Stan the Elf

Christmas Fun at Stanford Infants!

Stan is our very own Christmas Elf. Each year, he travels to Brighton and Hove from the North Pole in time for the 1st December to see all of his friends at Stanford Infant School. Stan enjoys causing mischief and joining in with Christmas activities.

Adventures of 2024!

Day 1 - Hi to all my Stanford friends! I arrived on Saturday 30th November, just in time for the Christmas Market. WOW! What an amazing day it was. I was so happy to see all of your smiling faces. I was unpacking my suitcases when all of a sudden, a large flurry of snowballs burst out! Rudolph must have tucked some away in my suitcase... how cheeky! I used the snowballs to turn myself into a snowman - what do you think?

Day 2 - I spent all of last night decorating the School Office - come a take a look! I am very proud of my work but I am exhausted... I have spent most of today asleep, trying to regain my energy for tomorrow!

Day 3 - One of my favourite things to do when I'm relaxing is to fish, I love being by the sea!

Day 4 - I stumbled upon this wonderful woodland cabin and just knew I wanted to make it look festive for the family living inside! I got a bit tangled up in the wire but I still love the sparkling lights!

Day 5 - FUN Friday is my FAVOURITE DAY at Stanford Infants! I love seeing all of the excellent Golden Choices on offer. I decided to join in with Cookery today... delicious!

Day 6 - Who doesn't love to bowl? I spent most of my weekend at the Brighton Marina playing in the bowling alley and arcade. What a great way to spend the weekend!

Day 7 - I found some fantastic Rudolph fairy lights that I would like to hang in the Office - I just need to climb up a bit higher so I can reach!

Day 8 - I was unpacking my suitcase when I came across some photos of what I had been up to this year. How lovely it has been to reminisce on all of the fun places I have seen!

Day 9 - I noticed there was some mail in the office postbox that needed sorting. At the North Pole, I love to help the elves in the mail room, sorting all of the letters to Santa.

Day 10 - Dashing through the snow, this elf is on the go! What fun it has been to see you all dashing around the playground today in your festive clothes!

Day 11 - Well done Year 2 for your fantastic festive performance this morning! I spent all weekend searching for a costume so I could join in and I think I found the perfect one!

Day 12 - Year 1 put on a fab-yule-ous show today! I cannot stop singing 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer!' Rudolph is one of my best friends back at the North Pole!

Day 13 - Mmmmm delicious! What a fantastic Christmas lunch we had today, thank you to the wonderful kitchen team for their yummy cooking.

Day 14 - I'm packing my things, ready to go back to Santa's house, I'm almost ready to leave the land of the Green Mouse!

Day 15 -

I’ve packed my things, and I have gone back to Santa’s house,

Goodbye to my Stanford Friends, I’m sad to leave the land of the Green Mouse!

But have no fear

For Christmas is near and

I am still watching your fun

Merry Christmas EVERYONE!

2023 Adventures!

Day 1 - I'M BACK! I arrived on Friday 1st December from the North Pole and brought a whole load of snow with me. I can't wait to see all of my Stanford friends... watch this space to see what I get up to :)

Day 2 & 3 - I arrived just in time for the Christmas Market however, I was rather tired from all the travelling! I decided to take a nap so that I could be ready to see all of my Stanford friends again on Monday. I did get a chance to say 'Hi' to my good friend Santa in his grotto, which was great! I also managed to sneak a gingerbread biscuit from Mrs Edwards' stall... he he!

Day 4 - I found this AWESOME reindeer onesie and I could not wait to wear it. It is so snuggly and warm! Today, I am playing one of my favourite games - bowling! We play this at the North Pole all the time but we use snowballs instead of bowling balls and candy canes instead of pins.

Day 5 - I had spotted Miss Parker and Miss Whittington's advent calendar lying around... well, I LOVE chocolate so I just couldn't help but take a peek!

Day 6 - I became a Crossing Patrol Officer for the day, helping people cross the road safely. The children at Stanford Infants were telling me all about Road Safety Week and I felt happy that I had helped keep people safe on the roads!

Day 7 - Today I explored new heights by climbing the Christmas climbing wall!

Day 8 - I wore my Christmas jumper today just like the rest of the school. When no one was looking, I nipped outside to the bottom playground to do my very own Santa Dash!

Day 9, 10 & 11 - I spent ALLLLLL weekend playing Football! I was so exhausted by the time Monday arrived that I had to just have a rest on the pitch.

Day 12 - I had a sort through of the postbox in the Office and found some cards for Ocean class. I decided to deliver them but a mishap with the label machine meant I was left covered in stickers!

Day 13 - The whole school enjoyed a festive feast today prepared by my good friends in the Stanford Swan kitchen with a little help from ME! I love to cook and often make delicious mince pies and scrumptious Yule Logs at the North Pole for all of my elf friends.

Day 14 - I keep seeing school grown-ups using this strange machine and wondered for myself what it does. Well... I think I found out! Mr Almy caught me though and taped me to the wall as a punishment, how am I going to wriggle my way out of this?!!

Day 15 -

I’ve packed my things, and I have gone back to Santa’s house,

Goodbye to my Stanford Friends, I’m sad to leave the land of the Green Mouse!

But have no fear

For Christmas is near and

I am still watching your fun

Merry Christmas EVERYONE!

2022 Adventures!

I'm back! I have missed my Stanford friends and am looking forward to welcoming all of my new Reception friends this year. Check in each day to see what I have been up to!

Day 1 - I was so excited to return to Stanford Infants, what fun I have with all my Stanford friends! I caught the North Pole Express straight there on the 1st December and met my old friend the Green Mouse on the way. I have unpacked all of my things and will be busy creating Christmas craziness over the coming weeks... just look at what I did to the Office!

Day 2 - All of the children were so busy with their learning today, I had to find something to keep me entertained! I have always enjoyed bowling, although back home at the North Pole we use snowballs and candy canes.

Day 3, 4 & 5 - I had a fantastic weekend doing lots of Christmas crafts, decorating the office corridor and exploring the school. Today I am busy writing letters to Santa. I am letting him know how wonderfully nice all of the Stanford children and grown-ups are!

Day 6 - Like I said, I spent most of the weekend crafting... pop into the School Office to see what I have created!

Day 7 - I have been practising my football skills today, I think I would make a great goal keeper! I am looking forward to England's game on Saturday and will have great fun watching on the big screen in the School Hall - it's coming home!

Day 8 - I felt like exploring today so I left my usual spot and decided to zip wire along the Christmas lights!

Day 9 - Not ideal... I've been trapped by Rudolph! Rudolph has always been Santa's cheekiest reindeer, I thought this visit would be fun but I have ended up trapped. Hopefully I can escape before the weekend, I've heard there is a Christmas market!

Day 10 - I managed to escape from Rudolph's trap! I loved exploring the Christmas Market, Santa was even visiting too - I've missed him so much! Here are some of the teachers being brilliant Elves!

Day 11 - It's my last weekend here so I thought I'd take it easy today, big plans for the next few days, so I've decided to keep my energy for the week ahead.

Pinning the nose on Rudolph!

Day 12 - GAME TIME! I had a great time trying to pin the nose on Rudolph - that will teach him for keeping me trapped all day!

Day 13 - Goodness me, the school shows have been so amazing! Year 2 and Year 1 have already performed their amazing songs and Reception are up tomorrow! I decided that it would be best to watch from side of stage... Don't think anyone noticed me!

Day 14 - Got to keep those Reindeer fed - it won't be long before I'm heading back North so I suddenly realised I needed to keep my ride happy.

Day 15 - Another game for me. This time I fancied playing a bit of Twister! I didn't realise how tricky it would be to spin the wheel once I'd already put my hands on Blue and Yellow!

Day 16 - HEHEHE!! One last cheeky hoorah! I've been watching the teachers closely and finally figured out how to work the photocopier. I thought that everyone would like to keep these as souvenirs when I go back home... Speaking of, I'll soon be off!

BYE EVERYONE! Until next year....