Chair of Governors
At our Governors’ Meeting this week, Steve Brigden confirmed his intention to leave the Governing Body at the end of Term 6. Mr Brigden has been a member of the Governing Body for 9 years and Chair since September 2004. I am sure all parents will join me in thanking Mr Brigden for his tireless commitment to the school during this time. His final duty will be to present the certificates at our end of year assembly on Wednesday 23rd July.
The Governing Body are pleased to announce that Carl Mannering will take over as the new Chair of Governors from 24th July 2008.
Class Arrangements for next academic year
Next year our class arrangements will be as follows:
· Class 1 (Reception/Year 1) with Mrs Manzie – initially approximately 13 pupils rising to approximately 23 pupils in January 2009
· Class 2 (Years 2 & 3) with Mrs Garrard and Mrs Turner – approximately 22 pupils
· Class 3 (Years 4, 5 & 6) with Mrs Sutton – approximately 24 pupils.
One of the advantages of being a small school is that, where appropriate, we can apply a “flexible” approach to our class structure. Following careful consideration and assessment of pupil progress this may mean that, in English and/or Maths, the needs of a small number of pupils are best met by learning alongside pupils who are not in the same year group. For a very few pupils this may, inevitably involve movement between classes for these subjects. Progress is, of course, carefully monitored and reviewed.
On Wednesday 9th July most of our current Year 6 pupils will be visiting Icknield Community College for the day. (Please remember to take PE kit). All other pupils at Stadhampton School will effectively move up a year group that day for a “taster day” in the classes they will be in September (i.e. current Year 1 pupils will be in Class 2 and current Year 3 pupils in Class 3).
Oxfordshire Design a Meal Competition
Congratulations to Hannah Gibbs in Year 6 who was the runner-up in her age group in the final of the Design a Meal Competition held in Oxford this week.
Hannah reports: “I had great fun at the competition final. We each had a section in the kitchen, our own stove, fridge and oven. We were each assigned to a “buddy” to help us out a bit. You would have been happy to eat any of the meals in a 5-star restaurant! I came 2nd in my category. There were 2 categories, and Carl (aged 12) won the training day at Le Manoir!”
School Council Event - Sponsored Run
We would be grateful to receive any further School Council sponsorship money on Monday so that the final total raised can be announced and decisions made as to what it will be spent on.
Extended Services
Thank you for the responses received so far to the extended services questionnaire sent out with last week’s newsletter. We would be grateful if all parents/carers could take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire so that we can ascertain whether parents would support a breakfast club/after school club/holiday playscheme at Stadhampton School. We can only proceed with this possibility if there is sufficient interest.
Message from the PTA Committee
Please could any outstanding “Chiltern Chase” sponsorship money be now sent into school as soon as possible so that the total raised can be confirmed.
Sports Evening – Friday 18th July
The usual PTA tradition of doing a BBQ and bar at the Sports Day event will take place again this year (weather permitting). If you think you will fancy a snack after watching all that sport, all we ask is that you buy tickets for your sausages and burgers in advance so that we do not over order. Tickets are on sale via Mrs Hopkins at School – please give an envelope with your name on and the correct amount of money in, stating how many sausages & burgers you wish to buy to. Hot dogs are £2 and Burgers are £2. Food will not be available to purchase on the day if it has not been pre-ordered. Drinks and crisps however will be available to purchase on the day. Tickets for food are on sale from 1st July – last date for purchasing tickets is 16th July.
School Uniform
Mrs Howlett has asked us to let everyone know that the delivery of uniform, which had been on order for a while, has now arrived and available to purchase!
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been busy making sandwiches and colouring in pictures of the seaside. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Mini Fair last Saturday. We are pleased to announce that this event raised £400. Tickets are now on sale for the Autumn Ball and are available through Nikki or Sharon. A £25 deposit per ticket is required at the time of ordering.
DIARY DATES:
Weds 9th July - Year 6 pupils visit ICC for Induction Day (New Class Taster Day at Stadhampton School) Mobile Library
Friday 18th July - Sports Evening
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Newsletter No 2
13th June 2008
Mrs Drummond
We say a sad farewell to Mrs Drummond who leaves us today. I’m sure all pupils, parents and staff will join with me in sending Mrs Drummond our very best wishes for the future. We will all miss her!
School Closure
We have received notification from South Oxford District Council that the school will be used as a Polling Station for a Parliamentary By-Election on Thursday 26th June so school will be closed to all pupils on that day.
Art Gallery
Thank you to everyone who came along to see our art displays last Saturday. We were also very grateful to Mrs Shortman, our school cook, for providing a wonderful selection of cakes and biscuits for the refreshments.
School Pool
We hope that the school pool will be available for use early next week. We are currently awaiting the results of the bacteriological water test sample sent to the JR Hospital.
School Council Event - Sponsored Run – report by Katie Barcoe
Classes 1, 2 and 3 all did well at the sponsored run on Wednesday. Thank you to Michael Hopkins for leading us round the 3- mile maximum course. Well done to everyone who took part. Please could all sponsor money be collected and brought into school as soon as possible. Thank you.
Cricket Tournament – Report by Cameron Cruickshank
Some Year 5 and Year 6 pupils participated in the partnerships cricket tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Ewelme School. We got through all the group stages and played in the final against Watlington. Unfortunately we lost and finished in 2nd place. Everyone played very well and worked hard together. Thank you to Mrs Manzie and to the parents who helped with the transport.
Extend Services Survey
Helen Rints, the Watlington Partnership of schools Extended Services Manager has asked us to distribute the attached survey. Your responses will help us to best develop Partnership Extended Services Provision. Please return the completed surveys (it should only take a minute or two!) to the school office by Friday 20th June.
Thank you.
Message from the PTA Committee
There has been so much fundraising activity for PTA over the last few months which has generated significant funds for the school – thank you to all those people who have helped, run or sold/bought tickets for various things. The next event is at The Crown, Stadhampton on Saturday night (tomorrow) 14th June so why not come along and treat yourself to a night out at your local in good company. This event will be a RACE NIGHT to generate funds for the school and Little Bears. There is no entrance fee, just bet as much or as little as you wish and have a drink with friends. Hope to see you there!
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears enjoyed the sunshine earlier in the week and spent lots of time outdoors. They have also been making spiders and painting pictures of bumble bees. They also enjoyed making scones and Father’s Day cards. A successful parents’ evening was held on Tuesday. Please see attached flyer for details of the Mini-Fair.
DIARY DATES:
Monday 16th June
Brazil Week begins in school
Final swim for Class 2 pupils
Monday 23rd June
Class 3 swimming sessions begin at Abbey Sports Centre
Governors Meeting – 8pm
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – weather permitting!
Mrs Drummond
We say a sad farewell to Mrs Drummond who leaves us today. I’m sure all pupils, parents and staff will join with me in sending Mrs Drummond our very best wishes for the future. We will all miss her!
School Closure
We have received notification from South Oxford District Council that the school will be used as a Polling Station for a Parliamentary By-Election on Thursday 26th June so school will be closed to all pupils on that day.
Art Gallery
Thank you to everyone who came along to see our art displays last Saturday. We were also very grateful to Mrs Shortman, our school cook, for providing a wonderful selection of cakes and biscuits for the refreshments.
School Pool
We hope that the school pool will be available for use early next week. We are currently awaiting the results of the bacteriological water test sample sent to the JR Hospital.
School Council Event - Sponsored Run – report by Katie Barcoe
Classes 1, 2 and 3 all did well at the sponsored run on Wednesday. Thank you to Michael Hopkins for leading us round the 3- mile maximum course. Well done to everyone who took part. Please could all sponsor money be collected and brought into school as soon as possible. Thank you.
Cricket Tournament – Report by Cameron Cruickshank
Some Year 5 and Year 6 pupils participated in the partnerships cricket tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Ewelme School. We got through all the group stages and played in the final against Watlington. Unfortunately we lost and finished in 2nd place. Everyone played very well and worked hard together. Thank you to Mrs Manzie and to the parents who helped with the transport.
Extend Services Survey
Helen Rints, the Watlington Partnership of schools Extended Services Manager has asked us to distribute the attached survey. Your responses will help us to best develop Partnership Extended Services Provision. Please return the completed surveys (it should only take a minute or two!) to the school office by Friday 20th June.
Thank you.
Message from the PTA Committee
There has been so much fundraising activity for PTA over the last few months which has generated significant funds for the school – thank you to all those people who have helped, run or sold/bought tickets for various things. The next event is at The Crown, Stadhampton on Saturday night (tomorrow) 14th June so why not come along and treat yourself to a night out at your local in good company. This event will be a RACE NIGHT to generate funds for the school and Little Bears. There is no entrance fee, just bet as much or as little as you wish and have a drink with friends. Hope to see you there!
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears enjoyed the sunshine earlier in the week and spent lots of time outdoors. They have also been making spiders and painting pictures of bumble bees. They also enjoyed making scones and Father’s Day cards. A successful parents’ evening was held on Tuesday. Please see attached flyer for details of the Mini-Fair.
DIARY DATES:
Monday 16th June
Brazil Week begins in school
Final swim for Class 2 pupils
Monday 23rd June
Class 3 swimming sessions begin at Abbey Sports Centre
Governors Meeting – 8pm
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – weather permitting!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Newsletter No.1
6th June 2008
Happy JUNE Birthday:
Megan Barber, Olivia Dallimore, Chloe Hindmarch, Joshua Matthews and Georgia Valentine
Core Values:
During JUNE we are focusing on the core value of PATIENCE
Possible date for School Closure
We have received notification from South Oxford District Council that the school may be used for a Parliamentary By-Election on Thursday 26th June. We will, of course, let everyone know whether this is the case or not as soon as we receive more information.
Sainsbury’s and Tesco Vouchers
Thank you to everyone for collecting these vouchers for us. As it is now time to start placing our orders, we would be grateful if all remaining vouchers could please be sent into school.
“Art Gallery” Open Morning
A reminder that we are holding an Open Morning in school from 10am –12noon on Saturday 7th June where pupils artwork will be on display in the hall and in Class 2. This includes our whole-school exhibit for the county “My” art project. The exhibit is shortly to be dismantled but will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art in the autumn. The winners of the School Council Sunflower Painting competition will also be revealed! Refreshments will be available including some tasty morsels supplied by Food with Thought, our school caterers. Families and other members of our village community are all welcome.
Brazil Week
During 16th to 20th June 2008 we are having a whole-school cross-curricular week studying Brazil. Each class will gain an insight into the geography and culture of Brazil and we have invited guest speakers to talk to us about life in Brazil. Denise Shortman, our school cook, is also planning a menu for the week which will include opportunities to sample a “taste of Brazil” each day. Pupils are welcome to bring in any books, pictures or artifacts into school where we hope to display them.
Partnership Minibus – Drivers Needed
The Watlington Partnership of Schools now has a 17-seater minibus available for school use. This could be a tremendous asset to us, providing transport to local venues, but we need volunteer drivers. County regulations require that minibus drivers have a minibus driver’s permit. This is obtained by taking a minibus test. If you are interested in taking this test, or are already a permit holder, please contact the office.
Message from the PTA Committee
Many thanks and congratulations to all those who took part in the Chiltern Chase on 4th June. It was perfect weather (not too hot!) and a good time was had by all! Now we need to get the sponsorship money rolling into the school by 27th June please so that we can announce the winner of the 'Up and Running' prize of goodies for the most sponsorship collected. Also it is not too late to still sponsor the whole team by sending a donation into the office.
Advert - Ice Skating Gala at Oxford Ice Rink
Oxford Figure and Free Ice Skating Club are presenting their summer show “ Around the World in 80 Minutes” at 5.30pm on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd June at Oxford Ice Rink. If you go along you may catch sight of one of our Year 4 pupils who is taking part this year. Further details are attached to this newsletter.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been busy baking apple muffins and painting lots of pictures of ladybirds, caterpillars and butterflies for their mini-beast display. They would be pleased to receive quantities of old newspapers and any spare rolls of wallpaper.
DIARY DATES:
Saturday 7th June
Art Gallery in school from 10-12am. All welcome.
Tuesday 10th June
PTA meeting – 8pm
Saturday 14th June
Charity performance of “Caravan” on Stadhampton Green – please let us know if you would like to enter a draw for some free tickets that may be available
Monday 16th June
Final swim for Class 2 pupils
Monday 23rd June
Class 3 swimming sessions begin at Abbey Sports Centre
Governors Meeting – 8pm
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – weather permitting! More details to follow.
Attachments:
Letter about Mrs Drummond
Ice skating gala flyer
Premier Sports summer coaching session
Happy JUNE Birthday:
Megan Barber, Olivia Dallimore, Chloe Hindmarch, Joshua Matthews and Georgia Valentine
Core Values:
During JUNE we are focusing on the core value of PATIENCE
Possible date for School Closure
We have received notification from South Oxford District Council that the school may be used for a Parliamentary By-Election on Thursday 26th June. We will, of course, let everyone know whether this is the case or not as soon as we receive more information.
Sainsbury’s and Tesco Vouchers
Thank you to everyone for collecting these vouchers for us. As it is now time to start placing our orders, we would be grateful if all remaining vouchers could please be sent into school.
“Art Gallery” Open Morning
A reminder that we are holding an Open Morning in school from 10am –12noon on Saturday 7th June where pupils artwork will be on display in the hall and in Class 2. This includes our whole-school exhibit for the county “My” art project. The exhibit is shortly to be dismantled but will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art in the autumn. The winners of the School Council Sunflower Painting competition will also be revealed! Refreshments will be available including some tasty morsels supplied by Food with Thought, our school caterers. Families and other members of our village community are all welcome.
Brazil Week
During 16th to 20th June 2008 we are having a whole-school cross-curricular week studying Brazil. Each class will gain an insight into the geography and culture of Brazil and we have invited guest speakers to talk to us about life in Brazil. Denise Shortman, our school cook, is also planning a menu for the week which will include opportunities to sample a “taste of Brazil” each day. Pupils are welcome to bring in any books, pictures or artifacts into school where we hope to display them.
Partnership Minibus – Drivers Needed
The Watlington Partnership of Schools now has a 17-seater minibus available for school use. This could be a tremendous asset to us, providing transport to local venues, but we need volunteer drivers. County regulations require that minibus drivers have a minibus driver’s permit. This is obtained by taking a minibus test. If you are interested in taking this test, or are already a permit holder, please contact the office.
Message from the PTA Committee
Many thanks and congratulations to all those who took part in the Chiltern Chase on 4th June. It was perfect weather (not too hot!) and a good time was had by all! Now we need to get the sponsorship money rolling into the school by 27th June please so that we can announce the winner of the 'Up and Running' prize of goodies for the most sponsorship collected. Also it is not too late to still sponsor the whole team by sending a donation into the office.
Advert - Ice Skating Gala at Oxford Ice Rink
Oxford Figure and Free Ice Skating Club are presenting their summer show “ Around the World in 80 Minutes” at 5.30pm on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd June at Oxford Ice Rink. If you go along you may catch sight of one of our Year 4 pupils who is taking part this year. Further details are attached to this newsletter.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been busy baking apple muffins and painting lots of pictures of ladybirds, caterpillars and butterflies for their mini-beast display. They would be pleased to receive quantities of old newspapers and any spare rolls of wallpaper.
DIARY DATES:
Saturday 7th June
Art Gallery in school from 10-12am. All welcome.
Tuesday 10th June
PTA meeting – 8pm
Saturday 14th June
Charity performance of “Caravan” on Stadhampton Green – please let us know if you would like to enter a draw for some free tickets that may be available
Monday 16th June
Final swim for Class 2 pupils
Monday 23rd June
Class 3 swimming sessions begin at Abbey Sports Centre
Governors Meeting – 8pm
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – weather permitting! More details to follow.
Attachments:
Letter about Mrs Drummond
Ice skating gala flyer
Premier Sports summer coaching session
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