Welcome to our school newsletter - Issue 7

Dear Parents/Carers,

It has been a busy start to the term and our Twitter feed shows snap

shots of all the opportunities and how alive the school is. I cannot

thank the staff enough for their enthusiasm and commitment to the

children in the school.

Our INSET/Staff training day was jam packed to ensure we continue

to thrive, with an exciting session from JTRS whom we have partnered

with to continue to inspire us with the use of technology in lessons.

During the morning, we were introduced to three apps that Mr Vidal

had previously selected and we learnt how they could be integrated

into our planning and activities. One of the selected apps was

‘Green Screen’ and you can see how Y4 have already used this

during their World War II day - see page 2 for more detail!

After a series of false starts with other companies, this morning I had a

very productive meeting with Mark Smith, the Director of Headstart

Holiday Courses (www.headstartsports.co.uk ), regarding holiday

childcare provision at Stamford Green. We will be sending out more

details shortly but the aim is to have 3 weeks available in the summer

this year and then in 2017 one week at Easter and 3 or 4 weeks in the

summer. I was impressed with their non franchise approach as they

are a small family company that have been operating locally for 25

years. If you are in need of childcare this Easter, they are running at

St Martin’s Infant School from 4.4.16 - 8.4.16.

If you are attending the PTA quiz night this evening have a lovely

time and thank you in advance to Mrs Garner and her team.

Best wishes,

Louise Druce

Easter Holidays

Please note that school will

finish early on the last day of

term which is Thursday 24

March 2016. Year groups will

be dismissed as follows;

YR 1.45pm

Y1-Y2 1.50pm

Y3-Y6 2.00pm

Please note that Sunset will

close at 5.00pm

School Staff Car Park Gate

For the safety of our children

the car park gate is locked at

the following times: 8.15am -

9.15am and 2.45pm -4.45pm.

Please do not climb or lift

children over the fence. If you

are collecting or dropping

children off please do not use

the school car park.

Letters sent home via email

and on our website

Weekly Information

Y4,Y5 and Y6 Tag Rugby Festivals -

Certain Children Only

Y6 Junior Citizen Event

Parents’ Evening Spring 2016

Y3-Y5 Great British Show

Y2 KS1 Scatter Ball Tournament-

Certain Children Only

YR Silver Smarties Fundrasing

Y3-Y4 Author Visit

Y4 Visit to Gurjar Hindu Temple

News In Brief Headteacher’s Headlines

www.stamford-green.surrey.sch.uk

A M B I T I O N Welcome to our School Newsletter Issue 10 – 4.3.16

Tweet of the fortnight from Mrs Druce!

Follow us on @StamfordGreen

It’s been a fabulous Snippety Snappy

day! #worldbookday

Year 4 World War II Day

Last Wednesday, Bourne Hall Museum came into school to run a World War II day for Year 4; I

loved it! We did lots of fantastically fun activities, such as being evacuated, learning how to be

in the Home Guard, Military Drills, all about sirens, helmets and much, much more.

My favourite activity was probably learning to be in the Home Guard. We heard lots of interest-

ing stories, including where the Germans would have attacked us!.

Edwin Cross 4S

The pictures below have used our new green screen app so that it looks like we are really there!

L E A R N I N G

Y2 Pirate Day

The children of Year 2 had a great day when they came to school dressed as pirates as part

of their 'Life at sea' theme! Highlights of the day included creating treasure maps, designing

their own pirate flags and researching famous pirates. The Pirates tried to take over the

school by taking down the school flag and hoisting the Jolly Roger and Mrs Druce tried to

hinder them by hiding their flag! The Pirates got their revenge by kidnapping Mrs Druce and

tying her to the flagpole!! After tense negotiations, Mrs Druce was released after the

agreement of a mufti day for Year 2.

"I enjoyed designing treasure maps" Arthur "I liked capturing Mrs Druce and tying her to the

flagpole!" Callum "We enjoyed designing our own pirate flags." Isla and Freya

I’ve always wondered…

H A P P I N E S S

Y2 Sleepover I went to the Year 2 sleepover and it was great.

We did loads of activities including flapping fish, playdough modelling,

using chopsticks to hold maltesers and doughnut eating. All of the

games were good fun. Our tea was delicious. I had jacket potato and

beans.

We watched a movie and had popcorn. We watched the minion

movie but there were others to choose from like Alladin and Inside Out.

Next, we went to bed and got tucked up. It took us ages to get to sleep.

For breakfast we had toast and cereal. My daddy came to pick me up

and I went home and slept all afternoon!

By Rosie Garner

Parents’ Evening

88% of Parents/Carers have booked an appointment with their child’s class teacher for next

week… If you haven’t had the chance to do so there is still time to book before 6.00pm on Sun-

day… We would love to welcome you into school.

Parent voice sticker

For a few years now, at both Parents’ Evening and Class Open Time, you will have seen the

sticky labels asking what you like about your children’s learning. The children love reading what

you have written and your positive encouragement really helps to build their self- esteem. There-

fore, thank you in advance for completing the stickers at these events.

Can I bring my children?

There is no requirement for your children to attend parents’ evening with you but if you are really

unable to get a babysitter or take turns with other parents then please do not leave your chil-

dren unaccompanied around the school on parents’ evening. It is not fair for members of staff

to have to tidy up areas afterwards nor to have to ‘police’ corridors/areas if children are running

around and playing games. Thank you for your co-operation.

As we celebrate World Book Day, why not put down

your phone and chat or share a book?

Reminder to all Grandparents/Retired Family Members

From Stamford Green School Council SGSC

Generations Coffee Morning is on Thursday 17 March from 9.45am to 11.00am.

Grandparents and retired friends and family

are welcome.

Please contact the school office at the

address below if you wish to attend.

Thank you

Stamford Green School Council

Email: info@stamford-green.surrey.sch.uk

FAO Mrs Williams

Telephone: 01372 725383

T O G E T H E R N E S S

Music Evening 2016

On Wednesday 10 February we were all treated to a fantastic evening of musical talent. We heard a

range of instruments being played from the piano to the clarinet and the guitar to the cello as well as

some tuneful additions from the choir and ks1 singing club. There were many highlights that evening but

the one that sticks with me was presenting the music trophy to Nadia in Year 6 whose piano piece

moved the staff emotionally. Wow!

Mrs Leanne Glaister

Phase 2 Leader and Year 2 Class Teacher

I N S P I R I N G

Reading Festival - Beast Quest Event

I was really proud when I won tickets to the Beast Quest event at the Reading Festival that was

held at Bourne Hall on Saturday 6 February and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was great to go

there with Lily Rose, who also won tickets in the competition at school.

My best moment was when I got two books and a

bookmark signed by the author, Adam Blade.

During the event, we played a game of Beast

Quest bingo, where the winners got books as

prizes.

After the main talk was finished, we were able to

get a photo with Nanook, the snow monster (from

Series 1). Earlier in the day, Jacqueline Wilson had

also been at the Reading Festival and my sister,

Eleanor, was lucky enough to get a book plate

she had signed.

William Jones, 6KB

What the children say:

I think forgiveness takes a lot

of courage. Mainly because if

you are angry with someone,

you don’t want to be nice

but instead you make the

right choice and forgive

them. You have to remember

that everyone makes

mistakes and it is important to

think about this when showing

forgiveness and accepting

what someone has done.

Written by Adhiraa 4S

Our Value for March is:

Forgiveness

Craze of the week

This week it’s been skipping ropes and next week will be pogo sticks!

V A L U E S

‘the action or process of forgiving or being

forgiven.’

At Stamford Green we teach the children

that forgiveness is often a hard thing to show,

especially when we have been hurt by

others, but it is essential to do for them to

move past particular issues and help

friendships blossom.

Winners of Pepe the punctuality puppy were: 6SB

Winners of Annabelle the attendance ape were: 3L

The winning house with the most values buttons was Ashley

Golden Awards for good behaviour at lunchtime were awarded to lots of children but

Luke Oliver 3L, Mia Stevens 5PJ and Sophie Glencross 5PJ won the lucky dip.

Merit awards were given to:

Achiever of the week -

the following children had gold

jumpers to wear :

Louis Hannan 1V Teddy Evans 2G

Lara Hollinghurst 5PJ William Henstridge RM

Ronnie Cartwright 3S Evie Cheeseman RM

Jessica Fry 6KB Ella Santos 3L

Emilia Stanbridge 2DH Laurie Barnes 5V

Austen Fox 4B Daisy Davies 1W

Ewan Morgan 4B Aahana Katyayan 4S

Emily Moore 5V Nadia Tyree-Munne 6SB

Ben Ayley 4S Gokul Jayasankar RD

Maisie Kesson 4S Ophelia Getty RD

Austin Dolbear 1W Eleanor Jones 3S

Aimee Bloomfield 1W Oliver Burton 2DH

Ellie Bowler 2G Jack Dalton 5PJ

Jasmine Pelton 3L Will Jones 6KB

Elsie Macaulay 3L Isabelle Jones 1V

Constance Selby 6SB Aaron Kurup RS

Isobel Jones 1W Isobel Smallwood RS

Luca Johnston 1W Diego Pitirimovas-Mijares 3L

Ruben Hollinghurst 2G Imogen Anderson 2G

Beatrice Digance 5V Scarlet– Eve Sulley 1W

Luca Sibelly 4S Levana Springer 6SB

Charlie Brook 5PJ Leah Sargent 5V

Emily Horsnell 6KB Noah Passmore RM

Ella-Neve Devivo 4B Izzie McLean RM

Darija Paskeviciute 3S William Fitzgerald 4S

Samuel Ferguson 3S

Isla Fox 2DH

Jack Mulhern 1V

A C H I E V I N G - Celebrating Success

Fundraising News

Our very own Miss Burgess is taking on the challenge of the

Marsden March to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity on

13 March 2016. If you would like further details please pop into

school and have a chat with her about this.

A C H I E V I N G - Celebrating Success

Securing Outstanding Attendance from the week beginning 11 February 2016.

Every two weeks we will be reporting what the overall class attendance is. All classes should secure a

weekly attendance of 97%. Well done to 1V, 1W, 2DH, 2G, 3L, 4B, 4S, 5V, 5PJ and 6KB who are our

attendance superstars this week.

Jack (5PJ) and Grace (3S) Dalton are taking

on the challenge of a 14 mile hike to raise

funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Please have a look at their page if you’d like

to support their valiant efforts . Good luck to

you both.

https://www.justgiving.com/Claire-Dalton4/?

utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fundrai

singpage&utm_content=Claire-

Dalton4&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Hope Payne’s Mum (4B) is taking on the

challenge of running The Brighton Marathon

in aid of Diabetes UK. A family member

was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at a

very young age and she is hoping to raise

vital funds to support the charities work.

Good luck Sam.

Here is a link to her page should you wish to

support her further.

www.justgiving.com/Sam-Payne5

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