12th December 2025
This week, Year 1 and Year 2 shone brightly as they performed their magical Christmas play, Everyone Loves a Baby. The story follows five children who are unimpressed with the arrival of a new baby at home - he’s noisy, smelly, and turning their world upside down! Their journey to discover why everyone loves a baby leads them to angels, shepherds, kings, and innkeepers, all eager to meet Baby Jesus. What truly made the performance special was the children themselves. Their confidence, enthusiasm and wonderful acting filled the hall with warmth and festive spirit. The children’s clear voices, big smiles and teamwork created a performance that was both heart-warming and memorable. We couldn’t be prouder of how brilliantly they brought the story to life. What a great start to the festive season!
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is warning about 8 dangerous gifts that could be a nightmare this Christmas which include cheap copies of popular toys, e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, toys with easy access button batteries, water beads, magnetic toys, baby sleep products, slime and laser pointers. Learn more here.
The Recovery and Wellbeing Academy is offering a course designed to support mental health and resilience during the winter months. This course offers a safe, supportive space to explore the emotional challenges many people face during the festive season. It acknowledges that Christmas isn’t always joyful - and can bring feelings of stress, loneliness, grief, or pressure. Explore why this time of year can be so difficult, and learn practical strategies to support our mental health and emotional wellbeing. Learn more about the course 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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Year Group |
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9.1.26 |
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Y4 |
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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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Autumn Term (2) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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*15/12 (Half Term Cup) |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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Ended on 5th December 2025 |
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16/12 |
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Christingle (St. James’ Church, Alveston) (2:15pm) |
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18/12 |
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Christmas Jumper Day! |
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19/12 |
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Non-Uniform Day (no sandals or sliders) |
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19/12 |
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Last day of Term [children to be collected at midday] |
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END OF TERM 19th December (pm) to 4th January |
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5/1/26 |
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Back to school |
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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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5/1, 12/1, 19/1, 26/1, 2/2, 9/2 |
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7/1 |
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TT RockStars Day (Y4 & Y5) |
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16/1 |
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Young Voices Concert |
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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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23/2/26 |
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Back to school |
