Newsletter for week ending 1 December 2017

 

Happy DECEMBER Birthday to: Albie Chapman, Ruby Clark, Arun Davies, Emily Hackett, Imogen Hamlet, Elizabeth Marshall, Jake Martins, Erika Mera and Frankie Smith.

 

During December we are focusing on the core value of HAPPINESS

 

Meerkat Champion of the week

Reception:       Sidney M-F

Class 1:            Chester W

Class 2:            Alice H

Class 3:            Jemima O

Congratulations to you all!

 

Mrs Baker Update

Unfortunately Mrs Baker will not be back in school before we break up for Christmas due to the severity of her fracture. We hope that she is not too uncomfortable and send her our best wishes. Mrs Stafford  will be visiting her towards the end of term and is happy to pass on any Christmas cards, etc.

 

Parent Governor Vacancy – please do think about applying!

 A reminder that we currently have a vacancy for one parent governor and invite applications from parents or anyone who has parental responsibility for a pupil on the school roll at the time of the election. Parent governors, like all governors, will be most effective if they bring relevant skills and experience, as well as the ability to work as part of a team. We need committed parent governors to make the governing body as effective as it can be.  All nominations should be sent in to the school office by 3.15pm on Tuesday 12 December 2017. If you would like to know a little more about becoming a parent governor, please get in touch with any member of the governing body.

 

Poppy Appeal

We are pleased to let you know that a total of £124.26 was collected by everyone at Stadhampton School. The snap bands were certainly very popular this year! Thank you.

 

Emergency School Closures

If the weather is particularly bad or there are power cuts in the village and the decision is made to close the school closures are announced during the breakfast shows on BBC Radio Oxford (95.2 FM), Heart FM (102.6/97.4/102.9/103.4 FM), and Jack FM (106.8). Parents are advised to tune into these local radio stations and also check their e-mails if there is a possibility that the school could be closed. We will also do our best to put a message onto the school website if there is power!

 

Cold Weather Clothing

Please could everyone ensure that children have suitable clothing for outdoor breaks in this cold weather – a coat, hats, gloves and a scarf would be ideal (named please!).

Christmas Play tickets

This year, the proceeds from ticket sales for the school Christmas productions will be donated to the NSPCC. Admission is by ticket only for ALL performances. Tickets are now on sale as follows:

 

KS2 Matinee (Classes 2 & 3 pupils) of ‘Cinderella & Rockerfella’	Tuesday 12 December 1.45pm for a 2pm start	Two tickets per pupil available @£2 per ticket. Younger siblings welcome at this performance.
KS2 Evening Performance of ‘‘Cinderella & Rockerfella’	Tuesday 12 December 6pm for a 6.30pm start	Two tickets per pupil available @£2 per ticket. Adults only please at this performance as it will be recorded by the school.
KS1 & Foundation Stage Performance (Reception & Class 1 pupils) of ‘Born in a Barn’	Wednesday 13 December 2pm for a 2.15 pm start	Two tickets per pupil available @£2 per ticket. There will be a further 24 tickets available if any families would like a third ticket on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Younger siblings welcome at this performance.

All pupils in school will attend Dress Rehearsals of the play that they are not in so that they have an opportunity to see the ‘other’ play. Little Bears Pre-School will be invited to attend both Dress Rehearsals.

 

PTA News:

Cake Club

Well done to Zac Holmes for winning Friday’s cake. Good luck to everyone for this week’s draw and thank you so much to Justine Bond for providing this week’s prize.

Diary Dates:  December 2017

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
				1 PTA Winter/Christmas Fair 6pm start
4 Class 3 swimming session	5. Reception Forest School session pm	6	7	8
11 Class 3 final swimming session PTA wreath making (in village hall at St John’s)	12 KS2 matinee performance  2pm. KS2 evening performance – Tickets on sale from Monday	13 KS1 matinee performance 2.15pm Tickets on sale from Monday Usual Friday lunch of fish and chips will be served today	14 School Christmas Party pm	15 School Christmas Lunch  - roast turkey and all the trimmings Christmas Jumper Day – come to school in a Christmas jumper and donate £1 to Save the Children Fund
18 Nativity in Church 2.15 pm. All welcome.	19 End of Term Assembly at 9.05am. All welcome Break up at 1.30pm for the Christmas Holiday	20 Michael Hopkins Sports Course	21 Michael Hopkins Sports Course	22

 

Christmas Sports Club:

Michael Hopkins, who is well-known to the school as a PE teacher will be leading a Christmas Sports Course on Wednesday 20 December and Thursday 21 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.

 

LITTLE BEARS NEWS:

The Little Bears have enjoyed finding out about freezing and melting. We have been exploring our garden and seeing what effect the weather is having out there and have found frozen water and crunchy grass.  We’ve also extended the topic of ‘Kindness’ and continue to support and help children learn the importance of rules and listening to what our friends say. 

Rehearsals for the Christmas play are in full swing now and Little Bears look forward to their performance in two weeks time. 

 

Community News:

 

• Christingle celebration at St John the Baptist Church, Stadhampton on Sunday 3 December at 9.30am. Please come if you can.

 

• Part-time Cleaner at Chalgrove School

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract / Hours: Permanent, part time

Salary Details: £7.78 per hour

Hours of Work: 3.30-5.00 or 4.00-5.30pm five days a week

Location of Role: Chalgrove Community School

Job/Person Summary:  We are looking to appoint a cleaner as soon as possible for five afternoons a week to join our existing team in keeping our school spotlessly clean and tidy. We are looking for someone who is reliable and has high expectations of cleanliness. This is a temporary position to start as soon as possible, which may become permanent. The position is term time with two weeks (15 hours) of cleaning required at the beginning of the summer holidays.

Application Procedure:  Please contact Mrs Louise Cartwright by phone 01865 890385 or email admin.2452@chalgrove.oxon.sch.uk for any further information, to arrange a visit to school or an application pack.