23rd January 26

23^rd January 2026

 

Dear Parents

 

We have had lots to celebrate this week, as we’ve noticed how many of you are listening to your children read and supporting them with their spelling practice. The impact is clear in class, especially for those children who are keeping up with their practice at home, so we wanted to share our appreciation for the difference you’re making. If you haven’t had the chance to practise with your child recently, we would encourage you to do so.

 

Weather

The weather has not been kind to us this week, and the forecast suggests even more rain ahead. Please ensure that children come to school with waterproof coats each day, as well as spare shoes for outdoor play.

 

Lego

We use small LEGO sets for some of our small‑group work in school as part of a programme called LEGO Therapy. We are currently in need of a few more of these small sets, and we wondered whether any of you might have some at home that are no longer being used. They don’t need to be new, but they do need to include all their pieces and the full set of instructions. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

 

Winchester Science Centre

On the 6th of February, Year 5 will be visiting the Winchester Science Centre. During the trip, they will take part in a workshop where they will learn how astrophysicists reflect and deflect light, along with exploring many other exhibits throughout the day. They will also have the opportunity to learn from a real scientist during their visit to the planetarium.

 

World Religion Day

As it was World Religion Day this week, we have been talking to the children about the concept of unity and the shared values found across different global religions. This links closely to our school value of Respect, particularly the idea of treating others as you would like to be treated.

 

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend,

 

Mr Kirk

 

Dates for your diary

 

2^nd February: YR and KS1 Drama workshop (In school)

6^th February: Year 5 Winchester Science Museum

16^th February - 20^th February: Spring Half Term

24^th February: O2 Young Voices Concert

4^th March: Year 3 Pizza Express Trip

5^th March: World Book Day

10^th March: Parents Evening

12^th March: Parents Evening

11^th March: Year 4 Ancient Sumer Day (In school)

11^th March: Year 3 Fishbourne Palace Trip

19^th March: Year 4 Southampton Art Gallery

23^rd March: Year 2 Windsor Castle

23^rd March: Year 1 SeaCity Museum

30^th March - 10^th April: Easter Holiday

13^th April: INSET Day

21^st April – 19^th May: Y3 Swimming Lessons (Tuesday afternoons, 5 sessions)

21^st May: Music Afternoon

25^th May - 29^th May: Summer Half Term

11^th June: Year 3 Kew Gardens

15^th June: INSET Day

16^th June: Year 2 Living Rainforest

16^th June: Year 1 & Year 4 Solar Farm

19^th June: Year 1 & Year 4 Solar Farm Workshop (In school)

24^th June: Year 6 Leavers Service at Winchester Cathedral (for pupils only)

25^th June: School Class Photos

29^th June - 1sy July: Key Stage 2 Play at The Lights

2^nd July: Year 5 Taster Day at John Hanson School

6^th July: Year 5 Taster Day at John Hanson School

7^th July: Year 6 Transition Day – Andover Schools

8^th July: Science Day

10^th July: Sports Day

12^th - 15^th July Year 6 Residential to Osmington Bay

14^th July: Year 5 Taster Day at Harrow Way School

20^th July: KS1 Leaver Service

21^st July: KS2 Leaver Service (parents welcome)

23^rd July: Summer Holiday