Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Just a reminder that this afternoon is due to be our sports day for Year 5 and 6 - the weather is due stay sunny but mild, with cloud which should dry the field from last night's rain. Please can the children come in their PE Kits, with water bottles and hats to keep themselves safe this afternoon. Please apply suncream.
We will be starting at 1:30pm, there will be staff at the gate to direct you to where parents can watch from - we suggest you bring a rug or foldable chair to sit on.
Many thanks.
Well done Year 6 - I hope you had a fantastic time at White Hall.
A big thank you to Mr Capewell, Mrs Jones, Miss Surla and Mr Armstrong for giving the children a wonderful residential experience.
Many thanks for providing 24hour care and support for the Year 6 children - and your photos show what a great time was had by all!
This week our Year 6 pupils created some fantastic theme park ideas in their activities over the past three days. We are extremely proud of the work they produced to design their own theme park: Time Chase Adventure Theme Park!
They also bravely took to some cookery lessons, having great fun designing and cooking their own pizzas and bread.
We were due to host our Year 3 and Year 4 sports day tomorrow afternoon. However, due to the weather warning of extreme heat and high sun/pollen and UV levels (26-27 degrees) we are having to cancel this. The field has no shade and we cannot run the risk of sun burn to pupils and adults or potential heat stroke.
This is clearly not what we would have hoped for but feel that it is unwise to run this event. Our reserve date has already been set and disclosed on our newsletter as being Thursday 3rd July.
Apologies for any inconvenience but we wanted to give the most notification possible.
On Wednesday 2nd July, Year 5 are stepping back in time for a special WW2-themed day! Children are welcome to come dressed as evacuees, soldiers, land girls, or in any 1940s-inspired outfit.
It’s a great opportunity to bring history to life and support our learning in a fun and meaningful way.
Reminders to help:
1. ALL pupils need to bring a water bottle and packed lunch on Monday. They come in casual clothes ready to go, not uniform
2.Please label all clothing and include a packing list to help your child re-pack.
3. Pack with your child so they know what items they are bringing.
4. Make sure your child can carry their case.
5. Please include a hat for the sun, gloves and sun cream.
6. A pair of indoor shoes AND outdoor shoes are required. Indoor shoes can be sliders or slipper.
7. Make sure they have plenty of sock and pants!
8. No hoodies for activities, please pack sweatshirts or jumpers
9. Please do not bring valuable or precious items of clothing as they may get lost or damaged.
10. No jewellery.
11. Any asthmatic children need to have their inhaler with them at all times.
12. Pupils need to report to the school hall with their luggage when they arrive – you can arrive from 8:30-8:45 and access the driveway in your car. All cars must be gone by 8:45. Entry will not be permitted by cars from 8:45-9:05 due to the number of pedestrians on campus. The drive will re-open at 9:05- 9:15. All pupils need to have arrived by 9:15. If your child is booked onto Panda Club, they will be brought over for you. All parents will be asked to leave by 9:15.
13. All luggage will be placed in the coach hold. A small holdall can be taken on board. NO FOOD. A water bottle can be taken onboard.
14. Please make sure you medicate any pupils who are prone to travel sickness.
15. Please remember no phones, no cameras and no electronic or electrical equipment is permitted.
A busy first week back for all of us at school.
I am already starting to plan for next year and can now release our Inset days for 2025-26. They are:
Thursday 4th September
Friday 5th September
Monday 3rd November
Monday 23rd February
Friday 26th June
Harrington opens again for the final term tomorrow. We look forward to having everyone back!
Panda club will also be based at our school tomorrow as Parklands has an Inset day.
Another busy week to end our Term 5 and it is hard to believe that we are nearing our final term for this academic year!
The sun is shining and I hope you all have a nice break, whatever you may be doing. The dojo will now close over the holiday and will re-open on Monday 2nd June when we return (Harrington starts again on the Monday - it is not an Inset day for us).
For any urgent communication, please use the dojo directly to me.
Take care, stay safe and enjoy the break.
Well done to our fabulous members from Year 5 who represented the school so well today in the local Spelling Bee Challenge. You were all amazing - thank you for your dedication in studying for this event and it was great to hear that you performed with such confidence.