Stanmore Post - 22 October 2021
Dear Parents/ Carers,
This half term seems to have flown by. Throughout the school, across all subjects I am proud of the work in the children's books. It is possible to see how hard they have worked and both the quantity and quality of what they have produced is impressive. Children have been collecting Headteacher Merits and House points in recognition of their efforts and attitude. Our reward system is linked to our 'Keys for Success: organisation, confidence, resilience, persistence, co-operation and respect. At the moment Lark are the winning house with the other three houses, Heron, Kingfisher and Buzzard closing the gap. Congratulations to everyone who has earned a merit card or house point this term. You have contributed to our value of Excellence.
In the latest Enrichment Curriculum activities, our football team played their first match. Although the result was not what we had hoped for, we did score a superb goal in the second half. Team spirits were high throughout and the team are focused and better prepared as a result. Their next match after half term will be a home game. The Halloween Disco gave the children the opportunity to have an enjoyable evening with their friends. The costumes and dancing were 'spooktacular.' Thank you to the Friends of Stanmore for running another successful event, we appreciate your time and energy, and to all the parents who adapted so quickly to the change of timings.
Thank you to the parents who joined us for the maths curriculum event. Miss Evers talked parents through the maths curriculum and there were good questions about how best to support children at home. Maths has strengthened across the school and children are more able to reason and problem solve as a result of the work that we have done to link mathematical ideas and concepts. The meeting was virtual and you can watch it again at https://www.stanmore.hants.sch.uk/maths
As you will be aware, we have had some positive Covid cases in school this week. It has been challenging but I am proud of the strength of our community and the way in which, once again, we have adapted and responded. Like you, I hope the measures that we have introduced will be short lived. We have so much planned after half term and many events to look forward to. For now, I hope that you have a happy and healthy half term.
Best wishes
Sharon Taylor