In contrast to the festive fun and Christmas activities taking place for our children this week, many of us in the Westerings community will be coming to terms with some incredibly heartbreaking news. A short update:

A reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday 17th December, is Christmas dinner day, Christmas jumper day AND we will be filming our festive video! If you have not pre-ordered a Christmas dinner for your child, unfortunately our catering provider has now begun preparing for tomorrow's service and is unable to accept further requests for meals (so please remember to provide a packed lunch for them). Christmas jumpers should be worn over school uniform - this is NOT a non-uniform day

........ please be aware that Thursday's menu will be the Friday choices (week 1) on the attached.

A reminder that the primary school (Reception) admission round opened on Monday 10 November 2025 , for parents of children to apply for a Reception school place for the academic year that starts in September 2026. Even if you already have a sibling at school, you will still need to apply if you have a child due to start Reception next September. The statutory national closing date for applications is 15 January 2026 .Applications can be made online via www.essex.gov.uk/ad

Please see letter and Christmas Lunch order form . Deadline for ordering will be Wednesday 10th December at 3.00pm. Please note: This is not a non-uniform day, festive jumpers must be worn over children’s uniforms as we also film our Christmas video on this day. If you have withdrawn media consent via the Home School Agreement your child will not be filmed. Please contact the school office if you wish to update the consent.

Please see letter and Christmas Lunch order form . Deadline for ordering will be Wednesday 10th December at 3.00pm. Children in EYFS / KS1 and KS2 who receive government funded free school meals will still need to book a lunch. Please note: This is not a non-uniform day, festive jumpers must be worn over children’s uniforms as we also film our Christmas video on this day. If you have withdrawn media consent via the Home School Agreement your child will not be filmed. Ple

Please see important information relating to the move.

Please see letter and Christmas Lunch order form . Deadline for ordering will be Wednesday 10th December at 3.00pm. Please note: This is not a non-uniform day, festive jumpers must be worn over children’s uniforms as we also film our Christmas video on this day. If you have withdrawn media consent via the Home School Agreement your child will not be filmed. Please contact the school office if you wish to update the consent.

Please see details and note that only two clubs run next week. Spring Term 2026 clubs will be published in due course. A reminder that it is a Lift Inset Day tomorrow, Friday 5th December therefore school is closed to pupils.

A reminder that school is closed tomorrow. We look forward to seeing the children in school on Monday 8th December. Enjoy the weekend.

To do list!!

........ please be aware that today's menu will be the Friday choices (week 2) on the attached.

We apologise for any inconvenience. If possible, please do not bring your child in until normal time this morning and arange to collect at the end of the day as usual, or book Night Owls.

Please see details. Your support is greatly appreciated and thanks to our wonderful WPSA for all their hard work in organising this.

We thank them all for their amazing support!

To do list!!

Please see details. Your support is greatly appreciated and thanks to our wonderful WPSA for all their hard work in organising this. Pocket money toys & gifts available for any children who wish to treat themselves or who don’t celebrate Christmas.

........ please be aware that Thursday's menu will be the Friday choices (week 2) on the attached.

Please see important information relating to the move.

Please see letter and Christmas Lunch order form . Deadline for ordering will be Wednesday 10th December at 3.00pm. Please note: This is not a non-uniform day, festive jumpers must be worn over children’s uniforms as we also film our Christmas video on this day. If you have withdrawn media consent via the Home School Agreement your child will not be filmed. Please contact the school office if you wish to update the consent.