School blogs

  E-Safety Update for Parents From Samantha Robinson, Parent Governor and Safeguarding Lead Governor   Children are using the internet at much younger ages these days and it is important that adults are aware of how to keep children safe from some of the many dangers they may face online.    The NSPCC have a brilliant guide for some of the most popular apps and games that your children may be using.   Click here   https://www.net-aware.org.uk/   to find out more information about different apps including SNAPCHAT, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and YOU TUBE.   Many of our children are also regularly playing games online BUT do YOU know how safe they are and who they are communicating with?  Click here to read about :  https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-gaming-stay-safe-avoid-risks/ Click here to read about:  https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/minecra...

  Musical Allsorts Concert Many thanks to all our young musicians who played with such enthusiasm and talent last Tuesday! It was clear that many of the younger children really enjoyed it and, hopefully, are aspiring to learn to play an instrument in the future! Thank you to the parents who were able to join us for the concert, and to the parents and members of staff who have commented on how much they enjoyed it too! Mr Payne (guitar) and Mrs Drake (piano) would welcome approaches from parents of pupils who will be Year 3 upwards and we are in contact with the Oxfordshire County Council Music Service regarding the continuation of clarinet lessons for pupils in Year 5 next year. Mr Murray, our current clarinet teacher, has made the observation that of all the schools he visits, only Stadhampton Primary School has a school logo that incorporates an image linking with music – we have a long tradition of music and it is one to be proud of.   MEERKAT Champion of the Week We are ...

    SATs Tests Congratulations to our Year 6 pupils who seem to have coped with their SATs very well during this week, there was an audible sigh of relief at the end of the last test! Thank you to all members of the Governing Body who have been in school frequently this week to help with the administration of the SATs. A reminder that tests continue into next week for many other year groups.   MEERKAT Champion of the Week We are delighted to share the names of our "MEERKAT Champion of the Week" award in each class last week as follows; Reception – Danny H Class 1 – Alice H Class 2 – Ben W Class 3 – Lorenzo E   Well done to you all!   Wheels at Work Money boxes A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the magnificent sum of £250 raised in the ‘money box’ collection for Wheels at Work.   Walk to School Week Walk to School Week will take place from 15 – 20 May. We hope that many families will join in with this initiative which is aimed at making a ...

    Happy MAY Birthday to : Billy Bowerman, Lorenzo Elliott, Gene Green, May (Isabel) Hector, Joshua Hursey, Miriam Hutchence, Olivia Kenny, Jack Smith, Jamie Waters and Freddie Webber.   During MAY we are focusing on the core value of UNDERSTANDING   Wheels at Work Money boxes Thank you to everyone who has returned their ‘money boxes’ from Wheels at Work. So far we have collected over £200! We will let you know the final amount collected in next week’s newsletter.   Woodlands Residential Visit for Years 5 and 6 As the date for the residential trip for pupils in Years 5 and 6 approaches, individual letters detailing the outstanding balance owed for the Woodlands visit from 19 -23 June have been sent home at the end of this week. Also in the letter is a kit list, details of departure time and expected arrival time home, arrangements for money to spend in the shop, purchase of T-shirts and photo discs, arrangements for medicines and inhalers, contact with school...