We just wanted to say a huge well done to all of the children in Poppies and Violets for such a wonderful first two days back at school! 💜🌺 The children have returned to school so ready to learn, full of enthusiasm and genuinely excited about all of the wonderful learning ahead of them this year. We have been incredibly proud of the positivity, kindness and enthusiasm they have already shown. What a fantastic way to begin Year 2! ⭐ We have had a wonderful two days getting t

Please see details. Payments will be live on Arbor form 9.00am this morning.

Please see the attached letter regarding the need for accurate and up-to-date information about your child's medical needs in preparation for their return to school in September. .

Dear Poppies and Violets families, A huge and very heartfelt welcome to Year 2! 💜🌺 We hope you have all had a wonderful summer and are feeling ready for the exciting year ahead. Miss Dee and Mrs Shorten are so looking forward to welcoming the children into Poppies and Violets and beginning what we know will be a really happy, joyful and learning-filled year together. We have so many wonderful things planned for the year ahead and cannot wait to get to know the children, dis

Please see the attached letter regarding the need for accurate and up-to-date information about your child's medical needs in preparation for their return to school in September. .

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you for participating in our RSE and PSHE consultation! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We will be using your valuable responses to enhance our planning and delivery of the new curriculum, which will launch this September 2026. Your insights are incredibly important in helping us shape a meaningful and supportive learning experience for our pupils. Please note that the final curriculum documents, policies, and ove

Dear Violet Class Families, As we reach the end of another wonderful school year, I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you. Teaching your children has been an absolute privilege. They have made me laugh every single day, amazed me with their curiosity, kindness and resilience, and filled our classroom with so many memories that I will treasure for a very long time. Watching them grow, not just academically, but as thoughtful, funny, caring little people, has been the greate

Hi everyone, We are nearly at the end of another fantastic school year – it's hard to believe how quickly it's gone! To celebrate, we'll be having a class party on Tuesday. If you would like to contribute a small packet of party treats (such as biscuits, crisps or other individually wrapped snacks), we would be very grateful. There is absolutely no obligation, but any contributions would be greatly appreciated. Could you also please send your child to school with a plastic ca

Dear families, Pupils have the option to wear PE kits on Monday and Tuesday this week, at parents' discretion. This is due to high temperatures continuing. We will review uniform for the latter half of the week on Wednesday. Furthermore.... To celebrate 'our boys' getting to the Semi Finals, we'll also be supporting our team by allowing the children to wear their England kits (or white/red) on Wednesday. Finally, a quick reminder to inform us that you've received, read and sh

Please see letter. A reminder that the consultation period for the new PSHERSHE curriculum will be closed by Thursday morning (16th July) if you have any thoughts/comments on the new curriculum

Please see details. EMS had initially provided the incorrect details, please see the revised letter. All enquiries directly to EMS please.

Please see details. All enquiries directly to EMS please. Apologies if there was an issue with accessing the document, on the previous post.

Please see details. All enquiries directly to EMS please.

Please see details. Kindly note if the weather is not in our favour, the reserve date will be Monday 20th July.

With the summer holidays just around the corner, you may find yourself having a clear-out of toys, dressing-up bits and pieces, or well-loved play resources that your children have outgrown. If, during your decluttering adventures, you come across any of the items on our wish list that are looking for a new home, our Early Years team would be delighted to receive them. Donations will be used to enrich our provision and support the children's imaginative, creative and explorat

In order to complete all guitar lessons this term to allow for the impact of Sports Day, there will be an extra session on Tuesday 30th June for Year 6 and the Year 1/2 small group session. Children should bring their guitar with them on the mornings of Tuesday and Thursday this week.

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Please see details and how to apply for music lessons from September. All lessons are provided by Essex Music Services. Applications must be received by 29th June 2026.

Dear Parents and Carers of Violet and Poppies, Unfortunately, due to the nature of Summer 2 being such a busy half term, a number of calendar changes have taken place. As a result, I am no longer able to run the two remaining arithmetic sessions that were scheduled for Monday 22nd June and Monday 29th June. This means that there will be no further arithmetic sessions for the remainder of this academic year. I apologise for the change of plan. I did try to make the sessions wo

As the weather is due to be hot on Friday, the children can wear shorts and T-shirts. Please provide hats for them and apply sun cream before school.