9th January 2026
This week in History, Year 2 have been learning about the very first powered flight in 1903, when the Wright Brothers managed to stay in the air for an incredible 12 seconds! We learned about Orville and Wilbur Wright, watched video footage of their historic flight and discussed why this moment was so important. Working in groups, the children explored how the Wright Brothers might have been feeling before and during the flight, as well as how eyewitnesses may have felt watching this amazing event. They brought their ideas to life using freeze-frames and thought-bubbles, showing fantastic engagement and creativity. The children came up with some brilliant adjectives to describe emotions, including 'proud', 'worried', 'nervous', 'shaky', 'bubbly' and 'in awe'. Their thoughtful discussions and enthusiasm were wonderful to see.
Brand New Youth Theatre in Town!
There will be a brand new youth theatre in Stratford, running out of Rother Street Arts House, from the 2nd February 2026!
Arts Insight Theatre Company will be running the classes which are taking place in the theatre’s beautiful auditorium, each week. Arts Insight has been working with children and young people since 2010 providing a safe, nurturing and creative environment for all. They aim to provide opportunities for all young people to learn invaluable life skills, discover and share their voices, meet like-minded people and have multiple performance opportunities each year. Regardless of age, ability, culture or experience, Arts Insight welcomes and maintains a safe, motivating and inclusive environment for everyone.
The weekly timetable is as follows:
Monday: 6-7pm - Mixed age group for 7-14 year olds
Saturday: 1-2pm - Junior age group for 7-10 year olds
Saturday: 2:10 - 3:10pm - Senior age group for 11-14 year olds
Arts Insight will be offering FREE taster sessions at the above times on Friday 17th and Monday 19th January 2026 in the auditorium, and they would love any theatre and performance-loving students to come along.
Arts Insight will visit school soon to provide an assembly, for all KS2 children, to tell them all about youth theatre, in a fun and interactive way. To learn more, click here.
Medicines in School
We cannot accept medicines in school without a prescription label and a medical form completed by a parent or carer. Please ask the school office for more information and/or a form via:
Below are Forest School dates for your diary. The children will need to wear PE kit to school with tracksuit bottoms or leggings and have a long sleeve top such as a hoodie. Wellies and a rain coat/ will also be required:
Spring Term (1)
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16.1.25 |
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Y3 |
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23.1.25 |
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Y1 |
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30.1.25 |
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Y2 |
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6.2.25 |
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Rec |
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13.2.25 |
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Y6 |
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23.2.25 |
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Y5 |
Key dates for the Autumn Term are HERE! You can find information relating to term dates here and teacher-led clubs dates here.
* Please note that all dates published are subject to change/cancellation - please check this page and/or the website calendar regularly:
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Spring Term (1) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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16/1, 23/1, 30/1, 6/2, *9/2 (Half Term Cup) |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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12th January to 6th February 2026 (inclusive) |
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Y4 Swimming |
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12/1, 19/1, 26/1, 2/2, 9/2, 23/2 |
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14/1 |
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Air Ambulance Day – Wear Something Yellow (£1) |
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16/1 |
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Young Voices Concert 2026 |
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2-5/2 |
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Bikeability (Y5) |
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HALF TERM 16th February to 20th February |
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23/2 |
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Children back to school |
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5/3 |
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World Book Day! |
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10/3 |
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Learning Together Time (9:05-10:00am) |
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17/3 |
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Parents’ Evening (3:30-6:30pm: face-to-face) |
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19/3 |
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Parents’ Evening (3:30-6:30pm: face-to-face) |
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END OF TERM 30th March to 10th April |
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13/4 |
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Children back to school |
