Newsletter for week ending 3 November 2017

 

Happy NOVEMBER Birthday to: Beau Burnell, Keegan Denton, Jack Fulker, Bella Jones, Harry Thompson and Maggie Woodwards.

 

During November we are focusing on the core value of UNITY

 

Poppies

Poppies, snap bands, wrist bands (2 types), clip on poppies and pencils decorated with poppies are on sale in school. The snap bands and wrist bands are always very popular and we hope that pupils will pay a minimum contribution of £1 for these items towards this very worthwhile cause.

 

Miss Raval Update

We have endeavoured to keep you informed regarding Miss Raval's current absence and are now able to provide you with an update. 

Miss Raval continues to be signed off work until at least 20th November and we have made plans to retain Mrs Wahid's services in the interim. We wish Miss Raval well with her on-going recovery and will update you again when we have received further news ourselves. In the meantime we are very pleased that Mrs Wahid has been able to provide continuous cover in Class 3.

 

School Photographs

Proofs of the school photographs taken recently were sent home to families via book bags earlier this week. The deadline for returning orders through school is the end of the school day on Wednesday 8 November. Once the orders have been collected from school at 8am on Thursday 9 November any late orders will have to be sent by families directly to the School Photography Company. Thank you.

 

Meerkat Champion of the week

Reception: Daniel M

Class 1: Cara G

Class 2: Laila B

Class 3: Archie D

Congratulations to you all!

 

Holiday Absences

A further reminder for all families that regular and punctual attendance is essential for each child to progress and make the most of the opportunities that are available to them in school. Attendance is also an important performance indicator for the school and a limiting judgement by Ofsted. Since September 2013 headteachers have been unable to authorise family holidays in term time. Only in exceptional circumstances (ie bereavement or close family wedding) may be considered for authorisation. Any unauthorised absence is required to be recorded as such and this data is required to be made available to the Local Authority, who may choose to follow up or take additional action.

 

An information sheet entitled ‘Every School Day Counts’ is attached to this newsletter and a paper copy was sent home via book-bags either when we broke up for half term or this week for your reference. We have a proud record of high attendance and together we aim to maintain this! Thank you.

 

Swimming at the Abbey Sports Centre for Class 3 pupils

As always, we ask parents for a ‘voluntary contribution’ towards the cost of the transport to the Abbey Sports Centre of £2 per child per swimming session. Cash or cheques please are welcome and cheques should be made payable to Stadhampton Primary School. Your financial support for swimming lessons is very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

BBC Children in Need 17.11.17

The School Council, supported by Mrs Wahid, have been thinking about ideas for supporting the annual Children in Need appeal. This year we will be having a “Wacky Hair Day” on Friday 17^th November. All children (and adults!) are invited to create a wacky hair style for the day and donate £1 each to Children in Need. Be as creative as you like – the School Council suggest anything from pigtails to a bird’s nest! Gel, wigs and hats are allowed on the day but pupils are reminded to wear school uniform. Happy Creativity!

 

Chedworth Roman Villa

“On Wednesday Class 2 visited Chedworth Roman Villa. It was interesting when we made Roman medicine with Lucy, she taught us about slaves. None of us wanted to be one! We would only be a slave if we could break free! Romans prayed and worshipped their Gods at the temple. We also found out how Romans kept themselves clean! It was exciting and we learnt a lot.”

Report by Zac and Casey

 

PTA News:

 

Bags2School Clothes Recycling - Tuesday 14^th November
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Don’t forget our next Bags2School Clothes Recycling on Tuesday 14^th November
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We will receive cash from Bags2School based on the total weight of the bags collected, so the more we collect, the more we raise. 

Bags2School collection bags went into bookbags before half term, but you are also able to use normal black bin bags. Please fill your bags 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)

 

Winter Fair – Friday 1^st December, School Hall, 6pm until 8pm

Our annual Winter Fair will take place on Friday 1 December at 6pm in the school hall - it is now only 4 weeks to go and we need your help!

 

We need donations from families to help make the event a success.  If you are able to donate any of the following, please leave them in the PTA box in the hall.

 

Chocolate and sweets – big bars, small bars, multi packs, lollies, boxes of chocolates

Empty bottle or gift bags

Small toys, stationery items, anything suitable for lucky dip prizes

Bottles of any description – alcohol, soft drinks, sauces, ketchup, bubble bath

Christmas Wrapping Paper

Jingle Jars - plastic cups filled with small gifts, e.g. hair bands, toys, bouncy balls, sweets, erasers, pencils etc. Jars wrapped and marked whether suitable for boys or girls or either.

Hampers - any luxury food or drink items suitable for a hamper, e.g. chocolates, biscuits, hot chocolate, coffee

Any items suitable for raffle prizes.

 

Wreath Evening - Monday 11th December, Village Hall (Church), 7pm

We will be holding our Wreath Evening on Monday 11th December.  Tickets are £16 each and include mulled wine and mince pies.  

This is a great opportunity to show your Christmas creative skills and make a unique door wreath for yourself or perhaps as a gift for another family member or friend.

If you would like tickets, please see Georgina Wiggins.  This event is always popular and tickets are limited due to space in the village hall, so please speak to Georgina as soon as possible if you would like to come along.

 

Our next PTA meeting is on Wednesday 8^th November at The Crown, 8pm.  Everyone welcome.

 

Cake Club

Well done to Jemima and Peter for winning cakes before half term, what a great way to start the holiday! Thank you so much to Hollee Mason-Cook for providing an amazing cake and to Rachel Movitz for this week’s prize. Good luck everyone!

Diary Dates:

 

 

 

November
Monday 13 November	KS1 & KS2 Parents Evening – 3.45-7pm
Wednesday 15 November	KS1 & KS2 Parents Evening – 3.45-5pm
Friday 17 November	Children in Need (see info above)
Friday 24 November	Year 5 pupils visit Icknield Community College

 

December (advanced warning of key dates)
Friday 1 December	PTA Winter/Christmas Fair – evening
Monday 11 December	PTA wreath making (in village hall at St John’s)
Tuesday 12 December	KS2 matinee performance – pm (more details to follow) KS2 evening performance – (more details to follow)
Wednesday 13 December	KS1 matinee performance – pm (more details to follow)
Monday 18 December	Nativity in Church – pm (more details to follow)
Tuesday 19 December	End of Term Assembly at 9.05am. All welcome. Break up at 1.30pm for the Christmas Holiday

 

 

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 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:

Little Bears are very much looking forward to the Grufflos child walk next week! We will be hunting for the big bad mouse!  We also enjoyed making Halloween bat hats and look forward to creating some firework spectacular pictures. 

Big thank you to everyone who supported our cake sale. Your support is very much appreciated. 

 

Community News:

• Christmas Fair on 17 November in the Church – poster attached