Head Teacher's Blog

Following our two day inspection in May the Ofsted Report is being sent to all parents today. The report recognises what we've always known - that St Stephen's is a very good school - and will be available to read on the Ofsted website from Wednesday 22nd June.

Thank you for your support for today's 'non-uniform day'. Your donations of a toy for our Rainbow Stall at the Summer Fair (Sunday 26th June) will help towards making the event a success (enjoyment AND fundraising). The last Summer Fair non-uniform day is on WEDNESDAY when we are asking for a…

We invited children from all classes to study England and Wales this afternoon. The lesson lasted 45 minutes but didn't go as planned. Let's hope for better news in the second half - I mean, lesson.

We recently sent a questionnaire about our school prospectus to all our Reception parents. We asked for their opinions and suggestions for improving it for the new parents joining us in September. We've acted on those suggestions - including the use of more photographs and a welcome from the Head…

Thanks to the handiwork of Mr Williams (Site Manager) and Mr Seggie (Parent Governor) we now have two rather impressive hanging baskets either side of the main entrance. Thank you gentlemen.

Friends of St Stephen's School (FOSSS) will be meeting tonight to wrap our traditional Father's Day gifts and to prepare for the Summer Fair (Sunday 26th June). You may not be able to commit to becoming a member of FOSSS but if you can spare an hour or so to help run a stall at the Summer Fair…

This week's winners!

This week's winners!

This week's winners!

This week's winners!

The fruits of the Gardening Club's labours can be seen throughout the school grounds. These poppies in the top yard are a particular favourite of mine. Next week, why not take the opportunity to explore all areas of the playground and Eco Garden - either before or after school?

As part of our celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday - we've decorated the hall and come dressed in red, white and blue (thank you for your support). Our planned outdoor garden party is looking more likely to be an indoor garden picnic due the weather - we'll keep an eye on the forecast…