Reception
Cheese & Wine Evening
Thursday 5th October 2023, 6.00pm – 7.30pm Dear Reception Parents/Carers, You are warmly invited to a Cheese & Wine evening to be held in the school hall on Thursday 5th October. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other parents, over a glass or two of wine! This informal evening is free and…
Read MoreReception Trip to Coombe Wood
Dear Parent/Carer, I hope that the children are looking forward to their trip tomorrow – Wednesday 21st June. We have checked the weather forecast and it looks like we are in for a warm, sunny day. Here are some last-minute reminders of things the children will need tomorrow: a packed lunch – no chocolate, glass…
Read MoreTrip to Coombe Wood Gardens
Dear Parent/Carer, Both reception classes will be going on our ‘Bear Hunt’ trip to Coombe Wood Gardens on Wednesday 21st June. We will be travelling by tram, leaving school before 10.30 am. We will be returning to school by 2.30pm at the latest. On Wednesday, please ensure that you send your child to school with…
Read MoreReception SRE Summer 2
Dear Parent/Carer, This week we will begin the next SRE unit from the school’s SRE programme ‘Life to the Full’. The sessions cover the following themes: Session1: I like, you like, we all like Session 2: Good feelings, bad feelings Session 3: Let’s get real Information for parents about this unit can be found by…
Read MoreReception transition to Year 1
Dear Parents / Carers In previous years Reception classes have been ‘redistributed’ at the end of the year to create two new classes, which would then stay together from Year 1 to Year 6. This year we will not be doing that. The classes are broadly similar in terms of attainment, additional needs and other…
Read MoreVision Check for 4-5 Year Olds
Dear Parent/Carer, In June, the School Nurse will be visiting both reception classes to test your child’s vision. If you wish to opt out, you should email the school nurse directly. All the details are in the letter and information leaflet found below. Many thanks, The School Office Letter to Parents/Carers Vision Screening Information
Read MoreStrep A
Symptoms of a strep A infection Common symptoms of strep A include: flu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature, swollen glands or an aching body sore throat (strep throat or tonsillitis) a rash that feels rough, like sandpaper (scarlet fever) scabs and sores (impetigo) pain and swelling (cellulitis) severe muscle aches nausea and vomiting If you or…
Read MoreThis week is Book Week!
Dear Parent/Carer, This week is Book Week! AUTHOR VISIT/BOOK-SIGNING: We are very excited about our author visit from Cliff McNish on Wednesday who will be running interactive assemblies throughout the day. He will also be signing pre-ordered books and giving any parents and children who are still interested in viewing his books, the opportunity to…
Read MoreStorytime
Check out our Storytime site for social/emotional stories to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week. Enjoy new stories read by our School Council!
Read MoreCliff McNish Visit and Booksale
Dear Parents and Carers, A date for your diary! On 1st March we are planning an exciting event for our students. Cliff McNish, author of the international bestselling Doomspell series and Breathe, amongst other titles, has agreed to visit the school to talk to students about his books. Cliff’s multiple award-winning novels have been translated…
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