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Friday 6^th March 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a wonderfully busy and exciting term it has been so far – and it’s only week two! The children have thrown themselves into every event, and we are so proud of everything they’ve achieved.

Brilliant Pancake Race

One of the highlights of the term was our brilliant pancake race! The energy was infectious, and it was fantastic to see children cheering each other on and showing great sportsmanship. Thank you to everyone who came along to support — it made the event even more special.

Courtyard Classroom Opening

We were also thrilled to officially open our new courtyard classroom. We look forward to the children using this inspiring environment.

Rocketship Bookshop Visit

Another highlight was our visit to the Rocket Ship Bookshop. The children loved diving into new stories, exploring authors they hadn’t discovered before, and sharing recommendations with their classmates. It was a fantastic way to foster our love of reading.

World Book Day Dress-Up

World Book Day was, as always, a joy! The children (and staff!) arrived in an array of fantastic costumes — from classic characters to creative modern favourites. Thank you for all the effort you put in at home; it made the day a magical celebration of reading.

Science Week Next Week

We’re excited to share that next week is Science Week! Children will be taking part in the Acorn Education Trust–wide science competition, investigating, experimenting and exploring some big questions. We’re sure it will be a week full of wonder — and you can expect plenty of photos in next week’s newsletter.

Attendance and Homework Reminders

A gentle reminder that arriving at school on time every day makes a huge difference to children’s learning and sense of routine. Morning lessons are especially important, and we appreciate your support in ensuring children are ready to start the day with us.

We’d also like to emphasise the importance of completing homework regularly. These small, consistent tasks reinforce classroom learning and help children build independence and confidence.

Don’t Forget Coats!

Spring has certainly kept us on our toes this year! Please continue sending children to school with a coat every day. We’ve all been caught out by the changes in temperature, and this helps us make sure playtimes are comfortable and enjoyable.

Assessment Update

We are currently in the middle of our assessment period.

• Years 2, 3 and 4 have already completed most of their assessments.
• Years 5 and 6 will be completing theirs next week.

These assessments are a valuable tool for us — they help us track learning, understand the impact of our teaching, and ensure we can support children effectively where needed. Thank you for helping your child feel calm, rested and ready.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It has been a fantastic start to term, and we’re excited for everything still to come.

Warm regards,
 

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!