Newsletter for week ending 13th July 2012

School Reports
School annual reports were distributed to Year 6 pupils on Wednesday and to all other pupils (via book bags) today.

Staffing Changes for September 2012
We have already announced that Mrs Hargrave will be leaving Stadhampton School on 20th July to take up a teaching post in September. Following the interviews held last week, we are delighted to be able to confirm the appointment of two new Teaching Assistants for September. Classes for September will be as follows:
• Reception pupils in Foundation Stage class with Miss Mould supported by Mr Short and Mrs Wilkin
• Year 1 and Year 2 pupils in Class 1 with Mrs Manzie supported by Mrs Davies-Peckham
• Year 3 and Year 4 pupils in Class 2 with Mrs Garrard and Mrs Turner supported by Mrs Leiper and Mrs Shortman (who will also be doing some SEND support across the school)
• Year 5 and Year 6 pupils in Class 3 with Miss Shah supported by Mr Short and Mrs Wilkin (who will also be doing some SEND support across the school as well as covering PPA time for teachers in the Reception Class and in Class 1).

Sports Night – Friday 13th July
Thank you so much to all families who have purchased food tickets in advance of sports night. If the rain can hold off until at least 8.00pm then it should promise to be a great, fun filled evening! The P.T.A. would like to remind everyone to bring their food tickets with them to claim their burgers or hotdogs please. You will need them for proof of purchase and it will help us to give you the correct orders. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you on the school field from 6.00pm, when the bar should be open and the food ready to serve shortly afterwards for spectators who wish to avoid the big queues once the races are finished. We are delighted that Julia Hayes, a local lady who set up a village running club and inspired many people to get fitter and healthier, and who carried the Olympic Torch through Kidlington, will be coming to school with her Torch at 6.15pm and leading the children in a procession down the race track behind the Torch. Races will start promptly at 6.30pm. Spectators are respectfully requested to remain behind the painted line and although the picnic bences will be available for some people to sit on, you may prefer to bring rugs or folding chairs to sit on in case the picnic benches are all in use.

Parking is an issue; please be considerate to the residents of Cratlands Close and not limit access to their driveways. If at all possible, please walk or share cars. Our netball court will be open for parking but parking will be limited. If the weather is particularly wet, the decision will be made at lunchtime to cancel and families who are registered with ParentMail will receive a text to let them know.

Class 3 Swimming at Berinsfield on Monday
Please remember to bring in pyjamas again on Monday for swimming.

Lost Property
Georgia Day has lost a named cardigan- please check that you haven’t got one that is not yours. Thank you.

Cycling Safety Training
Congratulations to the following children who have successfully passed their cycle safety training: Florence and Rhiannon Amery, Olivia Dallimore, Matt Green, Ayisha Hall, Ewan Madry, Maisie Matthews and Ella Mae White. We are very grateful to Mrs Scragg, Mrs Green, Mrs Ellis, Mrs Birtles and particularly to Mrs Leighfield, who no longer has a child at Stadhampton School, for organising this for us in some very challenging weather conditions!

PTA NEWS
End of Term Disco - Thursday 19th July, 6pm - 7.30pm
The music is ready, the lights are ready, tickets are selling - get your dancing shoes out, the end of

term disco is nearly here!
• When arriving and leaving, please ensure that you sign your child/children in and out of the disco.
• Children can buy two glowsticks for 50p on the door when they arrive.
• A small snack and drink will be available (water will also be available throughout the evening)
Cake Sale
Thanks to everyone who donated cakes or bought cakes - we raised £28.05.

Pampered Chef Orders
There has been a slight delay to the orders, some of the orders were damaged in transit, so needed resending. Hopefully orders will be ready for collection shortly as Sharon is expecting delivery this week.

and.... just in case

Sports night cancellation
We would have a number of finger and burger rolls available - Waitrose quality - 50p for a pack of 6. We will sell them after school on Friday.

Refunds for burger and sausage tickets bought for the BBQ will be given. Please return your tickets to Diana Woodwards, who will be available every morning in the School Hall for a refund.


Little Bears News
All our Little Bears who are moving up to school in September were so excited about going to 'big school' and we are really looking forward to hearing all about everything they did. Our Sports Day will be on the last day of term, 20th July at 11.15, followed by a picnic until 1.30, then Forest School from 1.30 till 3.00 for the Little Bears who attend this session. We politely ask that NO younger or older siblings attend this session due to health and safety reasons; however parents are more than welcome to join in the fun.

DIARY DATES:
Friday 20th July 9.05am - Leavers assembly. Everyone welcome to attend.
1.30pm school ends
Wednesday 5th September Pupils return to school for the start of the new academic year.

• Flyer attached about ‘Promoting Positive Behaviour Course’ at Chalgrove Children’s Centre