Newsletter for week ending 5th February 2016

Message from the Governing Body - Parent Feedback
Thank you to everyone who has already returned their completed questionnaire recently sent to parents by the Governing Body. We hope that as many families as possible will complete the questionnaire and return it to school as soon as possible. Parents were sent one form per family but additional forms are available in the school office for parents who have children in different classes and would like a separate form for each child. Thank you.

Catering Vacancy to assist Mrs Sheridan
We are pleased to announce that Carillion, who manage our School Meals provision, have appointed Mrs Emma Fulker to assist Mrs Sheridan for two hours each day. Mrs Fulker will set up the hall ready for lunchtime service and clear and tidy the hall afterwards. She will also assist Mrs Sheridan with serving lunch which should mean less waiting time for pupils! We are very grateful to Carillion for providing this additional support. The average uptake of a hot school meal at our school is now between 60-70 pupils per day.

Let’s Get Sugar Smart
Each family should receive via book bags this week an information pack from Change4Life about how to get ‘sugar smart’. We hope you find this of interest.

PTA News
Harry Potter Night- Thursday 4th February
You should all have received your activity packs to fill in; your child/children can illustrate the pictures in the pack or if they would prefer they can do their own picture. All packs and pictures to be returned on Monday 8th February to a special Harry Potter box in the office. All children will receive a sweet and the winner of the picture competition will win a Harry Potter prize.

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 Izzy Kenny, the lucky winner of last week’s cake, kindly provided by Mrs Ellis. A reminder to Mrs Hackett that she is on the rota for 12 February.


DIARY DATES:
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

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!

Community News:

• Flyer attached about an U12 Girls Football Team in Horspath