26th September 25
26th September 2025
Dear Parents and carers,
The first term of the year is where we think about love in action, and how our actions can show love to others. I have seen some brilliant gymnastics and dance routines from Year 5 and 6 this week and have also enjoyed listening to Singing Club start back up. We really do have some fantastic singers at our school. The new school council also met for the first time this week, so well done to all of them.
Photos
Please remember that on Wednesday next week your child will be having their individual and sibling photographs taken by our school photographer. If your child has PE that day, please could you send them in normal uniform instead of PE uniform. Mr. Bennett has asked if Year 5 could please bring their PE uniforms to school in a separate bag that day, so they can get changed in the afternoon.
Parking
In order to keep our children safe could I please ask you to be careful how you park your cars in the morning and afternoon, being careful to avoid junctions and observe all road-markings, such as double-yellow lines. Getting this wrong can mean poor visibility for parents and young children when crossing roads and could lead to people being seriously injured. Please park further away, rather than risk a child being hurt.
PTA AGM
A big thank you to those who attended the PTA AGM this week. Last year the PTA raised an exceptional amount for the school between the different events they hosted throughout the year. I know everyone here is very grateful for everything they continue to do. The non-uniform day, bake sale and uniform sale will be held as usual on the last Friday of this half term.
Punctuality
Although the school gates stay open until 8:55am, we would like you to try your hardest to get the children to school by 8:45am. The teachers have early morning activities set up which can include consolidation activities and SEN interventions. Missing these consistently can have a potentially big impact on learning. We know that sometimes being late is unavoidable, however, we want to ensure these occasions remain the exception rather than the rule. As always, anyone arriving after 9am will be marked as late in the register.
Dinosaurs
Year 5 have been learning about fossils this week and have been investigating them by using clay imprints. In less than a month, they will be able to continue their studies as part of their residential visit to Hooke Court.
Hoping you all have a happy and restful weekend.
Mr M Kirk
Dates for your diary
1st October: Individual & family photos
2nd October: YR-2 Drama workshop (in school)
10th October: Hello Yellow Day (children may wear a yellow accessory to school)
14th October: Parents Evening (more information to follow)
16th October: Parents Evening (more information to follow)
16th October: Year 3 Stonehenge
20th October: INSET Day
22nd October: Open Morning (for September 2026 intake)
22nd – 24th October: Year 5 Residential to Hooke Court
24th October: PTA bake sale and non-uniform day
27th October – 31st October: Autumn Half Term
4th November – Year 3 Orchestra Unwrapped at The Anvil
10th November: Whole School Flu Immunisation
10th November: Anti-bullying Week
11th - 18th November: Bookfair
13th November: Year 4 Ufton Court
27th November: Year 6 Steam Museum
17th December: Whole School Panto at The Anvil
18th December: Carol Concert after school
19th December: Christmas Lunch
22nd December – 2nd January 2026: Christmas Holiday
5th January 2026: INSET Day
16th February – 20th February: Spring Half Term
24th February: O2 Young Voices Concert
4th March – Year 3 Pizza Express Trip
30th March – 10th April: Easter Holiday
13th April: INSET Day
25th May – 29th May: Summer Half Term
15th June: INSET Day
24th June: Year 6 Leavers Service at Winchester Cathedral
29th June – 1sy July: Key Stage 2 Play at The Lights
2nd July: Year 5 Taster Day at John Hanson School
6th July: Year 5 Taster Day at John Hanson School
7th July: Year 6 Transition Day – Andover Schools
12th – 15th July Year 6 Residential to Osmington Bay
23rd July: Summer Holiday