Dear parents and carers, A few notes and reminders ahead of our first full week next week. PE PE for Year 6 will be on Thursdays for the next half term. Children should come to school in PE kits as per usual. Uniform To ensure the year starts right, a polite reminder about the school expectation of uniform - including all black trainers not being accepted school uniform shoes. Please refer to the school website https://www.liftwesterings.org/uniform if you need any clarificat

Please see details. We look forward to seeing as many parents as possible at the meeting.

Dear parents, carers and budding new Year 6 students, Teachers and staff have been busy getting everything ready for your return these last two days and the team are really looking forward to seeing you back in school tomorrow morning for the beginning of our Year 6 journeys together - what a year it will be! We'll be providing a weekly update each Friday about the upcoming week, however some pertinent information for the first couple of days is below: Zola's Happy Hearts & M

Good morning, If you have not already done so, a polite reminder that all Chromebooks on loan must be returned to school by the end of the day on Tuesday 21st July complete with power lead. Thank you.

Dear parents and carers, Just two days to go... How quick this year has felt! Your children, as ever, continue to do themselves proud and myself, Mr Bird and the rest of the Year 6 team are looking forward to a jam-packed and fitting final two days of Primary School with the classes. Please see below for details and information about next week. Monday 20th July Full-school uniform day No PE today 9:00 - 10:45 Children will be writing thank you letters and postcards to their r

A little bit of traffic on our journey today so we’re making an additional rest stop. We’re now looking at an ETA of around 6pm. However, I’ll provide further updates once we’re closer. Thank you, Mr Towler

Don’t forget to pick up your copy! Remember to pick up your copy of the Basildon Echo on Tuesday 14 July to see our leavers featured in the special Top Class supplement. We’re delighted to be part of this celebration of our pupils’ journey, this supplement will be a wonderful piece of memorabilia for years to come.

... and ready to start their 2026 Sealyham adventure.

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

Dear Parents and Carers, For those children who are not attending the residential, we wanted to let you know that we have a fun-filled week planned in school! Using the children's own suggestions, we've put together a range of exciting activities. These will include PE lessons, visiting our EYFS buddies, a cooking activity, tasks in the Wild West area and making special leavers' T-shirts, along with plenty of other enjoyable activities throughout the week. Please note that t

Dear Families, Due to unforeseen circumstances, our coach company has had to revise our departure time. On Sunday 12th July, please ensure your child arrives at school by 11:30am, as we will be departing promptly at 12:00 noon. The team at Sealyham has kindly confirmed that they can accommodate our later arrival, so there is no need to worry. The children will still enjoy the full residential experience and will be well looked after on arrival. We sincerely apologise for any

Don’t forget to pick up your copy! Remember to pick up your copy of the Basildon Echo on Tuesday 14 July to see our leavers featured in the special Top Class supplement. We’re delighted to be part of this celebration of our pupils’ journey, this supplement will be a wonderful piece of memorabilia for years to come.

Dear parents and carers, Apologies for not communicating this previously - PE has moved to Wednesday this week due to Districts Sports. As such, children should come to school in PE kit (as they are allowed to anyway this week due to heat) tomorrow. Kind regards, Mr Wade

A reminder of the final details. All medication should be received in the school office by Friday 3rd July. Thank you for the medication received to date.

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.

A reminder of the final details. Please also ensure that all medication is received in the school office by Friday 3rd July. Thank you!

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.

Don’t forget to pick up your copy! Remember to pick up your copy of the Basildon Echo on Tuesday 14 July to see our leavers featured in the special Top Class supplement. We’re delighted to be part of this celebration of our pupils’ journey, this supplement will be a wonderful piece of memorabilia for years to come.