General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Regulations

The GDPR is Europe's new framework for data protection laws – it replaces the previous 1995 data protection directive, which current UK law is based upon. The new regulations come into force on May 25, 2018.

 

Privacy Notice

To comply with the new regulations we have to provide parents with a new Privacy Notice which details the categories of information we hold about pupils, the legal basis for collecting information, who we share it with eg, Department for Education (DfE) and the LA, and why there is a need to share information. A copy of our new Privacy Notice is attached to this newsletter and has also been uploaded to the school website.

 

Parental Consent Forms

We recently sent home permission forms for parents to complete in order to provide us with the necessary consent needed to comply with the new regulations for Copyright Permission, Internet Access, Photographs, Sex Education, Data Exchange and local School Visits. Also the form contained an agreement which allows us to continue to send the School Newsletter by e-mail. Thank you to the vast majority of parents who have signed the forms and returned them to us. We would be grateful for other families to please sign and return these forms as soon as possible. Please let us know if for any reason you feel unable to provide consent for the items mentioned on the form or you have mislaid your form. Thank you.

 

Meerkat Champion of the Week

Reception        Harry

Class 1                         Freddie

Class 2             Jack

Class 3                         Isabel

Congratulations to you all!

 

New School Meals Menu from 4 June 2018

A reminder that the new three week menu which will start from 4 June has been uploaded to the school website and includes a third, lighter, option for the summer months.

 

Book Fair

Thank you to everyone who purchased books and stationery items from the book sale this week. We shall let you know the amount of free books that the school was able to add to class libraries by way of commission once the final totals have been confirmed.

 

Partnership Swimming Gala

Our annual partnership swimming gala between ourselves, Chalgrove, Ewelme, Lewknor and RAF Benson schools, was held at Thame pool on Tuesday. The Stadhampton swimming team of; Billy, Issy, Sam, Olivia, Lorenzo, Albie, Jem, Archie, Elizabeth, Ella, Isabel and May were magnificent and were the winning team!! Fantastic news and congratulations to all! Mrs Singleton, who accompanied them, said they were a real credit to themselves and to our school. Great news!

 

Quad Kids

On Thursday morning a group of our Year 3 and 4 children braved the rain to represent Stadhampton at the partnership Quadkids event at Chalgrove School. After competing in four events - a sprint, long run, long jump and vortex throw, the points were added together and we won! A very big well done to all who took part; the girls team were Bella, Mia, Morgan and Cianna and the boys team Casey, Peter, Harvey and Freddie. Thank you to all who supported the children either by transporting them to the event or being there during the morning.

 

Class 3’s Visit to Ewelme Park.

On Wednesday, Class 3 went to Ewelme Park for an educational trip about the estate and its history. We were amazed to learn how Henry VIII had hunted on the grounds and that real Roman coins were found under a horse-chestnut tree there! We had a tour of the farm on foot and then on a trailer pulled by a tractor. We also learnt about birds of prey, some of which are: merlins (which are part of the falcon family), kestrels (which are also part of the falcon family) and owls. We saw three types of owl: the barn owl, little owl and the tawny owl. The last bird that we saw was the guardian of the Tower of London - the raven. Last but not least, we went to an enormous pond where we found newts, pond spiders (which some of us didn’t enjoy!), tadpoles, pond skaters and slugs. We really enjoyed our day and were very grateful for our invite!

 

Congratulations to Stadhampton Ex-Pupils

We are pleased to congratulate our ex-pupils who, we understand, have gained success in securing key roles from September; Abby is going to be Head Girl, Thea and Ella will be senior prefects and Owen and Lola will be prefects. We know there is a lot of tough competition for these roles and would like to congratulate them all.

 

Advance notice  - School Photographs!

We have decided to trial a company called Fishpole for school photographs this year. Their website is www.fishpolephotography.co.uk and they are a local company based in Thame. Their approach is different –“a child-focused, relaxed method which engages each individual.” Wherever possible (weather permitting) their photographs are taken outdoors in the school grounds.

We have asked this company to take Year Group photographs for the first time this year as an experiment to see whether this is something that parents would like to purchase. The year group photographs will be taken on Thursday 14 June and the usual individual photographs, photographs of siblings, etc will be taken on Friday 21 September.

Please let Mrs Hopkins know if for any reason, you do not want your child to be included.

 

After School Clubs

Many pupils have enjoyed the after school cookery, karate and multisports clubs this term. We are very grateful to Mr Ventham, Mr King and Mr Berry for running them for us.

Next term the same group of pupils will continue in their karate club and there are opportunities for pupils in Reception –Y6 to join the Multisports ASC and for pupils aged 8 or over to join the Archery ASC. Letters for sign up to these clubs, detailing the cost, dates and times were sent home to pupils earlier this week.

 

 

PTA News:

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Quiz Night last Friday.  We raised £250, a great result!

 

Thank you to everyone who helped organise the evening and in particular to Carol Holmes, Vicky Venner and Charlotte Hector for sorting the bar and food. Thank you also to Mr and Mrs Manzie for adjudicating, marking and judging the play dough creations!

 

Last but not least, a massive thank you to Georgina Wiggins for putting the quiz together - without her time and effort we would not have had such a successful evening.

 

Our next PTA committee meeting will be on Wednesday 13 June at The Crown at 8pm. All welcome!

 

Cake Club

Thank you to Justine and George for the amazing cakes provided for last week’s cake draw. Well done to Mya and Elizabeth for winning them. This week’s prize is being provided by Ame M. Thank you Ame and good luck to everyone!

 

Diary Dates:

 

June 2018

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
4 Pupils return to school Swimming for Class 2 pupils (last one) After School Archery Club begins	5 Y2 Forest School session; Reception FS session pm   Afterschool Karate Club	6	7 Afterschool Multisports Club	8
11 Swimming for Class 3 pupils After School Archery Club	12 Y2 Forest School session; Reception FS session pm   Afterschool Karate Club	13 After School Year 6 / ICC Buddying session	14 School year group photos   Afterschool Multisports Club	15
18   Swimming for Class 3pupils	19 Y4 Forest School session; Reception FS session pm   Afterschool Karate Club	20 After School Year 6 / ICC Buddying session	21 Afterschool Multisports Club	22
25 Swimming for Class 3 pupils   Governing Body meeting at 7pm	26 Y4 Forest School session; Reception FS session pm   Afterschool Karate Club	27 After School Year 6 / ICC Buddying session	28 Afterschool Multisports Club	29

 

 

 

 

LITTLE BEARS NEWS:

The Little Bears have had a busy half term exploring and observing the growth and change of the tadpoles. We also watched our broad beans grow roots and learned how to take care of plants and how plants need sunlight to grow. 

The Little Bears are looking forward to our pedal push on Friday pm. We are going to count how many times we can race round our garden pushing or peddling. 

 

Friday 15 June 7.30-11.30 sees the return of the Ladies Supper Night. Please see Debbie to order your ticket priced at £12 for a two course meal.

 

Summer Sports Course at Stadhampton School

Michael Hopkins will be leading a sports course at Stadhampton School on Monday 13, Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 August. The cost is from 9am to 3pm and costs £15 per day and is open to pupils aged 4 to 11. This course is run regularly at Stadhampton School and is always very popular. Please book early to confirm your place by e-mailing m.hopkins07@hotmail.com or text Michael directly on 07846 012858; alternatively you may book with Mrs Hopkins in the school office.

We wish everyone a lovely half-term break and look forward to seeing everyone back to school on Monday 4 June.