Week Ending 19 October 2018

Applications for Secondary Schools to start in September 2019
Children born between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008 (inclusive) need to apply for a secondary school place for their children. You can now apply online for a secondary school place. If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application form. The deadline for receipt of secondary school applications is 31 October 2018.

Please note that UID numbers no longer work for online applications. Applicants now have to manually enter all requested details. If your application is late, it will be processed later in the year and you are far less likely to get a place at one of your preferred schools.

Meerkat Champion of the Week

Class 1            Keegan
Class 2            Oliver 
Class 3            Ella    

Congratulations to you all!

 
There are currently no ‘Meerkat Champion of the Week’ awards for children in Reception (Ladybirds) as they are still settling into school routines and are gradually being introduced to learning characteristics and skills through our ELLI Project (i.e. characteristics of teamwork, curiosity, perseverance and creativity, resilience, planning ahead, changing ideas and making links).

Science Oxford Half Term Events

Science Oxford are offering a number of exciting science events over Half Term. These include; ‘ So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs’ (age 7+) at the Museum of Natural History, Oxford, on 24th October. ‘Fire Show’ (age 7+) at Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, on 26th October and ‘Saturday Science Club’ (ages 5-9) at the Oxford Centre for Innovation (OCFI).

Further details can be found in their website :- www.scienceoxford.com

PTA News:

Book Swap

Thank you to everyone who supported the Book Swap last week.  We raised over £70.

Bag2School Clothes Recycling - Tuesday 30th October 
By getting involved in our next Bag2School collection, you have an opportunity to sort through your cupboards and wardrobes and donate unwanted textiles in the bag provided – this can include anything from the list below.  

Men’s, Ladies and Children’s clothing 
Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around) 
Handbags/Hats/Bags/Scarves/Ties 
Jewellery/Lingerie 

Socks/Belts 

Household linen /Curtains 

Towels 

Soft Toys
Bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers

Collection bags have now been sent home in bookbags but you can use normal black bin bags as well. Funds paid to the PTA by Bag2School are based on weight so the more bags collected the more we raise!

PTA Meeting - Wednesday 7th November - after school 
We will be holding an informal PTA meeting in the hall after school on Wednesday 7th November. We realise many parents find evening meetings difficult to attend due to work and childcare commitments, so we are hoping a change in time will give lots of families a chance to come along. 
Please take the opportunity to come along and say hello, meet other parents, find out what the PTA does, what funds have been spent on or to share your ideas on fundraising.  If you can help with fundraising, perhaps by making some cakes for Cake Club or helping at some of our events, or perhaps you are interested in becoming an active PTA member or have other skills to offer, please do pop in and have a chat.  Everyone is welcome, there will be activities in Class 1 to keep children occupied.

 

Cake Club

Well done Amelia for winning the delicious cake made by Hollee – Thank you Hollee. This week’s cake is being very kindly provided by Angela M. Thank you so much for your support. All monies raised directly help the children.

Diary Dates:

October 2018/November

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
22   Half Term	23   Half Term	24   Half Term	25   Half Term	26   Half Term
29 Pupils return to School after half term 9am     Swimming for Class 2 pupils	30 Y5 Forest School session am; Reception FS session pm.     Afterschool Karate Club	31 Applications Deadline for Senior School     Class 2 – Hill End Education Centre visit   Afterschool Science Club	1 Y2 Forest School session am       Afterschool Multisports Club	2

 

Advance Warning of Key Dates
Wednesday 7 November	Royal Albert Hall Concert – Year 6 only
Monday 12 November	KS1 and KS2 (Classes 1 to 3) Parents’ Evening (more details to follow)
Wednesday 14 November	KS1 and KS2 (Classes 1 to 3) Parents’ Evening (more details to follow)
Tuesday 11 December	KS2 matinee performance – pm (more details to follow) KS2 evening performance – (more details to follow)
Wednesday 12 December	KS1 matinee performance – pm (more details to follow)
Tuesday 18 December	Nativity/Carol Service – pm (more details to follow)
Friday 21 December	End of Term Assembly 09.05am Break up at 1.30pm for the Christmas Holiday
Monday 25 – 29 Tuesday March 2019	Woodlands Residential – Class 3 only

 

Community News:

October Sports Course at Stadhampton School
Michael Hopkins will be leading a sports course at Stadhampton School on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd October. 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.

Introducing D'Oyley's Farm Pop Up – 20th October, 10-2pm - up at the farm just outside the village
Local, home-reared produce 
Real Beef & Lamb - steaks, mince, selection box
We'll also be taking orders for our famous traditionally-reared Bronze Turkeys 

Stadhampton Village Christmas Fayre  - Friday 30th November, 1-5pm – Stadhampton village Hall

Christmas Cards & Accessories 
Jewellery by Anna
Ben Duke Art 
Gift-wrapping service 
Christmas Gifts - for family, friends, teachers, yourself! 
and lots more... 
 
If you'd like to find out more about having a stall please contact Kerri Jones on 07970 975065 or email stadhamfestivefayre@gmail.com