News About Our School
Brightness Day
The JRSO's have planned a ‘Brightness Day’ on Friday 27th November 2015 to inform children how important it is to be safe and to be seen, in the winter months. Please encourage your child to come to school in the brightest clothes they have, we are asking for a...
Christmas Gifts
This year, we are collecting gifts for the Salvation Army. Donations can include new items for men, women or children; suggestions are chocolates, 'smellies', socks, gloves, new toys and books, colouring books and pencils; your donations can be brought into school...
Kingfisher class visit Hall Farm
Today Kingfisher class walked to Hall Farm to do the farm trail. We were able to follow a map which Ann had drawn for us. Edward kindly took us around and we saw lots of different animals. We were even followed by a goat, Miss Jones thought she had a new child in her...
Sewing Club
We are learning some basic skills in sewing club, including Miss Jones. We are having lots of fun, even when we keep having to re-thread the needle. Lots of patience needed all round.
School Falls Silent for Two Minutes
Over the past few weeks in our whole school and class assemblies, we have been learning about Remembrance Day, the significance of 'poppies', the courage and bravery of those who worked and still work in the Armed Forces and the work of the British Legion too. At...
After School Club Takes to the Slopes
Wednesday Evenings see 26 Owls and Swans, accompanied by Mr Bassett and Mrs Bilner, take to the slopes at the Suffolk Ski Centre. Lots of them are learning how to ski, how to 'snow plough', turn and stop safely. Others are perfecting their skiing skills on the main...
Harvest Gifts
We received this certificate from the Colchester Foodbank saying 'thank you' for our food donations. Your kind contributions for our Harvest Assembly helped to provide 134 meals for people less fortunate than ourselves.
A Massive Thank You
A massive thank you to all who contributed to our Macmillan Coffee Morning, we were able to donate £80.00 to this worthwhile cause.
Fantastic Fireworks!!
Saturday Evening saw the Annual Community Firework Event taking place at the school. Live music, a hog roast, fantastic firework display, roaring bonfire and many hundreds of people of all ages attending, helped to create a happy, positive and vibrant atmosphere in...
Washing hands
Hannah the Nurse came to talk to the children in Kingfisher Class about germs and the importance of washing their hands properly. We met different germs - cuddly toys!! Hannah had a special light to show the children what germs they had on their hands.
Dental Nurse Visit
The Kingfisher Class had Mrs Hunter the Dental Nurse visit them. She told the children how to look after their teeth and what food is good and bad for them.
Our walk around the village
Kingfisher class walked around the village finding out what buildings and shapes they could see. They saw the Post Office, Vets, Garage and Church. They found circle, triangles, squares and rectangles.
New School Council Elected
Our new School Council were recently elected. One of their first decisions was deciding on the 'Theme' and 'Names' for the 'House Groups'. It was decided, after much discussion, that the names of the Houses will be 'Foxes', 'Badgers', 'Hedgehogs' and 'Otters'.
Table Tennis Tournament
Four boys from the Swans class were selected to take part in a recent Table Tennis Competition and whilst they didn't make it to the final, played really well and were proud to represent the school.
Perfect Pizzas
As part of their topic based on 'Food', Woodpeckers Class visited Pizza Express in Colchester to learn all about what happens in a restaurant and they even got the chance to make and eat their own pizzas!
Rugby World Cup Fever Comes to Stratford St Mary
The children from Woodpeckers, Owls and Swans, recently had a morning dedicated to Tag Rugby. They took part in lots of different activities and games all linked to Rugby. A fun time was had by all. ...
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party rounds off the term
As an end of term treat, the children enjoyed a Mad Hatter's Tea Party courtesy of the PTA.
Ducklings a BIG success!
The ducklings have been an immense success with all the children and are now enjoying their moments of freedom on our pond! Catching them at the end of the day has proved very entertaining for anyone watching! Thank you to Mrs Martin for allowing to have them in...
Year 6 well under way & ready for SATS
Year 6 are well under way to being ready to take their statutory tests in English and Maths in the week of May 11th. Please do encourage them to do the homework sent for the Easter holidays as it will be the starting point of the support club being run on Monday...
Green Fingers Take Root
We are every grateful to Dan Wheals for offering to run this club for us on a Friday after school. I know that the children who came last week really enjoyed themselves, but there are still spaces for more children to join us if you would like to. We are learning...
Great feedback from Parents Evening
Thank you to everyone who managed to make the time to come and chat to the teachers— we know this is not always very easy, especially in the evenings. I hope that everyone has now received a copy of the meeting you had with the class teacher, outlining the areas of...
World Book Day – Amazing Costumes!
Well done everyone for your amazing costumes! We had some very exciting morning activities organised by staff, followed by a lovey assembly from our visiting author Katherine Eccles Horn. Her book, ‘Dogs Can’t Fly’ will be available to order through school and she is...
School puts the fun back into reading
Stratford St Mary Primary School are putting a love of literacy at the heart of their learning agenda with the unveiling of a brand new school library. Stratford St Mary Primary School are today unveiling a brand new school library in a bold move that will put the fun...
Hansel and Gretel Opera
On Thursday 12th February, I was fortunate enough to be able to join the Swans Class to watch the performance of Hansel and Gretel at the Mercury Theatre. It was an amazing experience and our children performing in the chorus were fantastic! Well done to you all. Our...