Good afternoon, Following our recent Parents’ Evening, which we always greatly enjoy and value as an opportunity to share your child’s progress, we wanted to provide some key strategies to support learning at home. These ideas reflect the approaches we use in school and can be easily incorporated into everyday routines. Supporting Fine-Motor Development Occupational Therapists emphasise that fine-motor skills develop from the inside out. Before children can control their fing

We’re thrilled to share that your child has been cast in our upcoming production Shine Star, Shine ! Rehearsals are already in full swing and going brilliantly. Every role, big or small, plays an important part in creating a magical performance that we can’t wait for you to enjoy. Your child’s role, costume details and any lines they need to learn will be in their bag. Please help us by practising their lines at home over the next few weeks and by sending in their costume by

We have an exciting and very busy week ahead! Our book focus is One Winter’s Day  by M. Christina Butler , a heart-warming story about generosity and the way kindness inspires others to be kind in return. The book also supports our ongoing learning about the season of Winter . Wednesday We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our Christmas Craft Morning . It will be a lovely opportunity to celebrate the season, and enjoy some festive fun together. Full details can be found

Dear Parents, We were absolutely thrilled  by how well the children performed in their auditions yesterday for our Christmas play! We are so proud of their enthusiasm and effort. We will be sending home the specific roles this week. Once you know your child's part, you will be able to arrange a suitable costume. If you have any questions about costumes, please don't hesitate to catch me at the gate! Next week our learning will be centred around the story ' One Snowy Night'  b

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you to everyone who made playdough and kindly donated items for our hedgehog houses. Your support really helps us create wonderful learning experiences for the children. I also wanted to apologise for not updating the children’s reading records today. We’ve been completing phonics and maths assessments so we have up-to-date information ready for parents’ evening. We are so proud of how much the children have achieved in such a short time.

Next week, our story focus will be The Very Helpful Hedgehog  by Rosie Wellesley ! We’ll be diving into the wonderful world of British wildlife, discovering the habitats of animals that hibernate, and learning how we can help care for them as the colder months arrive. To end our week, the children will be creating their very own hedgehog houses  on Friday ! These will be placed around our school grounds to provide cosy hideaways for our local wildlife. We would really appreci

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Our old-logo school uniform items are on final-sale . With discounts of up to 75% off and no item being discounted by less than 50%, this truly is your last opportunity to secure these incredible prices. Very limited quantities and sizes remain, and when they're gone, they're gone! While ties are excluded from this sale (they didn't change with the rebrand), everything else is available. Order online today through our app or school website to get your favourites before they d

Our sounds for this week: r- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/cOgLxJMJ/u8fb0m2h j- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/JfYMcoIs/Gk6DxXlv v- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/LH1HEyBv/mxv18mkI y- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/NqobEbq4/Px2jS6iN w- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/9Bz6QcNH/Ois45HOr

This terms focus: Look Out the Window – What Do You See? Next week, we’ll be exploring the story The Fox in the Dark  by Alison Green and Deborah Allwright. Our learning will take us on an exciting journey through British wildlife and the ever-changing landscape of autumn. In preparation, we would love for you to take a lovely woodland walk. As you wander, have a look at how the environment has changed since your last woodland walk – what’s different now that autumn is here?

As the season of remembrance arrives, we reflect on the sacrifices made by countless individuals who served our country. This year, the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal takes on an even greater significance, and we are excited to share a unique initiative to support this noble cause. Our school pup (Zola) has been popularised through the distribution of keychains this year. Flag waving Zola, Christmas Zola (and more to come!)... Since it's been a great fundraiser for the s

Thank you to those parents who have made a payment. If you have not already done so, please make payment by Wednesday 5th November..

Dear families, We are inviting you to take part in Lift Schools' family voice survey. As a school, we are committed to working in...

Phonics sounds for this week: f- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/b3RY7ez1/crlP3mq5 e- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/C77L3uVe/noNxxMPW l- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/hu3JmpSb/WkayRQfk h- http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/bN7bmEfO/kkEd4eOn Over the holidays We have now completed our phonics assessments of sounds learnt so far and are really pleased with the progress  your children are making! 🌟 To help this continue, we’d re

Thank you to those parents who have made a payment. If you have not already done so, please make payment by Wednesday 15th October.

Just a reminder that we have a taster rugby session this afternoon and the children need to come into school in PE kit. We will be on...

Our exciting first half term draws to a close! Next week, our theme is Superheroes , a week full of creativity, imagination, and fun! Our...

A reminder that the Evening Echo will be publishing a picture special of our September 2025 intake. This supplement will be published on...