Stoke Row CE School Founded 1853 16 December 2016 NEWSLETTER Year 6 Girls Chiltern Edge Cross Country Winners! REMINDERS: for w/c 4 January 2017: Monday: Tuesday: INSET Day Wednesday: Back to school Huge congratulations to Clemmie, Frances and Thursday: Charlotte-our year 6 girls who won the Chiltern Edge Cross Country Series last weekend! The Friday: girls got better and better every time they ran- Clemmie finishing overall 2nd in the series and Frances finishing overall 3rd in the series! Our strong team of three, running all three races meant a win for Stoke Row overall. Well done to the girls and thankyou to Chris for all his hard work and dedication taking the girls along! A great achievement! Bubble Class trip to The Story Museum Bubble Class absolutely loved their first school trip to The Story Museum in Oxford last Friday. They were lucky enough to watch a special Christmas play containing three stories about bears. They sat beautifully, for nearly an hour and seemed to enjoy joining in with the actions. Afterwards, they had their picture taken with the main actor by a man from The Oxford Times. Their picture will feature in the paper soon! After watching the play, the children were very excited to eat their packed lunch. We then went on to explore The Story Museum which is filled with awe-inspiring rooms. They visited Narnia; got to play on a giant bed; went inside Wallace and Gromit’s house; and dressed up in a King’s palace. Of course, the highlight of the day was taking the Park and Ride to and from the museum… especially as it was double decker! The children were a credit to school which was commented on by several members of the public. We’re looking forward to our next trip in the spring to a castle with our friends at Checkendon School and Raindrop Class! Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. RG9 5QS Headteacher: Miss Charlotte Harris Telephone: 01491 680720 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stoke-row-school.co.uk Stoke Row CE School Founded 1853 In case of school closure … In extreme weather conditions closure of Stoke Row School will be announced on local radio stations, BBC Radio Oxford (95.2 FM), Heart FM (102.6 or 97.4 FM) and Jack FM (106.8 FM). Parents are asked to listen in to these stations from 7.00am onwards on the day to receive confirmation. A list of schools that are closed, or partially closed, may also be found on the Oxfordshire County Council website (http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/school-closures ). The Stoke Row School website will also be updated with closure details. Stoke Row School Website Please have a look at our website - we have updated it with three new stories! Children’s Christmas Lunch A huge thank you to all the parents who came along to help set up, serve and clear up after our Christmas lunch on Wednesday. All the children really enjoyed the festivities and had a lovely festive dinner! Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. RG9 5QS Headteacher: Miss Charlotte Harris Telephone: 01491 680720 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stoke-row-school.co.uk Stoke Row CE School Founded 1853 Collections! We raised £55.45 for Save the Children today by wearing our Christmas jumpers and £96.15 for the Children’s Society from the Christingle collection. Thank you all again! Primary School applications Parents of children born between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013 (inclusive) need to apply for a primary school place for their children. The closing date for on time applications is 15th January 2017. Please apply online at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions. Henley Squash Club Henley Junior Squash Club is holding a free 40 minute taster session run by its Head Coach (Ross Gore, an Oxfordshire County Coach) at 4 pm on Wednesday 21st December at Henley Leisure Centre. The children in River and Ocean Classes have been learning squash this term at school so it would be lovely for them to have the opportunity to play on a proper squash court. If you are interested in reserving a place please contact the club's chair (Richard Little on 07786942670 or [email protected]). The club runs regular group and 1-to-1 sessions during term time on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday afternoons. For further details please contact Richard directly. After School Pottery Club – last few places left! Due to popular demand, the after school pottery club will be held again next year on Tuesdays from 3.15pm – 4.15pm on Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, Feb 7th, 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th and 21st . There are 10 spaces available for years 2-6 (on a first come, first serve basis). The cost will be £90 in total (includes clay, glazing and firing). For further information please contact [email protected] or speak to the school office. Music For Schools Foundation- workshop and enrolment for musical lessons. Alan Summers from Music For Schools Foundation will be visiting the school for a music workshop for KS2 children on Friday 6th January. Alan will hold a meeting for parents on Tuesday 10th January at 6pm in Ocean Class for parents whose children would like to enrol for music classes. More information will follow in the new year. Magical Maths – 6 week Club The Magic Maths Club will be running from Wednesday 11th January, weekly for six weeks. 3.20pm – 4.20pm. The cost is £39 for six weeks and is open is KS1 & KS2. Please contact Magic maths Club directly with your application on 01865 986195 or visit www.magicalmathsclub.com. Last Chiltern Edge Cross Country race If your child would like to run tomorrow (10th) at Chiltern Edge – races start at 10am with Y1 girl and follows through to finish with Y6 boys round 11.15am. AFC Henley Mini Soccer Centres We are always keen to encourage our pupils to take part in sport outside of school. AFC Henley Mini Soccer Centres, Jubilee Park, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, opposite Tesco. Postcode for satnav is RG9 4HA Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. RG9 5QS Headteacher: Miss Charlotte Harris Telephone: 01491 680720 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stoke-row-school.co.uk Stoke Row CE School Founded 1853 Enjoyable, well-structured skills training and mini games, provided by experienced FA-qualified coaches. No need to book, just turn up on a Monday evening or Saturday morning and register on the spot or call 07711 845956. Monday Midweek Mini Soccer Led by FA coaches Sam Bell and Jack Woodley Venue: Artificial pitch, Jubilee Park Session times: 5pm-6pm Cost: £6 flat fee pay-as-you-go. Saturday Mini Soccer Centre Led by UEFA 'B' Licence coach Shelley Strange, Recruitment Coordinator for Reading Football Club Academy, an FA Coach Mentor and scout for the national women's team. U5s are free for the autumn term. As they progress through the age groups, members are gradually introduced to competitive football, involving occasional friendlies at Y2(U7) and Y3(U8). They then start fully competitive league football at U9(Y4). Sickness In line with Government and NHS guidance, we kindly ask that if your child suffers from either vomiting or diarrhoea, they remain off school for 48 hours in order to reduce the risk of the illness spreading. With regard to chicken pox, the recommended period to be kept away from school is 5 days (minimum) from the on-set of the rash. Please can you call the school office every day that your child is off ill. If we are unable to get hold of you, your child will be marked down as an unauthorised absence. Please ensure you amend your child’s lunch order on the system otherwise you could be charged for a school dinner if the kitchens are not informed in sufficient time. Please be on time for school! Just a reminder to all parents that if your child is late for school you do need to come into the school office to sign them in. The yellow file is located on the cupboard just inside the door on the left hand side. Please remember that school starts at 8.50am. Stoke Row School Blue Sports Tops Please could you check at home in drawers and cupboards for any blue sports tops which may be lurking there and return them to the office as we only have 6 left! Many thanks! Breakfast Club Just a reminder that parents need to pay in advance for Breakfast Club. Please either come into the office or pay on-line. Christmas Cricket Camp There are still a few spaces left on the Christmas Cricket Camp running between 19 December and 23 December, 10am - 3pm at The Oratory School in Woodcote. To book please follow the instructions below: 1. Click on this link: https://www.smoothbook.co/ap/index.php/smart/home/19679#/ 2. Choose Resource - Christmas Camp at The Oratory School 3. Choose Service - Either pick the Full Day, Half Day or Full Week option Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. RG9 5QS Headteacher: Miss Charlotte Harris Telephone: 01491 680720 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stoke-row-school.co.uk Stoke Row CE School Founded 1853 Clubs in January Please see below a list of the extra-curricular clubs we will run in term 3. All after school clubs will finish at 4.15pm, unless stated separately by individual providers.