13th November 2026
This week has been a particularly poignant one for our school community, filled with moments that remind us what a special place our school is.
We were honoured to mark Remembrance with a beautiful service at the war memorial. Our children represented the school with such respect and maturity, and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the Year 2 and Year 6 families who joined us. Your support helped make the occasion even more meaningful. Everyone else in school held a two minute silence with the utmost respect - well done and thank you, children!
It was also a pleasure to open our doors for our first Reception 2027 Open Morning. I felt incredibly proud watching our children welcome prospective families with such warmth and enthusiasm. They spoke confidently about what makes our school so special, and their kindness, honesty and pride in their school shone through.
Another proud moment came on Wednesday evening as our Year 5 and 6 boys' football team took on Holy Trinity. It was an incredible match from start to finish, with a truly spectacular second-half performance that showcased not only their footballing talent but also their determination, teamwork and resilience.
As we reflect on the week, it is these moments, coming together as a community, showing respect, welcoming others and celebrating achievement, that make me so proud of our children and school.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Jess Newitt, Headteacher
Last Call for Shoeboxes!
This is our last push for completed Christmas shoeboxes, please! Please remember that shoeboxes don’t need to be costly. Clean, gently used toys from home or charity shop finds are wonderful. If you’re finding it tricky to source a shoebox, we’re able to offer a limited supply of special Teams4U boxes – please ask at the office.
Thank you so much again for your generous support with this meaningful project — together, we hope to send as many shoeboxes as possible (and perhaps even beat last year’s total of 71!).
- 97-100%: Very Good/Excellent attendance
- 95-97%: Average/Good attendance
- 90-95%: Cause for concern
- Below 90%: Serious concern / Persistent absence (PA)
This week, Year 1 received a very special mission from Squirrel, inspired by the story The Leaf Thief! He needed their help to solve a big problem – how could he stop all the leaves falling from his tree? The children put on their thinking caps and got creative, designing and inventing their very own leaf-catching contraptions! We were blown away by their fantastic ideas, imaginative designs and wonderful creativity. What a brilliant bunch of little inventors!
Well done to our Year 5 and Year 6 boys' football team who put up a mighty fight against Holy Trinity Primary School. The boys played in the new Alveston football kit and there was no missing our goalkeeper! We knew it would be a tough game and at half time, it was 5-1 to Holy Trinity. In the second half, all of our players showed tremendous spirit and determination as Alveston started to bounce back, working more as a team. The boys turned up the tempo with fantastic shots from Edward, Frankie and Max who, on many occasions, were stopped by HT's amazing goalkeeper or by the ball hitting the woodwork! Fletcher made his debut for the team and, with Benji, worked very hard in midfield, covering lots of ground on the pitch and passing the ball forwards. Liam and Harry put in a great defensive performance at the back and Jude G was kept incredibly busy by the opposition, making lots of fantastic saves - even one right on the line to keep Alveston in the game! Two more goals were clawed back by Alveston, ending at 5-3 with goals from Max and Frankie. We hope the boys are very proud of their performance on what was a damp and cold afternoon. A huge thank you to Stowie for refereeing and to Miss Mabbett and Mrs Newitt for taking the time to cheer the boys on. The boys were incredibly sporting, and we are very proud of their efforts. They can’t wait for their next match!
Match report by Carly
EDITOR’S NOTE: A big THANK YOU also to Carly for managing the team, organising their fabulous new kit and lots of words of motivation! And to Stowie for being a fantastic match ref.
Don’t forget – our Rags2Riches clothing collection is happening on Thursday 19th November, to help raise funds for our school as well as help families around the world access affordable clothing. Do you have clothes in your wardrobe that you no longer wear? Let’s give them a new life!
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What they collect |
What they don't collect |
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Even one item makes a difference. Perhaps ask your friends, grandparents and neighbours to join in!
Please bring your donations to the main school playground at morning drop-off on:
** Thursday 19th November 2026 **
Did you know? Every bag filled helps reduce textile waste going to landfill. Clothes are sent to Europe, Africa and beyond, where they are resold at affordable prices, giving them a second life and helping families in need.
Thank you in advance for supporting our fundraising efforts!
As Christmas approaches, many local families can’t afford the essentials that most of us take for granted. Some will struggle to put food on the table, or worry about being able to turn on the heating over winter. This festive season, can you help our food bank support local people?
This Christmas, please help make sure no one is forgotten. Together, let’s show that our community cares.
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:
parents3002@welearn365.com
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Autumn Term (2) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 4/12, 11/12, *14/12 (* Half Term Cup) |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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w/c 9th November to w/e 4th December 2026 |
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16/11 |
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Odd Sock Day (Anti-Bullying) |
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19/11 |
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Rags2Riches Clothing Collection [am collection after drop-off] |
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24/11 |
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Open Morning [for Reception 2027] |
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27/11 |
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Y5 National Space Centre Trip (Leicester) [event sheet coming soon!] |
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30/11 |
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Christmas Light Switch On |
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7/12 |
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Christmas Plays: KS1 & Reception Rehearsal |
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8/12 |
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Christmas Plays: KS1 9:05 / Rec 2:30 |
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9/12 |
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Christmas Plays: Reception 9:05 / KS1 2:30 |
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14/12 |
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RockSteady Concert #1 (2:30pm) |
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16/12 |
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Christmas Dinner + Christmas Jumper Day |
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17/12 |
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Christingle [2:15pm] |
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18/12 |
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RockSteady Concert #2 (2:30pm) |
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18/12 |
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Christmas Panto / last day in school |
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END OF TERM 21st December 2026 to 1st January 2027 |
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4/1 |
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INSET DAY – NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL |
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5/1 |
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Young Voices Concert |
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6/1 |
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Final Open Morning for Reception 2027 |
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7/1 |
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TTRS Day [Y3/Y4/Y5] |
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HALF TERM 15th to 19th February 2027 |
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23/2 & 25/2 |
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Parents’ Evenings [3:30-6:30pm] |
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9/3 |
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Learning Time Together [2:30-3pm] |
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24/3 |
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Y3/Y4 Easter Performance [4pm] |
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25/3 |
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Easter Service [2:15pm] |
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26/3 |
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Public Holiday – no children in school |
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END OF TERM 29th March to 9th April 2027 |
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12/4 |
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INSET DAY – NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL |
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Other Key Dates |
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7/7 |
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Transition Morning (from 9am) |
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12/7 |
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Y5/6 Summer End of Term Play (4pm) |
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12/7 |
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Transition Afternoon (1:10pm onwards) |
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15/7 |
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Sports Day & Picnic |
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19/7 |
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Mindful Monday |
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20/7 21/7 |
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RESERVE Sports Day [in case of inclement weather/extreme heat on 15/7] Last day of 2026/27 Academic Year |
