 Dear Parents/Carers, We have some exciting news for you! We will once again be taking part in Big Walk and Wheel, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 16 – 27 March 2026. It’s free to take part and we would love everyone to be involved. Teachers will be talking to the children each morning about how they have travelled to school and this will then be recorded. What do you need to do? Encourage your child(ren) to walk, use a wheelchair, scoot or cycle to school on as many days as possible during the event. Including everyone We want to make sure that everyone can get involved in Big Walk and Wheel. We know it may be more difficult for some pupils to take part than others. If you want to discuss more about your child(ren)’s specific needs, please contact the school office and we will make sure to look into how your child(ren) can take part. Why we are taking part Big Walk and Wheel is a great way to build physical activity in children’s daily routine which is important for their physical health and mental wellbeing. Active school runs also help to reduce congestion and air pollution outside the school gate. A 2021 YouGov study showed nearly half of UK children worry about air pollution near their school. And that children thought active travel was the best away to bring down these pollution levels. Useful resources To help you prepare, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust has developed a handy Parent/ Caregiver page on the challenge website. It is packed with advice to help you have a hassle-free journey to school. For more information about the event go to www.bigwalkandwheel.org.uk. Enjoy the challenge! Best wishes Sian Murphy
Dear Parents and Carers, I hope everyone had a great half term break. The children have come back full of enthusiasm and have very much enjoyed all that Book Fortnight has to offer. We really appreciate your help with the events we hold as part of the fortnight and we hope this has helped to continue to engage your child with reading. OPAL Our OPAL areas have opened on Monday. This was a great success and it was good to see the children having so much choice about where to play. Please make sure that your child has wellies in school all the time as there will be times when they won’t be able to use some of the areas without them. We will go out unless the weather is exceptionally wet or dangerous so please make sure your child has a waterproof coat in school. NHS Guidance for Children under 5 We have been asked to share the following link for parents with children under 5. I hope you find the information useful. https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nhs-gm-get-to-know-where-to-go-for-parent-and-carers.pdf Wrongsemble Theatre Visit Following the success of two visits by Wrongsemble Theatre Company, we plan to have them return to school on Wednesday 15th April. They will be part of the launch of our summer term Quest with their performance of Rapunzel. All children will be watching the performance including our Nursery children. To support this visit we would ask for a £2 voluntary contribution per child towards the cost. This has been set up for you on School Money. Food Safety We have some children in school who have an allergy to nuts. Please could I politely request that all families support this by not sending any nut-based products into school either as a snack or in lunchboxes. The Big Walk and Wheel – 16th – 27th March The School Council has coordinated and publicised ‘The Big Walk and Wheel’ which is taking place between 16th and 27th March. You will have received correspondence from the School Council regarding this. I would encourage as many families as possible to either walk, cycle or scoot to school across this fortnight. Primary Sports Coaching – Holiday Camps Primary Sports Coaching are running a holiday camp at the school during the Easter holiday (excluding bank holidays and Monday 30th March). For more information, please visit https://www.primaryscl.co.uk/holiday-camps/ or email [email protected] There are a limited number of free places for children who receive ‘benefits related free school meals’ and attend school or reside in Stockport. Vouchers will be sent to eligible families by email in the next few days. Please keep an eye on your emails and on PSCL’s social media pages. Thank you as ever for your continued support, Best wishes Becky Wood
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Spring Term – Are You Ready to Travel the World? Dear Parents and Carers, The children really enjoyed ‘Book Fortnight’ and were especially excited to dress up and celebrate world book day together with their friends! The ‘story stones’ that have arrived into school are just great and so creative! Thank you for taking part in creating them with your child and they will be varnished and enjoyed as part of our Opal Play! The children have also been immersed in the many stories they have brought in and enjoyed sharing their favourite books. Alongside, our ‘Book Fortnight’, the children are continuing to learn: -
Following on from parents evening, I am including on the website page for Reception, information to support parents with maths. We hope you find this useful. Many thanks as always for your continued support The Reception Team Dates for your diaryMonday 30th March to 10th April Easter Break Monday 13th April First day back for the summer term Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th April School nurse in school to check height and weight  Dear Parents, This year Norbury Hall will be taking part in the Stockport Book Awards. The aims of the Book Awards are as follows: · to raise the profile of reading for pleasure · to offer children access to some of the best new fiction · to increase parents’, teachers’ and school librarians’ awareness of new fiction · to create a community of readers in Stockport by providing opportunities for children to meet authors and providing a forum for reading and an opportunity to share books The children will be in three categories for the award: 1. Best picture book – for Early years and Key Stage 1 2. Best read for Year 3 and 4 3. Best read for Year 5 and 6 (See the attached book charts for each of the categories) In the Early Years and Key Stage 1 category the children will be read three current picture books that have been shortlisted by teachers in Stockport who have read a much larger selection of new books. In the year 3/4 and 5/6 categories there are three fiction books that have been shortlisted that we ask the children to read. Once they have read the books the children will then be asked to vote for their favourite in their category. All children entering a vote will receive a certificate and will be entered into a prize draw firstly to receive book vouchers through school but as an ultimate prize they will receive an invitation to the Stockport Book Awards where they will receive a medal for their commitment to reading and will have the opportunity to meet the winning author in their category. This award ceremony will be held on Monday 6th July at Stockport Town Hall. The children will have roughly ten weeks to read their three books and all votes will need to be in by Friday 15th May so that we can announce the winners in the last week of term. Children in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 category will read their books during class story time and will then be asked to vote in class. However, this is not possible for key stage 2 so we will be asking them to read their books independently. We have purchased multiple copies so that we can make as many as possible available to the children. Stockport libraries will also have additional copies to lend to the children. However, I have included a list of the books and their authors in case the children would like to purchase them themselves or receive them for presents for birthdays etc. The books are clearly highly recommended as good reading material. In addition, the children also have the opportunity to take part in the art competition, where one lucky winner will win their height in books. Last year Norbury were very successful with this, and we had several winners and runners up from our school. The children will need to create a piece of art based on their favourite book in their category using any media, such as a painting, a collage, or a drawing. The children can complete their artwork as part of their home learning and bring it to me in school by Friday 15th May and I will enter it into the competition. Please can the children write their full name, class and the title of the book that the artwork represents. We hope the children will enjoy participating in this year’s Stockport Children’s Book Awards and enjoy reading some fantastic books, Happy reading! Bridget Adnett English Lead / Deputy Headteacher
    Thank you to everyone who attended our Parents’ Curriculum Evening. All learning resources for each year group are now available in the Parents’ Hub.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps shape and improve future resources. If there’s any additional information you feel would be helpful, please use the box below to get in touch and share your suggestions. As we start the last week of term, we just wanted to update you with a couple of items and send out important information regarding next half-term.
Book Fortnight- Protecting our earth and environment Monday 23rd February- Friday 6th March 2026 Please see Mrs Adnett’s previous email about book fortnight on the newsletter section of our website. Home Learning - Story Stones For home learning we would like the children to create their own story stones or pebbles to represent their favourite stories. Once these are completed, we will then display these in school, and we will award prizes for each class. They will then be used as part of our OPAL project and be used in the school grounds. We would like the children to complete their creation and bring it into school for the week beginning Monday 2nd March where they will be shared and discussed in class and prizes will be given for creativity. Book Character Dressing up day - Wednesday 4th March Read Dating The children will also be asked to bring in their favourite book. This is so that the children can participate in an activity where they share these books with each other, promoting them to their classmates. The children need to be able to discuss their book and why they really enjoyed it. The idea is that during this session the children will hear about at least 30 different books that they might also potentially enjoy.
We would like to thank all the parents and carers who have so generously donated items and their time to our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) project. The parent volunteer day was a great success and we achieved so much! We will be in touch with another date, later on in the year. Your contributions, have been greatly received and are already sparking excitement across the school grounds! This will directly help us transform our playtimes and lunchtimes, making opportunities for children to explore, problem-solve, and most importantly, have fun. We truly couldn't do this without your incredible support. The OPAL project will launch after the half term holiday so please make sure your child has an appropriate waterproof coat and wellies so that they can access all areas! During book fortnight, children will have play sessions in each of the new areas, where teachers will model how to safely use the different zones. Thank you also for the donations that you sent in for the OPAL project. A group of our Year 5 children were an excellent help sorting them and getting them into the new storage. We are still wanting a few items so if you have any of the following, please send them into school at your convenience: · Lego · Sheets · Rolls of wallpaper · Small world – small people figures, animals, wooden dolls house/figures · Construction resources · Guttering P.E Spring 2 There a few changes in days and activities for Year 5 and 6 for the next half term. Year 5 On Monday afternoons, Year 5 will be working with Stockport County so they will need to come in their PE kits. This will replace their Thursday afternoon session so they no longer need to wear their PE kits on a Thursday. Fridays will stay the same, where Mrs Manfredi’s class will be going swimming and Miss Carter’s will have their PE session in school. Year 6 Year 6 PE days for the next half term will be Tuesdays and Fridays. Please can children come in their PE kits, with all jewellery removed and hair tied back. RSE Please see Mrs Matthew’s newsletter about the upcoming RSE lessons. Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in contact with your child’s class teacher. Parent Teacher Meetings Year 6 and 5N Meetings will take place on Tuesday 24th February (3:30pm-7:00pm) and Thursday 26th February (3:30pm-6pm). 5H Parent/Teacher meetings for 5H (in person, by phone or online) These will take place on: Tuesday 24th February – morning only Thursday 26th February – morning only The online book platform is now open for you to book your appointment. This will close on Friday 20th February. Best wishes, The Year 5 and 6 Team As we reach the last week of the first spring half term, we just want to keep you updated with some information and key dates for the next half term.
Book Fortnight: Protecting Our Earth and Environment Monday 23rd February- Friday 6th March 2026 Each year we like to celebrate all things reading during our Book Fortnight. This year our focus is to explore texts looking to educate us to protect our earth and environment. Please see Mrs Adnett’s previous email about Book Fortnight and on the newsletter section of our website for more information on this. Additional details with dates for the fortnight are included below: Home Learning- Story Stones For a special home learning linked to our Book Fortnight, we would like the children to create their own story stones or pebbles to represent their favourite stories. Once these are completed, we will then display these in school, and we will award prizes for each class. They will then be used as part of our OPAL project and be used in the school grounds. We would like the children to complete their creation and bring it into school for the week beginning Monday 2nd March where they will be shared and discussed in class and prizes will be given for creativity. Dressing up day- Wednesday 4th March – The children are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Read Dating- The children will also be asked to bring in their favourite book. This is so that the children can participate in an activity where they share these books with each other, promoting them to their classmates. The children need to be able to discuss their book and why they really enjoyed it. The idea is that during this session the children will hear about at least 30 different books that they might also potentially enjoy.
OPAL We would like to thank all the parents and carers who have so generously donated items and their time to our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) project. The parent volunteer day was a great success and we achieved so much! We will be in touch with another date, later on in the year. Your contributions have been greatly received and are already sparking excitement across the school grounds! This will directly help us transform our playtimes and lunchtimes, making opportunities for children to explore, problem-solve, and most importantly, have fun! We truly couldn't do this without your incredible support. The OPAL project will launch after the half term holiday so please make sure your child has an appropriate waterproof coat and wellies so that they can access all areas! During book fortnight, children will have play sessions in each of the new areas, where teachers will model how to safely use the different zones. Thank you also for the donations that you sent in for the OPAL project. A group of our Year 5 children were excellent help sorting them and getting them into the new storage. We are still wanting a few items so if you have any of the following, please send them into school at your next convenience: · Lego · Sheets · Rolls of wallpaper · Small world – small people figures, animals, wooden dolls house/figures · Construction resources · Guttering Home Learning Our spring home learning grids will continue into the next half term but please can we emphasise the importance of reading at home consistently with your child. Regular practise of times tables, especially using Times Table Rockstars has a huge impact on increasing the children’s recall of multiplication and division facts. At our Curriculum Evening, class teachers shared the importance of regular reading and rehearsal of number facts, spellings and consistent letter formations at home to support in school. Our presentations from the evening will be uploaded to the school website with supporting resources but if you would like any physical copies, please contact your child’s class teacher or phase lead, Becca Morgan. RSE Please see Mrs Matthew’s newsletter about the upcoming RSE lessons. Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in contact with your child’s class teacher. Parent Teacher Meetings Parent/Teacher meetings are due to take place after the half term break with meetings taking place on Tuesday 24th February and Thursday 26th February with the exception of 4H. The arrangements for Mrs Gray and Mrs William’s class will be as follows: Parent/Teacher meetings for 4H (in person, by phone or online) These will take place on: Tuesday 3rd March – morning only Wednesday 4th March – morning only Please ensure that you organise Parent/Teacher consultations through the ‘Parents Booking’ online platform system. The platform in now live and will close on Friday 20th February. This allows you to choose, book and edit the meetings scheduled with the class teacher. The log in screen is very simple and straightforward to use, no username or password is required. Thank you as always for your continued support. Best wishes, Year 3 and 4 Team As we start the last week of term, we just wanted to update you with a couple of items and send out important information regarding next half-term.
Book Fortnight - Protecting our earth and environment Monday 23rd February- Friday 6th March 2026 Please see Mrs Adnett’s previous email about book fortnight on the newsletter section of our website. Home Learning- Story Stones For home learning we would like the children to create their own story stones or pebbles to represent their favourite stories. Once these are completed, we will then display these in school, and we will award prizes for each class. They will then be used as part of our OPAL project and be used in the school grounds. We would like the children to complete their creation and bring it into school for the week beginning Monday 2nd March where they will be shared and discussed in class and prizes will be given for creativity. Dressing up day- Wednesday 4th March Read Dating The children will also be asked to bring in their favourite book. This is so that the children can participate in an activity where they share these books with each other, promoting them to their classmates. The children need to be able to discuss their book and why they really enjoyed it. The idea is that during this session the children will hear about at least 30 different books that they might also potentially enjoy.
OPAL We would like to thank all the parents and carers who have so generously donated items and their time to our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) project. Your contributions, have been greatly received and are already sparking excitement across the school grounds! These resources are more than just "stuff"—they are the building blocks for creativity, teamwork, and adventure. This will directly help us transform our playtimes and lunchtimes, turning every break into a high-quality opportunity for children to explore, problem-solve, and most importantly, have fun. We truly couldn't do this without your incredible support. The OPAL project will launch after the half term holiday so please make sure your child has an appropriate waterproof coat and wellies so that they can access all areas! During book fortnight, children will have play sessions in each of the new areas, where teachers will model how to safely use the different zones. RSE Please see Mrs Matthews previous email regarding the teaching of RSE lessons during next half term and the summer term. Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in contact with your child’s class teacher. P.E Spring Just a reminder to ask that children bring the correct PE kit back to school after the half term break. In Year 1, we are very fortunate to be working with Junior Sports Stars on Wednesday mornings and receiving football training sessions. Parent Teacher Meetings Year 1 and 2 Meetings will take place on Tuesday 24th February and Thursday 26th February. Best wishes, The Year 1 and 2 Team Spring Term – Are You Ready to Travel the World? Week Beginning: 9th February 2026 Dear Parents and Carers, As we come to the end of this half term, we’d like to thank you for all your continued support with your child’s regular reading at home, Bug Club and Phonics Home Learning. It’s really making a difference as the children learn during phonic sessions and now in their independent play! Some parents asked that our PowerPoint can be shared from the Curriculum Event in January; this is now on the website for you. After the half term we will be celebrating … books! You will have already received information, which is on our website, from Mrs Adnett regarding Book Fortnight. We will be: - · Celebrating our love of stories and books. · Sharing a book from home with the rest of our class. · Finding out more about how we can look after our earth and specifically marine life. · Visiting our Rainforest Reading Den in the library. · Dressing up for Book Character Day – Wednesday 4th March · Reading both fiction and non-fiction texts linked to our theme and enjoying lots of activities around this. · Using our imaginations in our role-play. · Drawing and creating our favourite book characters. Home learning Book Fortnight Activity – story stone or pebble (a label will be in your child’s bookbag for this). To be brought into school on Monday 2nd March so they can be displayed. Cool Milk Some of the children are preferring to drink water instead of milk at morning snack. If your child does not want milk any longer, please can you go on to Cool Milk and cancel it. Many thanks. The Reception Team Dates for your diary
 Dear Parents and Carers, Book fortnight is a special two weeks in school designated to raising the profile of reading for pleasure and helping the children to recognise the importance of reading. Reading for pleasure opens up new worlds for our children. It gives them the opportunity to use their imagination to explore new ideas, visit new places and meet new characters. Interestingly, reading for pleasure also improves children’s well-being and empathy. It helps them to understand their own identity and gives them an insight into the world and the views of others. This year, book fortnight will run from Monday 23rd February and our focus for book fortnight is around protecting our earth and environment. Through exploring books around these topics the children will have the opportunity to empathise with others and understand why it is important for us to look after our planet. They will learn about ‘Earth Heroes’ who have made great achievements to protect our earth. We will be using the text ‘Dear Earth’ by Isabel Otter as a stimulus for this theme. We will also link our Design and Technology learning about mechanisms to make moving pictures and mechanical systems to encourage others to protect our environment. Home Learning In addition, during this fortnight, the children will also be involved in many other activities to promote a love of reading. For home learning we would like the children to create their own story stones or pebbles to represent their favourite stories. These may be just decorating one stone or maybe a small set of stones:  Competitions always create a real buzz about books, and the children always enjoy sharing their creations. Once these are completed, we will then display these in school, and we will award prizes for each class. They will then be used as part of our OPAL project and be used in the school grounds. We would like the children to complete their creation and bring it into school for the week beginning Monday 2nd March where they will be shared and discussed in class and prizes will be given for creativity. Dressing up day On Wednesday 4th March the children can come dressed as their favourite book character or they can wear their own clothes. Again, this provides the opportunity to discuss different book characters and share ideas for reading. The PA are arranging a costume swap ahead of World Book Day where parents will be able to bring in unwanted/outgrown costumes and they will then set up a stall after school for people to make a donation for a new outfit before the big day. More information on this will follow shortly. Read Dating (Year 1-6) The children will also be asked to bring in their favourite book. This is so that the children can participate in an activity where they share these books with each other, promoting them to their classmates. The children need to be able to discuss their book and why they really enjoyed it. The idea is that during this session the children will hear about at least 30 different books that they might also potentially enjoy. Your class teacher will be sending out a note informing you on which day your child needs to bring in their book. The children will also be involved in many other activities during book fortnight such as visiting our reading den on the theme of preserving our rainforests and other quizzes and reading competitions. We hope the children enjoy all the activities we have planned for Book Fortnight and also have plenty of opportunities to read for pleasure both in school and at home. We will be sending out further suggestions of exciting reads for you child during our Book Fortnight, Best wishes, Bridget Adnett Deputy Headteacher English lead
Dear Parents, During the second part of the spring term and the first part of the summer term, we will be delivering Relationship and Sex Education for Years 1 - 6. These lessons will take place as part of our PSHE curriculum. If you would like to view the Relationship and Sex Education materials that we will be using, then you would be more than welcome to request this. Please could you contact your child’s class teacher to do this. We feel that it is important the children take part in these sessions as part of our on-going programme of personal and social and health education. I would like to emphasise that all themes covered are taught in an age appropriate way. Key themes explored within certain year groups are as follows:
If you would like to discuss anything further please do not hesitate to talk with your child’s class teacher, Mrs Adnett, Miss Garrett or Miss Wood. If you do not wish your child to take part in these sessions, then please can you let Miss Wood know in writing that this is your decision. We will of course make alternative provision for your child during this time. Yours sincerely, Karen Matthews PSHE Lead
Dear Parents and Carers, I can’t believe how fast this term is going. The children are really settled in their learning and enjoying this term’s Quest – Are You Ready to Travel the World? The children are enjoying the history and geography foci within this. I have a few updates for you as we approach the half term break. Parent/Teacher Meetings Parent/Teacher meetings are due to take place after the half term break. With the exception of 4H and 5H the arrangements will be as follows: Tuesday 24th February – 3:30pm - 7pm Wednesday 25th February – AM (Nursery only) Thursday 26th February – 3:30 pm – 6 pm Parent/Teacher meetings for 5H (in person, by phone or online) These will take place on: Tuesday 24th February – morning only Thursday 26th February – morning only Parent/Teacher meetings for 4H (in person, by phone or online) These will take place on: Tuesday 3rd March – morning only Wednesday 4th March – morning only We will shortly be sending you an email from ‘Parents Booking’ who are the online platform system we use to organise Parent/Teacher Consultations. This allows you to choose, book and edit the meetings scheduled with the class teacher. The log in screen is very simple and straightforward to use, no username or password is required. The platform in now live and will close on Friday 20th February. Curriculum Evening Thank you to those parents who attended the recent curriculum evening supporting you in the work you do with your children at home. We are in the process of getting the resources shared at this event on to the school website so that they are accessible to everyone. OPAL Thank you so much to the parents and friends of the school who volunteered to help at our recent build day for the OPAL project. We are grateful for the time given and the enthusiasm of the team who achieved so much during the day. The OPAL project will launch after the half term holiday so please make sure your child has the appropriate waterproof coat and wellies so that they can access all areas! Thank you also for the donations that you sent in for the OPAL project. A group of our Year 5 children were an excellent help sorting them and getting them into the new storage. We are still wanting a few items so if you have any of the following, please send them into school at your convenience: · Lego · Sheets · Rolls of wallpaper · Small world – small people figures, animals, wooden dolls house/figures · Construction resources · Guttering Car Park Please can I politely remind parents that the car park should only be used if you have arranged this with the school office. I am mindful that there are a lot of pedestrians in the morning and at pick up in the afternoon and would like to minimise traffic in and out of the car park. School Discos Finally, can I remind you that our popular school discos are this Thursday. Please see below for timings. Thank you, as ever, for your support Becky Wood
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Wednesday 28th January is a busy day in school and we just wanted to remind you of the events taking place on this day: OPAL donation day - Wednesday 28th January Thank you so much to all of our parents who have been collecting items from our bingo boards for our OPAL project. Please could your child bring these items into school on Wednesday 28th January. If you have any larger donations that may be difficult for your child to carry, please drop these off at the junior gate that leads onto the junior playground. Mrs Adnett will be there to support with this. We really do appreciate your support with this project – it will make such a difference to playtime provision. Upcoming trips – Wednesday 28th January Year 6 – Quarry Bank Mill: The children will be leaving promptly at 9.00am so it is important that the children arrive at school for 8.45am to ensure they are ready to leave Year 4 – Stockport Air Raid Shelter: The children will be leaving school at 9.30am and will return to school by the end of the day. Children are required to wear school uniform for both trips. Parent Workshops – |
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Early Years and Key Stage 1 Movie Night Friday 23rd January OPAL Working Day Wednesday 28th January Opal Project Collection |
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School finishes for half term Monday 23rd February Return to school Thursday TBC March Parent/Teacher meetings |
Dear Parents and Carers,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas break. We are delighted to see the children back in school. The snowy start has been an added excitement for them but maybe not the staff team!
We have started the new term by launching our new Quest –
‘Are You Ready to Travel the World?’ This will combine our history and geography as we all become international travellers. Each year group received a suitcase or bag containing clues about their destination to get them thinking about the world beyond Hazel Grove.
Helping your child with their learning
We would like to invite you to an event on Wednesday 28th January to support you in terms of helping your child with the basic skills of phonics, reading, spelling and number facts. This will follow the format of our September Meet the Teacher event with two sessions available for you to attend. The first one will be at 5:15 pm and the second session will be at 6 pm. Teachers will repeat the content in both sessions so that parents with more than one child can attend more than one year group presentation. The sessions will give you some ideas about how you can help at home as we know what a great impact this can make for our learners.
PA Movie Afternoons
The popular Parents’ Association Movie Afternoons are due to take place towards the end of January. Years 3 – 6 are invited to stay on Tuesday 20th January and Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are invited to stay on Thursday 22nd January. The event runs from the end of the school day with pick up at 5:30 pm. For further details please follow this link to the PA website - https://www.norburyhallpa.co.uk/movie-afternoons.html#/.
To purchase tickets, please follow these links:
KS1
https://tickets.matterpay.com/s/norbury-hall-parents-association/ZXZlbnQ6ODI2NA%3D%3D/norbury-hall-january-movie-afternoon---ks1
KS2
https://tickets.matterpay.com/s/norbury-hall-parents-association/ZXZlbnQ6ODI2NQ%3D%3D/norbury-hall-january-movie-afternoon---ks2
OPAL
We are aiming to launch our OPAL project after February half term with new areas for the children to use during their playtimes.
We are continuing to ask for donations to support this project. A Bingo Board was circulated via a special newsletter before Christmas for your child’s year group. These are on the newsletters section of the website and also on the school gates. Phase Team Leaders will be circulating these to you again via their newsletters. The donation date for these items is Wednesday 28th January.
We will also be having an OPAL working party day on Friday 23rd January from 9.15am where we would like some volunteers to help us to construct some shelters for resources and some wellie boot storage using the pallets that have been donated. If you are handy with a drill, prepared to clear and dig or if you could help organise resources you would be perfect for this job! Even if you could spare us half an hour that would be amazing. We will have made some prototypes to get us started. There will also be some bacon butties for encouragement! If you can offer your support please get in touch with us at: [email protected]
Cold weather
Thank you for sending your child ready to play outside whilst we have the colder weather. The children have enjoyed playing in the snow.
Please continue to send your child dressed for the outdoors. Unless the rain is torrential or it is deemed unsafe to play outside, we will get them out whatever the weather. Knowing they have spare socks if their feet get wet and something to keep their head dry is really important to their enjoyment and comfort.
We are looking forward to a new term with the children and as ever very much value your support.
Best wishes
Becky Wood
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas break. We are delighted to see the children back in school. The snowy start has been an added excitement for them but maybe not the staff team!
We have started the new term by launching our new Quest –
‘Are You Ready to Travel the World?’ This will combine our history and geography as we all become international travellers. Each year group received a suitcase or bag containing clues about their destination to get them thinking about the world beyond Hazel Grove.
Helping your child with their learning
We would like to invite you to an event on Wednesday 28th January to support you in terms of helping your child with the basic skills of phonics, reading, spelling and number facts. This will follow the format of our September Meet the Teacher event with two sessions available for you to attend. The first one will be at 5:15 pm and the second session will be at 6 pm. Teachers will repeat the content in both sessions so that parents with more than one child can attend more than one year group presentation. The sessions will give you some ideas about how you can help at home as we know what a great impact this can make for our learners.
PA Movie Afternoons
The popular Parents’ Association Movie Afternoons are due to take place towards the end of January. Years 3 – 6 are invited to stay on Tuesday 20th January and Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are invited to stay on Thursday 22nd January. The event runs from the end of the school day with pick up at 5:30 pm. For further details please follow this link to the PA website - https://www.norburyhallpa.co.uk/movie-afternoons.html#/.
To purchase tickets, please follow these links:
KS1
https://tickets.matterpay.com/s/norbury-hall-parents-association/ZXZlbnQ6ODI2NA%3D%3D/norbury-hall-january-movie-afternoon---ks1
KS2
https://tickets.matterpay.com/s/norbury-hall-parents-association/ZXZlbnQ6ODI2NQ%3D%3D/norbury-hall-january-movie-afternoon---ks2
OPAL
We are aiming to launch our OPAL project after February half term with new areas for the children to use during their playtimes.
We are continuing to ask for donations to support this project. A Bingo Board was circulated via a special newsletter before Christmas for your child’s year group. These are on the newsletters section of the website and also on the school gates. Phase Team Leaders will be circulating these to you again via their newsletters. The donation date for these items is Wednesday 28th January.
We will also be having an OPAL working party day on Friday 23rd January from 9.15am where we would like some volunteers to help us to construct some shelters for resources and some wellie boot storage using the pallets that have been donated. If you are handy with a drill, prepared to clear and dig or if you could help organise resources you would be perfect for this job! Even if you could spare us half an hour that would be amazing. We will have made some prototypes to get us started. There will also be some bacon butties for encouragement! If you can offer your support please get in touch with us at: [email protected]
Cold weather
Thank you for sending your child ready to play outside whilst we have the colder weather. The children have enjoyed playing in the snow.
Please continue to send your child dressed for the outdoors. Unless the rain is torrential or it is deemed unsafe to play outside, we will get them out whatever the weather. Knowing they have spare socks if their feet get wet and something to keep their head dry is really important to their enjoyment and comfort.
We are looking forward to a new term with the children and as ever very much value your support.
Best wishes
Becky Wood
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Dates for your diary
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Tuesday 20th January
KS2 Movie Night Thursday 22nd January EY and KS1 Movie Night Friday 23rd January OPAL Working Day Thursday 5th February School disco |
Friday 13th February
Finish school for the half term break Monday 23rd February Return to school Tuesday 24th February and Thursday 26th February Parent / Teacher consultations Friday 27th March Finish school for the Easter holiday |
Spring Term: ‘Are You Ready to Travel the World?'
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back! We hope you all had an enjoyable and restful break! Last half term, we worked incredibly hard across the curriculum and the children worked hard to develop their science knowledge! Our clever clogs have continued to work their socks off and we are so pleased with the work they’re producing and the enthusiasm they are showing in their own learning. We really appreciate your support and kinds words throughout last term, thank you for all your continued support.
Are You Ready to Travel the World?
To launch our new Quest, which is titled, ‘Are You Ready to Travel the World,’ the children were presented with a variety of suitcases, back packs and chests, during a whole school assembly. The children were shown and discussed various items found in their special bags and have started to investigate who they belong to and where they have come from. This term there is a geography and history focus right across school.
In Year 1, the children will be making links with a school in Ghana and learning about the similarities, differences and changes in schools. This will then move to looking at the similarities, differences and changes between homes. Throughout this, the children will be investigating how to travel from the UK to Ghana and learning about the world around them, including the continents and oceans.
In Year 2, the children will be investigating and learning about the similarities, differences and changes between The UK and China, (Shanghai). The children will discover a suitcase which has been left on a train in Shanghai. The children will investigate and plan a route to return the suitcase back to its owner, looking at the geography and how to travel from the UK to Shanghai. The children will also be looking at the similarities, differences and changes between transport, with a particular focus on trains.
OPAL reminder
The OPAL project is starting to take shape. The Working Party has met with our school mentor three times across this term. We plan to introduce new areas for play after the February half term holiday. Mrs Adnett and Miss Garrett have written to you to explain some next steps including a bingo style collection event after Christmas and a working party day where we would appreciate parental help to help us get organised for our February launch. Please find below a reminder of the bingo items which would really appreciate being donated by EYFS, Year 1 and 2. The working party team day is Friday 23rd January, where we would appreciate any volunteers to offer help to come into school to build and prepare items for the project. The date for any donated items to be brought into school is Wednesday 28th January. Thank you again for your continued support.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back! We hope you all had an enjoyable and restful break! Last half term, we worked incredibly hard across the curriculum and the children worked hard to develop their science knowledge! Our clever clogs have continued to work their socks off and we are so pleased with the work they’re producing and the enthusiasm they are showing in their own learning. We really appreciate your support and kinds words throughout last term, thank you for all your continued support.
Are You Ready to Travel the World?
To launch our new Quest, which is titled, ‘Are You Ready to Travel the World,’ the children were presented with a variety of suitcases, back packs and chests, during a whole school assembly. The children were shown and discussed various items found in their special bags and have started to investigate who they belong to and where they have come from. This term there is a geography and history focus right across school.
In Year 1, the children will be making links with a school in Ghana and learning about the similarities, differences and changes in schools. This will then move to looking at the similarities, differences and changes between homes. Throughout this, the children will be investigating how to travel from the UK to Ghana and learning about the world around them, including the continents and oceans.
In Year 2, the children will be investigating and learning about the similarities, differences and changes between The UK and China, (Shanghai). The children will discover a suitcase which has been left on a train in Shanghai. The children will investigate and plan a route to return the suitcase back to its owner, looking at the geography and how to travel from the UK to Shanghai. The children will also be looking at the similarities, differences and changes between transport, with a particular focus on trains.
OPAL reminder
The OPAL project is starting to take shape. The Working Party has met with our school mentor three times across this term. We plan to introduce new areas for play after the February half term holiday. Mrs Adnett and Miss Garrett have written to you to explain some next steps including a bingo style collection event after Christmas and a working party day where we would appreciate parental help to help us get organised for our February launch. Please find below a reminder of the bingo items which would really appreciate being donated by EYFS, Year 1 and 2. The working party team day is Friday 23rd January, where we would appreciate any volunteers to offer help to come into school to build and prepare items for the project. The date for any donated items to be brought into school is Wednesday 28th January. Thank you again for your continued support.
The PA plan to run the following events in the spring term
Thursday 22nd January – Movie Night for EY and KS1
Thursday 5th February – School Disco
General Information reminder
With the colder weather on its way, please can we request that children bring a coat with them each day. A pair of wellies or extra shoes is useful for our weekly, outdoor learning activities. It would be useful, as with all items, that they are clearly labelled.
Thursday 22nd January – Movie Night for EY and KS1
Thursday 5th February – School Disco
General Information reminder
With the colder weather on its way, please can we request that children bring a coat with them each day. A pair of wellies or extra shoes is useful for our weekly, outdoor learning activities. It would be useful, as with all items, that they are clearly labelled.
Dear Parents and Carers,
I cannot believe how fast this half term has gone. The Christmas Fair on Friday marked the start of our Christmas activities in school and we look forward to welcoming you at the events we will be holding over the next couple of weeks.
Thank you to those of you who attended parent / teacher meetings earlier in the half term. I hope you found the appointment useful. As ever, the team are always happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child.
Staff News
I am delighted to tell you that Miss Hannah Garrett and Mrs Bridget Adnett have been successful in securing the role of permanent Deputy Headteacher at Norbury Hall Primary School. Hannah and Bridget have been doing this role for the past 14 months in a temporary capacity. Members of the Governing Board joined me to interview last week. Both Hannah and Bridget’s enthusiasm and commitment to the role were highly evident. As the role is a job share, Miss Garrett will be available in this capacity on a Monday and Tuesday and Mrs Adnett from Wednesday to Friday.
Whilst sharing this news, it seems relevant to share our leadership structure in school with you. Mrs Sarah Downes is also a member of the leadership team in her capacity as Inclusion Lead and SENDCo. Mrs Downes is non-class based on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and is available to meet with parents if you have any concerns about your child in relation to any additional needs they may have.
We also have phase leaders who ensure the smooth running of a couple of year groups in the school. They are there for the children, staff and parents and spend their leadership time ensuring that the education of the children in their phase is the very best it can be. The phase leaders are:
Mrs Kerry Robinson
Nursery and Reception
Mrs Sara Turner
KS1 – Year 1 and Year 2
Miss Becca Morgan
Lower KS2 – Year 3 and Year 4
Miss Hannah Garrett
Upper KS2 – Year 5 and Year 6
Parents’ Association News
I am delighted to tell you that our Parents’ Association raised a grand total of £4807 last Friday at our Christmas Fair. I would like to thank Dannielle and her team for another great event. Thank you to those of you who helped out in any way – it is much appreciated. The PA has raised approximately £7000 this term. Much of this will be supporting the OPAL project.
The PA plan to run the following events in the spring term:
Tuesday 20th January – Movie Night for KS2
Thursday 22nd January – Movie Night for EY and KS1
Thursday 5th February – School Disco
More details about these events will be available nearer the time.
OPAL
The OPAL project is starting to take shape. The Working Party has met with our school mentor three times across this term. We plan to introduce new areas for play after the February half term holiday. I am sure you will appreciate that there is a lot of work to do behind the scenes before we can really get going. Mrs Adnett and Miss Garrett will be writing to you to explain some next steps including a bingo style collection event after Christmas and a working party day where we would appreciate parental help to help us get organised for our February launch. This date is Friday 23rd January.
I explained earlier this term that we are getting the children outside even when it might be raining. We would ask that each child has a waterproof coat for playtimes as this will obviously dry off more quickly. Please make sure this has your child’s name in it.
School Car Park
Can I please remind you that parents should not use the school car park unless you have an agreement with us. I am mindful more parents are doing this and I am worried about everyone’s safety as cars pull out of the car park during the start and end of the day.
I cannot believe how fast this half term has gone. The Christmas Fair on Friday marked the start of our Christmas activities in school and we look forward to welcoming you at the events we will be holding over the next couple of weeks.
Thank you to those of you who attended parent / teacher meetings earlier in the half term. I hope you found the appointment useful. As ever, the team are always happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child.
Staff News
I am delighted to tell you that Miss Hannah Garrett and Mrs Bridget Adnett have been successful in securing the role of permanent Deputy Headteacher at Norbury Hall Primary School. Hannah and Bridget have been doing this role for the past 14 months in a temporary capacity. Members of the Governing Board joined me to interview last week. Both Hannah and Bridget’s enthusiasm and commitment to the role were highly evident. As the role is a job share, Miss Garrett will be available in this capacity on a Monday and Tuesday and Mrs Adnett from Wednesday to Friday.
Whilst sharing this news, it seems relevant to share our leadership structure in school with you. Mrs Sarah Downes is also a member of the leadership team in her capacity as Inclusion Lead and SENDCo. Mrs Downes is non-class based on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and is available to meet with parents if you have any concerns about your child in relation to any additional needs they may have.
We also have phase leaders who ensure the smooth running of a couple of year groups in the school. They are there for the children, staff and parents and spend their leadership time ensuring that the education of the children in their phase is the very best it can be. The phase leaders are:
Mrs Kerry Robinson
Nursery and Reception
Mrs Sara Turner
KS1 – Year 1 and Year 2
Miss Becca Morgan
Lower KS2 – Year 3 and Year 4
Miss Hannah Garrett
Upper KS2 – Year 5 and Year 6
Parents’ Association News
I am delighted to tell you that our Parents’ Association raised a grand total of £4807 last Friday at our Christmas Fair. I would like to thank Dannielle and her team for another great event. Thank you to those of you who helped out in any way – it is much appreciated. The PA has raised approximately £7000 this term. Much of this will be supporting the OPAL project.
The PA plan to run the following events in the spring term:
Tuesday 20th January – Movie Night for KS2
Thursday 22nd January – Movie Night for EY and KS1
Thursday 5th February – School Disco
More details about these events will be available nearer the time.
OPAL
The OPAL project is starting to take shape. The Working Party has met with our school mentor three times across this term. We plan to introduce new areas for play after the February half term holiday. I am sure you will appreciate that there is a lot of work to do behind the scenes before we can really get going. Mrs Adnett and Miss Garrett will be writing to you to explain some next steps including a bingo style collection event after Christmas and a working party day where we would appreciate parental help to help us get organised for our February launch. This date is Friday 23rd January.
I explained earlier this term that we are getting the children outside even when it might be raining. We would ask that each child has a waterproof coat for playtimes as this will obviously dry off more quickly. Please make sure this has your child’s name in it.
School Car Park
Can I please remind you that parents should not use the school car park unless you have an agreement with us. I am mindful more parents are doing this and I am worried about everyone’s safety as cars pull out of the car park during the start and end of the day.
Lunchtime Staff
We are still wanting to increase numbers in our team of adults who support the children during lunchtime. This is particularly exciting as we embark upon the OPAL project as this team will be essential in making this a reality. If you are interested, please find further details on the school website - https://www.norburyhall.stockport.sch.uk/job-opportunities-at-norbury.html
Unless I have reason, this will be my last newsletter before the Christmas break. I would like to thank you for your support this term and wish you all a very happy festive holiday.
Best wishes
Becky Wood
We are still wanting to increase numbers in our team of adults who support the children during lunchtime. This is particularly exciting as we embark upon the OPAL project as this team will be essential in making this a reality. If you are interested, please find further details on the school website - https://www.norburyhall.stockport.sch.uk/job-opportunities-at-norbury.html
Unless I have reason, this will be my last newsletter before the Christmas break. I would like to thank you for your support this term and wish you all a very happy festive holiday.
Best wishes
Becky Wood
Dates for your diary
SPRING TERM 2025
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Monday 5th January
Return to school Tuesday 20th January KS2 Movie Night Thursday 22nd January EY and KS1 Movie Night Friday 23rd January OPAL Working Day – we would appreciate as many parents to help us on this day |
Thursday 5th February
School discos Friday 13th February Finish school for the half term break Monday 23rd February Return to school Tuesday 24th February and Thursday 26th February Parent/Teacher consultations Friday 27th March Finish school for the Easter holiday |
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Dear parents and carers,
Thank you so much for the very kind donations for our OPAL play project – this will be a great start to getting our project underway. We are so grateful for the time and energy that people have put in to support this project for the school. It will make such a difference for our children.
Over the Christmas break we would like to request a continuation of donations for the project. We have devised a bingo board for each class to collect resources and your child’s is attached to the email. We thought the timing would be appropriate as after Christmas many people like to have a sort out of old toys etc. The classes will try to complete their bingo board with a full house.
We would like the donations to be brought into classes on Wednesday 28th January. We will have an area at the junior gate leading onto the junior playground for any large items that are tricky for the children to carry.
We will also be having an OPAL working party day on Friday 23rd January from 9.15am where we would like some volunteers to help us to construct some shelters for resources and some wellie boot storage using the pallets that have been donated. If you are handy with a drill, prepared to clear and dig or if you could help organise resources you would be perfect for this job! Even if you could spare us half an hour that would be amazing. We will have made some prototypes to get us started. There will also be some bacon butties for encouragement! If you can offer your support please get in touch with us at:
[email protected]
We are really excited about this project and hope that you will support us in our efforts to improve playtimes for all children.
Yours sincerely
Bridget Adnett and Hannah Garrett
Deputy Headteacher
Thank you so much for the very kind donations for our OPAL play project – this will be a great start to getting our project underway. We are so grateful for the time and energy that people have put in to support this project for the school. It will make such a difference for our children.
Over the Christmas break we would like to request a continuation of donations for the project. We have devised a bingo board for each class to collect resources and your child’s is attached to the email. We thought the timing would be appropriate as after Christmas many people like to have a sort out of old toys etc. The classes will try to complete their bingo board with a full house.
We would like the donations to be brought into classes on Wednesday 28th January. We will have an area at the junior gate leading onto the junior playground for any large items that are tricky for the children to carry.
We will also be having an OPAL working party day on Friday 23rd January from 9.15am where we would like some volunteers to help us to construct some shelters for resources and some wellie boot storage using the pallets that have been donated. If you are handy with a drill, prepared to clear and dig or if you could help organise resources you would be perfect for this job! Even if you could spare us half an hour that would be amazing. We will have made some prototypes to get us started. There will also be some bacon butties for encouragement! If you can offer your support please get in touch with us at:
[email protected]
We are really excited about this project and hope that you will support us in our efforts to improve playtimes for all children.
Yours sincerely
Bridget Adnett and Hannah Garrett
Deputy Headteacher
EYFS, Year 1 & 2 Bingo
Year 3 & 4
Year 5 & 6
Autumn Term — What Makes Our World Work?
Week Beginning: 1st December 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week we will be…
· Reading and retelling the story of the Gingerbread Man
· Acting out the story of the Gingerbread Man
· Creating our own Gingerbread Man out of playdough
· Recognising numerals to ten, including zero and numerals beyond
· Practising our cutting skills
Festive Quest
Over the next fortnight as we lead up to Christmas, we will sharing the beautiful story, ‘Christmas Lights on Mistletoe Street’ and talking about the magic of kindness and community at this time of year.
We will be busy practising our singing ready for our ‘Singalong’’, making Christmas lanterns and baking our gingerbread, as well as lots of other Christmas activities.
Library books
Library books will be collected in on Wednesday 17th December. The children will choose a new library book when they return to school in the Spring Term.
Thank you so much,
The Reception Team
Week Beginning: 1st December 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week we will be…
· Reading and retelling the story of the Gingerbread Man
· Acting out the story of the Gingerbread Man
· Creating our own Gingerbread Man out of playdough
· Recognising numerals to ten, including zero and numerals beyond
· Practising our cutting skills
Festive Quest
Over the next fortnight as we lead up to Christmas, we will sharing the beautiful story, ‘Christmas Lights on Mistletoe Street’ and talking about the magic of kindness and community at this time of year.
We will be busy practising our singing ready for our ‘Singalong’’, making Christmas lanterns and baking our gingerbread, as well as lots of other Christmas activities.
Library books
Library books will be collected in on Wednesday 17th December. The children will choose a new library book when they return to school in the Spring Term.
Thank you so much,
The Reception Team
Key dates for your diary
Wednesday 10th December
9.15am and 2pm: Christmas sing-a-long performances—Children to come into school in non-uniform (festive/party clothing)
Wednesday 17th December
Christmas Dinner and a visit from someone special (ho ho ho!)
Friday 19th December
Reading Partner Christmas Time – We will be giving our Year 6 reading partner
a card that we have made in school.
Monday 22nd December
Non-uniform day—festive clothing/party clothing. Christmas party
School finishes for the Christmas break – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Back to school on Monday 5th January 2026
9.15am and 2pm: Christmas sing-a-long performances—Children to come into school in non-uniform (festive/party clothing)
Wednesday 17th December
Christmas Dinner and a visit from someone special (ho ho ho!)
Friday 19th December
Reading Partner Christmas Time – We will be giving our Year 6 reading partner
a card that we have made in school.
Monday 22nd December
Non-uniform day—festive clothing/party clothing. Christmas party
School finishes for the Christmas break – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Back to school on Monday 5th January 2026
On Wednesday 10th December 2025 it will be our ‘Festive sing-a-long’ and children are invited to come to school in a Christmas themed outfit or their party clothes.
There will be two performances by the children on this day in the main school hall. Children in Reception will take part in both performances and will be supported by either our beginning or end of the week Nursery children. The times of the two performances are below:
· Performance 1: 9.15am – 10.15am
· Performance 2: 2pm – 3pm
During the hour, the children will perform their songs in the hall and then there will be some ‘light refreshments’ within the Reception classrooms. This also offers a chance to give your child a well-deserved hug.
An invite will be sent from ‘Parent Booking’ where you will be able to reserve 2 seats for each performance. The seats are free of charge and we are using the online platform to indicate how many seats are needed for each performance in order to adhere to safety regulations.
You should have already received a link to allow you to book for each performance, please do speak to the office if you are having any issues.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions,
The Reception Team
There will be two performances by the children on this day in the main school hall. Children in Reception will take part in both performances and will be supported by either our beginning or end of the week Nursery children. The times of the two performances are below:
· Performance 1: 9.15am – 10.15am
· Performance 2: 2pm – 3pm
During the hour, the children will perform their songs in the hall and then there will be some ‘light refreshments’ within the Reception classrooms. This also offers a chance to give your child a well-deserved hug.
An invite will be sent from ‘Parent Booking’ where you will be able to reserve 2 seats for each performance. The seats are free of charge and we are using the online platform to indicate how many seats are needed for each performance in order to adhere to safety regulations.
You should have already received a link to allow you to book for each performance, please do speak to the office if you are having any issues.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions,
The Reception Team
Wednesday 10th December 2025 will be our ‘Festive sing-a-long’ and children are invited to come to Nursery in a Christmas themed outfit or their party clothes.
For children who attend at the beginning of the week and full time, the performance by the children will start at 9:15 am in the main school hall. Afterwards there will be some ‘light refreshments’ within the nursery and a chance to give your child a well-deserved hug before leaving for home with parents/ or to wait for child care, as arranged.
For children who attend at the end of the week and full time, the performance by the children will start at 2 pm in the main school hall. Afterwards there will be some ‘light refreshments’ within the nursery and a chance to give your child a well-deserved hug before leaving for home with parents/ or to wait for child care, as arranged.
An invite will be sent from ‘Parent Booking’ where you will be able to reserve 4 seats for each child. The seats are free of charge and we are using the online platform to indicate how many seats are needed for each performance in order to adhere to safety regulations.
Wednesday 17th December 2025 will be our Christmas party in Nursery for each of our children, either in the morning and the afternoon. Children can wear special party clothes and enjoy party games and treats. There will hopefully be a visit from someone special too!
The last nursery session before Christmas (for beginning of the week children and full-time children) is Monday 22nd December 2025.
The last nursery session before Christmas (for end of the week children) is Friday 19th December 2025.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions,
The Nursery Team
For children who attend at the beginning of the week and full time, the performance by the children will start at 9:15 am in the main school hall. Afterwards there will be some ‘light refreshments’ within the nursery and a chance to give your child a well-deserved hug before leaving for home with parents/ or to wait for child care, as arranged.
For children who attend at the end of the week and full time, the performance by the children will start at 2 pm in the main school hall. Afterwards there will be some ‘light refreshments’ within the nursery and a chance to give your child a well-deserved hug before leaving for home with parents/ or to wait for child care, as arranged.
An invite will be sent from ‘Parent Booking’ where you will be able to reserve 4 seats for each child. The seats are free of charge and we are using the online platform to indicate how many seats are needed for each performance in order to adhere to safety regulations.
Wednesday 17th December 2025 will be our Christmas party in Nursery for each of our children, either in the morning and the afternoon. Children can wear special party clothes and enjoy party games and treats. There will hopefully be a visit from someone special too!
The last nursery session before Christmas (for beginning of the week children and full-time children) is Monday 22nd December 2025.
The last nursery session before Christmas (for end of the week children) is Friday 19th December 2025.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions,
The Nursery Team
We are less than 3 weeks away from our annual Christmas fair, and we cant wait to see you there! Below is some key information for you to understand what's happening in the build up, how you can help, and what to expect on the night.
Christmas Fair - Friday 28th November, 5pm - 7pm
Grotto
Every year, Santa comes to Norbury Hall, meeting children all night long in his gorgeous Grotto! Tickets are available to book now, via this link - https://tickets.mp/norburyhallgrotto2025 - or the QR code. A ticket is for a timed slot of 15 minutes, from 5pm to 6:45pm. All children will receive a small gift after their time with Santa - please advise when booking of any dietary requirements. Space is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are £5 per child.
Secret Gift Room
Our other annual tradition is our secret gift room. This is where the children pay to select a gift for their parents and carers in secret - our volunteers and teachers help them to choose, and then the gift is bagged and sealed ready for Christmas Day. We ask for donations to this on the Friday before the fair, in exchange for a non-uniform day. Dates for this are below.
This is a very popular room, and last year we sold out very quickly. This year we are asking anyone who may have unwanted gifts at home, suitable for men or women, to please donate these on top of their usual gift donation, so that we can remain open for as long as possible.
Tombolas
Our bottle and chocolate tombolas are always a hit - and as always, we will be asking for donations on the day of the fair in exchange for a second non-uniform day. Nursery and Key Stage 1 children are asked to bring a donation of sweets and chocolates for the chocolate tombola, and Key Stage 2 children a bottle - this can be alcohol, soft drinks, toiletries - anything in a bottle!
Raffle
Raffle tickets will be sent home soon in book bags, with additional tickets available to collect from the school reception shortly afterwards. Tickets can be handed in right until the draw takes place, usually around 6:30-6:45 on the night. We have some great prizes donated from parents and local businesses already - including a top prize of £100 cash. Please encourage your friends and family to buy tickets and support the PA!
If you or your family have a prize they would be willing to donate - please get in touch with us at [email protected] to arrange collection.
Non-uniform dates
Friday 21st November - in exchange for a donation to the Secret Gift room.
Nursery and KS1 children - bring in a gift suitable for men, in an unsealed gift bag
KS2 children - bring a gift suitable for women, in an unsealed gift bag
Gifts can be toiletries sets, socks, books, puzzles - you name it! So long as they are in good condition, and in date (if food/drinks). Please ensure the gift is brought in an unsealed gift bag so that the bags can be used on the night to wrap the gifts once the children have chosen them.
Friday 28th November (Fair day) - in exchange for a donation to our tombolas
CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Nursery and KS1 children - bring in a donation to the chocolate tombola
KS2 children - bring in a donation to the bottle tombola
There will be a bottle donation point on the playground at the entrance gates to reduce the chances of bottles being dropped on the way in!
On the Night
Expect a festive brass band, a Christmas donkey, warm mulled wine and hot food, football fun from 8BY8, and stalls from local businesses. There will be a bar available serving wine, beer and soft drinks - with both cash and card payments available.
The fair runs from 5pm till 7pm, so please come along whenever you can to enjoy the festivities! Entry is £1 per person - Norbury children go free (cash only on the gate).
Christmas Fair - Friday 28th November, 5pm - 7pm
Grotto
Every year, Santa comes to Norbury Hall, meeting children all night long in his gorgeous Grotto! Tickets are available to book now, via this link - https://tickets.mp/norburyhallgrotto2025 - or the QR code. A ticket is for a timed slot of 15 minutes, from 5pm to 6:45pm. All children will receive a small gift after their time with Santa - please advise when booking of any dietary requirements. Space is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are £5 per child.
Secret Gift Room
Our other annual tradition is our secret gift room. This is where the children pay to select a gift for their parents and carers in secret - our volunteers and teachers help them to choose, and then the gift is bagged and sealed ready for Christmas Day. We ask for donations to this on the Friday before the fair, in exchange for a non-uniform day. Dates for this are below.
This is a very popular room, and last year we sold out very quickly. This year we are asking anyone who may have unwanted gifts at home, suitable for men or women, to please donate these on top of their usual gift donation, so that we can remain open for as long as possible.
Tombolas
Our bottle and chocolate tombolas are always a hit - and as always, we will be asking for donations on the day of the fair in exchange for a second non-uniform day. Nursery and Key Stage 1 children are asked to bring a donation of sweets and chocolates for the chocolate tombola, and Key Stage 2 children a bottle - this can be alcohol, soft drinks, toiletries - anything in a bottle!
Raffle
Raffle tickets will be sent home soon in book bags, with additional tickets available to collect from the school reception shortly afterwards. Tickets can be handed in right until the draw takes place, usually around 6:30-6:45 on the night. We have some great prizes donated from parents and local businesses already - including a top prize of £100 cash. Please encourage your friends and family to buy tickets and support the PA!
If you or your family have a prize they would be willing to donate - please get in touch with us at [email protected] to arrange collection.
Non-uniform dates
Friday 21st November - in exchange for a donation to the Secret Gift room.
Nursery and KS1 children - bring in a gift suitable for men, in an unsealed gift bag
KS2 children - bring a gift suitable for women, in an unsealed gift bag
Gifts can be toiletries sets, socks, books, puzzles - you name it! So long as they are in good condition, and in date (if food/drinks). Please ensure the gift is brought in an unsealed gift bag so that the bags can be used on the night to wrap the gifts once the children have chosen them.
Friday 28th November (Fair day) - in exchange for a donation to our tombolas
CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Nursery and KS1 children - bring in a donation to the chocolate tombola
KS2 children - bring in a donation to the bottle tombola
There will be a bottle donation point on the playground at the entrance gates to reduce the chances of bottles being dropped on the way in!
On the Night
Expect a festive brass band, a Christmas donkey, warm mulled wine and hot food, football fun from 8BY8, and stalls from local businesses. There will be a bar available serving wine, beer and soft drinks - with both cash and card payments available.
The fair runs from 5pm till 7pm, so please come along whenever you can to enjoy the festivities! Entry is £1 per person - Norbury children go free (cash only on the gate).
Autumn Term — What Makes Our World Work?
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week we will be…
· Learning more about Bonfire Night and why it takes place
· Exploring colour and patterns linked to fireworks
· Listening to the noises of the fireworks
· Talking about safety around fireworks and bonfires
· Exploring shape – circles and triangles
Funky Fingers
You may have heard your child mention Funky fingers to you. This is something that we do every day. It is a carousel over the week of different activities that each support fine motor development and building up the muscle strength in our hands.
In our carousel we have:
· Cutting practise
· Handwriting
· Name/number formation
· Dough gym (with playdough)
· A fine motor activity: e.g. threading, tweezing
The children access one of these activities each day.
Parents evening
We look forward to seeing you at parents evening this week.
The appointment will take place in the school hall so please enter school through the main office for your appointment. We will have 10 minutes to discuss how the first half term has gone and also answer any questions that you may have. Your child’s book, with all their super learning inside, will also be available in the hall for you to look at.
Healthy eating
To further support the promotion of healthy eating and consumption of more vegetables in our diet, the school nurse has passed on a useful website:
https://simplyveg.org.uk/
Jury Service
Just to let you know that Mrs Robinson has been called for Jury service w/b 17th November for up to two weeks. Your child will continue to be supported and taught by Miss Bradbury and supply staff during this period.
Please do not hesitate to speak/email a member of staff if you have any questions.
Finally, as the weather is increasingly getting colder, please unsure all clothing coming into school is named.
Thank you so much,
The Reception Team
This week we will be…
· Learning more about Bonfire Night and why it takes place
· Exploring colour and patterns linked to fireworks
· Listening to the noises of the fireworks
· Talking about safety around fireworks and bonfires
· Exploring shape – circles and triangles
Funky Fingers
You may have heard your child mention Funky fingers to you. This is something that we do every day. It is a carousel over the week of different activities that each support fine motor development and building up the muscle strength in our hands.
In our carousel we have:
· Cutting practise
· Handwriting
· Name/number formation
· Dough gym (with playdough)
· A fine motor activity: e.g. threading, tweezing
The children access one of these activities each day.
Parents evening
We look forward to seeing you at parents evening this week.
The appointment will take place in the school hall so please enter school through the main office for your appointment. We will have 10 minutes to discuss how the first half term has gone and also answer any questions that you may have. Your child’s book, with all their super learning inside, will also be available in the hall for you to look at.
Healthy eating
To further support the promotion of healthy eating and consumption of more vegetables in our diet, the school nurse has passed on a useful website:
https://simplyveg.org.uk/
Jury Service
Just to let you know that Mrs Robinson has been called for Jury service w/b 17th November for up to two weeks. Your child will continue to be supported and taught by Miss Bradbury and supply staff during this period.
Please do not hesitate to speak/email a member of staff if you have any questions.
Finally, as the weather is increasingly getting colder, please unsure all clothing coming into school is named.
Thank you so much,
The Reception Team
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 4th November and Thursday 6th November
Parent Teacher meetings
Friday 28th November
PA Christmas Fair
Wednesday 10th December
9.15am and 2pm: Christmas sing-a-long performances.
Monday 22nd December
Children’s Christmas Party and School finishes for the break
Parent Teacher meetings
Friday 28th November
PA Christmas Fair
Wednesday 10th December
9.15am and 2pm: Christmas sing-a-long performances.
Monday 22nd December
Children’s Christmas Party and School finishes for the break
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