News from EBPS 8th May 2026
Dear Parents/ Carers,
Celebration assemblies
As ever, there was lots to celebrate this morning for our chosen Stars of the Week and Hot Chocolate Friday children. We heard about wonderful historians, superb athletes, fabulous writers and amazing artists! Well done to all of the chosen children.
Year Six SATs week
Next week our Year Six children will complete their Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs) along with all Year Sixes across the country. Every child in Year Six is invited in for a free breakfast Monday – Thursday of next week, with all of the food and drink items kindly donated by our local Co-Op – to whom we are very grateful. We have reinforced to the children the need to try their best, take their tests seriously and be kind and respectful to each other every day of SATs week and beyond!
May Fayre
Next Friday, 15th May from 3:45 till 6pm is our annual May Fayre with refreshments (hot dogs, cakes, drinks), lots of fun stalls/games and children’s performances: Y6 –in the legendary sword dance; Y2 and our school choirs. Please bring small change and not notes if possible, only certain stalls will be able to accept bank cards (the ice-cream van and BBQ). We look forward to seeing lots of you there at this wonderful event led by our fabulous PTA. Please collect your children as usual from their classes and return to the main Key Stage Two large green gates (alongside the office entrance) which will be re-opened at 3:45pm.
Year Three
Forty-three Year Three children have had a wonderful time at PGL in Caythorpe Lincolnshire this week, participating in adventurous activities and having two nights sleeping away from home. This is a huge achievement and milestone for the children and has provided many wonderful, character-building memories and moments of pride. From abseiling, to fencing, the zip wire to archery – the children have been excellent ambassadors for our school and shown school values in abundance. Special thanks to Mr Stockham, Mrs Stafford, Mrs Bayes, Mrs Skinner, Mrs Cocker, Mrs McManus and Mrs Harrison who accompanied the children.
Our remaining Year Three children had a wonderful, creative week in school making lava lamps, junk modelling, bug hunts, campfires and pizzas! Thanks to Mrs Hamilton, Mrs French and Mrs Reece for leading a fun three days for these children.
Term 6 leadership
During term 6, Mrs Gould and Miss Lally will be supporting the leadership of Ecton Village Primary Academy (part of our Trust) through more regular visits. This will not change our commitment or availability to the children, staff and families of EBPS. We will be adjusting our working patterns to ensure strong and stable leadership continues here and at Ecton.
Healthy lives survey
Please find attached a North Northamptonshire Council healthy lives survey we have been asked to share with you to help them understand what challenges families are facing and what support and information they may find most useful. Thank you.
Parents parking in Abbey Medical Centre
Abbey Medical Centre have asked us to remind that parents that their car park is for their patients only, NOT school families. Parents using the car park to park whilst dropping off and collecting their children at school are causing issues for their staff and patients. We try to maintain good relationships with our neighbours, so please respect that their car park is private. Thank you.
Attendance
Attendance this week was 93.92%. The top classes this week were Poppy class with 96.25%, Sunflower with 96.98% and winners this week with 99.07% were Snowdrop class. Well done!
Wishing you a lovely weekend,
Miss Lally & Mr Morris
Letters home this week
Welcome back from Caythorpe
Year 3 Egyptian day 15th May
Caythorpe update – Y3 residential only
Year 6 reminder to complete form for May Fayre sword dance
Writing event tomorrow reminder
Year 2 trip form reminders
Attachments
Helping neurodivergent children
Parent-Carer survey – Healthy lives
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