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Newsletter 23rd May 2025

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Dear parents,

Could I please ask you to help spread the word about our wonderful school? We are losing 59 children to St Benedict's Junior School in September and due to a low birthrate, we only have 46 joining us in Reception. This is having a significant impact on our school budget. We are also concerned about the impact of anti-social behaviour on our reputation. Word of mouth is a very powerful and effective tool. 

Lost property - please could we ask that you spend a small amount of time over the half-term break naming your child's items and double-checking that the items your child has brought home are definitely theirs.

Don't forget the 'Tuning into kids' course starting after half-term. It is a fantastic course and a step in the right direction to get the help you need. If you would like to attend, please book a space with Mrs Denslow in the office. 

Enjoy the half term break,

Kerry Devane

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Dates for your Diary

Monday 2nd June - School reopens after the half term break at 8:40am

Friday 6th June - Summer Fair 3pm -5pm

Monday 9th June -  Shool Choir performing at the Lions Concert in Strode Theatre

Mon 16th June - Reception vision screening

Tue 24th June - St John's Day. School Reunion at 5pm

Fri 27th June - INSET DAY - school closed

Mon 30th June - INSET DAY - school closed

Tuesday 8th July - Sports Day in St Benedict's School field

Tuesday 22nd July - Year 2 Leavers' party 5-7pm. 

Wednesday 23rd July - Leaver's Service 2pm at St Johns Church. All welcome.

 

2025-26 INSET DAYS:

Tuesday 2nd September 2025 

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Monday 29th June 2026

Two more TBC

 

PTA News

Our Summer Fair is booked for Friday 6th June, straight after school until 5pm. Tombola, games, stalls, refreshments and raffle!

Thank you for donations towards our Tombola. Unwanted gifts, wine and bric-a-brac are very gratefully received.

Raffle tickets are now on sale. If you would like more tickets, there are plenty left. If you have paid for your tickets via ParentPay, please ensure you also fill out and return the ticket stubs so that your tickets are entered into the draw.

If you, or someone you know, might be able to donate a prize for our Grand Summer Raffle, we would be very grateful indeed. 

Attendance

The whole school attendance so far this year is 93.7%

This week it was 95.5%

The YEAR with the highest attendance was Year 2 with  97%

The CLASS with the highest attendance was Rabbits with 98.5%

 

Attendance Counts, Moments Matter 

 

Celebration Assembly

We would like to invite the parents of the following children to join us for a celebration assembly on Monday 2nd June at 8:50am, in the hall, just after drop-off.

This week's shining stars are:

Hedgehogs - Clara & Juan

Rabbits - Amelia & Arthur

Woodpeckers - Ava-Primrose & Ivan 

Otters - Leo H & Quinn

Foxes - Theo & Logan E

Owls - Arlo & Alice 

We look forward to seeing you then!

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Achievement

Congratulations to Effie in Foxes Class who has achieved Level 8 in Gymnastics! Well done, Effie - we are very proud of you!

 

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School Prayer 

Dear God,

Thank you for loving us and teaching us how to love, persevere and respect each other in everything we do. 

Amen