This week, we have been finishing our curriculums to conclude the Year 5 learning. We have made solar systems with planets or rockets which go up and down or round and round using cams. We have finished short burst writing with poetry about Windrush. We will be finishing our Geography unit tomorrow with our enquiry question. This afternoon we will be having Basketball / Football at Greensward and rounders for those of us at school. Uniform Thursday - Full school uniform.

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

has gone well and children are now on the coach to start the return journey.

An Unforgettable Friday! What a fantastic Friday we had! From pushing the limits to overcoming fears, the children absolutely blew us away during our Belchamps trip. The excitement didn't stop there - our sleepover was a huge success! While we were all left absolutely exhausted, we hope the children managed to catch up on some well-deserved sleep over the weekend! Photos Coming Soon: Keep an eye out as we will be uploading photos from our adventures throughout the week! Remin

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 of the Year 5 Space Day at Lift Greensward on Wednesday 8th July. A reminder to ensure that the Google form is completed as Greensward require the information in advance of the day.

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

Please see the attached programme.

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

English: Windrush Biographies (Hot Tasks) In English, the children have reached the grand finale of our biography unit. This week, they put all their knowledge and skills to the test by writing their Hot Tasks—independent biographies focusing on the inspiring lives of members of the Windrush Generation. They have shown great maturity in researching these historical journeys and capturing their lasting impact with powerful, detailed writing. Maths: Time Conversions We have bee

Please see details of the Year 5 Space Day at Lift Greensward on Wednesday 8th July.

Please see details.

Our Learning This Week What a jam-packed, brilliant week of learning we have had! The children have shown immense resilience and focus, working incredibly hard even through the recent heatwave. From mastering geometric concepts to honouring powerful history in English, they have done themselves absolutely proud. Here is a look at what we've been up to and a guide to the busy days ahead. Maths: Sharp Shapes & Angles This week, we have been putting our geometry skills to the te

There will be extra Districts training on Thursday 2nd July. If your child is taking part, a reminder that they will need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water to stay well hydrated and a sunhat and sunscreen. They should attend school in PE kit. If the extremely hot weather continues, we will be adapting our Districts training session and running kept to an absolute minimum. YOUR CHILD WILL BE BRINGING HOME THE DISTRICTS SPORTS PROGAMME TODAY. THESE WILL BE NEEDED IF

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.

A gentle reminder that, in accordance with the payment schedule, a minimum payment of £38.00 is due by 1st of each month. To date a total of £240.00 (including £50.00 non refundable deposit) should have been paid. Please ensure that your payments are kept up to date. All payments must be made via your Arbor account.

Districts Training- KS2 Due to the forecast of extremely hot weather, we will be adapting our Districts training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday this week. To ensure the children's safety, there will be no long-distance running or sprint training. Children who have been selected for the throwing events, long jump, or relay can still attend training, where we will focus on techniques and relay baton changeovers in shaded areas, with running kept to an absolute minimum. P