During July we are focusing on the core value of Freedom
Meerkat Champion of the Week
Congratulations to;
Class 1
- Rosie
Class 2
- IvyClass 3 - Thomas
Well done to you all!
Big
Science Event
On Thursday the 4th July, Casey,
Thomas, Mya, Olivia, Elizabeth and Ella went to the Grand Final of the Big
Science Event! The day started off with a little play around with bubbles (it
made such cool shapes). We then were sent off to the theatre and the lady
explained how the day would go. Luckily, we were in the second round so we didn’t
have to go first (none of us wanted to!) We then had to design a box or
envelope that would hold exactly 130 pompoms and we only had one to look at! We
succeeded! Afterwards, we had to find out how much sugar was in different types
of food and drink and were real Scientists! We all then had a break. Finally,
it was time for us to show out presentation. We were all quite nervous but we
did it and we did it really well!!! Then we had lunch and we played a few games
of hide and seek. Then we looked around the exploration zone, there were lots
to look at and do and we found it really fun and interesting. It was time for
results … we didn’t come first, second or third, but we all got goody bags and we
were all really proud of ourselves to have got that far – one of only 11 school
teams selected for the final out of over 100 applications! – By Olivia
'Developing
a Positive Mindset' Assemblies
On Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd
July, Lisa and Shirley came to school to help us turn negative thoughts into
positive thoughts which would help us in times of worry. We learnt some
breathing exercises and a short meditation. Each child also made a “happy stone”
J to take home which
we decorated with pictures and happy words. They taught us exercises to reduce
stress and get rid of bad thoughts. They also showed us how to clear our brain and make us smile and to
think about happy and funny thoughts. By Elizabeth and Joshua
Fun
Run with Whacky Hair
The School council would like to invite all
pupils to take part in a fun run on Wednesday 17th July. For added extra
fun we will have a ‘Whacky Hair’ day – so please join in and donate £1 to
school council funds, currently they are planning to buy “wet break” resources
for each class.
PTA
News
Sports Night - Friday 12th July
As ever, the PTA will be running a bar and BBQ at Sports Night on Friday 12th July.
Tickets for the BBQ are on sale, priced at £2.50 for burgers, sausages and vegetarian option. Please see Melanie Gravett or Carol Holmes for tickets or leave payment and details of the tickets you need in the office and we will get tickets to you.
We know it is difficult to predict how many BBQ items each family will want on the evening, but it really does help with catering if tickets are bought in advance. We will have some extras on the evening, but not many so please do try and plan ahead!
Children’s Disco - Thursday 18th July
We will be holding an end of term disco for the children on Thursday 18th July (last Thursday of term) from 5.30pm until 7pm. Letters with permission slips will be in book bags shortly.
Sports Night - Friday 12th July
As ever, the PTA will be running a bar and BBQ at Sports Night on Friday 12th July.
Tickets for the BBQ are on sale, priced at £2.50 for burgers, sausages and vegetarian option. Please see Melanie Gravett or Carol Holmes for tickets or leave payment and details of the tickets you need in the office and we will get tickets to you.
We know it is difficult to predict how many BBQ items each family will want on the evening, but it really does help with catering if tickets are bought in advance. We will have some extras on the evening, but not many so please do try and plan ahead!
Children’s Disco - Thursday 18th July
We will be holding an end of term disco for the children on Thursday 18th July (last Thursday of term) from 5.30pm until 7pm. Letters with permission slips will be in book bags shortly.
Official Notice of the PTA's
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Wednesday 2nd October, 8pm in the School Hall
The PTA plays a vital part in
the school community and all parents, as members of the PTA, are invited to
support the AGM. This is your chance to hear and see how the funds you have
helped to raise have been used for the benefit of the children at our
school. The PTA Committee (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary) will be elected at the AGM so if you are interested in taking on one of these roles for the forthcoming academic year, please speak to Melanie Gravett who can give you more details about what is involved.
Cake
Club
This week’s cakes have been very kindly provided by Elaine
and Carol, thank you ladies. Good luck everyone.
July 2019
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8
Swimming for Class 3 Pupils
Afterschool Archery Club
(last one)
Year 6 Bikeability Training
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9
Year
2 Forest School – morning
Reception
Forest School - afternoon
Afterschool Karate
Club
Year
6 Bikeability Training
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10
Indian
Dance workshops
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11
Year
5 Forest School – morning
Afterschool
Multisports
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12
Whole
School Sports Evening
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15
Swimming for Class 3 Pupils
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16
Year
2 Forest School – morning
Reception
Forest School - afternoon
Afterschool Karate
Club
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17
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18
Year
5 Forest School – morning
Afterschool
Multisports
PTA
Disco
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19
End of Year Assembly – 09.05am
1.30pm Finish for all pupils
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Community
Stadhampton Village
“Do” This Saturday From 2pm
Please find attached the flyer for this weekend's
village do - it's a DO,
just for want of another name;
not quite a festival, a few stalls but not just a fete, it's just a bit of do
for everyone in the village, for EVERYONE.
To come and meet with one another in a relaxed atmosphere, to enjoy a bit of
live music - including our very own pupils at Stadhampton Primary School
singing songs from the recent Festival of Voices event at Dorchester Abbey -
they've been practising really hard so please do come along and support them,
maybe bring a picnic or enjoy something on offer...
There are a few food options: Brownings Pizza, The Crown of Stadhampton
Crêpes (who'll also be running a BAR) and later on Fish & Chips (from about
5/6pm). The Oxfordshire Chocolate Company have a stall and there's two tombola’s;
Sweet & Bottle.
Little Bears and First Steps are hosting a Children's Zone and we have
Poppets Ponies, a Mega Slide and a number of smaller stalls selling plants and
produce too. It's a Small affair, with big hopes for a lovely, friendly village event.
Saturday 6 July - live band The Paves kick off the event at 2pm...
Bring family, friends, pets too (on leads). We hope to see you there.
Mercy in Action –
School Shoes Appeal
We
are supporting a request from Mrs Edwina Humm, a village resident, in promoting
the Mercy in Action Charity who are collecting good condition used children’s
school shoes to send to the Philippines. If you have any shoes that you wish to
donate please bring them to the school office from where the charity will
collect them. Thank you.
AGC Gym Open Days
Saturday
13th July 5-6:30pmSaturday 7th September 5-6:30pm
Come and join the AGC squad girls having fun
Try out our gymnastics equipment at this fun play session
Swing on the bars – balance on the beam - jump into the foam pit
The Festival of Archaeology activity taking place at The Oxfordshire Museum on 20/21st July being organised by Cherwell Archaeology
https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/events/archaeology-oxfordshire-museum-woodstock-1553094463
Wicked Wednesdays -
Summer Programme of Family Activities for children aged 7+ at the Oxfordshire
Museum Woodstock:
Wednesday 31 July
Ivar the Boneless
and friends Join our amazing interactive story session. Discover Ivar the Boneless and his Viking buddies as they rampage across England fighting dragons, tricking kings and riddling their way out of all sorts of trouble. Discover what it's like to be a Viking in these stories about Viking Age England.
Set workshops 11am – 12noon and 2pm – 3pm
Free
Family activity for children aged 7+
Tickets from Museum reception
Wednesday 7 August
Iron Age Mystery
and Magic Help animate our story about the Didcot Mirror; make clay characters and bring them to life with stop motion software. The end result will be a short film for everyone to enjoy.
Drop-in 11am – 3.30pm every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour.
Family activity for children aged 7+
£2 per child or £5 per family up to 3 children
Tickets from Museum reception
Get hands on with animal and human teeth, jaws and skulls. Discover the science of teeth and make your own cast of human teeth to take home.
Workshops 11am – 12.15pm 1pm – 2.15pm – 4.15pm
Family activity for children aged 7+
£2 per child £5 per family up to 3 children3pm
Tickets from Museum reception
Wednesday 21 August
Experiment Have you wondered how things used to work; try writing in hieroglyphics, spinning wool, making a sun compass and other simple experiments.
Drop-in 11am – 3.30pm
Family activity for children aged 7+
£2 per child £5 per family up to 3 children
Tickets from Museum reception
Wednesday 28 August
Poo from the Past
Experience excavation, recording and analyzing the contents of fake poos (coprolites) from the past.
Workshops 11am – 12 noon 2pm - 3pm
Family activity for children aged 7+
£2 per child £5 per family up to 3 children
Tickets from Museum reception
Summer Sports Course at Stadhampton
School
Michael Hopkins will be leading a sports course at Stadhampton School on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th August 2019. The course 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.
Michael Hopkins will be leading a sports course at Stadhampton School on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th August 2019. The course 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.