12th June 25
12th June 2025
Dear Parents and carers,
This is an early newsletter this week as I knew that tomorrow would be a busy one with Sports Day.
Cricket
Our school cricket team played on Monday and the reports I have back from Mr. Murphy were highly positive. The children worked well as a team, listened to their coaching and showed determination and Clatford courage. They also managed to win the event, which was a fantastic achievement. They are now through to the County Finals. I would like to say a big thank you the parents who helped on the day and to Mr Hayward in particular, who offered the children some additional coaching prior to the event. Well done to them all.
Next Year
I would like to share with you which teachers will be teaching in which classes when we come back in September, so that you know who your child’s next teacher will be. We have a transition day later in the term where children get a chance to spend some time with their new teacher and see their new classrooms before the Summer.
Year R: Mrs Carr, Mrs Jordan and Mrs Deery
Year 1: Mrs. Britten supported by Mrs McIntyre
Year 2: Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Woodman supported by Mrs Hardiman-James and Mrs Ward
Year 3: Mrs Isaac and Mrs Woodman supported by Mrs Harding
Year 4: Mr Deery supported by Mrs Batterson and Mrs Borrett
Year 5: Mr Bennet supported by Mrs Proud and Mr Walkom
Year 6: Mrs Coles supported by Mrs Harding
We think this gives us a really strong team going into next year and I know that all the teachers are already looking forward to meeting their new cohorts.
When Mrs Jordan goes on maternity leave, Mrs. Carr will do an additional day (Thursday) and Mrs. Deery will become the teacher on a Friday supported by Mr Walkom. We will be recruiting shortly to find someone to cover Mrs Woodman when she goes on maternity leave.
Sports Day
Sports day should be a fun and enjoyable event for the whole community. I love the fact that the whole school has a chance to come together to cheer each other on and cheer for their house team. Please remember to bring a chair with you if you would like somewhere to sit. Please also remember not to call your children over to see you during the event. At the end of this event, Y2,3,4,5 and 6 will be able to collect their children from classroom doors. YR and Y1 will be able to collect from the usual place. The teachers will just need a few moments after the event to ensure the children have their things and they are ready to leave safely.
Cuppa with SENCO
Our last ‘Cuppa with SENCO’ event this year is coming up on Thursday 19th June at 3:30pm. The theme is transitions, which makes sense given its timing in the year. Please do take the opportunity to come and chat to Mrs. Armstrong and join us for a cup of tea after school.
Class Photos
Next week we have class photos on Tuesday 17th June. If your child normally has PE on this day, please come to school in full school uniform and bring PE kit in a separate bag.
Wishing you all a peaceful and happy weekend,
Mr M Kirk
Dates for your diary
13th June: Sports Day (parents welcome to attend for the afternoon)
17th June: Class photos
18th June: Y3 Trip to Kew Gardens
18th June: Y1 and Y4 Trip to Solar Farm
19th June: Y6 Leavers Service at Winchester Cathedral
19th June: Cuppa with SENCO
24th June: Y1 and Y4 Solar Farm Workshops
29th June: PTA Colour Run
30th June – 2nd July KS2 Play
(note: 30th June, all KS2 children will need to be dropped off at and picked up from The Lights theatre, 1st and 2nd of July will be evening performances)
2nd July: Y4 River Dipping Activity
6th – 9th July: Y6 Residential to Osmington Bay
11th July: Y4 Camping Trip
15th July: Year 6 Leavers Service
21st July – 2nd September: Summer Holiday (including 2 INSET days on 21st and 22nd July)
3rd September: INSET Day
4th September: Return to School
20th October: INSET Day
27th October – 31st October: Autumn Half Term
11th - 18th November: Bookfair
17th December: Whole School Panto at The Anvil
22nd December – 2nd January 2026: Christmas Holiday
5th January: INSET Day
16th February – 20th February: Spring Half Term
30th March – 10th April: Easter Holiday
13th April: INSET Day
25th May – 29th May: Summer Half Term
15th June: INSET Day
23rd July: Summer Holiday