Lift Schools, our trust, has provided dates for the remaining allocation of two staff training (INSET) days this academic year. The updated term dates can be found here. The additional INSET days are: Friday, 4 December Friday, 25 June

Please note that Tuesday's main meals will be either beef bolognese or vegetable bolognese, all other options will still be available. Please see the Halloween menu for Thursday 8th October - no other options will be available on this day.

There is still time to buy your tickets. Thank you for supporting our WPSA. A reminder that the Active Arts and Crafts and Singing and Drama after school clubs are not running on Thursday 8th October. Night Owls will be open as usual.

Gentle reminder for our former Student Councillors return their official councillor tie and badge to the school office by this tomorrow.

Dear parents/carers, due to a technical issue, Kittle Photographic Ltd have issued the following update regarding ordering school photos from them. Important Update Regarding School Photographs - Kittle Photographic Ltd Already placed an order? Rest assured that your order has been processed as normal. Awaiting orders? Please wait to place any new orders. Replacement photo slips for both individual and sibling/group photos are currently being produced and will be distributed

A huge thank you to all of our former Student Councillors for their hard work and commitment throughout last academic year! As we prepare to welcome our new Student Council, we kindly ask that all councillors from last year return their official councillor tie and badge to the school office by this Friday.

Thank you for your support to date. Donations to school no later than Wednesday 30th September please.

Our first Newsletter of the year is ready to view! We've updated the format, so it's easier to view on mobile devices (our families' preferred method). Click here to read! https://westerings.canva.link/001

Kittle Photography will be in school on Thursday morning for individual photographs. Children should be in full school uniform, including ties. (summer dresses may be worn). If your child has PE on Thursday, they will need to bring PE kit to change into.

Unfortunately, the after school choir with Mrs Rees will not run on Friday 18th September. Please collect your child at the normal time. Children in Years 5 and 6 with permission to walk home will be released at normal time. Alternatively, please book Night Owls. We aplogise for any inconvenience. Choir will start on Friday 25th September. Friday 3.20pm - 4.00pm Choir Year 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 Small hall 25/09/26 - 04/12/26 Mrs Rees 9 weeks free club Booked via Arbor

A reminder that Kittle Photography will be in school on Thursday morning for individual photographs. Children should be in full school uniform, including ties. (summer dresses may be worn). If your child has PE on Thursday, they will need to bring PE kit to change into.

Please see details of our new catering provider with effect from 2nd November (Autumn 2 term). Menus will be published on WesteringsPlus later this term. Aspens will continue with the provision until the end of term.

link: https://forms.gle/55UiR2rC8BFo9T1g6

Please see details on how to apply if you may be eligible.

Thank you for your support.

3PR parking permits for Lift Westerings are now available to apply for until the end of this academic year. These allow Lift Westerings parents and carers to use SOUTHEND ROAD Car Park between 08:25-09:10 and 14:50-15:40 Mon-Fri during term time only. To apply for your permit, please email our School Parking team via schoolparking@chelmsford.gov.uk with the following details: 1 | Your full name 2 | Your child’s name 3 | Vehicle registration number 4 | Mobile number

Please see details. A reminder that Clubs will resume w/b Monday 14th September. Please see details on the timetable to register.

Please complete this at your earliest convenience https://forms.gle/RdXqM6BPqdjR1VVq5

Please be advised that we return on Week 3. All options will be available from Thursday 3rd September.

We hope you enjoy reading the final newsletter for this year. As we say goodbye to our wonderful Year 6 leavers, we wish them every success as they begin their next adventure. We are so proud of all they have achieved and know they have bright futures ahead. To our returning families, have a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new school year! .