Weekly Update Friday 17th April

🌼 A Lovely Start Back to the Summer Term 🌼

We have had such a lovely start back to school this week. The blossom is out on the trees 🌸, the school is feeling bright and welcoming, and we are pleased to say that the drain at the front of the school has finally been fixed – thank you for your patience while this was completed.

 

The children have returned full of enthusiasm and have been keen to share their stories from the Easter break 🐣. It has been wonderful to hear about family time, adventures, and restful moments at home.

 

🌦️ Weather Watch

The weather has been quite changeable recently, so please ensure your child has a coat in school each day, just in case of showers.

Many children came home telling you about what was the loudest hailstorm I have experienced in my 17 years here, which happened during Assembly on Monday! ⛈️ It was truly deafening, and we all agreed that weather changes can be quite exciting.

 

🐸 Pond Area Volunteering

A big thank you to Matt Howell and his family, who have been volunteering their time in our pond area to get it ready for pond‑dipping season 🐞💦. They are doing a super job.

 

We would love to form a small, regular volunteer working group to help maintain this amazing resource. The children absolutely love learning in this space, and we are very lucky to have it.

👉 If you can spare some time and would like to get involved, we would be very grateful – please let the office know.

 

👕 Bags for Schools – Clothing & Fabric Collection

We have organised a Bags for Schools clothing and fabric collection on Tuesday 12th May 👜.

 

Bags can be dropped off either the morning of the collection or the day before. A wide range of items can be included, so if you’re having a clear‑out, please take this opportunity to fill a bag. Every contribution helps support the school.

 

👟 School Uniform Reminder

We have noticed that some children are starting to come to school wearing cartoon or multi‑coloured socks and incorrect footwear.

 

Please can we ask that children attend school in the correct uniform.
✅ Black trainers are allowed, as long as they are waterproof.

We also have a number of school uniform items available from the office for a small donation, so please do have a look before buying new.

 

🌍 Sustainability Day – World Earth Day

On Wednesday 22nd April, to coincide with World Earth Day, we will be holding our Sustainability Day 🌱.

 

This is a key strand of our school strategic plan, and we are excited to be launching our learning programe with the children. Our Sustainability Leads, Miss Martin and Miss Daniels‑King, will introduce the day with a whole‑school assembly.

All activities and future plans will be shared on our website afterwards. We cannot wait to share this work with you and enhance our curriculum even further.

 

📚 Secret Reader Success!

We were delighted to launch our ‘Secret Reader’ initiative this week 📖✨. Most classes had a parent volunteer, and the children absolutely loved the surprise of seeing their grown‑ups come in to read.

 

Unfortunately, Hedgehog and Frog Class did not have a  volunteer this week and were a little disappointed. We were also grateful to have a  library helper stand‑in for one parent who was unable to attend on the day.

 

Please do sign up and get involved in this brilliant initiative, led by our English Leads, Miss Turner and Mrs Labram. The next Secret Reader session is on Monday 20th April at 2.55pm. We are hoping this will continue to gain momentum each week.

 

🎪 Summer Fayre – Help Needed

Our Summer Fayre will soon be with us ☀️🎉, and we will be asking for donations for the stalls. Collection days will be happening in May and will be advertised next week.

 

The PTA are also struggling for volunteers to man the stalls, particularly the barbecue. All staff and our small PTA team (including family members) are already helping, and there is only so much we can do.

 

👉 If you are able to help, please let the office know and we will pass your details on to Claire, our PTA Chair.

 

⚽ A Final Note for Saints Supporters

Lastly, for any Saints supporters, what a game the quarter final on Easter Saturday was! One more week until Wembley 🏟️. Lots of children have been chatting excitedly about it in school.

 

🌞 Wishing everyone a very lovely weekend and hoping for some sunshine. 🌞

 

Best Wishes

 

Mrs Riches

Headteacher