FRIDAY BULLETIN, FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025

Learning for Life
Knowledge ~ Values ~ Opportunities

This week we’ve had Odd Sock Day, Armistice Day and Children in Need, so it has been very busy in school. More photos have been posted on our social media.

The wet weather hasn’t been great this week, but we hope you have a good weekend whatever you have planned!

1. CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT

On Thursday 11 December, the PTA will host a Christmas Movie Night. You will receive further information about the films and the booking link on Monday.

2. ROAD SAFETY WEEK

Next week is Road Safety Week.

We have invited a PCSO into school on Thursday to talk to the children about how to stay safe on and near the roads.

Recently, we have noted that several children leave the school car park in cars not wearing a seat belt. We urge you to ensure your child is safely strapped into their seat before moving the vehicle.

Attached is a document with guidance and the law on wearing seat belts.

Seat belts save lives.

3. PARENTS/CARERS COFFEE EVENT WITH NEIL ‘THE SLEEP EXPERT’

Parents and carers are warmly invited to an informal coffee afternoon in school from 2pm-3pm on Friday 5 December 2025.

Our guest speaker is Neil who is a sleep expert. Neil will be answering questions, providing support, advice, and strategies on managing sleep, with a focus on routines and regulation.

Mrs Siswick and Mrs Andrew will be at the event to answer any questions you may have. All parents/carers are welcome.

Please let the office know if you would like to attend, so we know how much cake to order! We look forward to chatting with you.

4. MATHS COMPETITION THIS WEEK

We are taking part in a friendly competition on TT Rockstars involving schools in England. The competition runs from 07:30 Tuesday 18 November 2025 to 19:30 Thursday 20 November 2025. Pupils in Year 2 to Year 6 can take part.

Children can play in any game mode with every correct answer to a multiplication or division question, earning themselves, their class and the school a point. There is a 60-minute competition limit!

In the spirit of the competition, please don't play on their behalf but by all means encourage and support them to the extent that it doesn't cause high stress levels or impact on family plans.

5. CREATIVE PLAY

We are still accepting items from the attached list for creative play opportunities. If you are having a pre-Christmas clear out, and the items are in good condition, hand them to an adult at drop-off or pick-up.

We accept books in good condition too!

Finally, we would like to thank Barn Dried Logs for their very kind donation of twenty tree stumps. This will provide seating and exciting play opportunities at lunchtimes.