Newsletter for week ending 14 October 2016

Parent Governor Vacancy

There were no applications for the parent governor vacancy by the deadline of 7^th October. We have therefore decided to extend the date for applications to the end of the school day on Wednesday 19^th October.

If you wish to nominate yourself as a School Parent Governor, please obtain a form from Mrs Hopkins and submit your application by 3.15pm on 19^th October.

Many thanks

Sara Wright, Chair of Governors

 

Parents’ Evenings -14^th & 16^th November 2016

Letters about making an appointment to meet with your child’s class teacher were sent home via book bags at the end of last week. If you have not received the letter please ask your child’s teacher for a copy. Please return forms directly to the class teacher as they arrange appointments on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Thank you.

 

MEERKAT Champion of the Week

We are delighted to share the names of our "MEERKAT Champion of the Week" award in each class for last week as follows;

Reception – Austin M.F.

Class 1 – Jack F

Class 2 – Olivia K

Class 3 – Isabel H

Well done to you all!

 

PTA News

 

Thank you to everyone who came to the AGM on Monday.  It was great to see some familiar faces, as well as some new ones.

 

As you may know, the AGM saw our PTA Chair, Georgina Wiggins, Secretary, Anna Harries and Treasurers, Emma Fulker and Charlotte Hector, stand down from their committee positions.  They have all done a great job as part of the PTA and we would like to thank them all for their efforts.  Particular thanks go to Georgina, who has been chair for the last three years – her hard work and enthusiasm for the role have made a real difference to the PTA’s fundraising efforts.  Georgina is staying on the committee, so we hope to continue to make use of her skills.

 

The following individuals will be taking over the roles for the forthcoming year:

 

Chair – Melanie Gravett

Secretary – Rosie Thomson

Treasurer – Carol Holmes

 

Thank you to them and to all committee members – both new and existing – for volunteering.

 

Dates for the Diary

PTA Winter Fair – Friday 25^th November – 6pm until 8pm, School Hall

 

As ever, the event will only be a success if families can donate items for the stalls at the fair.  If you are able to donate anything from the list below, please leave it in the PTA box in the hall.  Thank you in advance for your support.

 

Bottles – any shapes and sizes - alcohol, sauces, bubble bath, soft drinks

Sweets and Chocolates – bars, big bags, little bags, variety packs, lollies

Jingle Jars – jars filled with small gifts, eg hair bands, toys, bouncy balls, sweets, erasers, pencils etc etc.  Jars wrapped and marked whether suitable for girls, boys or either.

Lucky Dip – anything suitable for lucky dip prizes

 

Bags2School – Thursday 17^th November – 9am

You should shortly receive a Bags2School collection bag in your child’s bookbag.  If you’re having a clear out, please fill your Bags2School bag (or a normal bin bag) with any unwanted items from the list below:

• Men’s, Ladies and Children’s clothing
• Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around)
• Handbags
• Hats
• Bags
• Scarves and ties
• Jewellery
• Lingerie
• Socks
• Belts
• Soft toys
• Household linen
• Curtains
• Towels
• Bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers)

We will receive cash from Bags2School based on the total weight of the bags collected, so the more we collect, the more we raise.  Please bring filled bags to school by 9am on Thursday 17^th November.

The next PTA meeting, to organise the Winter Fair, is on Tuesday 18^th October at 8pm at The Crown in Stadhampton.  Please do come along if you can – all welcome!

Friday Cake Club

Congratulations to Joshua Hursey, the lucky winner of last week's cake, kindly donated by Mrs Holmes. A reminder to Mrs Wiggins that she is on the rota for Thursday 20th October.

 

PTA Committee Changes

We would like to echo Melanie Gravett’s thanks to the committee members who stepped down from office at the PTA AGM on Monday evening. Your contribution to raising funds which have helped the school provide wonderful resources and opportunities for all our pupils is very much appreciated and has made a real difference. Thank you to you all.

We look forward to working with the new PTA committee, starting with their first event – the Winter Fair on Friday 25^th November.

 

DIARY DATES:
Thursday 20th October	Half term begins at 3.15 pm
Friday 21st October	Inset day for teaching staff
Monday 31st October	Pupils and staff return to school
(Advance notice for parents):
Monday 14th November	Parents Evening 3.45-7pm
Wednesday 16th November	Parents Evening 3.45-5.30pm
Tuesday 6th December	KS2 Christmas Matinee Performance KS2 Christmas Evening Performance
Wednesday 7th December	KS1/FS Christmas Matinee Performance
Tuesday 13th December	Nativity & Carols afternoon in the Church
Wednesday 14th December	Whole School Christmas Lunch
Friday 16th December	End of Term Assembly

 

LITTLE BEARS NEWS:

Little Bears have had a very busy first term and all our new little ones have settled in beautifully. We hope everyone has a restful half term. 

Little Bears hope you can join us on Thursday 20th October at 3pm onwards for a Cake sale. Delicious cakes, slices and wonderful fresh produce. Come and get your goodies! 

 

Community News:

 

Advance Notice of a Christmas Sports Club:

Michael Hopkins, who is well-known to the school as a PE teacher will be leading a Christmas Sports Course on Monday 19^th and Tuesday 20^th December 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.