Newsletter for week ending 29th January 2016

Message from the Governing Body - Parent Feedback
The Governing Body and teaching staff at Stadhampton Primary School are proud of the school’s achievements in providing a safe and friendly environment within which pupils can grow and develop. In order to ensure that we continue to provide the high standards of teaching and support to pupils we would be grateful if you would complete a short questionnaire. The questionnaire is aligned to the questions asked by Ofsted and we are keen to ensure, as parents, you are able to give your feedback.

At the recent Governors meeting, following the success of the previous event, we agreed to hold another Parent Forum which will be on Tuesday 26th April at 7pm. All parents are welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to help parents understand the school’s priorities, the financial situation including constraints, and gather ideas on its vision and future plans. The role of the Governing body is strategic, not tactical, therefore any day to day issues or ideas are best fed back to the school direct via the teaching staff.

Stadhampton School on Radio Oxford
In case you missed Mrs Turner, Megan and Tillie talking live on Radio Oxford on Monday morning about our involvement in the Radio Oxford Sox Appeal, here is the link to be able to listen to it again:
Link below with time codes. Available to listen again for 29 days.
http://bbc.in/23q1MuQ
Time code: 1:24:37 - general info about Sox Appeal
Time code: 1:47:07 - interview with Megan, Tillie & Mrs Turner
“On Monday 25th January we, Megan and Tillie, were invited to speak on Radio Oxford about our socks display. We were very excited but a bit nervous. We had to get up at 6:30 and be in school at 7:30 (very early!)
We went with Mrs Turner and we got to the radio station at 8:30. The studio was smaller than we expected. We met Howard the presenter for the show. The experience was amazing, we will never forget it!”

Driving and Parking in Cratlands Close
A member of the community has contacted the school to express their concerns about the speed at which some cars are driven down Cratlands Close. The safety of children is of paramount importance to us all. We respectfully remind parents and carers to exercise particular caution regarding driving speed when they are in close proximity to the school.
A comment was also made about parking which obstructs residents’ access to and from their driveways and creates obstructions to the pavement which prevent access for people walking with pushchairs or in a wheelchair. Please could parents and carers show consideration to others when they park in close proximity to the school. Thank you.

Easter Holiday Sports Course at Stadhampton School
Michael Hopkins, a qualified PE teacher, will be leading an Easter Sports Course on Wednesday 30th March, Thursday 31st March and Friday 1st April at Stadhampton Primary School. The course runs from 9-3pm each day and is open to all pupils (not necessarily just Stadhampton School) aged 4-11. The cost is £10 for the day and bookings can be made directly by e-mailing m.hopkins07@hotmail.com or via Mrs Hopkins in the school office. Early booking is advised as the Christmas Sports Course was very popular!

Vision Checks
A reminder from our school health nurse that all children are entitled to a free eye test at any opticians.

PTA News
Harry Potter Night- Thursday 4th February
The PTA would like to invite your child/children to join in the Harry Potter night which is being celebrated around the world. We will be putting activity sheets and pictures to colour in book-bags on Thursday 4th to complete over the weekend and will be giving out prizes for each year group.

Included in the activity sheets are pictures to illustrate but if your child wishes to be creative and do their own picture then that's fine.

Valentine Disco-Saturday 13th February
Come and join us at The Crown in Stadhampton from 7.30pm there will be a Cocktail bar serving all your favourite cocktails, DJ playing lots of great music, Photo booth where you can take lots of silly photos
Free entry!
Please come and support this night which promises to be a fun filled evening

We are looking for donations of alcohol for the raffle we are doing on the evening. Please give whatever you can to a committee member.

Thank you for your support of the PTA.

Friday Cake Club
Congratulations to Zachary Holmes, the lucky winner of last week’s cake, kindly donated by Mrs Hutchence. A reminder to Mrs Cove that she is on the rota for 5 February.

DIARY DATES:
Thursday 4 February Year 1 Forest School
Tuesday 9 February Class 2 visit to Highclere Castle
Thursday 11 February Year 1 Forest School
Friday 12 February Annual Jian-Zi tournament
Break up for February Holiday at 3.15pm
Monday 22 February Start of Term 4 for pupils and staff
Class 3 Swimming at the Abbey Sports Centre, Berinsfield
Thursday 25 February Year 2 Forest School