Week Ending 11 January 2019

 

Welcome back to everyone and Happy New Year!

During JANUARY we are focusing on the core value of Friendship

 Thank you

All members of staff would like to join me in thanking you for your many good wishes, Christmas cards and very thoughtful Christmas gifts. We don’t expect any gifts but are very touched by your generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank you!

Mrs Wahid

Mrs Wahid has asked us to thank you, on her behalf, for all the thoughtful cards, notes, messages and gifts she has received at the end of term. She was very touched by everyone’s consideration and generosity.

Mrs Wahid continues to be signed off sick at the start of this term and we wish her well with her on-going treatment and recovery. For the time being, Class 3 will continue to be taught by Mrs Bartlett on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and we are pleased that Mrs Moore joins us to teach class 3 for the remainder of the week.

 

Academisation Update
Following the consultation process which took place last year, we confirmed that we would proceed towards becoming an academy and that we planned to join the Acer Trust. 

 I am pleased to confirm that the primary work has now been completed and it is anticipated that we will become part of the Acer Trust with effect from 1st February 2019. 

 It has been a long journey to get to this point, and the Governing Body feel strongly that this is the right step towards securing the future we want for our wonderful primary school.

 If anyone has any further questions, please do drop a note into the office to the attention of the Chair of Governors (with your contact details), and we will be very pleased to follow up with you.

Viki and Paul

Co-Chair's of Governors

Curriculum Overview

We have now uploaded our Curriculum Overviews for each class for the Spring Term, onto our school website. These are in the form of a ‘jigsaw’ to reflect our integrated curriculum. Please have a look!

Shelter Box

We are delighted to share the great news that we have managed to raise the amazing total of £590 for Shelter Box! This enables us to provide a temporary home for a destitute family somewhere in the world. Thank you! We are liaising with Shelter Box personnel to visit the school and give an assembly later this term.

Forest School Dates

The Forest School dates for January through to early April are attached to this newsletter. They have also been uploaded to the school website and the school calendar on the website. Please could parents/children make a note when their Forest School sessions are so that appropriate clothing is brought to school on those days. Thank you.

After School Clubs – Spring Term 2019

Commencing week beginning 14^th January as follows:

• Karate for Years 3-6 on Tuesdays
• Multisports for Years 1-6 on Thursdays

PTA News:

The next PTA committee meeting will be on Wednesday 16th January at 8pm at school. Everyone welcome!

We are looking forward to your continued support this term. If anyone can help in any way, from coming up with ideas to making cakes, from helping at an event to coming to a committee meeting, please let any member of the PTA committee know. Thank you.

Cake Club

Well done to Elsa for winning the last cake draw of 2018 and a huge thank you to Elaine B for making such a wonderful cake. This week’s prize has been very kindly provided by Louise – thank you and good luck everyone.

Diary Dates:

 

January 2019

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
14   Swimming for Class 2 Pupils	15   Year 6 Forest School – morning   Reception Forest School  - afternoon   Afterschool Karate Club (tbc)	16   Health Nurse Visit Reception Only   Icknield Athletics Class 3	17   Year 1 Forest School  - morning   Afterschool Multisports Club	18
21 Swimming for Class 2 Pupils	22 Year 6 Forest School – morning   Reception Forest School  - afternoon   Afterschool Karate Club (tbc)	23	24 Year 1 Forest School  - morning   Afterschool Multisports Club	25

 

Advance Warning of Key Dates
Monday 25 – 29 Tuesday March 2019	Woodlands Residential – Class 3 only

 

Community News:

Advance Notice of February Sports Course at Stadhampton School 
Michael Hopkins will be leading a sports course at Stadhampton School on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th February 2019. 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. Poster attached. 

Flu Immunisation Catch Up:

This is the last opportunity for any child that has missed their flu immunisation session at school and at the subsequent catch up clinic.

ABINGDON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 17^TH January 9am to 12pm – please call 01865 904890 for an appointment time.

 Yoga Classes

Penny White's yoga classes will be running on Mondays from 7.15pm to 8.30 pm at the Stadhampton Village Hall. 

wellbeingforeverybody@outlook.com / 07592988948