Newsletter 27th February 2026
Dear Parent/ Carer,
It has been a great first week back of term four with a few signs of spring slowly revealing themselves! We are delighted to report that the boiler and all pipework in the former infant school building were repaired over the half term and we are now all able to stay warm indoors (without the need for coats!) Unfortunately, the original Victorian “boys and girls” gates on Broad Street have now broken and are too dangerous to use until they are repaired / replaced. This is not a quick (nor inexpensive!) process due to the age of the gates and the conservation status of this part of the village. We are working with other agencies to see how these gates are possible to repair / replace and thank you for your patience in using the alternative routes into Year One.
Glow up disco!
Following the postponement before the half term break, the “Glow Up Disco” took place today for all children who had read at home five times every week last term. The children greatly enjoyed their dancing time!
World Book Day
Next Thursday is World Book Day which we always commemorate in our school with books and promoting a love of reading (rather than the expense and pressure of fancy dress!) Children have an author visiting on Wednesday and you have been given the opportunity to pre-order signed books by this author.
On Thursday, there will be reading related activities in every classroom to foster a love of books and reading throughout the school. Every child will also be given their World Book Day voucher and a chance to visit our “pop-up book shop” kindly organised by the PTA. Children can either exchange their voucher for a free book in school, or keep their voucher and take it to participating book shops to gain their free World Book Day 2026 book or £1 off any book of their choosing.
Thanks to Mrs Warren for leading and inspiring us in all things reading!
Year Two Great Fire of London day
Today was a wonderful day for our Year Two children who enjoyed and learnt lots in their “Great Fire of London” immersive, wow day! Many of the children chose to dress up and all looked fantastic; their behaviour and listening skills during the talk from a present-day firefighter was excellent. Thanks to Mr Atkins for giving up his time again to speak to the children about fire safety. Finally, the children visited the local fire station and every child had the opportunity to hold the fire hose and squirt water. The children listened beautifully and learnt lots about firefighter training and where not to park (on top of a fire hydrant!)
Parent events next week
Across the year, we aim to give children a variety of audiences and purposes for their learning in all subjects. This might be writing a letter and posting it to the intended recipient; making a DT item for a younger year group; performing a poem; composing and recording a piece of music. We vary the audience each half term and always include at least one parent/ carer audience per year.
Next week, we are looking forward to welcoming parents in on Tuesday Year 4 at 14:30 for ‘Bread Cafe’ and Year 1 parents at 15:10 for a DT showcase of the hand puppets they have made.
Year Five Bikeability
Many of our Year Five children are participating in Bikeability (formerly cycle proficiency) training next week. You may seem them cycling safely on the roads near to school. Please keep at a safe distance and do not distract them as they complete this important training. Thank you.
School Uniform policy
A polite reminder of our school uniform policy please to ensure all children look smart and part of our school community:
-school t-shirts should be plain bottle green or white polo shirts with or without the school logo
-school jumpers are bottle green, with or without the school logo
-hoodies should not be worn on school uniform days nor PE days for safety reasons
-PE kit is a PLAIN white or green t-shirt and PLAIN joggers / leggings / shorts
-make-up is not permitted for any children, including nail varnish and acrylic nails
-jewellery should be one watch (not a smart / internet-enabled watch) and one pair of stud earrings only. No other jewellery is permitted and all jewellery must be removed for PE
Designer logos and sportswear with emblems is not permitted. Thank you for your co-operation. Please help us to keep a sense of equality between our children and keep to school uniform items only so all children look smart and feel a sense of belonging.
Attendance
Attendance this week was 96.65%. The top classes this week were Crocus with 98.52%. Daisy with 98.67% and the winner this week, with an unbeatable 100%, was Violet class. Well done!
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Miss Lally & Mr Morris
Letters home this week
Year 4 trip parent volunteers please
Year 5 Bikeability information
FREE Easter activities – eligible families only
Great Fire of London day tomorrow reminder – Y2
Year 4 trip letter to Stanwick Lakes
Year 1 trip letter to Woburn Safari Park
Temporary collection change – Bluebell class
Curriculum and spelling overviews – individual year groups
EYFS trip letter to West Lodge Farm
Year 2 DT volunteers for sewing
Rainbow group temporary collection arrangements
EYFS special book show and tell 3rd March
Year 1 parent invitation to DT showcase
World Book Day – author visit
Years 1 & 2 temporary drop-off and collection arrangements
Dance opportunity for Year 5 children
Attachments
Online safety – adult animated content
AIR
Earth
FIRE
WATER