Stanford in the Vale Primary School

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FOSS - Friends of Stanford School

All Parents, Guardians & Staff are members of the Friends of Stanford School and are welcome to any committee meetings.

Contact Email: foss@stanford.oxon.sch.uk

FOSS Committee

Chair – Polly Noviss

Treasurer & Secretary – Peter Lewis

Members:

Amanda Willis 

Emma Payne                                                                                                             

Karin Williams-Cuss                                                                                                   

Louise Gregg                                                                                                         

Julie Wark                                                                                                                   

Rosie Murby                                                                                                           

Andy Smith                                                                                                                 

Natalie Hudson                                                                                                   

Jodie Tolmie                                                                                                                 

Laura Stuchbury                                                                                                 

Kelly Van Poeteren                                                                                             

Kara King                                                                                                               

Charlie Ames                                                                                                             

Gemma Hutchins  

100 Club

March 100 Club Winners

1st  Kelly Van Poeteren

2nd  Kerry Houghton

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Thank you

Meeting Minutes

22nd April 2025

FOSS Events

Easter Parade

On Friday 27th March FOSS organised an Easter parade. Lots of the children got into the spirit and decorated an egg or made an Easter bonnet. The judges were so impressed. Many thanks to AMK Accountancy and Tony Property Services for donating the eggs.                                                                     

Bonnet winners -   

Foundation   1st= Ellie L    2nd= Ronnie     

Year One  1st= Bella    2nd=Hunter         

Year Two   1st= Ella C    2nd= Teo     

Year Three   1st= Elise   2nd= Aiden         

Year Four    1st= Eriana  2nd= Harry         

Year Five     1st= Theo    2nd= Daisy       

Year Six    1st= Molly     2nd= Dylan G

Egg winners -     

Foundation   1st= Arthur M    2nd= William       

Year One   1st= Luke     2nd= Jackson     

Year Two     1st=Emily    2nd= Autumn               

Year Three    1st= Lola      2nd= Pippa    Extra prize = Toby     

Year Four    1st= Lily    2nd= Eleanor     Extra prize = Lenny   

Year Five  1st= Emily    2nd= Noah     

Year Six   1st= Dylan S   2nd= Tilly     Extra prize = Rosie

Easter Parade

Bingo

On Saturday 21st March, FOSS organised a great Easter Bingo in the school hall. A small group of parents, children and staff were in attendance. Lots of chocolate eggs and money were won. Many thanks to FOSS for organising the event and to John for doing the calling.

Bingo

 

Disco

On Friday 6th February, FOSS ran a school disco for the children. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much. Many thanks to FOSS for organising the evening and to the parents and staff who helped to run the evening.

Disco February

 

Winners of the Key Stage One Christmas Hampers

Christmas Hamper 1 = Jen Hanson

Christmas Hamper 2 = Jonathon Mitty

Sweet & Chocolate Hamper = Regan Wilkinson

Pamper Hamper = Celina

Children's 1 Hamper = Tom Belcher

Children's 2 Hamper = Celina

Drinks Hamper = A. Doman

Winners of the Key Stage Two Christmas Hampers

Christmas Hamper 1 = Julia Williams 

Christmas Hamper 2 = Lisa Powell                                                                           

Sweet & Chocolate Hamper = Kirsty Luscombe                                                     

Pamper Hamper = Jen Hanson                                                                             

Children’s 1 Hamper = Andrew Morton                                                                     

Children’s 2 Hamper = Daisy Sudworth                                                                   

Drinks Hamper = James Hemshall

Bags to School

Thank you to everyone who sent in bags of unwanted clothes. £165.90 was raised for the school, which is amazing. Many thanks.

Disco

On Friday 17th October, FOSS ran the first school disco of this academic year. Everyone had a great night dancing the night away. Many thanks to FOSS for organising the evening and to the parents, ex pupils and staff who volunteered to help out.

Disco Oct 25