadership Programme
I have been awarded a Comenius grant from the British Council to take part in a programme in which headteachers across the EU have the opportunity to work alongside each other in order to gain an understanding of different leadership and management models. I will be working alongside the management team at Hazlach School, in Poland, from 12th to 25th February, returning to Stadhampton School on 27th February. During this time I will be observing and exchanging leadership and management practice including the school curriculum, national testing, provision for Special Education Needs and Gifted and Talented pupils, school governance, links with parents and local community and partnerships with other local schools. I will also be visiting a school in
the Czech Republic, comparing educational systems and structures there. On my return I will be submitting a report to the British Council, a summary of which will be shared with our Governing Body, the Local Authority and the headteachers within the Watlington Partnership of Schools. This is an exciting but demanding opportunity and I am grateful to our Governing Body and the rest of the school staff for their support. In my absence the school will be managed by the remaining members of the Senior Leadership Team – Mrs Manzie, Mrs Garrard and Mrs Hopkins. I will also be in regular e-mail contact with the school.
Friday 2nd March - PTA Quiz Night!
Tickets for the TV and Film Quiz night (adults only) with a fish and chip supper are now on sale
Entry to Quiz and Fish & Chips - just £7
Entry to Quiz only - £2.50
Get your tickets from the school office or see Diana Woodwards or Rowena Dobson.
We would also be grateful for any donations of good quality, unwanted Christmas gifts or items, for a raffle on the night. Thank you.
Little Bears News
Little Bears return on the 20th February with the topic “occupations”.
We are also collecting tall Pringles pots, birthday cards with the numbers on the front and any old unwanted comics. Thank you.
DIARY DATES:
Monday 20th February Pupils return to school for the start of Term 4
Final swimming session for Class 2 pupils
Tuesday 21st February Final Cookery Club for Year 4
Invitation from the Parish Council to attend the launch of the Community Led Plan in the Hall at 7.30pm. Refreshments served.
Monday 27th February Recorders re-start
Thursday 1st March World Book Day
Friday 2nd March Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper
Wednesday 7th March Mobile Library
Year 5 pupils visit ICC for an English lesson
Monday 12th March Work-viewing evening
Friday 23rd March Sports Relief activities
Happy Holiday and a safe return on Monday 20th February.
We have received two complaints this week from people who live very close to the school about access to and from their own driveways being obstructed by parents who are not showing sufficient consideration when they bring and collect children to and from school. In the last week or so Oxfordshire County Council have written to the neighbours of the school about extending the planning permission for the portacabin, which has to be re-applied for every five years. We certainly do not want to have any problems with the continued use of the portacabin for the Little Bears Pre-School and for our own Foundation Stage class and therefore urge parents please to walk if they can, park in the car park if they can and if they have to park in Cratlands Close to please ensure that they do not obstruct or limit people’s access to their property. Thank you.
Survey for parents of pupils in Reception
Thank you to the parents of Reception pupils who have already completed and returned the questionnaire from the Governing Body. If you have not already done so, the Governing Body would appreciate your reponse back after the February Holiday, if possible, please. If you have mislaid the form please ask in the office for a new one.
UNICEF Day for Change
A big thank you to all who contributed to this event. We collected a grand total of £127.67 which will help support UNICEF’s “Education through Sport” programme in Uganda. Thank you also to Katende Amery for sharing a powerpoint slide-show of his native Uganda with us. We were treated to a presentation showing some of the many different aspects of Ugandan life including stunning scenery, amazing animals and vibrant people.
Eco-Schools Silver Award
We are delighted to be able to share the good news that we have just been presented with the national Eco Schools Silver Award which recognises our achievement in working towards a sustainable lifestyle. We are now striving to achieve the “green” award in the future.
“Fishy Business”Many parents may well already be aware that there has been some “fishy business” going on in the toilet areas of Classes 1 and 2! These areas have been given a face-lift with some wonderful aquatic –themed murals, designed by the children, and painted by Mrs Wilkin with the help of Ms Cyprien. The painting has taken many hours but the results will be enjoyed for much longer! Thank you to Mrs Wilkin and Ms Cyprien. Class 3, don’t worry, your turn will come soon! The walls in the toilet area of our Reception class cannot be painted in this way but we have plans to add some “artwork” here too.
Science Club
Many thanks to Mr Heath-Whyte for his involvement in enabling the Science Club for Class 3 to take place. We were very pleased with the popularity of this club but, unfortunately, it has now finished. Mr Heath-Whyte and Mrs Turner will be discussing the possibility of offering something similar in the future.
Emergency Closure Procedures
If the weather is particularly bad or there are power cuts in the village and the decision is made to close the school, the informationn is given to parents through BBC Radio Oxford, Jack FM and Heart FM. Parents are advised to tune into these local radio stations and also check their websites if there is a possibility that the school could be closed. Whenever it is possible, we also aim to put a message onto the school website and send parents a text message via ParentMail.
Mrs Turner’s participation in the British Council School Leadership Programme
I have been awarded a Comenius grant from the British Council to take part in a programme in which headteachers across the EU have the opportunity to work alongside each other in order to gain an understanding of different leadership and management models. I will be working alongside the management team at Hazlach School, in Poland, from 12th to 25th February, returning to Stadhampton School on 27th February. During this time I will be observing and exchanging leadership and management practice including the school curriculum, national testing, provision for Special Education Needs and Gifted and Talented pupils, school governance, links with parents and local community and partnerships with other local schools. I will also be visiting a school in
the Czech Republic, comparing educational systems and structures there. On my return I will be submitting a report to the British Council, a summary of which will be shared with our Governing Body, the Local Authority and the headteachers within the Watlington Partnership of Schools. This is an exciting but demanding opportunity and I am grateful to our Governing Body and the rest of the school staff for their support. In my absence the school will be managed by the remaining members of the Senior Leadership Team – Mrs Manzie, Mrs Garrard and Mrs Hopkins. I will also be in regular e-mail contact with the school.
Friday 2nd March - PTA Quiz Night!
Tickets for the TV and Film Quiz night (adults only) with a fish and chip supper are now on sale
Entry to Quiz and Fish & Chips - just £7
Entry to Quiz only - £2.50
Get your tickets from the school office or see Diana Woodwards or Rowena Dobson.
We would also be grateful for any donations of good quality, unwanted Christmas gifts or items, for a raffle on the night. Thank you.
Little Bears News
Little Bears return on the 20th February with the topic “occupations”.
We are also collecting tall Pringles pots, birthday cards with the numbers on the front and any old unwanted comics. Thank you.
DIARY DATES:
Monday 20th February Pupils return to school for the start of Term 4
Final swimming session for Class 2 pupils
Tuesday 21st February Final Cookery Club for Year 4
Invitation from the Parish Council to attend the launch of the Community Led Plan in the Hall at 7.30pm. Refreshments served.
Monday 27th February Recorders re-start
Thursday 1st March World Book Day
Friday 2nd March Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper
Wednesday 7th March Mobile Library
Year 5 pupils visit ICC for an English lesson
Monday 12th March Work-viewing evening
Friday 23rd March Sports Relief activities
Happy Holiday and a safe return on Monday 20th February.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Newsletter for week ending 3rd February 2012
Happy FEBRUARY Birthday to: Florence Amery, Rhiannon Amery, Charlie Ball, Tiffany Bullock, Matt Green, Tillie Moss-Black, Jemima O’Brien, Will Parkes, Alex Robinson and Ella Mae White.
During February our school is focusing on Quality
Survey for parents of pupils in Reception
Parents of Reception pupils should find a questionnaire from the Governing Body in book bags which they would appreciate parents spending a few minutes completing and returning to the school office. Thank you.
Work-Viewing Evening and Mid-Year Summary Reports
A reminder that we are holding our annual work-viewing evening from 3.15 to 6.00pm on Monday 12th March. For families who are unfamiliar with this event it is an occasion to look at your child’s work and we encourage you to do this with your child if possible. Teachers will be available for brief consultation from 3.30pm onwards in their classrooms but there will be no booking system. Mid-Year Summary Reports for all pupils will be sent home during the week beginning 5th March. These reports are compiled following our mid-year teacher assessments of pupils and this year, in response to some feedback from the recent parents’ questionnaire and in line with our commitment to continuous school improvement, we are including the National Curriculum levels (for KS1 & KS2 pupils) or Foundation Stage score (for FS pupils) for each pupil.
SATS Tests 2012
This year the statutory KS2 SATs tests for Year 6 pupils take place the week Monday 14th to Friday 18th May, with some tests taking place during the week Monday 20th to Friday 24th May. These dates and times are set nationally. SATs tests for other year-groups (Years 2, 3, 4 and 5) will mainly take place during the same two weeks. The new Year 1 phonics screening test, set by the Government’s Standards and Testing Agency, is during the week 18th-22nd June 2012. Please try to ensure that any routine dental or other appointments are made outside of these dates. No holiday absences will be granted during this time. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
Roald Dahl Museum – Report by Emily D and Owen C
“Last Thursday Class 2 had a visit from the Roald Dahl Museum. We saw some photos of Roald Dahl and found out some great facts, like he kept his hip bone on his desk. His father died when he was three. He went to boarding school. Class 2 got given a “Skillywonka” chocolate bar and it was delicious!”
Magazines
Class 2 are collecting magazines for an art project. We would welcome any old colour magazines you can give us, e.g. Newspaper supplements etc.
PTA News
Friday 2 March - It's the PTA Quiz Night!
Tickets for the TV and Film Quiz night with a fish and chip supper are now on sale! You can get them from the school office or from Diana Woodwards & Rowena Dobson.
Entry to Quiz and Fish & Chips - just £7
Entry to Quiz only - £2.50
So dust off that knowledge, grab yourself a team, or just come with friends for a fun night out.
We are pleased to report that we have received a cheque this week for £182 for the collection of 364kg of clothes from our last recycling collection.
Little Bears News
Next week we will be getting ready for Valentine’s Day a bit early, making cards and baking a Valentine’s surprise.
Happy Belated Birthday to Daniel Robinson who turned 4.
DIARY DATES
Friday 10th February Term 3 finishes at 3.15pm
Monday 20th February Pupils return to school for the start of Term 4
Tuesday 21st February Invitation from the Parish Council to attend the launch of the Community Led Plan in the Hall at 7.30pm. Refreshments served.
Friday 2nd March Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper
Monday 12th March Work-viewing evening
During February our school is focusing on Quality
Survey for parents of pupils in Reception
Parents of Reception pupils should find a questionnaire from the Governing Body in book bags which they would appreciate parents spending a few minutes completing and returning to the school office. Thank you.
Work-Viewing Evening and Mid-Year Summary Reports
A reminder that we are holding our annual work-viewing evening from 3.15 to 6.00pm on Monday 12th March. For families who are unfamiliar with this event it is an occasion to look at your child’s work and we encourage you to do this with your child if possible. Teachers will be available for brief consultation from 3.30pm onwards in their classrooms but there will be no booking system. Mid-Year Summary Reports for all pupils will be sent home during the week beginning 5th March. These reports are compiled following our mid-year teacher assessments of pupils and this year, in response to some feedback from the recent parents’ questionnaire and in line with our commitment to continuous school improvement, we are including the National Curriculum levels (for KS1 & KS2 pupils) or Foundation Stage score (for FS pupils) for each pupil.
SATS Tests 2012
This year the statutory KS2 SATs tests for Year 6 pupils take place the week Monday 14th to Friday 18th May, with some tests taking place during the week Monday 20th to Friday 24th May. These dates and times are set nationally. SATs tests for other year-groups (Years 2, 3, 4 and 5) will mainly take place during the same two weeks. The new Year 1 phonics screening test, set by the Government’s Standards and Testing Agency, is during the week 18th-22nd June 2012. Please try to ensure that any routine dental or other appointments are made outside of these dates. No holiday absences will be granted during this time. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
Roald Dahl Museum – Report by Emily D and Owen C
“Last Thursday Class 2 had a visit from the Roald Dahl Museum. We saw some photos of Roald Dahl and found out some great facts, like he kept his hip bone on his desk. His father died when he was three. He went to boarding school. Class 2 got given a “Skillywonka” chocolate bar and it was delicious!”
Magazines
Class 2 are collecting magazines for an art project. We would welcome any old colour magazines you can give us, e.g. Newspaper supplements etc.
PTA News
Friday 2 March - It's the PTA Quiz Night!
Tickets for the TV and Film Quiz night with a fish and chip supper are now on sale! You can get them from the school office or from Diana Woodwards & Rowena Dobson.
Entry to Quiz and Fish & Chips - just £7
Entry to Quiz only - £2.50
So dust off that knowledge, grab yourself a team, or just come with friends for a fun night out.
We are pleased to report that we have received a cheque this week for £182 for the collection of 364kg of clothes from our last recycling collection.
Little Bears News
Next week we will be getting ready for Valentine’s Day a bit early, making cards and baking a Valentine’s surprise.
Happy Belated Birthday to Daniel Robinson who turned 4.
DIARY DATES
Friday 10th February Term 3 finishes at 3.15pm
Monday 20th February Pupils return to school for the start of Term 4
Tuesday 21st February Invitation from the Parish Council to attend the launch of the Community Led Plan in the Hall at 7.30pm. Refreshments served.
Friday 2nd March Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper
Monday 12th March Work-viewing evening
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