Week Ending 16 November 2018

 We are pleased to welcome Lorenzo into Class 3 this week.

 Armistice Centenary Commemorations

Thank you to all Year 6 pupils who led our own Act of Remembrance in School last Friday. Thank you also to the pupils who shared their poems at the Act of Remembrance Service held in the village church on Sunday 11^th November. Our poppy display was lent for the church service and much admired.

We are also marking the Armistice Centenary Commemorations by refreshing our own Garden of Remembrance and Reflection with new prayer flags. Each child will have the opportunity to choose a coloured flag, write or draw on it and peg it up with the other flags to create a colourful and reflective display.

 Children In Need and Tiggywinkles Fundraising

Thank you to all those who came to school with a ‘spotty accessory’ and donated to these charities today, we shall let you know just how much we raised!

 PE Kit Plea!

Please could all children have their PE kit in school for PE lessons. This is especially important for pupils in KS1 and KS2 on Thursdays when they have a regular PE session each afternoon. Thank you.

School Lunches

For audit purposes, could we please respectfully remind parents that payments for school lunches are required in advance of the meal being provided, ideally on Monday morning for the week ahead. Correct change is always very much appreciated!

 Class 3 Woodlands Residential Visit Meeting on Wednesday 5^th December 2018

Unfortunately, Mr Pierce had to cancel the meeting which was due to take place on Tuesday 13^th November.  We have now arranged for Mr Pierce, Head of Centre, to come again at 2:15pm on Wednesday 5^th December.  The meeting will be finished by 3:15pm.

If you are unable to attend but would like a particular question raised with Chris, then please speak to Mrs Turner or to Mrs Wahid, in confidence, before the meeting.

Meerkat Champion of the Week

Class 1 Orla

Class 2 Honor
Class 3 Emily
Congratulations to you all!

 PTA News:

 Festive Fun Evening - Friday 30th November, 6pm until 7.30pm 
We are holding a Festive Fun Evening on Friday 30th November from 6pm until 7.30pm.  Letters with details will be in book bags shortly together with tickets for our festive raffle, so please return the permission slips, raffle tickets and payment to the office as soon as possible.

 PLEA FOR DONATIONS - we need chocolate and sweet treats for our tombola - chocolate, sweets, boxes, multi packs, small bars, large packs - anything goes!  Please leave any donations in the PTA box in the hall.

 Festive Film Night - Friday 7th December - after school until 5.45pm

We will be holding a festive film night on Friday 7th December - a chance for the children to stay at school a bit later while you complete some Christmas shopping!  The film showing will be Nativity (U cert).

Letters with details will be in book bags shortly.  Please complete and return the permission slip to the office as soon as possible if your child would like to attend.  

Wreath Evening - Wednesday 5th December - 7pm, St John’s Church
Our wreath evening will run again this year on Wednesday 5th December from 7pm in the church. Tickets are £15 each and include mulled wine and mince pies.

Please see Georgina Wiggins for tickets as soon as possible, as based on previous years they will sell out fast!

 Tuesday 11th December - Bar at the KS2 performance of Aladdin - from 5.45pm

The PTA will be running a bar at the KS2 evening performance of Aladdin.  The bar will be open from 5.45pm, so please feel free to drop off your children and then enjoy 'pre-theatre' drinks from the bar until the performance begins.  The bar will also be open after the performance.

Easyfundraising
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 It will cost you nothing and will make a big difference to our fundraising - please speak to any member of the PTA committee for more information or if you need any help registering on the Easyfundraising site.

 Cake Club

Well done Elizabeth and Jack for winning the cakes on Friday. Good luck for this week’s draw.

Diary Dates:

November 2018

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
19 Year 6 Forest School – morning   Recorder Lesson Classes 2 and 3   Swimming for Class 3 Pupils	20 Yr5 & Yr6 Swimming Gala   Reception Forest School  - afternoon   Afterschool Karate Club	21 No Science Club	22 Year 2 Forest School  - morning         Afterschool Multisports Club	23 Year 5 visit to Icknield
26   Recorder Lesson Classes 2 and 3   Swimming for Class 3 Pupils	27 Year 6 Forest School – morning   Reception Forest School  - afternoon   Afterschool Karate Club	28 Afterschool Science Club	29 Year 2 Forest School  - morning         Afterschool Multisports Club	30 Festive Fun Evening - 6pm onwards

 

 

 

Advance Warning of Key Dates
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:

 Stadhampton Village Christmas Fayre at St John's 

Friday 30 November, 1-5pm

Under the Tree 
Travelling Popup 
Little Bears Christmas stall (including a craft room for little ones) 
Fancy Dress stall 
Hawes & Co Homemade Gifts
Knitted & Wooden Gifts 
Jewellery by Anna
Ben Duke Art 
Cate Wise Artist
Gift-wrapping service 
Christmas gifts & accessories - for family, friends, teachers, you! 

 If you'd like to find out more or discuss having a stall please contact Kerri Jones on 07970 975065 or email stadhamfestivefayre@gmail.com.