Newsletter 16th January 2026
Dear parents and carers,
It has been a lovely week in school with lots of learning and exciting new topics and books being introduced across the school. Reception are loving “Juniper Jupiter” in readiness for their Superhero Day next Friday whilst Year Four are looking forward to their Anglo-Saxon visitor and WOW day next Friday to bring to life their history learning. We have external and HAT visitors in school next week reviewing our approach to the teaching of English and we are excited to showcase all of the wonderful work the children produce in their phonics, reading and writing!
School Council fundraiser
Thank you all for supporting this initiative which raised over £500 for this very worthy cause. This money will be sent to Cynthia Spencer Hospice to support their work.
Celebration assembly
There was lots to celebrate in assembly today with Stars of the Week chosen for an array of reasons linked to demonstrating our school SHREK values all of the time. There were also lots of certificates for maths learning, as well as for TTRS, Numbots, silver and gold house point awards.
Our Hot Chocolate Friday children were, as ever, chosen for ALWAYS doing the right thing; showing our values and being excellent role-models.
Parents’ evening letter
Please look out for separate letter next week regarding details of our upcoming parent/ carer consultation meetings and when the booking system goes live. As before, there will be an online and a face-to-face option to suit people’s preferences and other commitments. These will be on Tuesday 3rd (virtual) and Wednesday 4th February (in-person). At the in-person event, our governors will be in school to speak with any parent and to support you to complete our parents / carers survey.
Daisy class: due to Mrs Bryan’s maternity leave, yours will be on an earlier date with Mrs Bryan and Miss Wearing. Please see separate letter which will be sent next week.
Children’s Handwriting and Presentation
We are having a new year, new start mentality with all children and really encouraging them all to produce their best work at all times and to take real pride in their handwriting and presentation in all of their books. Where children need additional support with their fine motor skills and handwriting / letter formation, this will always be provided.
Each week in the newsletter we will showcase a “Proud Piece” of work which we believe is worthy of sharing due to a child’s excellent presentation, effort or progress.
Jewellery
A reminder that the only jewellery which is permitted to be worn in school is a non-internet enabled watch and one pair of stud earrings. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons. Bracelets, necklaces, hoop or dangly earrings must not be worn for safety reasons. Thank you for helping to enforce the school’s policy on this at home.
SMART phones
There seems to be traction building around social media restrictions and smart phone / screen usage in young children (under 16) with the government now responding to concerns and looking at legislation to keep all children safe from online harms.
We are already one step ahead with our smart phone free policy where no children are permitted to bring smart phones into school. Year Six children only can bring a non-internet enabled phone to school for safekeeping in a pouch throughout the school day. Parents / carers may also choose to use some form of tracking if they are worried about their children’s safety.
We have had a positive response to our smart phone ban and would like to thank all parents, carers and Year Six children for upholding this. If a child were to bring a smart phone to school, which is in breach of our policy, this would be confiscated, kept in the office and a parent would need to collect it. It is important we all stick together and “hold the line” on this as if one child sneaks a smart phone into school, this builds peer pressure for others to do the same and compromises our ability to keep children safe. Please see the attached flier for further information on how you can keep children safe on digital devices at home too.
Happy Hols Holiday Club
Happy Hols now has a holiday club running at EBPS school. The Holiday Club is open for all children in Northamptonshire to attend, ages from 4 years - 10 years old.
For all enquires please email info@happyhols-playscheme.co.uk quote Happy Hols Holiday Club
Admission forms need to be completed if this is the first time of attending.
Don’t miss the early booking discount!!
The booking form is attached for you to see prices and hours of opening.
Attendance
Attendance this week was 96.71%. The top classes were Violet with 97.78%, Tulip with 98.28% and winners this week were Holly class with 98.33%. Well done!
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Miss Lally & Mr Morris
Letters home this week
Anglo-Saxon and Viking day payment reminder - Y4
Bluebell class message
Cross Country Final – selected pupils
Year 6 mock SATS and parent presentation invitation
EY Superhero Day 23rd January
New Age Curling – selected pupils
Recorder club re-starting today
Excellence in Everything certificates – eligible pupils
Pyjama/ Onesie day tomorrow reminder
Attachments
Happy Hols half term holiday club flyer
Digital devices well being
Proud pieces
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