It is fantastic to have everyone back for the school new year and already the sense of energy, purpose and enjoyment can be felt in every classroom.

We look forward to a wonderful year with lots of exciting opportunities ahead and would like to welcome all of our new children and their families. We are delighted to be working with you.

Harvest Festival

Our Harvest Festival is planned for the afternoon of Monday 22nd September at 1.30pm at All Saints Nettleham. This will be our first opportunity to celebrate as a whole school community and all are welcome.

We welcome contributions of harvest produce, indeed it is an extremely important time of year to allow us to both give thanks and raise our own awareness of the needs of others.

We would, once again, encourage you to spend some time decorating a box with the children to hold your contributions. It really does brighten up the church and I know that it gives a real lift to the charities who receive the produce. Please send your produce into school with the children on Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th of September.

Meet the Teacher Events

It has been so positive to see so many families in school over the past few days at our meet the teacher events. We will be sending all information out electronically this week to those parents and carers who were unable to make it.

 Fun Sports Afternoon

Fun Sports is planned for the afternoon of Wednesday 24th September from 1.30pm.

The intention of this event is that our new children work together in a structured and enjoyable way with the other members of the school community. All parents and friends are more than welcome to come

Year Six—A Big Year

Our Year Six children are entering a very important time in their school lives. We have entered the period when they choose their secondary schools for September 2026 and they will also have important assessments over the course of the year including  SATs.

We are always available to discuss your concerns and answer any queries that you may have. Please note that the dates for next year’s SATs are Monday 11th May - Thursday 14th May 2024.

Reporting Absences

If your child is absent from school please contact the absence line (24/7) on  01522 750376 before 9.30 am on the first day of absence. Alternatively a message can be sent via our website—‘Parents’ section then ‘Sickness Reporting’ or by email.

We continue to have a very high attendance rate which is a testament both to how much the children seem to enjoy school and also to your support.

Uniform notes

Thank you for sending the children back to school looking so smart and prepared. Please note that children should not wear nail varnish, all shoulder length and longer hair should be tied back and children should not wear jewellery or trainers. Also please label everything that you can.

Breaktime snacks— fruit and vegetables only

Please send the children with either fruit—fresh or dried— or vegetables (preferably prepared!) for their morning snack. Obviously this does not replace a good breakfast

We also feel that it is very important that the children drink enough water during the course of the school day and your child’s teacher will talk to them about the arrangements for this in their particular year groups.

Clubs

We are looking forward to the range of  after school clubs on offer over the coming year.

We sent out information in July regarding the first round of clubs which were available to book via our school website over the summer. These will commence week beginning the 15th September and you should have received/will receive notification by late afternoon on 12th September as to whether your child has been successful in gaining a place this term.

 A few dates for the Year 2025—2026

Here is a broad outline of the year ahead.   Lots more to come!

TERM 1 

Thursday 4th September to Thursday 23rd October 2025

Friday 12th September – 11+ test – am

Friday 19th September – 11+ test – am

Monday 22nd  September – School Harvest Festival – 1.30pm – All Saints Church

Wednesday 24th September – Fun Sports Afternoon 

Wednesday 1st October – Y4 to Lincolnshire Showground

Wednesday 1st  October – Kingswood parents meeting – 6pm

w/c 6th October – Profile Review week

Monday 13th October – Animals UK in school with Y6

Tuesday 14th October—Flu vaccinations in school

Term 2

Monday 3rd November to Friday, 19th December 2025

Tuesday 4th November – Y3 Trip to Cresswell Crags

Tuesday 4th November  – Parents’ Evening

Wednesday 5th November – Parents’ Evening

Thursday 6th November – Parents’ Evening

Monday 10th  November – Open Afternoon

Tuesday 11th  November – Open Afternoon

Wednesday 12th November – Open Afternoon

Friday 14th November  - Children in Need day

Friday 14th  November – School Disco – 6pm

Tuesday 18th November – Wrates Photography – individual photos

Monday 1st December - Rain Forest Explorer Workshop - Year 6

Friday 5th December – Christmas Fayre

Tuesday 16th December – Christmas Carol Service

Wednesday 17th December – Party Day 

TERM 3

Tuesday 6th January to Friday, 13th February 2026

Friday 30th January - Y4 Roman Day trip to Lincoln

w/c 2nd  February – Profile Review week

Monday 9th February – Young Voices in Sheffield

TERM 4

Monday, 23rd February to Thursday 2nd April 2026

Tuesday 3rd March – Parents’ Evening

Wednesday 4th March – Parents’ Evening

Thursday 5th March – Parents’ Evening

TERM 5

Tuesday 21st April to Friday 22nd May 2026

w/c 11^th May – KS2 Y6 SATs week

Friday 15^th May – Class Photographs

TERM 6

Monday, 1st June to Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Friday 5th June – PTA Summer Fayre – 6-8pm

w/c 15th June – Kingswood visit

w/c 22nd  June – Profile Review week

Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd  June – Y4 Energy from Waste trip

Wednesday 24th June – Sports Day

Thursday 25th June – Leavers Photo

Wednesday 1st  July – Move up day (including Y2s to visit for morning and spend time in classes) – am 

Thursday 16th July – Leavers’ Service – 7pm

Wednesday 22nd July – Last Day of Term