Headteacher's Newsletter 07/04/2025

​Dear Parents and Carers,

As we move towards the Easter break, I wanted to get in touch to thank you for your support this term and to update and remind you about a few things.
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We have started our final Quest of the year this year.  It is entitled ‘Who do I aspire to be?’  Today the children have discovered the BFG’s knapsack in the school grounds.  The BFG had left the children a letter telling them about their new Quest which will explore the themes of giants and then dreams.  This Quest will focus on the arts and will begin with a focus on painting and drawing skills before moving on to look at sculpture, dance and music.  Our Norbury Fest afternoon on Wednesday 9th July will showcase our learning from the Quest and we hope to see as many of you as possible at this event.

Safety on our Playgrounds

You will have recently received a text message informing you that we had an injury on one of our playgrounds because there was a collision with a child on a scooter.  I have previously written and requested that all parents and children come off scooters or bikes as they enter the school grounds and stay off them once through the gates.  We have a small number of children and parents who are continuing to use scooters and bikes within the school grounds.  This disappoints me as this has led to an injury for one of our school community.  I am sure you will agree with me that the safety of all within our community, especially our children, must be paramount.  I would ask that all adhere to this request.

School Meals

Please could we remind you that you need to give one week’s notice to move your child from school dinners to sandwiches and vice versa.  This is because the kitchen order in advance.  Please email the school office to make any changes to meal arrangements.

Term Dates – 2025 / 2026

I included these dates on my previous letter but have kept them here in case you missed them.  These are available on the school website.

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​Autumn term 2025
·       Term starts: Monday 1 September 2025
·       INSET days (children do not attend school) – Monday 1st September and
        Tuesday 2nd September
·       Half term holiday: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025
·       INSET day (children do not attend school) – Monday 3rd November 2025
·       Term ends: Monday 22 December 2025

Spring term 2026
·       Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
·       Half term holiday: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026
·       Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
·       Easter public holidays: Good Friday 3 April and Easter Monday 6 April 2026

Summer term 2026
·       Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
·       May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026
·       Spring bank holiday: Monday 25 May 2026
·       Primary half term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 5 June 2026
·       INSET day (children to not attend school) – Monday 8th June 2026
·       Primary term ends: Friday 24th July
·       INSET day (children do not attend school) – Friday 24th July 2026
 
 
Parents’ Association News

There will be a planning meeting for summer term events on Wednesday 9th April at 6 pm at the school – all are welcome to attend.

Thank you for your continued support. 
Best wishes
Becky Wood

Useful Dates...

​SPRING TERM 2025
Wednesday 9th April
6 pm – PA planning meeting at school

Friday 11th April
School finishes for the Easter break

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SUMMER TERM 2025
Monday 28th April
Summer term begins

Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday

Week beginning 12th May
Y6 SATs

Tuesday 13th May
Reception visit to Imagine That

Friday 16th May
PA School Disco

Wednesday 21st May
Y2 visit to The Lowry

Friday 23rd May
School finishes for the Whit holiday

Monday 9th June
INSET day – the children are not in school

Week beginning 9th June
Y1 Phonic Screen Check and
​Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

Wednesday 18th June
Nursery visit to Tatton Farm

Wednesday 25th June
Class photographs

Friday 4th July
PA Summer Fair

Tuesday 8th July
Afternoon – Y6 production

Thursday 10th July
Evening – Y6 production

Wednesday 9th July
Afternoon – Norbury Fest – all parents and friends welcome as all the children will be performing

Week beginning 14th July
Transition Week

Wednesday 16th July to Friday 18th July
Y5 to Robinwood

Wednesday 23rd July
Sports Day – times tbc

Thursday 24th July
9:30 am – Leavers’ Assembly
Term finishes