A huge thankyou to Miss O'Shea and all of the parent volunteers that came in to support this week's mini-marathon event. 

The children had a great time, and the sound of their laughter and their feet running past my office window has made it a really special week. 

I even managed to get in a few laps myself with most year groups!

 

It is also great to see so many children coming to school on scooters and bikes now that the weather is improving. A reminder please that the children MUST get off and push them through the school grounds. This is for safety reasons and to avoid anyone getting knocked into by a child on  bike or scooter. Our school grounds are busy at the start and end of the school day. 

Thank you for your support with this.

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend. See everyone back in school on Tuesday. 

Next week will be our final week of what has been a very short Spring term. 

Here are a few reminders for your calendar:

Year 1 Easter Production for Parents - Wednesday 25th March 2:30pm in the infant hall.

Year 5 Easter Production for Parents - Thursday 26th March 2:30pm in the junior hall.

Book Fair on Thursday and Friday in the Infant Hall. 

Yr 3-6 KS2 Easter Gardens/decorated Eggs competition. Can be brought in from Tuesday 24th - must have child's name and class on them.

Wednesday 25th March - 9:15am Year 2 Parent Workshop.(see letter for details

Reception/Yr1/Yr2 Easter Bonnet Parade on Friday 27th March at 2:40pm. Bonnets should be brought in on Friday morning - not before as we do not have enough room to store them safely. 

Friday 27th March - Yr 3 Workshops (see letter for details)

 

We would also like to wish Happy Eid to all of the families that will be celebrating later this week. Have a wonderful time celebrating with family and loved ones. 

 

At our school, we know that great attendance doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of caring, committed families who make education a priority every day. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all parents and carers who ensure their children arrive at school regularly, on time, and ready to learn. Your efforts make a real and lasting difference.

When children attend school consistently, they build strong learning habits, form positive friendships, and develop the confidence that comes from being fully involved in school life. Regular attendance helps them keep up with the curriculum, avoid learning gaps, and make steady academic progress. It also supports their social and emotional well-being by helping them feel connected, included, and part of our school community.

We’re pleased to share that whole-school attendance is slightly higher than it was at this point last year. This is a step in the right direction. However, there is still more work to be done. Over 80 children are currently missing more than 10% of their learning, and this level of absence has a significant impact on progress, confidence, friendships, and overall well-being. Every lesson really does count.

As a reminder, children are expected to attend school 100% of the time unless they are too ill to be here. We understand that illness happens, but we also know that many children are kept off for minor ailments that do not prevent them from taking part in a normal school day.

Children can usually still attend school if they have:

· A mild cough or cold

· A sore throat

· A headache

· Tiredness

· Mild tummy discomfort (with no sickness or diarrhoea)

· A runny or blocked nose

We must also inform parents and carers that 7 penalty notices and one court fine of £741 have recently been issued to parents due to unauthorised absences, including holidays taken during term time.

As a school, we always aim to work positively with families to support good attendance, and issuing penalty notices is a last resort. However, we are required to follow statutory guidance, and taking leave during term time without authorisation will result in a penalty.

We kindly ask all parents and carers to avoid taking holidays or planned absences during term time. Even short breaks can affect a child's learning, routine, confidence, and overall progress.

Every day in school is a building block toward future success—and you, our families, play the key role in laying that foundation. Thank you for your continued partnership, encouragement, and dedication. Together, we are helping every child thrive.

It's lovely to have everyone back in school after the snow closure on Friday. Thank you to everyone that sent in photos of the children enjoying fun in the snow. They're lovely and have been put on display in school. Fingers crossed for no more disruption!

Dear Parents

We have reached the end of a very busy Autumn Term. 

I would like to thank all of the children, the staff and parents for working so hard all term.

The children have been an absolute delight and we are so proud of their progress this term. We are truly blessed to work with such wonderful families.

On behalf of the staff, a huge thankyou to those that have sent in cards and gifts for staff. It is never expected, but your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated. 

I hope that you all have a restful and peaceful break, whether celebrating Christmas in your own way, or simply having  a break from school and work routines. 

We look forward to seeing the children back at school on Monday 5th January. The next training day is on Wednesday 28th January. 

All best Wishes

Debbie Colley.