4th September 2025 | Issue 276
News this week
In ordinary circumstances there would be little news to include in a newsletter on Day Two of term, but so much has happened since the end of last term…
Firstly, what a joy to have the children back and so settled and ready for learning. Whilst there has been no shortage of people in school with me during August, school is much more enjoyable with pupils.
The classrooms, hall and shared areas have all been freshly painted, new blinds hung and the art store refurbished. The canopy has been replaced to make a lovely Library Courtyard. The bathrooms have been refurbished using the design choices that the children made in the summer term. It looks marvelous, it has all hugely benefitted the children, improving their learning environment and they are delighted and very appreciative of all the time and effort that the various teams have invested in making the school so lovely for their return. The Key Stage 1 children have voted to call their new bathroom the Bathroom of the Rainforest; you will be able to identify theirs’s from the photographs. It has been interesting to hear their plans for how they are going to keep everywhere tidy and smart…
And we are really pleased to share the news that after seven successive years of achieving a Gold School Games Mark for our commitment and high level of participation in sport, at the end of July, the school reached an even higher level and was awarded a Platinum Schools Games Mark. Well done, and thank you to Mrs Heath and Mr Mawn, who work extremely hard with the rest of the team to enable our pupils to have so many high quality opportunities for sport and developing their fitness, and for making our school such a healthy and active place to be.
Updates & Reminders
Term 1 After School Activity Clubs
Bookings have now closed, club confirmation emails will be sent shortly.
Mondays - Cricket for 7 weeks from 08.09.25 up to and including 20.10.25, for Key Stage 2 pupils with Mr Mawn
Tuesdays - Football for 7 weeks from 09.09.25 up to and including 21.10.25, for Key Stage 2 pupils run by Ignite
Wednesdays - Gymnastics and Dance for 7 weeks from 10.09.25 up to and including 22.10.25, for Year 2 - 6 pupils run by Ignite
Thursdays - Art Club for 6 weeks from 11.09.25 up to and including 16.10.25, for Key Stage 2 pupils with Ms Nightingale
Fridays - Netball/Basketball for 6 weeks from 12.09.25 up to and including 17.10.25, for Key Stage 2 pupils run by Ignite
Dates for your Diary:
Sunday 14th September - St Mary's Fayre
Remember: Please be aware that we have children in school with serious food allergies. To ensure the safety of all of our children please avoid sending your child to school with anything that contains nuts this includes sandwiches containing peanut butter or chocolate spread.
Useful Links
Here is the NHS Is my child too ill for school information.
As parents and carers, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. Encouraging and guiding a child to think about their own mental health and wellbeing are vital skills you can teach them from a young age. Children's mental health - Every mind matters
