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Year 3 and 4

The Ashmolean Museum comes to Stanmore Primary School!

As a hook for our Ancient Egyptian topic, children in Year 3 and 4 were treated to a live virtual tour of the wonderful Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, which is the setting form some incredible Egyptian artefacts. One of the museum curators shared some of these amazing objects with the children, as well as offering them a tantalising glimpse into this ancient civilisation. What a way to start the new year!

As well as this visit the children in yr 3/4 had a fantastic afternoon exploring sound and the vibrations it causes. There were some excellent observations made and we were all really impressed by the scientific vocabulary that was used.

Year 5 and 6

This week in 5/6, we have started a new text in our English lessons, The Whale- a stunning black and white wordless picture book.

We have had a busy week starting of by comparing varying picture books; looking at the genre of our new text; creating a timeline of events; adding our own language to certain images and using drama to bring the story to life.

Christingles and Carols

Christingles

The whole school celebrated Christmas this week by making their own Christingle and watching a church from christchurch. We learn how the red ribbon shows God's love for the world and the blood of Jesus and the sweets/dried fruit represent God's creations.

Carols in the Courtyard

The whole school took part in Carols in the Courtyard this week and sang their hearts out! Families were treated to renditions of some lovely songs and even a performance of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in sign language.

Well done in particular to the amazing house captains who were incredibly brave singing their Christmas Rap in front of all the families. Thanks you to everyone who attended.

Christmas Tree

Well done to all the year group for their fantastic Christmas tree display this year. The children loved making decorations and it made the school look really festive. Thank you to the Adeney for their generous donation.

Year 5 and 6

Using copper tape, batteries, and LED's Year 5 and 6 created simple circuits as part of our DT work. We were able to design images that lit up, and board games too.

In Aspen class the children watched some Christmas adverts and began to think about those older people in our society that may be on their own for Christmas. The children decided to write letters and make cards for the residents of a local Home and the staff and residents were delighted with their efforts.

Open Again

We are delighted to let you know that our pipes have been fixed and we are able to open to all children tomorrow.

The school day will run as usual and please remember it is Christmas jumper and Christmas dinner.

Thank you for your continued support.

URGENT NEWS

Monday 13th December

Unfortunately, we have taken the difficult decision to close the school today Monday 13th December. This is because of a burst water pipe within the school walls that now needs to be excavated and investigated. During this time, there will be no water supply.  As a result, we are unable to meet health and safety guidelines relating to health and hygiene.

Work will be on Google Classroom with a class check in for all pupils at 1pm today.

Today’s Nativity will go ahead at Level 10 Church at 2pm.  Please bring children to Level 10 at 1.45pm.

The Year 5 football will be cancelled.

We will notify parents about plans for tomorrow via the website, text and email.

Please arrange to collect your children as soon as possible. Please collect from your child’s classroom, where the class teachers will sign your child out.

Minstead and Music

Minstead

Year 4 and 5 had their residential at Minstead Study this Week and after a rainy start, the sun shone and there were smiles a plenty. The children had a fantastic time and learnt all about wildlife in the New Forest as well as looking at ways that we can help save the planet.

Year 2

We have had a great week this week. We have explored materials and their properties in science by trying to make a tent for teddy. The children set up their own experiment and tested it, they then collected their results and evaluated which material was best.

We also had our Listen 2 me Samba music performance which was an excellent end to the term. The children sang and drummed along to some traditional African songs. There was some African dancing and at the end even the adults got involved. We are so grateful for the Hampshire listen 2 me service and look forward to learning recorders in the new term.

Year 5 and 6

In Year 5 and 6 the children have been using a runway collaborative task to show all they have learnt about living in a diverse society; the range of factors that contribute to a person’s identity; how individuality and personal qualities make up someone’s identity and how to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about others. The teachers have been so impressed with the level if maturity and understanding that the children have shown to the subject.

In maths we had to recall our shape knowledge when sorting both 2D and 3D shapes into varying criteria's. Some of us used Venn diagrams and Carroll diagrams to sort our shapes. Our criteria's included: varying angles; parallel and perpendicular lines and the amount of vertices shapes had.

Our amazing curriculum

Basketball competition

This week 8 children took themselves out of their comfort zone and attended our first ever basketball competition. Although the height of our players may have put us at a slight disadvantage, the children performed brilliantly and showed incredible sportsmanship and bravery. Thank you to all the pupils and parents who attended and well done to everyone involved. We are so proud of you all

Bedtime stories

As part of our work on promoting reading in school we were delighted to invite local preschools and our KS1 children in to school to listen to stories and snuggle up by a (virtual) fire. They enjoyed a wide range of quality texts and rounded off the evening with hot chocolate, cream and marshmallows. It was wonderful to see the event so well supported and we look forward to hosting another event like this in the new year.

Magnificent Mathematicians

Several weeks ago, 8 fabulous children went to Winchester College and took part in a Maths competition. They represented the school brilliantly and this week were rewarded with a celebration meeting and range of certificates, including one GOLD! Excellent work everyone.

Year 1 and 2

Year 1 and 2 had a fantastic time this week on their first school trip to Milestones Museum in Basingstoke. The children attended a Victorian school, where they wrote on slate and recited the school rules, and then learnt all about Victorian money. We also found some posters about Queen Victoria's Jubilee which is a word which we have explored in our history lessons in class. Everyone had a great time and will now take their new knowledge back to their topic learning.

Year 5 and 6

In Yr 5 and 6, we have been investigating how changes in a circuit impact the performance of the components. We quickly realised that using more batteries than bulbs would lead to the bulbs burning out.

Feeling festive

This week the children were lucky enough to have a special visitor; yes Father Christmas did come to town! The children loved visiting him in the grotto and many also enough buying gifts for family and friends at the Christmas market. Huge thanks for the FOS who organised and ran the event so brilliantly.

Cooperation

The Stanmore?

Sports Captains are hard at work this week asking classes for their ideas of what to name our Yr6 football team. One word that could have described them this week was ‘Outstanding’, as they played an thrilling match against St Peter’s. The football was literally end to end and we were so proud of the sportsmanship that both teams showed. The game finished a respectable 0-0 but it could have gone either way multiple time! Well done everyone in the team and thank you to the supporters who stayed behind to cheer us on.

Year 3 and 4

It's a lucky coincidence that our Key To Success this week is cooperation because it has been demonstrated over and over again in Sycamore Class this week!

Firstly, we enjoyed a maths lesson involving building 3D shapes using fruit pastilles and cocktail sticks! (As you can see, we managed to build a few shapes before we ate any!)

Then we had to work in pairs to take part in a timeline activity about who had the most power in England, the Anglo Saxons or the Vikings.

Stanmore Post - 12 November 2021

Dear Parents/ Carers, 

The children looked great dressed in their 'rock star' outfits today. We have enjoyed looking for the best dressed rock stars in the school as well as celebrating our highest performing mathematicians on the Times tables Challenge. Well done to Elm class who were the overall class champions. 

See photos of the event here.

We have another themed event happening soon for children in Catkins, Maple and Rowan. Our popular 'Bedtime Stories' is planned for Tuesday 30th November from 6pm - 7pm. This year children from our local pre-schools are also invited, so please spread the word to any friends and family. Children can come to school in their pyjamas and listen to stories, with hot chocolate and biscuits to follow before they go home. Parents are invited to a meeting with Hampshire Library Service who will share books and top tips to inspire a love of reading. We have close links with the school library service and we are very fortunate to have a well-stocked, spacious school library. The children visit the library once a week with their class and during this time they enjoy browsing the shelves and being able to borrow a book and return a previous loan.  Our thriving Library team work hard to ensure the area is tidy with returns filed away correctly, new titles researched and books available for topics in class.  We are always looking for more volunteers to join our Library team - just offering an hour of your time every so often can directly benefit the experience each child has.  Please contact the School Office for more information. 

We are looking forward to seeing you at Parents Evening. We intend to continue with our blended model offering the choice of face to face or remote meetings. The dates are Tuesday 23rd November (Face to face) and Thursday 25th November (remote via Google Classroom.) The booking system is open on scopay from 7pm this evening. During the meetings the teachers will share information about how well your child is progressing. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have and to find out about how you can support learning at home. If you would like an appointment with Mrs Fenton in her role as SENDCo OR Mrs Taylor (Headteacher) please book through: adminoffice@stanmore.hants.sch.uk

Winchester Basics Bank is inviting families with school-aged children (who live or attend a school in the Winchester city and surrounding areas, including Alresford) who feel they need some extra help over the school holidays to register for their Holiday Lunch Scheme.  You do not need to be receiving Free School Meals to take advantage of this scheme; if you need a little extra help this year please apply.  We are still awaiting confirmation if shopping vouchers will be provided for those children who receive FSM, so if you do we ask that you don't also claim for the food parcel too (but please register whilst we await the announcement).  The scheme will provide food for 10 lunches per child.  If you need more support, please register for a full food parcel for all the family - www.winchesterbasicsbank.co.uk/get-help. Please be aware that the food supplied is designed to replace the hot meal; rather than food items suitable for packed meals.

If you need any further support with this please do let us know.  

Best wishes,

Sharon Taylor

Electric rock and roll

Remembrance day in R2L

The children in R2L have spent the week thinking about the significance of Remembrance day and why we wear poppies on Remembrance day. Inspired by the book "Where the Poppies now grow", the children created their own poppies, wreaths and soldier art work to remember everyone who has ever fought in a war.

Times table Rockstars

This week Stanmore School celebrated Maths week, culminating in a special ‘‘Rock N Rock” times table Friday. Well done to everyone who has been working hard at their times tables over this term - keep on rocking.

Year 5 and 6

In science, we used a role-playing activity to demonstrates how electricity is instant with the use of a skipping rope circuit. We then explored the use of symbols in circuits, and why they were used. We also used balloons to demonstrate static electricity with some very funny results.

Stanmore Post - 5 November 2021

Dear Parents/ Carers,

Children returned from half term looking really smart in their uniforms, including their winter PE uniform. Thank you for your support with this. They are ready for a busy term with many exciting events planned as we lead in towards Christmas. Check the dates for your diary at the end of the newsletter. In assembly, linked to our Value of Support, the House Captain's introduced Remembrance Day and the purpose of collecting donations for poppies and what they represent.  Next week Poppies will be on sale in the playground, at break times from Monday.  

 This week, year 2 had a visit from Anne Wan, a local author. She has written a book called "Manners Fit for the Queen." This fits with our current topic called "What would you do if you were royal for a day." Children in Year 3 and 4 read their fantastic Anglo Saxon stories around a camp fire. In Year 5/6 Children made guys and had a bonfire as a hook for their new text linked to the Gunpowder Plot 'Black Powder' by Ally Sherrick 

See more of our work here.  

Next week is National Maths Week and to celebrate the end of the week on Friday 12th November children can dress up as a Rock Star. This was really popular last year, the children enjoy playing Times Table Rockstars and it is a fun way to raise the profile of maths. We are promoting maths throughout the school and encouraging children to talk positively about maths and how well they are doing in this subject.    

All the children in KS2 have a log in for Ed Shed and Times Table Rockstars in the front of their reading diary: https://ttrockstars.com/ Children in KS1 use an equivalent program 'Numbots.' Please encourage children to access these resources and talk about their learning at home.  

Following on from our 'Keys for Success Curriculum evening, we would like your views on how well we are doing. This helps on reflect on what is going well in school and continue to match our school improvement priorities closely to the needs of the whole community. Please have your say by completing our survey at: https://www.stanmore.hants.sch.uk/parent-survey-nov-21

If you would like a meeting with Mrs Taylor or one of the senior leadership team to discuss the survey in more detail, please contact us via adminoffice@stanmore.hants.sch.uk

Best wishes,

Sharon Taylor