Belonging - everyone celebrating at Christchurch
On Tuesday 17 December 2019, the children went to Christchurch for the annual Christchurch Service. Everyone was in good voice, enjoying singing the carols and even some actions to go along with the songs. Pupils performed and read beautifully.
It was lovely to be joined by so many parents and carers, with a particular thank you to those who helped us out with the logistics. The children really enjoyed the morning and their walking to and from school to the church was impeccable - Year R were particularly quick this year!
Thank you to everyone at Christchurch for making us feel so welcome and that we belonged.
In memorandum - Mr Philpott
Rose planted in memory of Mr Barry Philpott who kindly supported the school with our gardening projects
For us as a school many of our memories of Mr Philpott are of his love of gardens, growing and being outdoors. This was shown by his incredible genorosty to us as a school, being willing and happy to come at the end of a school day and rotavate the raised beds, or bring multiple plants to put in the gardens, including most of the plants that are still in the KS1 gardens now or even strim the overgrown grass! What was also apparent was how this love of the outdoors was something he shared with his girls Eleanor and Karra, they would both be there watching or or lending a helping hand where they could.
As a school we have been so grateful for all that Mr Philpott has done for us and our outdoor areas. We will endeavour to keep these areas looking good and have them as a place where children can experience the joy of plants, growing and just being outdoors in nature as much as Mr Philpott did. It is great to have this rose bush as a reminder of all Mr Philpott did and something that we as a school will look after and cherish for many years to come.
A commemorative rose was planted in a ceremony after school on 18 December 2019.
Reception in the Wriggly Nativity
Our Reception children performed the Wriggly Nativity today at Level 10 Church.
After the performance, John Hall our Governor aligned to EYFS wrote:
“What a great Wriggly Nativity!
Honestly it was fantastic. It was a such a pleasure to see the children, parents and staff having such a great time. It was an emotional time for many, with tears or pride, joy - and relief for some!
You could really see how each child’s personality had the opportunity to come through.
The interactive displays and live music gave it such a professional edge. WELL DONE!
At so many levels this sort of product is impressive. It sends a message to parents, existing and future, of what this school and the children that go to it are capable of. It also shows the high level of skill and commitment of the teaching staff and support. It is a symbol of the progress at Stanmore over the last 12 months!
Thank you to you and your staff. I hope you are proud of what you have done.”
Willow Class - strumming the Ukulele
Today we had the pleasure of watching Willow Class during their Listen2me concert. This term they have been learning how to play the ukulele. Concentrating on the thumb brush strum and the chords, C, F, G, A minor.
During the concert, they played a wide variety of songs ranging from, Meet My Ukulele, Oh When the Saints Go Marching In, The Animal Fair, Post Man Pat, The Sailor went to Sea, Sea, Sea and Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. Thank you to all the parents and relatives that came to watch and support the performance which was enjoyed by all. We look forward to seeing if anyone has been inspired to carry on learning this wonderful instrument.
Remember they are:
Small and easy to carry.
Most songs can be easily adapted for the ukulele.
Ukes can be a phenomenal primer for other stringed instruments.
Most chord shapes are easy to play and memorise.
Ukuleles are unique.
Finally, they are great for song writing.
Learning Through Landscapes Nature Grant!
Some excellent news about our school grounds arrived via email this week. We have been successful in our application for the Learning Through Landscapes Nature Grant! This has entitled us to some bespoke training for staff to ensure our school grounds are being used to their full potential providing exciting opportunities for learning outside the classroom. We have also benefited from £500 to spend on outdoor resources.
Our school council SPEAK, met to discuss which resources they would like to purchase and it was decided that the best choice was a large scale construction kit to be used in the Quad during break times and lunch times. SPEAK felt that this would encourage collaboration between younger and older students and would be used by all students each and every day rather than just for particular lessons. Our exciting new resources will be arriving mid January!
Huge thanks, and congratulations, must go to Miss Day for her successful application!
Stanmore Post - 13 December 2019
Dear Parents,
It was a pleasure to see so many parents attending the outcome in KS2 this week. The children have worked so hard and they are very proud of their topic work. I am sure that, like me, you are noticing the improving quality of their writing.
Christmas has really started this week with the Dress Rehearsal of the Year R Nativity at Level 10 Church. All of the children attended and really enjoyed seeing the younger children in their performance. Today the children looked very festive in their Christmas Jumpers. There are several events next week so please check the calendar at the end of this newsletter.
This weekend the children will be asking you to complete some homework. There are five carols that we will all be singing next Thursday at our brand new Christmas event ‘Carols in the Courtyard.’ Please can you learn the words of: Midnight, Unto Us a Child is born, No Room at the Inn, Silent Night and Away in a Manger. We will finish with ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas.’ The children should have a copy and the words can be found on the website https://www.stanmore.hants.sch.uk/calendar/2019/12/19/carols-in-the-courtyard
Carols in the Courtyard is a community event, and you and members of your family are very welcome to take part. It will be a much more festive and wonderful occasion if everyone participates. Please do your homework.
Best Wishes
Sharon Taylor
Year 5 and 6 - Saying thank you to the NHS
Year 5 and 6 have entered the Step into the NHS competition, where we will be designing a piece of art to say thank you for all of their hard work.
To inspire us we had a visit from an ambulance crew along with an ambulance. We were able to ask questions, sit in the front of the vehicle and even see how the equipment in the back of ambulance works. We all thoroughly enjoyed setting the sirens off and watching the blue lights flash.
Year 5 and 6 - Does justice whirl in equal measure outcome
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our children in Year 5 and 6. They were very proud to share our work justice, crime and punishment.
Centred on The Tower of London, the outcome featured work the children had produced giving profiles of people who had been held in The Tower over the centuries. From monarchs, to Guy Fawkes, to the Kray Twins.
Throughout the term the children have been learning about crime and punishment throughout the ages, learning about some gruesome punishments and strange ideas of justice along the way!
Year 3 and 4 - Raiders and Traders Outcome
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our children in Year 3 and 4. They were very proud to share our work on the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.
The children showed everyone their topic books where they had written stories, researched facts and made time lines of who ruled when. The learning was centred around key questions that the children had asked about the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.
Anglo-Saxon Lapbooks
Year 3 and 4, Stanmore Primary School, Winchester
Anglo-Saxon Poster
Year 3 and 4, Stanmore Primary School, Winchester
Models of a Viking long house
Year 3 and 4, Stanmore Primary School, Winchester
Viking long houses, Viking helmets and Rune tablets
Year 3 and 4, Stanmore Primary School, Winchester