What a great week we have just had.

We all really enjoyed Children in Need day and it was just great to see the children and staff dressed in pyjamas, dressing gowns and onesies and to receive so many cakes. We are still counting the proceeds and I am sure that we will have raised a significant sum for this very worthy cause. All topped off with a brilliant PTA disco! What a joy it was to dance and sing on a cold November evening.

It was wonderful to see everyone in school for Parents' Evenings. I know that our staff really value being able to be able to share all of the positive progress that the children are making and discuss the next steps in their learning.

As we move into another busy and exciting week at Nettleham Church of England Aided Junior School, we would like to share some of the key events taking place and celebrate the many opportunities our pupils will enjoy both in and beyond the classroom.

📚 Open Afternoons

We are looking forward to welcoming parents and carers of Year 2 pupils into school for our Open Afternoons on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November. These sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for them to get to know our school as they look ahead to September 2027.

📸 Individual and Family Photographs

Wednesday 18th November sees the return of Wrates Photography for individual pupil photographs and family photographs with younger siblings. Please ensure children arrive in full school uniform and with their best smiles ready! Individual photographs will take place during the normal school morning and the photographer will be available from 8.15am before school starts for family photos with younger siblings.

✝️ SIAMS Inspection

On Wednesday 18th November, the school will be welcoming inspectors as part of our SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Christian vision, values and the way they shape every aspect of school life. We are extremely proud of our pupils, staff, governors and wider community and look forward to sharing everything that we do with the inspection team. Attached is a letter for families from our lead Inspector, Clare Middleton, explaining the process.

📚 Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair begins on Tuesday 17th November and will be available throughout the week. This is always a popular event and helps to promote a love of reading whilst raising valuable rewards that allow us to purchase additional books for the school. Further details regarding opening times and payments will follow separately. 

🌟 A Final Thought

As we prepare for another important week in the life of our school, thank you for your continued support and encouragement. The partnership between home and school makes a tremendous difference to our children's success and wellbeing.

We wish all of our families a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

David Gibbons

Head Teacher

The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Mill Hill
Nettleham
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 2PE

t: 01522 750376

e: enquiries@nettleham-junior.lincs.sch.uk