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Ofsted Inspection

We would like to thank all the parents who took time to complete the parent survey and speak to the Inspectors.  As soon as the report is published we will share it with all of you.

Reminder:  Phonics Showcase

Due to the Ofsted Inspection, this was postponed until Wednesday 30th September.

Parents of Reception, Years 1 and 2 are invited to our Key Stage 1 Phonics Showcase on Wednesday 30th September at 9.00 a.m. in the bottom Hall.  After a short meeting explaining how Phonics is taught in school, you will then be able to visit your child's class.  

We are excited to see you there and show you how Phonics is taught in school.

Reception Parents

Reception class have been given Autumn treasure bags this week. Please can you go on an Autumn walk with your child and collect objects that represent signs of Autumn, e.g. leaves of different colours, conkers, acorns etc.  Thank you.  Mrs Lovick

MacMillan Coffee Morning - 2nd October 2026

Again, this had to be rearranged due to the Ofsted Inspection.  This is now on Friday 2nd October we will be holding a MacMillan Coffee Morning between 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. in the bottom hall.

This event is to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. Therefore, we are asking you to pay a donation upon entry.

If you would like to attend, please complete the Club form on Arbor by ticking your child's name.

Any problems, please feel free to contact me. - helen.spafford@coopacademies.co.uk

Values Champions

Bibi Hawa (Yr. 1); Fasih (Yr. 2), Lena (Yr. 3); Rishabh (Yr. 4); Arham (Yr. 5) and Misbah, Tripat, Zayyaan, Myla, Ambria, Kanyinsola, Amina, Alisha, Mamadou, Sharifa, Elzana & Khubaib all from Yr. 6.

Attendance Bear winners this week are Year 3

   Rec: 95.9%        Year 1: 96.2%        Year 2: 93.3%       Year 3: 98.6%  

   Year 4: 98.1%    Year 5: 97.9%        Year 6: 95.9%

   Whole school so far this year: 96.4%

Lates

    Nurs:  2        Rec:  2        Year 1:  4      Year 2: 1       Year 3: 0

    Year 4:  2     Year 5: 0      Year 6: 1

Dates for the Calendar 2026
 

Monday 28th September:          Start of Anne Frank Exhibition 

Wednesday 30th September:    Key Stage 1 Phonics Showcase at 9.00 a.m.

Friday 2nd October:                   MacMillan Coffee Morning at 9.00 a.m.

Wednesday 7th October:           PSHE Showcase at 9.00 a.m. 

Friday 16th October:                  School finishes for Autumn half term

Monday 2nd November:             School re-opens

Monday 16th November:           School closed for staff training 

Friday 18th December:              School closes for Christmas

Monday 4th January 2027:        School re-opens

Friday 12th February:                School closes for February half term

Monday 22nd February:             School reopens

Thursday 25th March:                School closes for Easter

Monday 12th April:                     School reopens

Monday 3rd May:                       Bank Holiday Monday

Friday 28th May:                        School closes for Spring Bank

Monday 7th June:                      School reopens

Friday 23rd July:                        School closes for summer


 

P.E Days

Children in Yrs. 1 to 6 need to come in their PE kit on the days they have PE (see the timetable below):

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Year 4

Year 5

Year 3

Year 5 - swimming

Reception

Year 2

Year 1

Year 4

Year 6

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 6

 

Reception children need to keep their PE kit in school.

Reminder: Year 5 will need to bring their swimming costume and towel into school every Tuesday. If your child forgets their swimming kit phone calls will be made.

Milk Money

Our supplier is Cool Milk.  If you wish to register your child for milk please go to their website: www.coolmilk.com.

Valuable Items

If your child brings their phone, house keys, bus pass, wears a smart watch they need to hand them into the office where the items will be locked away.

Your child will then need to collect them at the end of the day.

Children in Years 5 and 6

If you wish your child to walk to and from school by themselves, please collect a form from the office and complete it. Please be aware the form does not mean they will be able to be responsible for a younger sibling.  

Reporting your child absent

This year we will once again be having a big push on attendance and punctuality. The children are expected in school everyday. Children are not allowed to take leave from school. If you do take your child out of school then you may be prosecuted and fined £80 per child per parent. In some cases you could be fined £2,500 per child per parent and receive a criminal record.

Mrs. Spafford and Mrs. Khambhaita will be monitoring all children and if they have any concerns regarding a child’s attendance or punctuality, the parents will be invited to a meeting.

If your child is going to be absent from school please do not ring the school number but ring or send a text to 07938742883.

If we have not received a reason for your child’s absence we will be contacting you from this number.  If we do not receive any reason then a home visit will be made.