Weekly Update-Friday 3rd July

We had a week of getting back to normal this week, with classroom temperatures much cooler than they have been recently. To help children stay comfortable, we will continue with PE-style, loose-fitting clothing in school colours until the end of term. Our fans finally arrived and, while they do not cool large classrooms significantly, they do provide a welcome breeze for the children.

Although temperatures are forecast to rise again over the next few weeks, they are not expected to reach the levels seen during the recent red weather warning. The DfE released further guidance for schools and parents on Friday. Parents may find the following information helpful:

Hot weather and your child's school – what you need to know:
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/hot-weather-and-your-childs-school-what-you-need-to-know/

This week we also enjoyed our Transition Morning, when children had the opportunity to meet their new teachers and classmates for September. Our Year 2 children spent part of the morning experiencing life in Year 3, while many of our Year R families joined us for a school lunch together. It was a wonderful morning and it was lovely to see so many smiling faces returning excitedly to tell their current teachers all about their experiences. The staff also thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the children who will be joining their classes next year.

September Classes

Rabbits: Miss Turner and Miss Martin
Owls: Miss Daniels-King
Squirrels: Miss Whitehead
Robins: Mrs Withers
Foxes: Mrs Labram and Mrs Wombell
Hedgehogs: Miss Martin and Mrs Moth

Looking ahead, we are delighted to be welcoming families to our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 8th July from 2.00pm–5.00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child's learning, look through their work and, if you wish, take a peek at their new classroom for September. Children will also be receiving their 'Record of Achievement' that afternoon. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Our Year 2 children have another exciting week ahead as they continue their transition activities with BWJS and enjoy attending the Year 6 production. They will also be taking part in their final swimming session on Thursday.

A quick reminder that children may bring a separate sealed, non-fizzy drink for lunchtime, such as juice, in addition to their water bottle. This applies to all children, including those who have a school meal, and is not limited to packed lunch pupils.

Site Safety Reminders

As always, keeping our children safe is our highest priority. We'd be grateful for your support with the following site rules:

No scooting or cycling on the school site.
No hot drinks on the school site.
Children should not play on any playground equipment before school due to insurance requirements and supervision arrangements.

Thank you, as always, for helping us to keep everyone safe and for your continued support. We are looking forward to a busy, positive and enjoyable final few weeks of the school year. 😊

With warm wishes

Mrs Riches

Headteacher