Whole school attendance this week: 94.6%

Overall attendance so far this year: 96.2%

Every day counts! All classes begin learning activities as soon as the children arrive at 8:40am. 

All absences must be reported to the school either by leaving an absence message (Option 1) or emailing Mrs Redman (Pastoral Support/Attendance Lead) via absence@greatgaddesden.herts.sch.uk

Please note: in line with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education which is reflected in our attendance policy, we are unable to authorise term time holiday.

Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance 

Thank you for your support and understanding.

This week, we focused on our value of the month 'responsibility'.  We listened to the 'Parable of the Two Sons' and thought about the importance of reflecting, realising our responsibilities and following them through and sticking to our promises. 

Our Big Question of the week has been 'What will you be responsible for this year?' 

As you can see below, we had some really thoughtful responses. 

On Thursday, Year 1 and 2 visited the woods.  We looked for signs of Autumn on our walk up there and found mushrooms, berries, acorns, leaves changing colour and even a squirrel hiding some nuts!  Whilst in the woods we played a game of ‘1, 2, 3 in’ which is a combination of ‘It’ and ‘Hide and Seek’ and then we built some dens and hammocks amongst the trees. 

Nursery

We offer both 15 hours and 30 hours provision. For families entitled to 15 hours, we offer the option to top up hours to 30 hours. If your child or if you know of anyone looking for Nursery provision, please do not hesitate to let them know.

Please note- places are offered to children the term after they turn three as per the guidance below:

Reception

We are welcoming parents/carers to book tours for Reception 2026! Please share widely and contact the school office to tour our newly refurbished Early Years unit.

Dates for upcoming tours 

24th September

1st October 

8th October

14th October

15th October 

21st October

5th November 

12th November 

19th November

3rd December

11th December

Please contact the school office to book an appointment with Mr Beach. Our school prospectus can be accessed via the link below:

School Prospectus 25-26 

Parking: Please do not park on the pavement. This is very dangerous and prevents families with buggies from being about to get through. Where possible, please park at the garden centre and walk down to the school.

Thank you for your support with this.