Newsletter 21 - 13th February 2026

This half term has been filled with wonderful moments of learning and community across our school. We enjoyed coming together for our Pancake Whole-School Value Celebration this week, a joyful reminder of the values we share, and our Wear Your Scarf to School Day, where everyone reflected on the importance of belonging and celebrating what makes us unique. Classrooms have been buzzing with fabulous learning, and I would like to thank all the adults in school for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing the very best opportunities for our children. 

Thank you also to all the parents and carers who attended Parents’ Evening—it was a pleasure to have the opportunity for us to talk about progress your child made since the start of the year. I wish all our families a happy half-term break. 

This week in Early Years, the children have been learning about Hinduism and the God Ganesh. The children thought about things that were powerful and came up with their own ideas for things that have power like a God. They were very creative and drew pictures of what power meant to them. 

In Key Stage 1 this week the children have been weaving in Art. They have looked at the work of famous artists and have then planned their own. They have used looms and pieces of material to create their very own masterpiece.

Thank you to all the children for taking part in the sponsored Zumbathon. They all did a fabulous job and seemed to really enjoy themselves.  Thank you to everyone that has sent in sponsorship money, we are in the process of counting this up and collating the Gift Aid, once we have a figure we will share this with you.

🌙 After Dark: 90s & 00s Adult Disco - 6 March

Back by popular demand! After the fantastic success of last year’s event, we’re thrilled to welcome back our ‘After Dark: 90s & 00s Adult Disco’.

This will again be held at Hedge End Village Hall and is a bring‑your‑own event. Families and friends are more than welcome — it’s not limited to Infant School parents, so please spread the word! No under 18s!

Tickets are on sale now. 🎟️ Buying Tickets

🐰 Easter Fayre - 21st March

We are currently in the process of planning the upcoming Easter Fayre. If you are able to spare any time we would really appreciate you completing the form:  https://volunteersignup.org/RP8JY  

📚 World Book Day – Celebrating the Year of Reading!

We are very excited to announce that this year is officially The Year of Reading, and what better way to begin than with one of our favourite events… World Book Day!

On World Book Day (Thursday 5th March), children are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. We can’t wait to see the amazing creativity, colour and imagination that the day always brings.

What YOU must do:

Try to telephone the school before 8.30am each day of your child’s absence.

Tell the school in advance, of any medical appointments and bring in appointment cards/letters.

If you are not sure whether your child is well enough to attend school, send them in anyway as they often perk up on arrival.

If you and your child are experiencing difficulties with school attendance then talk to us as a first step so we can help!

What WE will do:

Check your child’s attendance every day.

Phone home to discuss your child’s attendance with you.

Invite you into school for attendance meetings if we are concerned.

If we cannot establish a reason for absence, then we may make a welfare home visit.

• Tuesday 1st September

• Friday 23rd October

• Friday 27th November

• Monday 4th January

• Monday 7th June