Mr Eyre has been busy painting the backdrop for the KS1 Nativity and decided to make a competition for the whole school to take part in. Everyone had to take a guess at how many tiny stars were in the night sky. The guesses ranged from 8 to infinity, with two children coming very close
Year 6
Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner is in full swing. Look how beautiful the lunch hall is, thanks to the kitchen team. The children have enjoyed turkey with all the trimmings and shared crackers and jokes with one another. Merry Christmas one and all.
Lantern Parade
On Friday 30th November, children, parents and carers from our school took part in a Lantern Parade through the centre of Thame. It was a milder night than previous years and John Hampdeners were out in force! It was a special scene and always marks the start of the Christmas season for Thame. The families
Oxford City Cross Country
On 13th November, children from across Key Stage Two competed in the Oxford City Cross Country event at Oxford Spires Academy. The squad raced against teams from ten other schools and were a real credit to JHS throughout the day: they put huge amounts of effort into their own races and really supported each other. Our
Children in Need
UPDATE: Having waited a week for all the money to come in, the school will be banking the fantastic sum of £414.72. The total raised this year is £334.03, which is a few pounds up on last year.
Family Lantern Workshop
On Wednesday 1stNovember, John Hampden School took part in a Family Lantern Workshopin the Jackson Hall. It was a busy session with parents, carers and JHS children, past and present, taking part in the making and decorating of willow lanterns for the Christmas Lights Parade on Friday 30thNovember. We were aided in our endeavours by