For the attention of Reception class parents:

At Stanley Primary School, the governors carry out regular surveys of parents and children to help the school keep improving. We are very interested to hear your views and experiences of being a parent at the school.

We are particularly interested in how we can best support parents and children with the move into Stanley Primary School. It is important we get as many questionnaires as possible to make sure we have covered everybody's experiences.

The survey is in two sections:

Part 1 – questions 1 – 7 should be completed by the parent/carer.

Part 2 – question 8  should be completed by the pupil with parents assistance.

You can complete the survey either by:

1. Submitting the paper copy supplied in the book bags and returning it to the office.

2. Copying the link below into your web-browser to complete the survey.

   https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QMNDTZH

3. On this website, follow the Download Forms / School Letters / Reception / Reception Parent Pupil Survey 2013   

    

   We would be grateful if the survey could be completed and submitted by Friday 25th April 2014.

    

   Yours sincerely

    

    

   
   Stanley Primary School Governors

The national reading competition ‘Read for my school’ finishes on Friday 28 March 2014, but it is not too late to enter. Nearly 200 children (Years 3-6) have signed up and we have read over 1,000 books- amazing! Children should add any books they have read if they have not listed them yet, or join up and add books - even at this late stage. 

What you need to do:                                                                                                     

Register your child online at http://www.readformyschool.co.uk/app/#/api/user/login. Add relevant information to register your child and then type in our school ‘Reading Group Code’, 902219.

100,000 books will be distributed by sponsors Pearson in prizes for the schools and children who read the most- so please get reading for Stanley!      

There is also an opportunity for children to submit a piece of writing online, too. Pupils are invited to watch the short video in the "Write" section of the website, which describes 'School Library in a Box', and then to write a short letter to the children in Tanzania who will receive the books.
 

Please make the most of this last week, reading books or submitting writing. We are doing brilliantly, and have just one final week to go! 

The theme for Arts Week this year was ‘The art of words’, designed to link art with poetry. There were a variety of activities during the week, including dance workshops and an art exhibition. Please see attached photos of the children's fabulous works and activities!

Thank you to everyone for helping to make World Book Day dressing-up day on 5 March such a big success. We had some wonderful costumes, and a special thank you to parents for all your efforts.

This is the feedback we had from one of our parents:

"Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the World Book Day Parade yesterday. The children looked sensational. A huge thank you to all the dedicated staff".