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Friday 5th June 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

A very warm welcome back to the final term of the academic year. It has been a real joy to see the children return to school so positively—full of enthusiasm for the learning ahead. This week has been wonderful, with so many smiling faces and a clear sense of excitement about the term to come. We were also delighted to celebrate those children who achieved Emerald and Sapphire awards for their fantastic house point totals at the end of last term—an excellent achievement that reflects their hard work and determination. It has also been wonderful to see our Year 6 pupils taking part in their Bikeability training this week. They have represented the school brilliantly, showing care and responsibility as they navigate the local area—skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

As you know, we are always keen to listen carefully to the views of our whole school community. Thank you to those of you who took the time to share your thoughts through our recent Edurio survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and plays an important role in shaping our school improvement priorities.

Over the coming term—and continuing into next—we will be introducing a range of initiatives to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all members of our community. As part of this, we felt it was especially important to hear directly from the children themselves. 

This week, I have spent time with each class talking about how they feel in different areas of the school. Together, we have explored where they feel most comfortable and whether there are any places where they feel less at ease. This has helped us to really unpick their concerns and think carefully about the best ways to support them.

A number of pupils shared that the toilets can sometimes feel unsettling. They explained that this is due to issues such as flickering lights, toilet tissue being pushed into holders, and children sometimes not behaving respectfully around the doors. We addressed this together in assembly, talking about the importance of personal responsibility and how each of us contributes to making our school a safe and pleasant place for everyone.

As a result, we have put up clear reminder posters at the entrances to the toilets, outlining the behaviours we expect. I have been really impressed with how thoughtfully the children engaged with these discussions, and I am confident that we will see positive changes. As I explained to them, having access to a clean, safe and comfortable toilet environment is something every child deserves. If you are able to reinforce these expectations at home, I would be very grateful—working together makes a real difference.

Another theme raised through the parent survey was around homework, particularly clarity about what is expected each week. In response, we have introduced a weekly email for each class, which will clearly outline the homework set and when it is due. These emails are intended as a helpful guide rather than an additional task—there is no need to reply. Simply supporting your child to complete and return their homework on time will be greatly appreciated. We hope this will provide reassurance and ensure that families feel confident about what is required.

Can you please all ensure that clubs and lunches are booked by 9am on the Friday of the week before so we can plan accordingly and that children are being taken to the main Reception door and met by one of the members of staff for drop off to Breakfast Club.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We are very much looking forward to the term ahead and to working in partnership with you to provide the very best for all of our children.

With very best wishes,

Hannah Shillito

23.01.2026 - Update

Wren Class have had a lovely start to the term, exploring our animal topics by sorting and naming different creatures and creating zoos, with Reception focusing on birds this week—please do share any photos of nests you spot at home. The children have also taken part in a fun jam‑sandwich activity to understand the importance of being clear and specific when giving instructions, which linked brilliantly to our work on writing instructions inspired by How to Clean a Woolly Mammoth. In Maths they have shown great determination while learning about shapes, and in PSHE they have been setting personal goals. Our Rock Steady club has started too, with some children joining their own bands and growing in confidence. Throughout all their learning, the children continue to show joy in their activities, love in how they work together, and determination in taking on new challenges.

Start of term

This term in Wrens, the children will be exploring a range of exciting topics, including learning all about different animals in Science and discovering how schools from the past compare to the ones they know today in History. In RE, we’ll be finding out who Muslims are and what is important in their daily lives, encouraging the children to learn with curiosity and respect. Our Reception children will also be diving into their theme of Amazing Animals, enjoying stories, play and creative activities as they explore the wonderful world of creatures big and small.

23.01.2026 Update

It's been a fantastic few weeks in Kingfisher Class! 

In Science, the children have explored how vibrations travel by constructing string telephones. In Art, they have shown great precision experimenting with tints and shades. During PSHE, the class have been focusing on community by designing inclusive gardens for various purposes. 

We have been very lucky to have Miss B in Kingfisher Class, who has been teaching us to speak French! 

Well done on a brilliant start the to term Kingfishers! 

Start of term 

Welcome to an exciting new term in Kingfisher Class! This term, we are diving into multiplication and division in Maths. In Writing, we are going to be creating imaginative short stories, inspired by the text The Incredible Book Eating Boy. In Science, we’ll be making some noise, investigating how sound travels through vibrations. In History, we are marching back to ancient times to uncover the impact of the Roman invasion of Britain. In Re, we will be exploring the question ‘What do Hindus believe God is like?’. It’s set to be a fantastic term of discovery!

Kestrel Class Update 23.01.2026

So far in Kestrel class (yr5 and yr6 ) we have accomplished a variety of experiences. First, we will go over the visitors that have been helping us, such as Miss B, who is a French college student and helps us learn French. We have also had a professional music teacher come in to help us learn traditional English dances and pop songs. Additionally, we have been lucky enough to have Rocksteady (a music company ,which goes to schools in Britain, to form bands with musical students) come to our school to teach us about music.

Next, we will talk about our curriculum subjects. In Maths, we are learning all about fractions and their many properties and in Writing we are preparing to write a non-chronological report about an animal of our choice. We are also doing science and history, in which we are learning about the ancient Greeks and classifying animals on their characteristics.  PE is being done by Mr Hunt who is teaching us how to play dodge ball and stay healthy in health and fitness.

In Kestrel class, we now have the ‘wow wall’ , which is helping us to put more effort and determination  into our work. It also gives us confidence as seeing our work on a special wall can boost joy (one of our school values) and creativity (the will to get on there again).

We also have our Spelling homework , which is given out every Friday to practice over the weekend. We do the test on Tuesday which is to improve our spelling skills, We use our curriculum spellings and spellings with specific suffixes in our tests. This greatly helps us with our spelling and PAG for the future.

Overall, it has been an amazing term and we greatly look forward to our trip to Ufton court with Heytsbury primary (contact the office for more information) to pretend to be Greeks! We are all looking forward to the rest of the school year followed by half term.

Written by :  Daisy and Darcey

Kestrel Class is ready for another busy and exciting term filled with learning and new opportunities. In Maths, we will be exploring fractions and decimals, building on our understanding and applying these skills in different contexts. Alongside this, we will continue our daily times tables practice, use Doodle Learn and take part in extra problem-solving sessions to challenge ourselves and develop confidence.

In writing,  punctuation and grammar will be a focus throughout the term as we hone and master key skills. We will then build towards writing a non-chronological report linked to our science topic of classifying animals big and small, before moving on to creating dramatic moments in a narrative. Our reading journey will take us into the pages of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, a story that will spark discussion and reflection.

Our PSHE lessons will explore the theme of dreams and goals, encouraging us to think about aspirations and how to achieve them. In topic lessons, we will dive into history with the question, “What did the Greeks ever do for us?” and in RE, we will consider “Why do Hindus want to be good?” These thought-provoking topics will help us understand the world and its cultures more deeply. PE will keep us active and engaged as we learn and play tag rugby, developing teamwork and resilience.

Just a reminder that spelling homework will be sent home every Friday in a spelling folder. Spellings are to be learnt and homework is due in on the following Tuesday for our weekly spelling test. Keep going with Doodle Learn activities in grammar and in maths as well as times tables practice on TTRS. Make sure to keep reading at home and handing in your reading bookmarks so we can celebrate your progress. 

With so much to look forward to, this term promises to be full of exciting learning experiences for Kestrel Class!