School Meals
The price of a school meal remains at £1.95. As always, it is most helpful if orders for school meals are sent into the school office on the Monday morning of each week, in an envelope clearly marked with your requirements. We return to school on “Week 2” of the Autumn/Winter menu.
Swimming at Berinsfield
Swimming will begin for Class 2 pupils on Monday 12th January. They will have 5 sessions up to the February Holiday. As always, we are very grateful to receive a “voluntary contribution” of £1 per pupil, per session towards the transport costs.
Maths Evenings
We have now arranged for Jane Liddle, an LEA Maths Consultant, to lead two parents’ evenings on Maths. The first is on Tuesday 20th January and will focus on addition and subtraction – an overview of school methods and ideas to help support pupils at home. The second is on Tuesday 17th March and will focus on multiplication and division. Both meetings will be held in school from 6.30-8pm.
PTA News
Thank you to everyone who has purchased recipe books. The profits made so far amount to £319.92 and more copies are available from Sarah Madry. The wreath-making evening, plus other orders, raised £360 so thank you also to everyone who came or bought decorations separately.
Kleenex Tissues
“Caught a cold? Feeling low? Use a tissue when you cough, sneeze or blow”. Every child has been given a packet
of tissues, courtesy of Kleenex as part of their “Sneezesafe” campaign which is in line with NHS health hygiene guidelines. The message is a timely seasonal reminder that good hygiene and tissue use can help prevent cold germs from spreading. Further information can be found on www.sneezesafe.co.uk
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been busy creating Christmas pictures and making angels. We say goodbye and good luck to Greg Madry, Emily Drake, Jamie Lavene, Rosalind Mannering, Hannah Bradford, Betsy Elliott and Cora White as they leave us to go to “big school”. Thank you to school for inviting us to the Nativity Service which we all enjoyed. We finished this term with a lovely Christmas party. Happy Christmas to everyone from all at Little Bears!
Parent Governor Vacancy
The governing body consists of parent governors, staff governors, community governors, and LA appointed governors. Our school has two parent governors and now has a vacancy for a new parent governor with effect from January 2009. Parent governors have the same powers and duties as other governors. The Governing Body meets once a term, (i.e.6 times a year) usually on a Monday evening. We also invite governors to come into school occasionally and encourage each member of the Governing Body to get involved in a particular area, such as finance, premises, staffing or the curriculum. Governors are elected for a term of four years.
To be eligible to stand for election as a parent governor you must have parental responsibility for a pupil at the school. Having "parental responsibility" is not limited to biological parents, but also applies if you are a step-parent, foster parent, grandparent bringing up the child, or permanent partner of the child's biological parent. A few people cannot be school governors; those who have been made bankrupt or who have been in prison for certain offences may not serve for at least three years afterwards. If you have any doubts as to your eligibility on any of these grounds, please contact the school office. The child must be on the school roll at the time the election is held. However, parent governors do not have to resign if their children leave the school before their term of office has expired.
Although you don't need any educational experience or expertise, you should attend the free training course provided by Governor Services for newly appointed governors so that you are fully aware of your role.
All nominations should be sent in to the school office by Friday 9th January 2009. You can nominate yourself. Every nomination must be signed by the candidate stating that they are willing to stand. We also need a few words from each candidate outlining why he/she would like to be a governor and this will be distributed with ballot papers if there is more than one nomination. Candidates cannot withdraw from the election once ballot papers have been issued.
Please think about taking on this role, or consider suggesting someone else who you think would do it well. We need and appreciate committed parent governors.
DIARY DATES:
Friday 19th December End of Year Assembly at 9.05pm.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009 INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January Pupils return to school
Thursday 8th January After school football begins for participating pupils
Monday 12th January Swimming begins for Class 2 pupils.
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a fulfilling New Year.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Newsletter No 6 / 12th December 2008
Christmas Bazaar
Thank you to all those parents who donated gifts and prizes, baked cakes and spent money at the Christmas Bazaar last week and particular thanks to Mrs White who co-ordinated everything. We made an amazing profit of £760 excluding sales of the cookery book. If anyone missed the opportunity to buy a cookery book please contact Sarah Madry outside school or leave a message with any PTA member. Also don’t forget to check your raffle tickets for the winning numbers – a list of prizes and winners is available in the School Hall. A yellow ticket, number 35, remains unclaimed.
Babushka
Congratulations to all pupils on a wonderful performance. Many parents commented that it was the best school production that they had seen! Thank you to everyone for their generosity in the “bucket collection” and ticket sales. We are very pleased to announce that £225 was raised, which has been sent to Helen and Douglas House.
School Christmas Lunch – Tuesday 16th December
Thank you to everyone who has already paid for their child’s Christmas Lunch on 16th December. We hope that all children will take part in this seasonal event. Cost is £1.95.
After School Clubs
Letters detailing the after school clubs for Terms 3 and 4 were sent out yesterday. The following clubs are available:
Mondays Hockey Y3-Y6 20 places 3.15-4pm £7.50
Wednesdays Multisports Y1 & Y2 16 places 3.15-4pm £7.50
Wednesdays Netball Y3-Y6 16 places 3.15-4pm £7.50
Thursdays Football Y3-Y6 16 places 3.15-4.15pm £10
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been busy baking Christmas tree cakes and making more Christmas decorations for our tree. We have also been making cards and presents for our Mummies and Daddies. We had a great time at our Nativity Play last Sunday and raised just over £100. Thank you to “big school” for allowing us to come and watch the Dress Rehearsal of Babushka. We all really enjoyed it.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 16th December School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.Children’s party (pm). A reminder that pupils may bring clothes to change into after lunch. Suggested party food was detailed in last week’s newsletter and can also be found on the School Blog http://stadhamptonprimaryschool.blogspot.com/
Thursday 18th December School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009 INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January Pupils return to school
Thank you to all those parents who donated gifts and prizes, baked cakes and spent money at the Christmas Bazaar last week and particular thanks to Mrs White who co-ordinated everything. We made an amazing profit of £760 excluding sales of the cookery book. If anyone missed the opportunity to buy a cookery book please contact Sarah Madry outside school or leave a message with any PTA member. Also don’t forget to check your raffle tickets for the winning numbers – a list of prizes and winners is available in the School Hall. A yellow ticket, number 35, remains unclaimed.
Babushka
Congratulations to all pupils on a wonderful performance. Many parents commented that it was the best school production that they had seen! Thank you to everyone for their generosity in the “bucket collection” and ticket sales. We are very pleased to announce that £225 was raised, which has been sent to Helen and Douglas House.
School Christmas Lunch – Tuesday 16th December
Thank you to everyone who has already paid for their child’s Christmas Lunch on 16th December. We hope that all children will take part in this seasonal event. Cost is £1.95.
After School Clubs
Letters detailing the after school clubs for Terms 3 and 4 were sent out yesterday. The following clubs are available:
Mondays Hockey Y3-Y6 20 places 3.15-4pm £7.50
Wednesdays Multisports Y1 & Y2 16 places 3.15-4pm £7.50
Wednesdays Netball Y3-Y6 16 places 3.15-4pm £7.50
Thursdays Football Y3-Y6 16 places 3.15-4.15pm £10
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have been busy baking Christmas tree cakes and making more Christmas decorations for our tree. We have also been making cards and presents for our Mummies and Daddies. We had a great time at our Nativity Play last Sunday and raised just over £100. Thank you to “big school” for allowing us to come and watch the Dress Rehearsal of Babushka. We all really enjoyed it.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 16th December School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.Children’s party (pm). A reminder that pupils may bring clothes to change into after lunch. Suggested party food was detailed in last week’s newsletter and can also be found on the School Blog http://stadhamptonprimaryschool.blogspot.com/
Thursday 18th December School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009 INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January Pupils return to school
Friday, December 5, 2008
Newsletter no 5 / 5th December 2008
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Christmas Bazaar
THIS EVENING from 6pm!
Happy DECEMBER Birthday to: Ewan Madry
During December we are focusing on the core vale of CARING
Coats
Please could all pupils come to school with a suitable coat for outdoor play at breaktimes in this cold weather.
After School Sports Clubs
After school hockey, netball and multisports clubs all finished this week. After school football club will finish next week on 11th December. Letters outlining after school clubs for Terms 3 and 4 will be sent home as soon as the details have been confirmed.
Out-of School Childcare Survey
Thank you to everyone who kindly completed the second questionnaire for us. We shall let you know the outcome as soon as we know it.
School “Energy” Mosaic
Our wonderful mosaic, created by pupils, under the guidance of David Bowers, assisted by Julie Pattisson is now installed in its permanent location within the school grounds. Thank you to the PTA for financially supporting this project. Do ask your child(ren) to show you the mosaic before or after school, when you have an opportunity. We are waiting for warmer weather before painting a sun (the source of energy) in the centre of the mosaic.
Christmas Tree
We are most grateful to Mr and Mrs Tuckwell for kindly supplying us with a wonderful Christmas tree again this year.
School Christmas Lunch – Tuesday 16th December
Thank you to everyone who has already paid for their child’s Christmas Lunch on 16th December. We hope that all children will take part in this seasonal event. Cost is £1.95.
Christmas Party Food required for Wednesday 17th December
In order to make sure that we have a good range of party food available for our school Christmas Party, we suggest the following:
1. Reception (4 pupils) – 2 litre bottle of undiluted orange or blackcurrant squash
2. Year 1 (11 pupils) – small cakes eg fairy cakes, individual swiss rolls, rice crispy cakes etc
3. Year 2 (10 pupils) – savoury items eg sausage rolls, cheese and pineapple, chicken satay, etc
4. Year 3 (11 pupils) – crisps, twiglets, cheesy puffs, etc
5. Year 4 (8 pupils) – plate of sandwiches, open topped bridge rolls, etc
6. Year 5 (7 pupils) – chocolate biscuits
7. Year 6 (8 pupils) – something healthy! eg carrot sticks, fresh pineapple cubes, fruit platter, etc
Please remember to buy your play tickets for the evening performance in advance!
Little Bears News
This week we have enjoyed making mini Christmas puddings and making decorations for Little Bears and for our wonderful Christmas tree, kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Tuckwell. We have also been doing some experiments with ice to see if it melts quicker, inside or outside.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 9th December Dress rehearsal am Matinee performance of the Christmas Production at 2pm. No tickets required. Donation, if you would like in the “bucket”for Douglas and Helen House
Wednesday 10th December Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm. TICKET ONLY
PTA will be serving refreshments after this performance
Tuesday 16th December School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.Children’s party (pm)
Thursday 18th December School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009 INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January Pupils return to school
THIS EVENING from 6pm!
Happy DECEMBER Birthday to: Ewan Madry
During December we are focusing on the core vale of CARING
Coats
Please could all pupils come to school with a suitable coat for outdoor play at breaktimes in this cold weather.
After School Sports Clubs
After school hockey, netball and multisports clubs all finished this week. After school football club will finish next week on 11th December. Letters outlining after school clubs for Terms 3 and 4 will be sent home as soon as the details have been confirmed.
Out-of School Childcare Survey
Thank you to everyone who kindly completed the second questionnaire for us. We shall let you know the outcome as soon as we know it.
School “Energy” Mosaic
Our wonderful mosaic, created by pupils, under the guidance of David Bowers, assisted by Julie Pattisson is now installed in its permanent location within the school grounds. Thank you to the PTA for financially supporting this project. Do ask your child(ren) to show you the mosaic before or after school, when you have an opportunity. We are waiting for warmer weather before painting a sun (the source of energy) in the centre of the mosaic.
Christmas Tree
We are most grateful to Mr and Mrs Tuckwell for kindly supplying us with a wonderful Christmas tree again this year.
School Christmas Lunch – Tuesday 16th December
Thank you to everyone who has already paid for their child’s Christmas Lunch on 16th December. We hope that all children will take part in this seasonal event. Cost is £1.95.
Christmas Party Food required for Wednesday 17th December
In order to make sure that we have a good range of party food available for our school Christmas Party, we suggest the following:
1. Reception (4 pupils) – 2 litre bottle of undiluted orange or blackcurrant squash
2. Year 1 (11 pupils) – small cakes eg fairy cakes, individual swiss rolls, rice crispy cakes etc
3. Year 2 (10 pupils) – savoury items eg sausage rolls, cheese and pineapple, chicken satay, etc
4. Year 3 (11 pupils) – crisps, twiglets, cheesy puffs, etc
5. Year 4 (8 pupils) – plate of sandwiches, open topped bridge rolls, etc
6. Year 5 (7 pupils) – chocolate biscuits
7. Year 6 (8 pupils) – something healthy! eg carrot sticks, fresh pineapple cubes, fruit platter, etc
Please remember to buy your play tickets for the evening performance in advance!
Little Bears News
This week we have enjoyed making mini Christmas puddings and making decorations for Little Bears and for our wonderful Christmas tree, kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Tuckwell. We have also been doing some experiments with ice to see if it melts quicker, inside or outside.
DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 9th December Dress rehearsal am Matinee performance of the Christmas Production at 2pm. No tickets required. Donation, if you would like in the “bucket”for Douglas and Helen House
Wednesday 10th December Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm. TICKET ONLY
PTA will be serving refreshments after this performance
Tuesday 16th December School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.Children’s party (pm)
Thursday 18th December School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009 INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January Pupils return to school
Friday, November 28, 2008
Newsletter No 4 28th November 2008
Book Fair Takings/Commission
Thank you to everyone who purchased books, stationary and other items at our recent Book Fair. Our takings were £365.24 resulting in each class being able to choose £46 worth of books by way of commission. Little Bears also chose £18 worth of free books as a “thank you” to Nikki Howlett for helping with the Book Fair each afternoon. Thank you also to Mrs Tombling who kindly helped.
Sale of Poppies
Thank you also to everyone who supported the Poppy Appeal by buying poppies at school. £33 was collected.
PTA Recycling Clothes Collection
Thank you to everyone who brought in items to be recycled recently. An amazing 800kgs were collected in total, which equates to a very healthy £240 for PTA funds.
School Christmas Activities
9.12.08 Dress Rehearsal - 10am Little Bears pupils attending that morning will see this performance accompanied by pre-school staff
Matinee - 2pm Pre-school aged children welcome, relatives
eg grandparents and villagers (voluntary contributions towards Helen and Douglas House)
10.12.08 Evening performance - 6.30pm Admission by ticket only £2, all proceeds to Helen and Douglas House, limited to 2 per family (due to fire regulations). Sorry no pre-school aged children at this performance
16.12.08 Christmas Lunch We are hoping that all children will join us for this seasonal event.
£1.95 (payment by
Friday 12th, please)
Consultation with Parents re Out of School Childcare
Thank you to the parents of pupils at Stadhampton School and Little Bears who have already completed the second questionnaire sent out last week. We would be very pleased to receive any completed questionnaires on Monday, if they haven’t been handed in yet.
Please find attached to this newsletter the minutes of the meeting taken by the Childcare Development Team.
Message from the PTA Committee
Recipe Book
The Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School Recipe Book will be on sale at the Christmas Bazaar and will cost £6.50 for each book. The book consists of 80 pages of recipes, and is A5 size, flip-top, ring-bound and free standing, with a front coloured cover depicting some of the children’s drawings. The book is also illustrated on each page with pupil’s drawings and there is a lovely introduction to the book written and signed by Raymond Blanc. The book would make an ideal Christmas present. If anyone would like to view a copy, please call into the school office to see one or contact Sarah Madry outside school.
Christmas Bazaar – please remember to bring in chocolates, bottles, white goods, toys and potential raffle prizes next week for the Bazaar. We already have a teddy for the Name The Bear Competition so no need for a new cuddly toy now. Also a reminder to bring in cakes to sell on Friday 5th Dec – the day of the Bazaar.
Christmas Bazaar Raffle Tickets – the raffle tickets for the Bazaar were put in reading bags on Monday so please hunt round for them in case they have gone astray! It would be helpful if you would fold your tickets into four when returning them to school as this will save time for those setting up.
Christmas Wreath Making Night 16 Dec – still limited places available. Please contact Julie Pattison if you are interested.
Christmas Cards – There are 3 card designs: Class 1, 2 and 3. You should have received an order form in the reading bags on Thursday (yesterday). The cost for 10 cards is £5. The children have worked very hard this year and the designs are fantastic so please buy a supply for family and friends. Orders to be put in an envelope with the correct money and given to Mrs Hopkins next week to ensure you get your order in time for Christmas.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears enjoyed making mince pies and their Christmas Post Box. They have also been very busy writing letters to Father Christmas.
DIARY DATES:
Wednesday 3rd December
Museum visit for Y2, 3 & 4 pupils.
Visit to ICC to see their Christmas production for Y5 & Y6 pupils.
ALL PUPILS IN YEARS 2-6 WILL NEED A PACKED LUNCH TODAY
Friday 5th December
Christmas Bazaar at 6pm.
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal am and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production 2pm
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm. TICKET ONLY
Tuesday 16th December
School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December
Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.
Children’s party (pm) – details to follow
Thursday 18th December
School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December
End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009
INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January
Pupils return to school
Thank you to everyone who purchased books, stationary and other items at our recent Book Fair. Our takings were £365.24 resulting in each class being able to choose £46 worth of books by way of commission. Little Bears also chose £18 worth of free books as a “thank you” to Nikki Howlett for helping with the Book Fair each afternoon. Thank you also to Mrs Tombling who kindly helped.
Sale of Poppies
Thank you also to everyone who supported the Poppy Appeal by buying poppies at school. £33 was collected.
PTA Recycling Clothes Collection
Thank you to everyone who brought in items to be recycled recently. An amazing 800kgs were collected in total, which equates to a very healthy £240 for PTA funds.
School Christmas Activities
9.12.08 Dress Rehearsal - 10am Little Bears pupils attending that morning will see this performance accompanied by pre-school staff
Matinee - 2pm Pre-school aged children welcome, relatives
eg grandparents and villagers (voluntary contributions towards Helen and Douglas House)
10.12.08 Evening performance - 6.30pm Admission by ticket only £2, all proceeds to Helen and Douglas House, limited to 2 per family (due to fire regulations). Sorry no pre-school aged children at this performance
16.12.08 Christmas Lunch We are hoping that all children will join us for this seasonal event.
£1.95 (payment by
Friday 12th, please)
Menu:
Roast Turkey served with chipolata sausage and
sage and onion stuffing or Spinach & Feta Goujons
or Cauliflower Cheese with a vegetarian sausage.
All accompanied with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Followed by a Festive Dessert of:
Ice-cream Stars or Mince Pies or Christmas biscuits.
Roast Turkey served with chipolata sausage and
sage and onion stuffing or Spinach & Feta Goujons
or Cauliflower Cheese with a vegetarian sausage.
All accompanied with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Followed by a Festive Dessert of:
Ice-cream Stars or Mince Pies or Christmas biscuits.
17.12.08 Nativity in school – 9.15am Led by Rev. Nigel Hawkes. Parents welcome.
Christmas parties – pm Food required, details to follow nearer the time. Pupils may bring party clothes to change into after lunch.
18.12.08 School Council Competition am School activity – testing and judging Santa Sleighs
19.12.08 End of Term Assembly – 9.05am Parents welcome
School day finishes at - 1.30pm
Please could all parents and visitors to the above events, be careful to give consideration to the residents of Cratlands Close and not obstruct driveways. Walking, if possible, is preferable in line with our School Travel Plan. The car park will be available as well as the netball court for families who need to come by car.
Christmas parties – pm Food required, details to follow nearer the time. Pupils may bring party clothes to change into after lunch.
18.12.08 School Council Competition am School activity – testing and judging Santa Sleighs
19.12.08 End of Term Assembly – 9.05am Parents welcome
School day finishes at - 1.30pm
Please could all parents and visitors to the above events, be careful to give consideration to the residents of Cratlands Close and not obstruct driveways. Walking, if possible, is preferable in line with our School Travel Plan. The car park will be available as well as the netball court for families who need to come by car.
Consultation with Parents re Out of School Childcare
Thank you to the parents of pupils at Stadhampton School and Little Bears who have already completed the second questionnaire sent out last week. We would be very pleased to receive any completed questionnaires on Monday, if they haven’t been handed in yet.
Please find attached to this newsletter the minutes of the meeting taken by the Childcare Development Team.
Message from the PTA Committee
Recipe Book
The Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School Recipe Book will be on sale at the Christmas Bazaar and will cost £6.50 for each book. The book consists of 80 pages of recipes, and is A5 size, flip-top, ring-bound and free standing, with a front coloured cover depicting some of the children’s drawings. The book is also illustrated on each page with pupil’s drawings and there is a lovely introduction to the book written and signed by Raymond Blanc. The book would make an ideal Christmas present. If anyone would like to view a copy, please call into the school office to see one or contact Sarah Madry outside school.
Christmas Bazaar – please remember to bring in chocolates, bottles, white goods, toys and potential raffle prizes next week for the Bazaar. We already have a teddy for the Name The Bear Competition so no need for a new cuddly toy now. Also a reminder to bring in cakes to sell on Friday 5th Dec – the day of the Bazaar.
Christmas Bazaar Raffle Tickets – the raffle tickets for the Bazaar were put in reading bags on Monday so please hunt round for them in case they have gone astray! It would be helpful if you would fold your tickets into four when returning them to school as this will save time for those setting up.
Christmas Wreath Making Night 16 Dec – still limited places available. Please contact Julie Pattison if you are interested.
Christmas Cards – There are 3 card designs: Class 1, 2 and 3. You should have received an order form in the reading bags on Thursday (yesterday). The cost for 10 cards is £5. The children have worked very hard this year and the designs are fantastic so please buy a supply for family and friends. Orders to be put in an envelope with the correct money and given to Mrs Hopkins next week to ensure you get your order in time for Christmas.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears enjoyed making mince pies and their Christmas Post Box. They have also been very busy writing letters to Father Christmas.
DIARY DATES:
Wednesday 3rd December
Museum visit for Y2, 3 & 4 pupils.
Visit to ICC to see their Christmas production for Y5 & Y6 pupils.
ALL PUPILS IN YEARS 2-6 WILL NEED A PACKED LUNCH TODAY
Friday 5th December
Christmas Bazaar at 6pm.
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal am and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production 2pm
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm. TICKET ONLY
Tuesday 16th December
School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December
Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.
Children’s party (pm) – details to follow
Thursday 18th December
School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December
End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009
INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January
Pupils return to school
Friday, November 21, 2008
Newsletter No 3 21st November 2008
Book Fair in School from 17th – 21st November
Thank you to everyone who has purchased items from our Book Fair this week. We shall let you know our total sales and school commission in next week’s newsletter.
Out-of-School Childcare Meeting on Tuesday 18th November
Many thanks to the parents and other members of the community who came along to the consultation meeting on 18th November. Minutes of the meeting were taken by the LEA and will be made available, when received, to all parents. At the meeting it became apparent that the statistics collected during June/July are now out of date. Changes in family circumstances, new families both at Stadhampton School and Little Bears Pre-School indicate that there could be a greater need for this provision than was initially recorded. In order to quantify the current need for out of school childcare provision it would now be appropriate to re-survey local families and a shortened survey is attached to this newsletter. Mrs Oakley and Mrs Madry have also kindly offered to facilitate completion of survey forms with parents at the school gate, if parents would find this preferable to completing them at home.
We are in the very fortunate position of having the potential to be able to offer some out-of-school provision as we have both a suitable venue for this (i.e. the school room in the portacabin) and have appropriately qualified staff willing to run these sessions (initially Mrs Nikki Howlett and Mrs Joy Hopkins), subject to the usual regulations. As this facility would be “Extended Services” provided by Stadhampton School we must follow OCC procedures and regulations and prove to have sustainable numbers. Any new childcare facilities resulting from this survey would take several months to set up but could be eligible for start-up funding to ensure that the facility was secure for the first year but after that would be dependent on income from fees. The scale of the fees is stipulated by OCC, however, we would endeavour to keep our fees set at the lower end of the scale.
To help us to help you to best meet your current and future childcare needs we now ask you to complete the attached questionnaire and return it to school by the end of next week (28th November.) Thank you.
Message from the PTA Committee
Thank you to all those who managed to clear out unwanted clothes for recycling; we will confirm the amount raised once we know it.
Christmas Bazaar (Friday 5th December) – Please continue to look for items for the Christmas Bazaar; we need, bottles (full) and chocolate for the tombola’s, raffle prizes, white elephant goods, good condition toys, cuddly teddy bear (excellent condition or new) and cakes to be made and brought in on the day. Please drop your donations into school week commencing the 1st Dec or hand them over to a member of the PTA for safe-keeping.
Christmas Wreaths – there are still a few places left for this event on Tuesday 16th Dec. Please contact Julie Pattison to book your place (01865 400807.)
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears enjoyed making shortbread cookies. They also had fun making puppets and then producing a puppet show, and talking about people who can help them. Little Bears were delighted to raise £64.50 for Children in Need and are very grateful to Shirley Bateman for making wonderful “Pudsey Bear” biscuits to sell. The final total raised at the recent Ball is now confirmed as an amazing £5298.71. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.
School Council Competition
Please find attached to this newsletter details of the School Council’s Santa Sleigh Competition. The sleighs will be tested and judged on Thursday 18th December. £1 to enter for School Council funds.
Change of clothes for outside play
As we are now entering the “muddy” season it would be advisable for pupils wishing to play football (or other energetic team games) at break time to bring in an old pair of tracksuit trousers/sweatshirt to wear over/instead of school uniform in order to keep uniform clean!
DIARY DATES:
Monday 24th November
Governors’ Meeting at 7pm
Wednesday 26th November
Mobile Library
Wednesday 3rd December
Museum visit for Y2, 3 & 4 pupils.
Visit to ICC to see their Christmas production for Y5 & Y6 pupils.
ALL PUPILS IN YEARS 2-6 WILL NEED A PACKED LUNCH TODAY
Friday 5th December
Christmas Bazaar at 6pm
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production 2pm
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm
Wednesday 17th December
Nativity performance in school at 9.00am. Parents welcome.
Children’s party (pm) – details to follow
Thursday 18th December
School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December
End of term assembly at 9.00am. Parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009
INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January
Pupils return to school
Thank you to everyone who has purchased items from our Book Fair this week. We shall let you know our total sales and school commission in next week’s newsletter.
Out-of-School Childcare Meeting on Tuesday 18th November
Many thanks to the parents and other members of the community who came along to the consultation meeting on 18th November. Minutes of the meeting were taken by the LEA and will be made available, when received, to all parents. At the meeting it became apparent that the statistics collected during June/July are now out of date. Changes in family circumstances, new families both at Stadhampton School and Little Bears Pre-School indicate that there could be a greater need for this provision than was initially recorded. In order to quantify the current need for out of school childcare provision it would now be appropriate to re-survey local families and a shortened survey is attached to this newsletter. Mrs Oakley and Mrs Madry have also kindly offered to facilitate completion of survey forms with parents at the school gate, if parents would find this preferable to completing them at home.
We are in the very fortunate position of having the potential to be able to offer some out-of-school provision as we have both a suitable venue for this (i.e. the school room in the portacabin) and have appropriately qualified staff willing to run these sessions (initially Mrs Nikki Howlett and Mrs Joy Hopkins), subject to the usual regulations. As this facility would be “Extended Services” provided by Stadhampton School we must follow OCC procedures and regulations and prove to have sustainable numbers. Any new childcare facilities resulting from this survey would take several months to set up but could be eligible for start-up funding to ensure that the facility was secure for the first year but after that would be dependent on income from fees. The scale of the fees is stipulated by OCC, however, we would endeavour to keep our fees set at the lower end of the scale.
To help us to help you to best meet your current and future childcare needs we now ask you to complete the attached questionnaire and return it to school by the end of next week (28th November.) Thank you.
Message from the PTA Committee
Thank you to all those who managed to clear out unwanted clothes for recycling; we will confirm the amount raised once we know it.
Christmas Bazaar (Friday 5th December) – Please continue to look for items for the Christmas Bazaar; we need, bottles (full) and chocolate for the tombola’s, raffle prizes, white elephant goods, good condition toys, cuddly teddy bear (excellent condition or new) and cakes to be made and brought in on the day. Please drop your donations into school week commencing the 1st Dec or hand them over to a member of the PTA for safe-keeping.
Christmas Wreaths – there are still a few places left for this event on Tuesday 16th Dec. Please contact Julie Pattison to book your place (01865 400807.)
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears enjoyed making shortbread cookies. They also had fun making puppets and then producing a puppet show, and talking about people who can help them. Little Bears were delighted to raise £64.50 for Children in Need and are very grateful to Shirley Bateman for making wonderful “Pudsey Bear” biscuits to sell. The final total raised at the recent Ball is now confirmed as an amazing £5298.71. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.
School Council Competition
Please find attached to this newsletter details of the School Council’s Santa Sleigh Competition. The sleighs will be tested and judged on Thursday 18th December. £1 to enter for School Council funds.
Change of clothes for outside play
As we are now entering the “muddy” season it would be advisable for pupils wishing to play football (or other energetic team games) at break time to bring in an old pair of tracksuit trousers/sweatshirt to wear over/instead of school uniform in order to keep uniform clean!
DIARY DATES:
Monday 24th November
Governors’ Meeting at 7pm
Wednesday 26th November
Mobile Library
Wednesday 3rd December
Museum visit for Y2, 3 & 4 pupils.
Visit to ICC to see their Christmas production for Y5 & Y6 pupils.
ALL PUPILS IN YEARS 2-6 WILL NEED A PACKED LUNCH TODAY
Friday 5th December
Christmas Bazaar at 6pm
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production 2pm
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm
Wednesday 17th December
Nativity performance in school at 9.00am. Parents welcome.
Children’s party (pm) – details to follow
Thursday 18th December
School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December
End of term assembly at 9.00am. Parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009
INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January
Pupils return to school
Friday, November 14, 2008
Newsletter No 2 - 14th November 2008
Mrs Elaine Wilkin
We are pleased to welcome Mrs Wilkin as a new member of staff. Mrs Wilkin will be working as a teaching assistant in Class 3.
Book Fair in School from 17th – 21st November
The Book fair will be open to parents from 2.45pm on Monday afternoon and for pupils from 3.15pm to 3.45pm each afternoon next week. There will also be shopping opportunities from 8.45 to 9.00am on Tuesday through to Friday morning.
Emergency Closure Procedure – notification for all parents
If the weather is particularly bad or there are power cuts in the village and the decision is made to close the school, the information is given to parents through Fox FM and Radio Oxford. Parents are advised to tune into these local radio stations and listen for an announcement if there is a possibility that the school could be closed.
Notes of Harmony – Polish Visit to Stadhampton School
It was both a priviledge and a pleasure to welcome teachers and pupils from Szkola Podstawowa im. Trzech Braci, Hazlach (our Comenius partner school in Poland) to Stadhampton School earlier this week. Their visit included visiting a number of local events and places of interest – ranging from experiencing a fireworks evening, attending a Remembrance Sunday ceremony, flying kites (in the rain!), a tour of Oxford and spending a day in school. During their day in school we entertained our guests with a concert including singing, recorder playing, piano duets (prepared with thanks to Mrs Drake) and a “jian zi” demonstration. They had a tour of the School and Little Bears, experienced Maths and Literacy lessons (and were fascinated by our interactive whiteboards), a dance lesson and an ICT lesson. They also engaged in the teaching of our pupils not only by talking, playing and group-reading together but also by giving an art lesson (decoupage with Class 3) and a dance lesson (a Polonaise with Class 2). It was a particular pleasure to witness the rapport between pupils from both schools, demonstrating their natural interest in each other and ability to find ways of communicating despite any language barrier!
Pupils from both schools were fine young ambassadors and I am proud to have been in a position to be able to organise and facilitate this opportunity. I know our guests had, (I quote) “an amazing time” and would like to thank all who helped make this event such a success.
Out-of-School Childcare Meeting on Tuesday 18th November 6.30pm – 7.30pm
At a Department of Children, Schools and Families conference last week, the Children’s Minister, Beverley Hughes said, “It’s crucial that parents get the opportunity to shape services in their area. By speaking to their school staff and discussing the needs of their family and the wider community, parents can drive the provisions in their area and encourage schools to provide the full range of extended services.” We hope as many parents as possible from Stadhampton School and Little Bears will come to the Local Education Authority’s consultation meeting at school between 6.30 and 7.30pm next Tuesday.
School Council Monarch Painting Competition
This competition was kindly judged for us by the Polish teachers. The results are as follows:
Overall winner – Florence Amery
Class 1 Winner – Abby Wright Runner up – Owen Cove
Class 2 Winner – Georgia Valentine Runner up – Hannah Tombling
Class 3 Winner – Aimee Parkes Runner up – Jessica Tombling
Thank you to everyone who entered. All entrants received a prize.
Message from the PTA Committee
Clothes collection – final bags accepted first thing on Monday before the collection at 10.30am.
Children in Need
We collected £38.50 for Children in Need from pupils and staff who paid 50p to come to school dressed in our favourite colour!
Little Bears News
Little Bears enjoyed making cheese straws this week and had fun decorating Christmas baubles for a competition. They have also been raising funds for Children in Need by selling “Pudsey” biscuits and the total collected will be announced next week. If anyone has any unwanted Christmas decorations, shiny paper or junk modelling items, we would be pleased to receive them!
DIARY DATES:
Monday 17th November
Travelling Book Fair in school
Clothes Collection scheduled for 10am.
Tuesday 18th November
Parents Consultation Evening with LEA – 6.30-7.30pm. All welcome
Monday 24th November
Governors’ Meeting
Wednesday 26th November
Mobile Library
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production
We are pleased to welcome Mrs Wilkin as a new member of staff. Mrs Wilkin will be working as a teaching assistant in Class 3.
Book Fair in School from 17th – 21st November
The Book fair will be open to parents from 2.45pm on Monday afternoon and for pupils from 3.15pm to 3.45pm each afternoon next week. There will also be shopping opportunities from 8.45 to 9.00am on Tuesday through to Friday morning.
Emergency Closure Procedure – notification for all parents
If the weather is particularly bad or there are power cuts in the village and the decision is made to close the school, the information is given to parents through Fox FM and Radio Oxford. Parents are advised to tune into these local radio stations and listen for an announcement if there is a possibility that the school could be closed.
Notes of Harmony – Polish Visit to Stadhampton School
It was both a priviledge and a pleasure to welcome teachers and pupils from Szkola Podstawowa im. Trzech Braci, Hazlach (our Comenius partner school in Poland) to Stadhampton School earlier this week. Their visit included visiting a number of local events and places of interest – ranging from experiencing a fireworks evening, attending a Remembrance Sunday ceremony, flying kites (in the rain!), a tour of Oxford and spending a day in school. During their day in school we entertained our guests with a concert including singing, recorder playing, piano duets (prepared with thanks to Mrs Drake) and a “jian zi” demonstration. They had a tour of the School and Little Bears, experienced Maths and Literacy lessons (and were fascinated by our interactive whiteboards), a dance lesson and an ICT lesson. They also engaged in the teaching of our pupils not only by talking, playing and group-reading together but also by giving an art lesson (decoupage with Class 3) and a dance lesson (a Polonaise with Class 2). It was a particular pleasure to witness the rapport between pupils from both schools, demonstrating their natural interest in each other and ability to find ways of communicating despite any language barrier!
Pupils from both schools were fine young ambassadors and I am proud to have been in a position to be able to organise and facilitate this opportunity. I know our guests had, (I quote) “an amazing time” and would like to thank all who helped make this event such a success.
Out-of-School Childcare Meeting on Tuesday 18th November 6.30pm – 7.30pm
At a Department of Children, Schools and Families conference last week, the Children’s Minister, Beverley Hughes said, “It’s crucial that parents get the opportunity to shape services in their area. By speaking to their school staff and discussing the needs of their family and the wider community, parents can drive the provisions in their area and encourage schools to provide the full range of extended services.” We hope as many parents as possible from Stadhampton School and Little Bears will come to the Local Education Authority’s consultation meeting at school between 6.30 and 7.30pm next Tuesday.
School Council Monarch Painting Competition
This competition was kindly judged for us by the Polish teachers. The results are as follows:
Overall winner – Florence Amery
Class 1 Winner – Abby Wright Runner up – Owen Cove
Class 2 Winner – Georgia Valentine Runner up – Hannah Tombling
Class 3 Winner – Aimee Parkes Runner up – Jessica Tombling
Thank you to everyone who entered. All entrants received a prize.
Message from the PTA Committee
Clothes collection – final bags accepted first thing on Monday before the collection at 10.30am.
Children in Need
We collected £38.50 for Children in Need from pupils and staff who paid 50p to come to school dressed in our favourite colour!
Little Bears News
Little Bears enjoyed making cheese straws this week and had fun decorating Christmas baubles for a competition. They have also been raising funds for Children in Need by selling “Pudsey” biscuits and the total collected will be announced next week. If anyone has any unwanted Christmas decorations, shiny paper or junk modelling items, we would be pleased to receive them!
DIARY DATES:
Monday 17th November
Travelling Book Fair in school
Clothes Collection scheduled for 10am.
Tuesday 18th November
Parents Consultation Evening with LEA – 6.30-7.30pm. All welcome
Monday 24th November
Governors’ Meeting
Wednesday 26th November
Mobile Library
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production
Friday, November 7, 2008
Newsletter No 1 - 7th November 2008
Book Fair in School from 17th – 21st November
We have decided to try a new company for our only book fair in this academic year and it will be in school the week after next. We are promised hundreds of exiting books to choose from and the enclosed leaflet shows a small selection of the titles that will be available. The Book fair will be open for parents from 2.45pm each afternoon so that they have an opportunity to purchase items without their children being present, as well as the usual before and after school shopping opportunities for pupils. Commission gained from the book fair will be used to purchase new books for class libraries and the non-fiction library. Pupils may like to have a look at the website at home as there are pictures to colour, wallpapers to download and some excellent competitions to enter www.travellingbooks.co.uk
Notes of Harmony – Comenius Visit to Germany
Mrs Garrard and I had a very hectic but fascinating five-day visit to our partner school in Kunzell, Germany. We met teachers from the other three partner schools, exchanged information about the education system in each country, discussed project developments, visited a number of local places of interest – including Bach’s birthplace, and spent time in our German partner school meeting the pupils and staff and joining in with a music lesson!
This week a group of pupils and teachers from our Polish partner school will arrive for a five-day visit. As you know, we hope to be kite-flying at Wittenham Clumps between 3and 4pm on Sunday 9th November and you are welcome to join us there, weather permitting. We look forward to welcoming our guests to Stadhampton School for the day on Monday 10th November.
Royal British Legion Poppies
Royal British Legion poppies were delivered to school during the October Holiday and are available for sale in the hall.
Maths Evening – Term 3
Many thanks for the positive responses to the proposed maths evenings. We are currently persuing arrangements with an advisor from the LEA maths team and will advise you of dates and other details when we have had these confirmed.
Out-of-School Childcare Meeting on Tuesday 18th November
A reminder that there is a consultation meeting regarding the feasibility of out-of-school childcare in the hall from 6.30 to 7.30pm on Tuesday 18th November. This meeting is of particular significance, as the views expressed will inform the formal planning for future provision. The Local Education Authority will be leading this meeting and would be pleased to welcome as many parents of children attending school and/or Little Bears as possible, so that at the end of the meeting there is a clear understanding of what our parents would like, or would not like in the future in the way of breakfast clubs, after school clubs, holiday playschemes, etc. Please do come along, if at all possible, and let them know your views so that they are fully informed.
Partnership Netball and Tag Rugby Tournaments
Year 6 and Year 4 pupils represented Stadhampton School at the annual Partnership netball and rugby tournaments, respectively, this week. We came first in the exciting netball tournament and third (after Chalgrove and Watlington) in the rugby tournament. All pupils played their best and worked well together in their teams. Their successes were well-deserved.
Tag Rugby Tournament – report by Benedict Diment
On the 5th of November Year 4’s went to a Tag Rugby Tournament at Icknield Community College and came 3rd. Every person who played really enjoyed it. Thank you to Mr Pattisson who coached the team and took us there and to Mrs Madry who also took some of the team and supported us.
Icknield Partnership High Five Netball Tournament – report by Daniel Green
On the 5th November the “High Five” netball tournament took place at Icknield Community College. Despite the rain we beat Lewknor 1-0, RAF Benson 3-2 and Watlington 3-2 and we won the tournament! Many thanks to Mrs Thorp for teaching us and Mrs Green and Mrs Vale for transporting and supporting us.
School Council Monarch Painting Competition – Update by Joshua Drake
The School Council Monarch Painting Competition has raised £7 for School Council funds. Some of the entries have been made to look like a professional artist’s work. The judging will take place next week. Thank you to all who have entered.
Message from the PTA Committee
Clothes collection – please start bringing in bags from Thursday 13th November after school for collection on Monday 17th November at 10.30am.
Christmas Cards
The PTA would like everyone to know that they will be selling School Christmas cards again this year and ask that parents bear this in mind when they think about buying their Christmas cards. Please address any queries to Emma Vale, who is leading this fundraising initiative again on behalf of the PTA.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have enjoyed baking apple muffins and had fun creating firework pictures using glitter and paint. We also all had our photographs taken this week when the photographer came. We are pleased to welcome Sophie Amico, who is working with us at the moment as part of her National Diploma in Health and Social Care. A very successful Coffee Morning was held last Friday, which raised £43 for our funds.
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Ball. Although we are waiting to hear what the final total is, we are delighted to announce that we know already that we raised over £4000, which is fantastic!
DIARY DATES:
Sunday 9th November
Kite workshop 11-1pm. Kite flying at Wittenham Clumps 3-4pm.
Monday 10th November
Polish visitors in school
Thursday 13th November
After school – please start bringing in bags of clothing for the clothes collection
Monday 17th November
Travelling Book Fair in school
Clothes Collection scheduled for 10am.
Tuesday 18th November
Parents Consultation Evening with LEA – 6.30-7.30pm. All welcome
Monday 24th November
Governors’ Meeting
Wednesday 26th November
Mobile Library
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production
We have decided to try a new company for our only book fair in this academic year and it will be in school the week after next. We are promised hundreds of exiting books to choose from and the enclosed leaflet shows a small selection of the titles that will be available. The Book fair will be open for parents from 2.45pm each afternoon so that they have an opportunity to purchase items without their children being present, as well as the usual before and after school shopping opportunities for pupils. Commission gained from the book fair will be used to purchase new books for class libraries and the non-fiction library. Pupils may like to have a look at the website at home as there are pictures to colour, wallpapers to download and some excellent competitions to enter www.travellingbooks.co.uk
Notes of Harmony – Comenius Visit to Germany
Mrs Garrard and I had a very hectic but fascinating five-day visit to our partner school in Kunzell, Germany. We met teachers from the other three partner schools, exchanged information about the education system in each country, discussed project developments, visited a number of local places of interest – including Bach’s birthplace, and spent time in our German partner school meeting the pupils and staff and joining in with a music lesson!
This week a group of pupils and teachers from our Polish partner school will arrive for a five-day visit. As you know, we hope to be kite-flying at Wittenham Clumps between 3and 4pm on Sunday 9th November and you are welcome to join us there, weather permitting. We look forward to welcoming our guests to Stadhampton School for the day on Monday 10th November.
Royal British Legion Poppies
Royal British Legion poppies were delivered to school during the October Holiday and are available for sale in the hall.
Maths Evening – Term 3
Many thanks for the positive responses to the proposed maths evenings. We are currently persuing arrangements with an advisor from the LEA maths team and will advise you of dates and other details when we have had these confirmed.
Out-of-School Childcare Meeting on Tuesday 18th November
A reminder that there is a consultation meeting regarding the feasibility of out-of-school childcare in the hall from 6.30 to 7.30pm on Tuesday 18th November. This meeting is of particular significance, as the views expressed will inform the formal planning for future provision. The Local Education Authority will be leading this meeting and would be pleased to welcome as many parents of children attending school and/or Little Bears as possible, so that at the end of the meeting there is a clear understanding of what our parents would like, or would not like in the future in the way of breakfast clubs, after school clubs, holiday playschemes, etc. Please do come along, if at all possible, and let them know your views so that they are fully informed.
Partnership Netball and Tag Rugby Tournaments
Year 6 and Year 4 pupils represented Stadhampton School at the annual Partnership netball and rugby tournaments, respectively, this week. We came first in the exciting netball tournament and third (after Chalgrove and Watlington) in the rugby tournament. All pupils played their best and worked well together in their teams. Their successes were well-deserved.
Tag Rugby Tournament – report by Benedict Diment
On the 5th of November Year 4’s went to a Tag Rugby Tournament at Icknield Community College and came 3rd. Every person who played really enjoyed it. Thank you to Mr Pattisson who coached the team and took us there and to Mrs Madry who also took some of the team and supported us.
Icknield Partnership High Five Netball Tournament – report by Daniel Green
On the 5th November the “High Five” netball tournament took place at Icknield Community College. Despite the rain we beat Lewknor 1-0, RAF Benson 3-2 and Watlington 3-2 and we won the tournament! Many thanks to Mrs Thorp for teaching us and Mrs Green and Mrs Vale for transporting and supporting us.
School Council Monarch Painting Competition – Update by Joshua Drake
The School Council Monarch Painting Competition has raised £7 for School Council funds. Some of the entries have been made to look like a professional artist’s work. The judging will take place next week. Thank you to all who have entered.
Message from the PTA Committee
Clothes collection – please start bringing in bags from Thursday 13th November after school for collection on Monday 17th November at 10.30am.
Christmas Cards
The PTA would like everyone to know that they will be selling School Christmas cards again this year and ask that parents bear this in mind when they think about buying their Christmas cards. Please address any queries to Emma Vale, who is leading this fundraising initiative again on behalf of the PTA.
Little Bears News
This week Little Bears have enjoyed baking apple muffins and had fun creating firework pictures using glitter and paint. We also all had our photographs taken this week when the photographer came. We are pleased to welcome Sophie Amico, who is working with us at the moment as part of her National Diploma in Health and Social Care. A very successful Coffee Morning was held last Friday, which raised £43 for our funds.
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Ball. Although we are waiting to hear what the final total is, we are delighted to announce that we know already that we raised over £4000, which is fantastic!
DIARY DATES:
Sunday 9th November
Kite workshop 11-1pm. Kite flying at Wittenham Clumps 3-4pm.
Monday 10th November
Polish visitors in school
Thursday 13th November
After school – please start bringing in bags of clothing for the clothes collection
Monday 17th November
Travelling Book Fair in school
Clothes Collection scheduled for 10am.
Tuesday 18th November
Parents Consultation Evening with LEA – 6.30-7.30pm. All welcome
Monday 24th November
Governors’ Meeting
Wednesday 26th November
Mobile Library
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production
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