Fair Processing Notice
Each family should have received earlier this week a “Fair Processing Notice” which explains about the data we hold on pupils in school, why we hold it and who we are allowed to pass it on to.
Newsletters on the Blog!
A reminder that our school newsletter is available online in the form of a Blog! You can access it either via the 'Newsletter' link on the website, or directly at the Blog address below. The Blog will be updated weekly with the Newsletter, as well as with other letters. There is also an RSS Feed now available from the Blog so that you can get the Newsletter delivered directly to your desktop.
You can see the Newsletter Blog here: http://stadhamptonprimaryschool.blogspot.com/
Reading Evening for Parents 24.09.2008
We were very pleased to welcome Nilifer Khan to lead this parents’ information evening. A number of parents, staff and governors attended this event and were engaged by Nilifer’s enthusiastic presentation. The presentation provided parents with a better understanding of the processes involved in learning to read, the variety of strategies which can be applied to support and develop early reading, the value of parents and children reading together and the importance of continuing to read for pleasure. For parents who were unable to attend a handout is available. If you would like one they will be available from the table outside the school office next week- please help yourself to a copy.
Favourite Story Fortnight – 29.09.2008-10.10.2008
It is not too late to “sign up” to share your favourite children’s story – please contact your child’s class teacher.
Booktime Book Packs for Pupils In Class 1
Today pupils in Reception and Year 1 will be bringing home extra heavy book bags! They each have a Booktime book pack which contains two books and some material promoting reading at home. These packs are donated by Booktrust who manage a range of programmes promoting reading for pleasure, such as Children’s Book Week. Booktime, an offshoot of Booktrust, aims to encourage parents and carers to enjoy sharing books with their children. (Further details are available on www.booktime.org.uk). We hope you enjoy sharing these books!
Harvest Festival 9.30am on Friday 3rd October
This year our Harvest Festival Service will be held in church at 9.30am on Friday 3rd October. Everyone is welcome. Non-perishable Harvest gifts, eg dried pasta, tinned beans, vegetables, soups, biscuits, chocolate, should be brought into school on the day. Pupils will then take them to church where they will form part of the Harvest display for the service there on Sunday 5th October. Harvest gifts will then be taken to The Porch, the centre in Oxford for homeless people.
Message from the PTA Committee
Music Quiz Night 3rd Oct – LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS!! The tickets are selling thick and fast for the ever popular Music Quiz next week. We will pre-order the fish & chips on Tuesday so if you require food you must buy your tickets by Monday at the latest from Mrs Hopkins, Sara Wright or Catherine Roe.
Cookery Book – last minute recipes and pictures to be given to Rowena Dobson or Sarah Madry by the 30th Sept please. Simple and easy ones accepted as well as nouveau cuisine!
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have enjoyed making bread and learning all about Harvest and how farmers collect their crops. If anyone is thinking of replacing their large upright fridge for a newer model and would be willing to donate their old, but still working fridge, to Little Bears, they would very much appreciate it.
Monday 29th September Classes 2&3 visit MOMA
Wednesday 1st October Y4, Y5, Y6 visit to Science Oxford
Thursday 2nd October Photograph orders collection am
Friday 3rd October School Harvest Service in Church at 9.30am. All welcome
PTA Music Quiz
Monday 6th October Children’s Book Week
Wednesday 8th October Mobile Library Y5 pupils go to ICC for Science lesson
Wednesday 15th October School and Little Bears Open Morning from 9.00am until 11.30am. All welcome
Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd October PGL Residential visit for Class 3 pupils Break up at 3.15pm
Friday 24th October INSET DAY – School closed for pupils
27th – 31st October October Holiday
Monday 3rd November Pupils return to school
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Newsletter No 3 - 19th September 2008
Teaching Assistant Developments / Changes
We welcome Mrs Rosanna Thorp on our team as a Teaching Assistant. Mrs Thorp will be working mainly in Class 1. Mrs Wells and Mrs Hargrave will be mainly in Class 2. We are in the process of recruiting a new Teaching Assistant to work in Class 3. In the interim, Clare Hopkins continues to work as a Teaching Assistant supporting Class 3 over the next three weeks.
Reading Information Evening for Parents and Favourite Story Fortnight 29th September – 10th October
A reminder that we are holding a Reading Information Evening for parents, 6.00-7.30pm on Wednesday 24th September to which you are all welcome. Nilifer Khan, a Literacy Consultant for Oxfordshire, will outline how reading is taught in school and will provide parents with information and advice on how to best support reading with children at home. To give us an idea of numbers it would be most helpful if you could complete and return the attached reply slip.
In addition parents, grandparents and governors are invited to come and read their favourite children’s story (or an extract from) during the fortnight of Monday 29th September to Friday 10th October. This coincides with Children’s Book week which is 6th –10th October. Please contact class teachers to book an appropriate time. Thank you.
Linking with Children’s Book week and our own Favourite Story Fortnight, you may like to know that Mostly Books in Abingdon are shortly to hold a series of after-school story time sessions. The first one, which is David Melling reading his new book “The Star Faced Crocodile” is at 4pm on Thursday 25th September. Further details are available from Mostly Books on 01235 525880 or www.mostlybooks.co.uk
“My” Art Project
A reminder that our “My” art project is currently on display as part of the “My” Oxfordshire Schools’ Art Exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford until 29th September. Free admission.
Visit by Fire Officer Theresa Orchard 17.09.08Theresa Orchard, Schools Liaison Officer for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, visited school on Wednesday and gave safety talks to specific year groups. Pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 had a talk based on “Get Out, Get the Fire Service Out, and Stay Out” and “Stop, Drop and Roll”. For pupils in Years 5 and 6 the focus was “Fire Safety in the Home”. Videos were shown to demonstrate how quickly fires can take hold of a room if care is not taken with candles and matches in particular. Class discussions lead to the main point of the talk, which was to stress the importance of having a fire alarm in your house.
Watlington Partnership Information Sheet
Please find a copy of the latest information sheet attached to this newsletter.
Message from the PTA Committee
Music Quiz Night 7pm, 3rd Oct - Tickets still on sale, please buy now from Mrs Hopkins, Sara Wright or Catherine Roe to ensure you get your fish & chips order!
Cookery Book - we still need lots more recipes for the book!! They do not have to be complicated or fancy, often the simple recipes work the best. Contact your neighbours and family to get those recipes in to Sarah Madry by 30th September. More details on the required format are available on the school website. For those people with no access to a computer Rowena Dobson has kindly offered to type them for you - please give them to her at the school gates.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears picked some cooking apples from our garden and then made apple crumble with them. We also enjoyed making some junk model tractors and talked about farming- “what animals you see on a farm” and “where food comes from”. Donations of shiny paper, junk model materials and newspapers would be appreciated.
DIARY DATES:
Monday 22nd September Governors’ Meeting at 7.30pm
Wednesday 24th September Year 6 (and their parents) assembly at 2.45pm with Richard Hudson
Reading Information Evening for Parents from 6.00-7.30pm
Monday 29th September Classes 2&3 visit MOMA
Wednesday 1st October Y4, Y5, Y6 visit to Science Oxford
Friday 3rd October School Harvest Service in Church at 9.30am. All welcome
PTA Music Quiz
Monday 6th October Children’s Book week and start of Favourite Story Fortnight
Wednesday 8th October Mobile Library
Y5 pupils go to ICC for Science lesson
Wednesday 15th October School and Little Bears Open Morning from 9.00am until 11.30am. All welcome
Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd October PGL Residential visit for Class 3 pupils Break up at 3.15pm
Friday 24th October INSET DAY – School closed for pupils
27th – 31st October October Holiday
Monday 3rd November Pupils return to school
We welcome Mrs Rosanna Thorp on our team as a Teaching Assistant. Mrs Thorp will be working mainly in Class 1. Mrs Wells and Mrs Hargrave will be mainly in Class 2. We are in the process of recruiting a new Teaching Assistant to work in Class 3. In the interim, Clare Hopkins continues to work as a Teaching Assistant supporting Class 3 over the next three weeks.
Reading Information Evening for Parents and Favourite Story Fortnight 29th September – 10th October
A reminder that we are holding a Reading Information Evening for parents, 6.00-7.30pm on Wednesday 24th September to which you are all welcome. Nilifer Khan, a Literacy Consultant for Oxfordshire, will outline how reading is taught in school and will provide parents with information and advice on how to best support reading with children at home. To give us an idea of numbers it would be most helpful if you could complete and return the attached reply slip.
In addition parents, grandparents and governors are invited to come and read their favourite children’s story (or an extract from) during the fortnight of Monday 29th September to Friday 10th October. This coincides with Children’s Book week which is 6th –10th October. Please contact class teachers to book an appropriate time. Thank you.
Linking with Children’s Book week and our own Favourite Story Fortnight, you may like to know that Mostly Books in Abingdon are shortly to hold a series of after-school story time sessions. The first one, which is David Melling reading his new book “The Star Faced Crocodile” is at 4pm on Thursday 25th September. Further details are available from Mostly Books on 01235 525880 or www.mostlybooks.co.uk
“My” Art Project
A reminder that our “My” art project is currently on display as part of the “My” Oxfordshire Schools’ Art Exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford until 29th September. Free admission.
Visit by Fire Officer Theresa Orchard 17.09.08Theresa Orchard, Schools Liaison Officer for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, visited school on Wednesday and gave safety talks to specific year groups. Pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 had a talk based on “Get Out, Get the Fire Service Out, and Stay Out” and “Stop, Drop and Roll”. For pupils in Years 5 and 6 the focus was “Fire Safety in the Home”. Videos were shown to demonstrate how quickly fires can take hold of a room if care is not taken with candles and matches in particular. Class discussions lead to the main point of the talk, which was to stress the importance of having a fire alarm in your house.
Watlington Partnership Information Sheet
Please find a copy of the latest information sheet attached to this newsletter.
Message from the PTA Committee
Music Quiz Night 7pm, 3rd Oct - Tickets still on sale, please buy now from Mrs Hopkins, Sara Wright or Catherine Roe to ensure you get your fish & chips order!
Cookery Book - we still need lots more recipes for the book!! They do not have to be complicated or fancy, often the simple recipes work the best. Contact your neighbours and family to get those recipes in to Sarah Madry by 30th September. More details on the required format are available on the school website. For those people with no access to a computer Rowena Dobson has kindly offered to type them for you - please give them to her at the school gates.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears picked some cooking apples from our garden and then made apple crumble with them. We also enjoyed making some junk model tractors and talked about farming- “what animals you see on a farm” and “where food comes from”. Donations of shiny paper, junk model materials and newspapers would be appreciated.
DIARY DATES:
Monday 22nd September Governors’ Meeting at 7.30pm
Wednesday 24th September Year 6 (and their parents) assembly at 2.45pm with Richard Hudson
Reading Information Evening for Parents from 6.00-7.30pm
Monday 29th September Classes 2&3 visit MOMA
Wednesday 1st October Y4, Y5, Y6 visit to Science Oxford
Friday 3rd October School Harvest Service in Church at 9.30am. All welcome
PTA Music Quiz
Monday 6th October Children’s Book week and start of Favourite Story Fortnight
Wednesday 8th October Mobile Library
Y5 pupils go to ICC for Science lesson
Wednesday 15th October School and Little Bears Open Morning from 9.00am until 11.30am. All welcome
Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd October PGL Residential visit for Class 3 pupils Break up at 3.15pm
Friday 24th October INSET DAY – School closed for pupils
27th – 31st October October Holiday
Monday 3rd November Pupils return to school
Friday, September 12, 2008
Newsletter No 2 dated 12th September 2008
Joe Johnson
Many of you will already have heard the very sad news that Joe Johnson, a former headteacher of Stadhampton Primary School from 1980 to 1989, died earlier this week. Joe had just retired as headteacher of Sandhills Primary School, Oxford. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with his family.
Admission to Primary Schools in September 2009
Booklets are now available from the school office if you have not yet received one from the LEA.
Moving On Booklet
The booklet entitled “Moving On” was distributed to all Year 6 pupils earlier this week. There is a co-ordinated admissions process in Oxfordshire with exchange of information between LAs. This means that you can apply for a place at any maintained secondary school using the application form available in the booklet or from the OCC website on www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions You will also find information regarding deadline dates within the booklet.
Year 6 Assembly for Pupils and Parents
Richard Hudson, Headteacher of Icknield Community College will be visiting our school on Wednesday 24th September at 2.45pm to give a short assembly to Year 6 pupils and their parents about life at Icknield Community College. The assembly should finish by 3.15pm.
Open Morning
Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School would be pleased to welcome you to our joint Open Morning on Wednesday 15th October 2008.
“The Elements” textile wall-hangings
Many thanks for all the contributions of material, etc for our wall-hangings. It is not too late to bring in any more items you may have at home. We are looking forward to working with Alison Pullen next week when each class will make a start on their wall-hanging. Class 1’s will represent “earth”, Class 2’s “water” and Class 3’s “fire”.
Reading Information Evening and “Favourite Story Fortnight” 29.09.08 to 10.10.08
To link with the National Year of Reading and Children’s Book week (06-10.10.08) we are holding two events in school this term.
1. On Wednesday 24th September we are holding a Reading Information Evening for parents from 6.00-7.30pm. The session will be led by Nilifer Khan, a Literacy Consultant with Oxfordshire Education Authority, and the focus is to provide parents with information and advice to best support reading with children at home.
2. From Monday 29th September to Friday 10th October we are holding a “Favourite Story Fortnight” event and we need your help to make it a success! We are inviting parents/ grandparents/governors and members of staff to come into school and read their favourite children’s story (or an extract from) for a 5-10 minute time slot at the beginning or end of each day during that fortnight. Please contact class teachers to book an appropriate time and be prepared to reveal your chosen story – to avoid repetition!
Parents’ reading group sessions for Class 3 pupils will begin again on Wednesday 17th September at 2.40pm. We hope that the parents who were involved in this previously will be able to continue. Please let Mrs Sutton know if this is no longer possible.
Recorders
A reminder that all pupils from Years 3-6 have recorder lessons and, for Health and Safety reasons, need their own recorder. These, along with recorder books, can be bought from the school office. Recorders cost £6.50, Book One is £3.50 and Book 2 is £3. Recorder lessons usually take place on Monday afternoons and will start on Monday 22nd September.
After School Clubs
We have been very fortunate to have had Roseanne Butler, Marc Oakley and Nathan Manzie run some of our after school clubs over the last year. As this year is an important exam year for them they now need to focus on their studies and are unable to continue. We thank them for all their hard work and wish them well. Our good fortune continues and we have new junior sports leaders- Tom Howlett and Naomi Manzie who along with other ex-pupils are willing to run after school clubs during Terms 1 and 2 under the supervision of school staff. This will mean that we are able to offer Netball Club for Year 3-6 pupils and Multi-skills Club for Year 1 and Year 2 pupils on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4pm. In addition, Mrs Lisa Scragg (who has the appropriate checks/qualifications) has kindly offered to run a Hockey Club for Year 3-6 pupils on a Monday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4pm.
Please note that these clubs will run for 10 weeks (5 weeks either side of the October Holiday) and will start the week beginning Monday 22nd September. Due to former commitments, Mrs Scragg is only able to offer 8 weeks of club –see letter for details.
The Premier Sports after school Football Club for participating Year 3-6 pupils started this week, from 3.15pm to 4.15pm and runs until 18th December.
We are also negotiating the provision of an after-school Rugby Club in Terms 3 and 4. Further details to follow.
Named clothing for Class 1 pupils
Please could all parents of Class 1 pupils ensure that their PE kit and school uniform are clearly marked with their child’s name. We do try to ensure that pupils go home in their own clothing after a PE session but when there is a large quantity of unmarked clothing it can be difficult!
Message from the PTA Committee
Tickets are now on sale in the school office for the Music quiz on Friday 3rd October. Please do come along and show your support for the first PTA event of this academic year.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have continued settling in their new members, enjoyed icing biscuits and making space pictures. Tickets for the Ball are now sold out. We would appreciate any donations of newspapers.
DIARY DATES:
Mon/Tues 15th/16th September Alison Pullen – textile artist in school working with pupils
Class 2 swimming session
Tuesday 16th September PTA meeting in school at 8pm. All welcome
Wednesday 17th September Mobile Library visit
Monday 22nd September Governors’ Meeting at 7.30pm
Wednesday 24th September Year 6 (and their parents) assembly at 2.45pm with Richard Hudson
Reading Information Evening for Parents from 6.00-7.30pm
Friday 3rd October School Harvest Service in Church at 9.30am. All welcome
PTA Music Quiz
Monday 6th October Children’s Book week and start of Favourite Story Fortnight
Wednesday 15th October School and Little Bears Open Morning from 9.00am until 11.30am. All welcome
Many of you will already have heard the very sad news that Joe Johnson, a former headteacher of Stadhampton Primary School from 1980 to 1989, died earlier this week. Joe had just retired as headteacher of Sandhills Primary School, Oxford. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with his family.
Admission to Primary Schools in September 2009
Booklets are now available from the school office if you have not yet received one from the LEA.
Moving On Booklet
The booklet entitled “Moving On” was distributed to all Year 6 pupils earlier this week. There is a co-ordinated admissions process in Oxfordshire with exchange of information between LAs. This means that you can apply for a place at any maintained secondary school using the application form available in the booklet or from the OCC website on www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions You will also find information regarding deadline dates within the booklet.
Year 6 Assembly for Pupils and Parents
Richard Hudson, Headteacher of Icknield Community College will be visiting our school on Wednesday 24th September at 2.45pm to give a short assembly to Year 6 pupils and their parents about life at Icknield Community College. The assembly should finish by 3.15pm.
Open Morning
Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School would be pleased to welcome you to our joint Open Morning on Wednesday 15th October 2008.
“The Elements” textile wall-hangings
Many thanks for all the contributions of material, etc for our wall-hangings. It is not too late to bring in any more items you may have at home. We are looking forward to working with Alison Pullen next week when each class will make a start on their wall-hanging. Class 1’s will represent “earth”, Class 2’s “water” and Class 3’s “fire”.
Reading Information Evening and “Favourite Story Fortnight” 29.09.08 to 10.10.08
To link with the National Year of Reading and Children’s Book week (06-10.10.08) we are holding two events in school this term.
1. On Wednesday 24th September we are holding a Reading Information Evening for parents from 6.00-7.30pm. The session will be led by Nilifer Khan, a Literacy Consultant with Oxfordshire Education Authority, and the focus is to provide parents with information and advice to best support reading with children at home.
2. From Monday 29th September to Friday 10th October we are holding a “Favourite Story Fortnight” event and we need your help to make it a success! We are inviting parents/ grandparents/governors and members of staff to come into school and read their favourite children’s story (or an extract from) for a 5-10 minute time slot at the beginning or end of each day during that fortnight. Please contact class teachers to book an appropriate time and be prepared to reveal your chosen story – to avoid repetition!
Parents’ reading group sessions for Class 3 pupils will begin again on Wednesday 17th September at 2.40pm. We hope that the parents who were involved in this previously will be able to continue. Please let Mrs Sutton know if this is no longer possible.
Recorders
A reminder that all pupils from Years 3-6 have recorder lessons and, for Health and Safety reasons, need their own recorder. These, along with recorder books, can be bought from the school office. Recorders cost £6.50, Book One is £3.50 and Book 2 is £3. Recorder lessons usually take place on Monday afternoons and will start on Monday 22nd September.
After School Clubs
We have been very fortunate to have had Roseanne Butler, Marc Oakley and Nathan Manzie run some of our after school clubs over the last year. As this year is an important exam year for them they now need to focus on their studies and are unable to continue. We thank them for all their hard work and wish them well. Our good fortune continues and we have new junior sports leaders- Tom Howlett and Naomi Manzie who along with other ex-pupils are willing to run after school clubs during Terms 1 and 2 under the supervision of school staff. This will mean that we are able to offer Netball Club for Year 3-6 pupils and Multi-skills Club for Year 1 and Year 2 pupils on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4pm. In addition, Mrs Lisa Scragg (who has the appropriate checks/qualifications) has kindly offered to run a Hockey Club for Year 3-6 pupils on a Monday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4pm.
Please note that these clubs will run for 10 weeks (5 weeks either side of the October Holiday) and will start the week beginning Monday 22nd September. Due to former commitments, Mrs Scragg is only able to offer 8 weeks of club –see letter for details.
The Premier Sports after school Football Club for participating Year 3-6 pupils started this week, from 3.15pm to 4.15pm and runs until 18th December.
We are also negotiating the provision of an after-school Rugby Club in Terms 3 and 4. Further details to follow.
Named clothing for Class 1 pupils
Please could all parents of Class 1 pupils ensure that their PE kit and school uniform are clearly marked with their child’s name. We do try to ensure that pupils go home in their own clothing after a PE session but when there is a large quantity of unmarked clothing it can be difficult!
Message from the PTA Committee
Tickets are now on sale in the school office for the Music quiz on Friday 3rd October. Please do come along and show your support for the first PTA event of this academic year.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have continued settling in their new members, enjoyed icing biscuits and making space pictures. Tickets for the Ball are now sold out. We would appreciate any donations of newspapers.
DIARY DATES:
Mon/Tues 15th/16th September Alison Pullen – textile artist in school working with pupils
Class 2 swimming session
Tuesday 16th September PTA meeting in school at 8pm. All welcome
Wednesday 17th September Mobile Library visit
Monday 22nd September Governors’ Meeting at 7.30pm
Wednesday 24th September Year 6 (and their parents) assembly at 2.45pm with Richard Hudson
Reading Information Evening for Parents from 6.00-7.30pm
Friday 3rd October School Harvest Service in Church at 9.30am. All welcome
PTA Music Quiz
Monday 6th October Children’s Book week and start of Favourite Story Fortnight
Wednesday 15th October School and Little Bears Open Morning from 9.00am until 11.30am. All welcome
Friday, September 5, 2008
Newsletter No 1 2008-9 Academic Year
Welcome back to everyone for the start of a new school year.
We are pleased to welcome the following new pupils into Class 1: Amy Freeman, Sophie Hector, Oliver Lowman and Edward (Ned) Pratt.
Happy AUGUST Birthday to: Amy Akers, Amelia Birtles, Rhys Brown, Oliver Perring, Amber Tomkins and Abigail Wright
Happy SEPTEMBER Birthday to: Bryce Dobson, Alice Madry, Annabel Roe, Chloe Scragg, Robbie Scragg
During the month of September we are focusing on the core value of RESPECT.
Admission to Primary Schools in September 2009
If your child was born between 1st September 2004 and 31st August 2005, you will soon need to apply for a place at school. Booklets should be sent to families automatically, but will also be available from school shortly or you may apply on-line via www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Open Morning
Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School would be pleased to welcome you to our joint Open Morning on Wednesday 15th October 2008.
School Meals from September
A reminder that the cost of a school meal has risen to £1.95 per day.
Swimming at Berinsfield
Swimming will begin for Class 2 pupils on Monday 8th September. They will have 7 sessions up to the October Holiday. As always, we are grateful to receive a “voluntary contribution” of £1 per child, per swimming session towards the cost of the transport. Cash or cheques please, (kept separate from dinner money) made payable to Stadhampton Primary School.
School Photographer – Thursday 11th September
All pupils will be photographed individually and with their siblings in school. If any parent would like any additional photographs of family groups, etc please come into the hall at 8.45am and these will be taken first.
Message from the PTA Committee
The first PTA meeting of the new school year will take place on Tuesday 16th Sept at 8pm at the School. The PTA raises funds for all the children in school. Your ideas and fund-raising support are vital to ensure we can secure enough funds to provide extra opportunities for development. All parents are automatically part of the PTA and as such we encourage the regulars plus those parents who have never attended before to join this meeting to discuss fund raising ideas for the year.
If you would like to find out more about what we do or are keen to become more involved please contact Sara Wright on 07831 727764.
A reminder that we need a few more recipes for the Recipe Book. Closing date is 30.09.2008. Please speak to Sarah Madry or Helen Oakley if you need help with submitting a recipe.
Lost and Found
Two items found after Sports Evening: A black camera/video case. A ladies watch
Please call into the school office if you think either item belongs to you.
Little Bears News
We are pleased to welcome the following new children into Little Bears this term:
Isobel, Isabella, Callum, Freddy, Eleanor, Jessica, Chloe and Zara.
This week has been spent mostly settling our new children in and reminding ourselves of our routines.
Diary Dates:
Sunday 7th September
Parish Praise – St John the Baptist Church, Stadhampton at 9.30am.
Monday 8th September
Swimming at Berinsfield commences for Class 2 pupils
Thursday 11th September
School Photographer will be visiting on Thursday 11th September
After School Football Club begins for participating pupils
Mon/Tues 15th/16th September
Alison Pullen – textile artist in school working with pupils
Tuesday 16th September
PTA meeting in school at 8pm. All welcome
Wednesday 17th September
Mobile Library visit
Wednesday 15th October
School and Little Bears Open Morning – all welcome
Please find attached to this newsletter:
· A letter to parents providing more information about Post OFSTED Developments
· Flyer about Parish Praise service
Friday, July 18, 2008
Newsletter No 7
Please note that this will be the final newsletter of this academic year, as we will not be sending out a newsletter next week! I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy summer holiday.
Sports Evening – TONIGHT – FINAL REMINDERS
The bar is open from 6pm; pupils need to arrive by 6.15pm so that the races may begin promptly at 6.30pm; pupils need to bring a bottle of water/squash to keep with them; parents need to bring something to sit on; barbecue is available from about 7pm for those not participating in the races!
Next Week:
Monday 21st July
· Final swimming session at Abbey Sports Centre for Class 3 pupils. Many Class 3 pupils have been reminded that they have outstanding “voluntary contributions” which really help with the cost of the transport (£57.50 per session).
· “Stadhampton has Talent” show for pupils only 2.15-3.15pm
Tuesday 22nd July
· Daylight Theatre performance at 2pm. Parents, other visitors and children aged 3 or over are welcome. There will be an admission charge of £1 per visitor to help offset the costs of the afternoon.
Wednesday 23rd July
· End of year assembly at 9.00am. Parents and other visitors welcome.
· School finishes at 1.30pm.
Year 6 Leavers
We say goodbye and good luck to our Year 6 leavers on Wednesday as they prepare to begin their secondary education.
Lucia and Thomas Amico, Katie Barcoe, Cameron Cruickshank, Hannah Gibbs, Porsche Hall, George Howlett, Harry Leighfield and Kamil Skwarek are all moving on to Icknield Community College. Katy Brigden and Tamara Collins are transferring to Wheatley Park School and Alex Pattisson will be attending Magdalen College School.
Admission to Primary Schools in September 2009
If your child was born between 1st September 2004 and 31st August 2005, you will soon need to apply for a place at school. Booklets should be sent to families automatically, but will also be available from school in September or you may apply on-line via www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Open Morning
Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School would be pleased to welcome you to our joint Open Morning on Wednesday 15th October 2008.
School Meals from September
A reminder that the cost of a school meal rises in September to £1.95 per day. Cheques for school meals should be made payable to Stadhampton Primary School and must be kept separate from all other income into school. It is most helpful if school meal orders can be placed on Monday mornings please so that banking can then be done at the earliest opportunity during the week.
The current 3-week menu will continue until the October Holiday. Please find attached a copy for your reference.
Swimming at Berinsfield
Swimming will begin for Class 2 pupils on Monday 8th September. They will have 7 sessions up to the October Holiday. As always, we are grateful to receive a “voluntary contribution” of £1 per child, per swimming session towards the cost of the transport. Cash or cheques please, (kept separate from dinner money) made payable to Stadhampton Primary School.
News from ICC
We are delighted to congratulate some of our ex-pupils following their successes this week at the Icknield Community College Awards Evening. Several of our ex-pupils won subject prizes; Joanna Oakley was presented with the Year 8 Cup and Bethany Lawson won the Year 9 Cup; Nathan Manzie was appointed as one of six Senior Prefects and we are very proud that Roseanne Butler and Julian Pitts were confirmed as Head Girl and Head Boy.
Message from the PTA Committee - Recipe Book
Everything is now in place for you to submit your favourite recipes for the fabulous Fund Raising Recipe Book! The summer holidays are a perfect opportunity for you to put your chefs’ hat on and think about all those well-loved, tasty treats that you enjoy cooking and eating. Please spend a little time while you relax, to visit the school website on http://www.stadhampton.oxon.sch.uk/ to access all the information you need and give us some wonderful recipes to put in the book. Remember - every book sold will raise funds for Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School. Happy cooking!
Little Bears News
We enjoyed making a bus from a big box, making pizza and also apple muffins. We would like to say a sad farewell to Oliver Lowman and Bethany Baker who are both going to “big school”. We are all looking forward to having our end of term party on Wednesday. Reminder Ball tickets are available to buy over the summer from Nikki on 01865 400305.
Staff, Children and Committee would like to thank all parents and staff of “big school” for all of their support over the last year.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 22nd July
Daylight Theatre performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm – visitors welcome
Wednesday 23rd July
End of Year assembly at 9.00 am. All welcome
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 3rd September
Pupils return to school
Monday 8th September
Swimming at Berinsfield commences for Class 2 pupils
Thursday 11th September
School Photographer will be visiting on Thursday 11th September
Wednesday 15th October
School and Little Bears Open Morning – all welcome
Sports Evening – TONIGHT – FINAL REMINDERS
The bar is open from 6pm; pupils need to arrive by 6.15pm so that the races may begin promptly at 6.30pm; pupils need to bring a bottle of water/squash to keep with them; parents need to bring something to sit on; barbecue is available from about 7pm for those not participating in the races!
Next Week:
Monday 21st July
· Final swimming session at Abbey Sports Centre for Class 3 pupils. Many Class 3 pupils have been reminded that they have outstanding “voluntary contributions” which really help with the cost of the transport (£57.50 per session).
· “Stadhampton has Talent” show for pupils only 2.15-3.15pm
Tuesday 22nd July
· Daylight Theatre performance at 2pm. Parents, other visitors and children aged 3 or over are welcome. There will be an admission charge of £1 per visitor to help offset the costs of the afternoon.
Wednesday 23rd July
· End of year assembly at 9.00am. Parents and other visitors welcome.
· School finishes at 1.30pm.
Year 6 Leavers
We say goodbye and good luck to our Year 6 leavers on Wednesday as they prepare to begin their secondary education.
Lucia and Thomas Amico, Katie Barcoe, Cameron Cruickshank, Hannah Gibbs, Porsche Hall, George Howlett, Harry Leighfield and Kamil Skwarek are all moving on to Icknield Community College. Katy Brigden and Tamara Collins are transferring to Wheatley Park School and Alex Pattisson will be attending Magdalen College School.
Admission to Primary Schools in September 2009
If your child was born between 1st September 2004 and 31st August 2005, you will soon need to apply for a place at school. Booklets should be sent to families automatically, but will also be available from school in September or you may apply on-line via www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Open Morning
Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School would be pleased to welcome you to our joint Open Morning on Wednesday 15th October 2008.
School Meals from September
A reminder that the cost of a school meal rises in September to £1.95 per day. Cheques for school meals should be made payable to Stadhampton Primary School and must be kept separate from all other income into school. It is most helpful if school meal orders can be placed on Monday mornings please so that banking can then be done at the earliest opportunity during the week.
The current 3-week menu will continue until the October Holiday. Please find attached a copy for your reference.
Swimming at Berinsfield
Swimming will begin for Class 2 pupils on Monday 8th September. They will have 7 sessions up to the October Holiday. As always, we are grateful to receive a “voluntary contribution” of £1 per child, per swimming session towards the cost of the transport. Cash or cheques please, (kept separate from dinner money) made payable to Stadhampton Primary School.
News from ICC
We are delighted to congratulate some of our ex-pupils following their successes this week at the Icknield Community College Awards Evening. Several of our ex-pupils won subject prizes; Joanna Oakley was presented with the Year 8 Cup and Bethany Lawson won the Year 9 Cup; Nathan Manzie was appointed as one of six Senior Prefects and we are very proud that Roseanne Butler and Julian Pitts were confirmed as Head Girl and Head Boy.
Message from the PTA Committee - Recipe Book
Everything is now in place for you to submit your favourite recipes for the fabulous Fund Raising Recipe Book! The summer holidays are a perfect opportunity for you to put your chefs’ hat on and think about all those well-loved, tasty treats that you enjoy cooking and eating. Please spend a little time while you relax, to visit the school website on http://www.stadhampton.oxon.sch.uk/ to access all the information you need and give us some wonderful recipes to put in the book. Remember - every book sold will raise funds for Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School. Happy cooking!
Little Bears News
We enjoyed making a bus from a big box, making pizza and also apple muffins. We would like to say a sad farewell to Oliver Lowman and Bethany Baker who are both going to “big school”. We are all looking forward to having our end of term party on Wednesday. Reminder Ball tickets are available to buy over the summer from Nikki on 01865 400305.
Staff, Children and Committee would like to thank all parents and staff of “big school” for all of their support over the last year.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 22nd July
Daylight Theatre performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm – visitors welcome
Wednesday 23rd July
End of Year assembly at 9.00 am. All welcome
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 3rd September
Pupils return to school
Monday 8th September
Swimming at Berinsfield commences for Class 2 pupils
Thursday 11th September
School Photographer will be visiting on Thursday 11th September
Wednesday 15th October
School and Little Bears Open Morning – all welcome
Friday, July 11, 2008
Newsletter No 6
End of Year Reports
Pupil should bring home today their end of year report. Unfortunately, as you may have heard through the media, we are not able to include the results of the Year 6 KS2 SATs tests, as this information has not yet been released. We apologise for this inconvenience, but the situation is out of our control. We shall, of course, send these out separately as soon as we are able.
Sports Evening
We are pleased that Little Bears will be able to join in with Sports Evening this year and will hold their races just before the school relay races begin.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for burgers & sausages from Mrs Hopkins before next Wednesday (16th), as this will be your last chance to ensure you have food to eat after the races. Don’t forget to buy tickets for the children and for any grandparents you are bringing along. Each sausage & burger is £2 each and funds go to PTA.
Message from the PTA Committee
The final total raised from the Chiltern Chase was a whopping £1,223. From this £1020.50 went to PTA funds and £202.50 to Little Bears. Thank you to everyone involved in raising this magnificent sum. The winner of the most individual sponsorship is Gary Hall, so he gets the bag of goodies from Up and Running Sports Shop in Headington.
Recipe Book
Please find attached to this newsletter details of the latest joint fundraising project being planned by Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears made “mud pies” for cooking. They also thoroughly enjoyed some messy activities this week including hand painting, sponge painting and bubble painting and making a bus out of a box. A reminder that Ball tickets may now be purchased (£25 deposit required) from Nikki or Sharon.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 15th July
Class 1 and Class 3 pupils visit Cadbury’s World
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – 6.15pm for pupils
Tuesday 22nd July
Daylight Theatre performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm – visitors welcome
Wednesday 23rd July
End of Year assembly at 9.00 am. All welcome
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 3rd September
Pupils return to school
Thursday 11th September
Our School Photographer will be visiting on Thursday 11th September please note change of date
Pupil should bring home today their end of year report. Unfortunately, as you may have heard through the media, we are not able to include the results of the Year 6 KS2 SATs tests, as this information has not yet been released. We apologise for this inconvenience, but the situation is out of our control. We shall, of course, send these out separately as soon as we are able.
Sports Evening
We are pleased that Little Bears will be able to join in with Sports Evening this year and will hold their races just before the school relay races begin.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for burgers & sausages from Mrs Hopkins before next Wednesday (16th), as this will be your last chance to ensure you have food to eat after the races. Don’t forget to buy tickets for the children and for any grandparents you are bringing along. Each sausage & burger is £2 each and funds go to PTA.
Message from the PTA Committee
The final total raised from the Chiltern Chase was a whopping £1,223. From this £1020.50 went to PTA funds and £202.50 to Little Bears. Thank you to everyone involved in raising this magnificent sum. The winner of the most individual sponsorship is Gary Hall, so he gets the bag of goodies from Up and Running Sports Shop in Headington.
Recipe Book
Please find attached to this newsletter details of the latest joint fundraising project being planned by Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears made “mud pies” for cooking. They also thoroughly enjoyed some messy activities this week including hand painting, sponge painting and bubble painting and making a bus out of a box. A reminder that Ball tickets may now be purchased (£25 deposit required) from Nikki or Sharon.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 15th July
Class 1 and Class 3 pupils visit Cadbury’s World
Friday 18th July
Sports Evening – 6.15pm for pupils
Tuesday 22nd July
Daylight Theatre performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm – visitors welcome
Wednesday 23rd July
End of Year assembly at 9.00 am. All welcome
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 3rd September
Pupils return to school
Thursday 11th September
Our School Photographer will be visiting on Thursday 11th September please note change of date
Friday, July 4, 2008
Newsletter No 5
Happy JULY Birthday to: Mair Amery, Alex Birtles, Benjamin Drake, Hannah Gibbs, Ayisha Hall, George Howlett, Andrew Oakley, Aimee Parkes and Peter Roe.
During JULY we are focusing on the core value of COURAGE
Newsletters on the Blog!
Our school newsletter is now available online in the form of a Blog! You can access it either via the 'Newsletter' link on the website, or directly at the Blog address below. The Blog will be updated weekly with the Newsletter, as well as with other letters. There is also an RSS Feed now available from the Blog so that you can get the Newsletter delivered directly to your desktop.
You can see the Newsletter Blog here: http://stadhamptonprimaryschool.blogspot.com/
Cycling Test
Congratulations to the following children who passed their cycling test last Friday: Lucia Amico, Tom Amico, Porsche Hall, Cameron Vale, Katie Barcoe, Katy Brigden, Daniel Green and Hannah Gibbs. Thank you also to Mrs Brigden, Mrs Scragg, Mrs Leighfield and Mrs Vale for giving up many afternoons in order to supervise pupils.
School Meals Price Increase
We have been advised by Food with Thought, our catering company, that the price of a school meal will increase to £1.95 from 1st September 2008, with a possible further increase due in December 2008.
School Council Event - Sponsored Run
We are delighted to announce that the final total raised by the School Council Sponsored Run was £702.36. The School Council is currently debating how this money should be spent.
Sports Evening-Detailed Arrangements
Many parents are familiar with the usual format of Sports Evening but I am aware that we have a number of new parents who may be less familiar with the format. We assume that all pupils will take part in Sports Evening on Friday 18th July and would be grateful if parents could let us know by Friday 11th July if their children will not be taking part so that the logistics of team arrangements can be finalised. As we also ask that children wear a T-shirt in their team’s colours (red, yellow or green) it is also helpful to be able to give families as much notice as possible in order to source a T-shirt in the appropriate colour! All pupils need to bring a bottle of water/squash with them, which they will be able to drink, between races. Parents and other relatives are welcome and are reminded to bring something to sit on. Parents are asked not to congregate at the finishing line for obvious safety reasons as well as blocking the view of the judges awarding the stickers. No football or ball games by older brothers or sisters please, whilst the races are on! The bar will be open from 6pm and will be available throughout the evening. Races begin promptly at 6.30pm. (Pupils need to arrive by 6.15pm). As in previous years, please could you purchase tickets for hot dogs (£2) and burgers (£2) in advance, so that we have a good idea of what sort of quantities to have available. (Hot dogs and burgers will be best quality meat from Newitts of Thame). Pre-ordered barbecue food will be available from about 7pm onwards for those not participating in the races! This will hopefully help to avoid a massive queue at the end! Finally, a reminder that smoking is not permitted on County Council property.
Swimming in the School Pool
May I please remind parents that pupils are not allowed to wear baggy swimming trunks for swimming at Berinsfield or in the school pool, as they constitute a health and safety hazard.
Extended Services
Thank you for the responses received so far to the extended services questionnaire we sent out recently. 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.
Also, please find attached to this newsletter details of the Watlington Partnership Summer Holidays Childcare and Activities programme of events.
Daylight Theatre Company
We are fortunate to have been able to book the Daylight Theatre Company again this year on Tuesday 22nd July as an end of term treat for all pupils. Parents and other relatives or family friends are invited to come along to watch their performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm. There will be an admission charge of £1, which will help offset the costs of the day. Children aged 3 and over are also welcome to come along to this performance.
Message from the PTA Committee
Many of you may have heard of Easy2Name, the company that make sewn labels, stickers, bag tags etc, but did you know that by using them you could help raise money for our PTA. Attached to the newsletter is an order form with our code for fundraising (yellow sticker bottom right). The PTA will receive 20% of our total group order every 6 months when you quote this code online, by post or telephone. Some of their products are displayed on the PTA noticeboard outside the office if anyone would like to see samples.
The total money in from the Chiltern Chase so far is a whopping £1,073, including a group sponsorship pot of nearly £200, so a big thank you to everyone concerned. (This figure includes £167.50 for Little Bears).
If any sponsorship is still outstanding, please could we have it in by next Wednesday 9th July so that we can draw a line and announce the winner of the 'Up and Running' prize. Also thanks to everyone who bought plants from Mrs.Pattisson after the planned plant stall for the car boot sale was rained off - a total of £110 was raised.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears made potato salad and enjoyed their lovely walk along the footpath which runs along the back of the school. On the walk they saw donkeys, horses and cattle and enjoyed playing on a fallen tree. They also had fun this week making obstacle courses in our wonderful grounds.
DIARY DATES:
Weds 9th July Year 6 pupils transferring to ICC visit for Induction Day
(New Class Taster Day at Stadhampton School)
Mobile Library
Last day for Multisports and Netball Club
Tuesday 15th July Class 1 and Class 3 pupils visit Cadbury’s World
Friday 18th July Sports Evening – 6.15pm for pupils
Tuesday 22nd July Daylight Theatre performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm – visitors welcome
Wednesday 23rd July End of Year assembly at 9.00 am. All welcome
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 3rd September Pupils return to school
Thursday 11th September Our School Photographer will be visiting on Thursday 11th September - please note change of date
During JULY we are focusing on the core value of COURAGE
Newsletters on the Blog!
Our school newsletter is now available online in the form of a Blog! You can access it either via the 'Newsletter' link on the website, or directly at the Blog address below. The Blog will be updated weekly with the Newsletter, as well as with other letters. There is also an RSS Feed now available from the Blog so that you can get the Newsletter delivered directly to your desktop.
You can see the Newsletter Blog here: http://stadhamptonprimaryschool.blogspot.com/
Cycling Test
Congratulations to the following children who passed their cycling test last Friday: Lucia Amico, Tom Amico, Porsche Hall, Cameron Vale, Katie Barcoe, Katy Brigden, Daniel Green and Hannah Gibbs. Thank you also to Mrs Brigden, Mrs Scragg, Mrs Leighfield and Mrs Vale for giving up many afternoons in order to supervise pupils.
School Meals Price Increase
We have been advised by Food with Thought, our catering company, that the price of a school meal will increase to £1.95 from 1st September 2008, with a possible further increase due in December 2008.
School Council Event - Sponsored Run
We are delighted to announce that the final total raised by the School Council Sponsored Run was £702.36. The School Council is currently debating how this money should be spent.
Sports Evening-Detailed Arrangements
Many parents are familiar with the usual format of Sports Evening but I am aware that we have a number of new parents who may be less familiar with the format. We assume that all pupils will take part in Sports Evening on Friday 18th July and would be grateful if parents could let us know by Friday 11th July if their children will not be taking part so that the logistics of team arrangements can be finalised. As we also ask that children wear a T-shirt in their team’s colours (red, yellow or green) it is also helpful to be able to give families as much notice as possible in order to source a T-shirt in the appropriate colour! All pupils need to bring a bottle of water/squash with them, which they will be able to drink, between races. Parents and other relatives are welcome and are reminded to bring something to sit on. Parents are asked not to congregate at the finishing line for obvious safety reasons as well as blocking the view of the judges awarding the stickers. No football or ball games by older brothers or sisters please, whilst the races are on! The bar will be open from 6pm and will be available throughout the evening. Races begin promptly at 6.30pm. (Pupils need to arrive by 6.15pm). As in previous years, please could you purchase tickets for hot dogs (£2) and burgers (£2) in advance, so that we have a good idea of what sort of quantities to have available. (Hot dogs and burgers will be best quality meat from Newitts of Thame). Pre-ordered barbecue food will be available from about 7pm onwards for those not participating in the races! This will hopefully help to avoid a massive queue at the end! Finally, a reminder that smoking is not permitted on County Council property.
Swimming in the School Pool
May I please remind parents that pupils are not allowed to wear baggy swimming trunks for swimming at Berinsfield or in the school pool, as they constitute a health and safety hazard.
Extended Services
Thank you for the responses received so far to the extended services questionnaire we sent out recently. 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.
Also, please find attached to this newsletter details of the Watlington Partnership Summer Holidays Childcare and Activities programme of events.
Daylight Theatre Company
We are fortunate to have been able to book the Daylight Theatre Company again this year on Tuesday 22nd July as an end of term treat for all pupils. Parents and other relatives or family friends are invited to come along to watch their performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm. There will be an admission charge of £1, which will help offset the costs of the day. Children aged 3 and over are also welcome to come along to this performance.
Message from the PTA Committee
Many of you may have heard of Easy2Name, the company that make sewn labels, stickers, bag tags etc, but did you know that by using them you could help raise money for our PTA. Attached to the newsletter is an order form with our code for fundraising (yellow sticker bottom right). The PTA will receive 20% of our total group order every 6 months when you quote this code online, by post or telephone. Some of their products are displayed on the PTA noticeboard outside the office if anyone would like to see samples.
The total money in from the Chiltern Chase so far is a whopping £1,073, including a group sponsorship pot of nearly £200, so a big thank you to everyone concerned. (This figure includes £167.50 for Little Bears).
If any sponsorship is still outstanding, please could we have it in by next Wednesday 9th July so that we can draw a line and announce the winner of the 'Up and Running' prize. Also thanks to everyone who bought plants from Mrs.Pattisson after the planned plant stall for the car boot sale was rained off - a total of £110 was raised.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears made potato salad and enjoyed their lovely walk along the footpath which runs along the back of the school. On the walk they saw donkeys, horses and cattle and enjoyed playing on a fallen tree. They also had fun this week making obstacle courses in our wonderful grounds.
DIARY DATES:
Weds 9th July Year 6 pupils transferring to ICC visit for Induction Day
(New Class Taster Day at Stadhampton School)
Mobile Library
Last day for Multisports and Netball Club
Tuesday 15th July Class 1 and Class 3 pupils visit Cadbury’s World
Friday 18th July Sports Evening – 6.15pm for pupils
Tuesday 22nd July Daylight Theatre performance of The Fairy’s Tale at 2pm – visitors welcome
Wednesday 23rd July End of Year assembly at 9.00 am. All welcome
School finishes at 1.30pm
Wednesday 3rd September Pupils return to school
Thursday 11th September Our School Photographer will be visiting on Thursday 11th September - please note change of date
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