Stanmore Post - 23 July 2021

Dear Parents/ Carers, 

We have had a really enjoyable and eventful final week of the Summer Term. As part of our Stanmore Enrichment Curriculum we are committed to supporting Charity events. During the past few days, the children rose to this challenge, making a difference to two very worthwhile causes. 

We were involved with a Winchester University project featuring Hannah Williams from ‘The Voice. Neil Valentine and Hannah came in to perform with us and record an amazing song to raise money for the charity Shelter. The children had worked hard to rehearse for this and were brilliant at performing like popstars. Hannah thanked the children commenting; 

 ‘Singing, enthusiasm and behaviour all top notch.’ 

All the children took part in ‘The Race for Life,’ raising an incredible £288.39 Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to Cancer Research UK. The children completed a staggering 425km (262 miles) between them, showing true persistence and resilience on a hot day.  

Key Stage 1 and EYFS children completed their Sports Day and Year 6 had a special Leavers’ Service where we marked the occasion by recognising their achievements as individuals and as a year group. I would like to thank The Friends of Stanmore Primary School who organised Leavers’ Hoodies and a Leavers’ cupcake, expertly baked by Jess Hancock. I would like to wish our Year 6 Leavers’, children and parents, all the very best for their future. I would like to extend my thanks and best wishes to members of our support team: Mrs Stanley, Mrs Scarr and Miss Noel D’Avila who are leaving for new opportunities. Best wishes to Miss Joyce as she joins her new school and to Mrs Laver for her retirement, I am delighted that Mrs Laver will return from retirement one day a week in September.  I hope that all our Leavers keep in touch.   

See more of our events in our last week of term and Race for Life.

This year has been challenging but it has been a successful year overall for the school. We have remained a strong community despite the restricted attendance last term. The children have thrived and you will have noticed by the quantity and quality of the work in the books, how hard they have worked.  Every day I am greeted by polite and positive children and adults and it is a pleasure to be part of the school. 

I hope that you all have a very happy, healthy and safe summer.  

Best wishes,

Sharon Taylor