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RECEPTION 2025 - SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
RECEPTION 2025 - SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
For Reception 2025 admissions, we will be holding three open mornings at our school.
Thursday 7th November, Wednesday 13th November and Tuesday 19th November. The start time is 9:30am.
To book a place on one of the tours, please complete this form - https://forms.gle/RmVfF2LAd5a7YFGZ6.
If you cannot click on the link, please copy & paste the address to your browser.
Thank you
FOSS UPDATE - PAGE THREE
FOSS UPDATE - PAGE THREE
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ARE YOU FOLLOWING US?
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BLUE HOUSE WINS THE MOST HOUSEPOINTS THIS WEEK
DATES AND REMINDERS
(Dates may be subject to change. For a full list of our yearly dates please check our 'Summary of Dates' page on our website)
October - Cultural Awareness Month
Friday 25th October - INSET DAY - School Closed (Stars will be open)
Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November - Half term holiday (Sports Camp open 29th, 30th, 31st)
Saturday 2nd November - FOSS rugby stall fundraiser
Sunday 3rd November - OPS Fireworks Night (tbc)
Monday 4th November - Children return to school
Wednesday 6th November - Year Five Trip to Hampton Court Palace
Thursday 7th November - Attenborough Class - Joy of Movement
Friday 8th November – Attenborough Class Assembly (Y5) - 9 am
Monday 11th November - Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 12th November - NSPCC Online Safety Course (online) 6pm
Tuesday 12th November - Attenborough Class Food Tech Workshop with Mrs Cox
Tuesday 12th November – Year Two Trip to Gilbert White’s House
Friday 15th November - Lau Class Assembly (Y5) - 9am in the Hall (this is a date change)
Friday 15th November - FOSS Wear your own clothes to school
Tuesday 19th November - Lau Class Food Tech Workshop with Mrs Cox
Tuesday 19th November - Year One Trip to Strawberry Hill House
Tuesday 19th November - New parent tours
Sunday 24th November - FOSS rugby stall fundraiser
Wednesday 27th November - Talking about race and difference with the Right Hon Stuart Lawrence for pupils and parents
Friday 29th November - Class assembly - Year Four - Turing (tbc)
Friday 29th November – ‘Let’s Talk About’ Friendships session – 9am Studio
Saturday 30th November - FOSS Christmas Fair
Tuesday 3rd December - Parent consultations - online
Wednesday 4th December - Parent consultations - online
Saturday 7th December - FOSS Christmas Fair – This has been moved to Saturday 30th November
Wednesday 11th December - Reception Nativity - School Hall - 2.30pm
Thursday 12th December - Reception Nativity - School Hall - 2.30pm
Monday 16th December - FOSS Christmas Market
Tuesday 17th December - Year Two Christmas Performance - 10am
Wednesday 18th December - Carol Service - St Stephen's Church - 10am
Thursday 19th December - Christmas Lunch/class parties
Friday 20th December - Term ends 2.15pm
Monday 6th January - Staff Inset Day
FAREWELL TO MR ABBOTT AND MISS KHALEEL
FAREWELL TO MR ABBOTT AND MISS KHALEEL
We are really sorry to say goodbye to two members of staff this half term, lovely George Abbott and wonderful Sarah Khaleel, who have been much loved and star performers in our Year Three and Reception teams. George's quiet and wonderfully kindly way has made him so popular with our Year Three children, while Sarah's fantastic skills with our younger, Reception children means she is a key member of our Early Years team. George is moving to Liverpool to work in a special needs school, with a view to start teaching training in 2025. While, after two years at St Stephen's, Sarah is looking to make a career change, although we are thrilled that she will be continuing to work at our Stars wraparound care club for a while. Thank you Mr Abbott and Miss K for your wonderful and lasting contribution to St Stephen's. We have all loved working with you and our staff and children will miss you. Lots of luck for the future.
Huge congratulations to Sophie and Kayden for representing St Stephen's at the Richmond Schools Pupil Parliament. They did us proud and thank you to Miss Cooper for accompanying our St Stephen's MPs. Next stop Westminster?
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH YEAR ONE
DOWN ON THE FARM WITH YEAR ONE
When our Year One children returned from their trip to Bockett's Farm they were literally brimming with enthusiasm. They loved their day down on the farm. It was hard for them to pinpoint their favourite memory but the coach ride, tractor trip, animal petting and viewing and the workshop on how the farmers look after their animal stock were all commented on with enthusiasm. However, judging by the squeals of delight when describing it, we have a very sneaky suspicion that the highlight of the day was the legendary PIG RACE - see left for the porcine racers in action. Turn to page four for more farm-based shots ...
SOIL SCIENCE WITH YEAR THREE
SOIL SCIENCE WITH YEAR THREE
Report by Mrs Chahil
In Science, we have been learning about soil. We know soil is not just not just dirt but contains four layers or horizons. The layers include humus, top layer, weathered rock and solid rock. Here we are looking at the two top layers and we found lots of living and dead animals, rocks, dead plants and seeds.
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Calling All Musicians!
We love to hear your talents! Would you like to play an instrument at the start of Monday’s merit assembly? This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talents. If you are interested, please see Mrs Morrison, who will put your name on a list and let you know the date on which you will entertain the whole school!
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