Tomorrow we are holding a Mufti Day and cake sale in aid of Wear Yellow Day for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The children can wear yellow and pay £1 in support of the charity. Children in Year 4 are invited to bake cakes for a special cake sale after-school, for the whole school to purchase.

 

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis (CF) for everyone affected by the condition. Since its inception in 1964, the charity has dedicated itself to promoting excellence in research and clinical care, as well as providing practical support and advice to people with CF and their families.

We would like to congratulate Connie O’L (5V) and Eddie O'L (5M), our Pupil Parliamentarians who were voted in last Thursday in the Year 5 Pupil Parliament elections.

 

The Pupil Parliament was established by Richmond borough in 1994 with the aim of helping primary school pupils to become directly involved in citizenship and promoting British values. Pupils debate and contribute their views to the borough council on many issues, including the school curriculum, sports and recreation as well as wider issues such as anti-racism and immigration. The parliament consists of two representatives (current Year 5 pupils) from each participating school.

 

Connie and Eddie made compelling speeches which discussed: 'Is education so focused on testing and a narrow curriculum that opportunities for creativity, physical and social education are neglected and are children more likely to feel stressed and unhappy?'

 

Well done to our successful pair and good luck for next year.

Year 5 have been voting in Richmond borough’s Pupil Parliament elections. The Pupil Parliament was established in 1994 with the aim of helping primary school pupils to become directly involved in citizenship and promoting British values. Pupils debate and contribute their views to the borough council on many issues, including the school curriculum, sports and recreation as well as wider issues such as anti-racism and immigration. The parliament consists of two representatives (from current Year 5 pupils) from each participating school.

 

The 2 pupils who are elected from Stanley will represent our school on Pupil Parliament day in October in the council chambers of York House, Twickenham. See photos below.

A big thank you to children in Year 6 for helping out at morning Nursery sports day this week. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Please see photos below.

It’s Sports Day week at Stanley! If you are intending to come along, please use the staff car park entrance (opposite the cemetery).  This will be for pedestrian access only, not for parking.  If you are volunteering, please sign in at the school office first. A reminder of the dates/ times of all our sports days this week:

 

Reception: Tuesday 21 June, 13.30

 

Nursery: Wednesday 22 June, 11.00 and 14.45

 

Year 1: Thursday 23 June, 13.30

 

Years 2-6: Friday 24 June 2016

Years 2, 3 and 4: 10.40-12.00

Years 5 and 6: 13.30-14.50

Final house sprint Years 2-6 and trophy presentation: 14.50-15.10

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

As part of their 'Our Superheroes' topic (people who help us), Reception received a visit from the police this week. The policemen talked to the children about how they help people in the community, and the children had an opportunity to try on their uniform. Mrs Brown even got herself handcuffed! See photos below.

This Friday we are holding an optional Mufti Day for the Living Classroom. Go wild and wear something bright and flowery or green and garden-themed! Every £1 donation will go towards plants and equipment for children to use in our blooming-marvellous Living Classroom, and to keep the flower beds around school looking bright and cheerful. Please note that this is not a compulsory event, and children are welcome to come in their usual school uniform if they prefer.

This Friday is our Sizzling Summer Cake Sale, with baker and helpers from Pine, Walnut and Sycamore please. Please let your class reps know if you can help on the stall and bring cakes and biscuits along on the day (no nuts please). Do come along- all profits go back to the school!

Year 6 are on their way home from their week-long school journey to Osmington Bay, Dorset. Please check our website and twitter for travel updates- expected arrival 16.00-16.30.

Year 6 are visiting Abbotsbury Swannery today as part of their school journey to Osmington Bay, Dorset. See photos below!