News from EBPS 2nd October 2026
Dear Parents/ Carers,
We have now reached October, which means we have already had our first full month of the new school year! It has been another busy and positive week in school, with lots of exciting learning and experiences taking place across the school. It has been particularly lovely to see the children continuing to settle into their new classes and routines and making such a positive start to the year.
PTA news
Our wonderful PTA are busy organising their first annual fundraising events of the year: Sponsored Bounce for Reception and Key Stage One and Sponsored circuits for Key Stage Two. Please find attached the sponsor forms which will also be given out in school next week. The posters contain a QR code to link directly to the PTA's "Just Giving" page which is their preferred way of receiving sponsorship.
Parent-Teacher Meetings
A reminder that our autumn term Parent-Teacher Meetings will take place in person on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st October, from 4pm–7pm. Appointments should be booked through the ParentMail app using the Parents' Evening icon. The booking system opens Friday 2nd October at 6pm and closes Monday 19th October at 6pm. Each family should book one appointment with their child's class teacher. Families of children on the SEND register will also have the option of booking an additional appointment with Mrs McManus, our Inclusion Lead.
Year Six visit from Magistrates
Our Year Six children had a visit from local Magistrates on Monday as part of their learning about the justice system. The children had the opportunity to find out more about the role of Magistrates and ask questions about how the court system works.
EYFS visit from the Police
Our EYFS children were very excited to welcome a police officer into school on Wednesday. This was a great opportunity for the children to learn more about the role of the police and ask questions, as well as seeing some of the equipment they use.
Our Reception children have now been in school for a month and it has been wonderful to see how quickly they have settled into school life. They are becoming increasingly confident with their routines, making new friends and showing us just how much they are already learning. They have certainly made a fantastic start to their time at EBPS!
Communication with School
We really value open and positive communication between home and school and this comes primarily through Class Dojo where we aim to share information about what is happening in school regularly. Working together helps us resolve questions or concerns quickly and ensures that the right member of staff is involved at the right time.
If you have a question or concern about your child, please speak to the class teacher in the first instance. Class teachers know the children best and are usually best placed to answer questions, provide information or resolve concerns quickly. Members of SLT and the Family Support Worker are available on gate duty at the start and end of the day.
If further support is needed, communication should then follow the appropriate stages according to the 'Communication Pyramid' that has been shared alongside this newsletter.
Lunchtime supervisor vacancy
If you would like to join the team here at EBPS we currently have vacancies for lunchtime supervisors. Please find further details here.
Pallets available
From time to time the school has pallets that we need to dispose of. If you could make use of a pallet, please talk to the school office in the first instance.
Attendance this week
Attendance this week was 96.21%. The top classes this week were Oak with 99.41%, Ash with 99.62% and joint winners, with an unbeatable 100%, were Lavender and Daisy. Well done!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Miss Lally & Mr Morris
Letters home this week
Excellence in Everything certificates
Meals for Reception, Y1 & Y2 on School Census Day
HAF half term activities – PP pupils only
Harvest festival invitation Y1 & Y3
Parent-Teacher meetings – 20th and 21st October
KS2 Cross Country – selected pupils only
EY request for volunteers
Reminder to complete form for Young Voices – Senior choir
Shingles message – vulnerable families only
Attachments
What parents and educators need to know about looksmaxxing
Communication pyramid 2026
PTA Sponsorship form – EY & KS1
PTA Sponsorship form – KS2
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