Headteachers Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has certainly been a hot and busy week here at school, and as we approach the end of term, there has been a real buzz of activity and celebration across all year groups.

One of the absolute highlights of my week was seeing our fantastic EYFS team host a vibrant and joyful Nigeria Day. The children embraced the culture through colourful dress, food tasting, music, and dance. They even made delicious banana bread and explored the rhythms and sounds of traditional Nigerian music. A huge well done and thank you to our Early Years teaching team for the energy, enthusiasm, and brilliant organisation that went into making this a truly memorable day for our youngest learners.

Today, we also celebrated the achievements of our House of Fire, who earned the most house points this term. Their end-of-term reward was a much-needed and thoroughly enjoyed water play activity, which couldn’t have come at a better time in this hot weather!

As we look ahead, we are really excited about Transition Week starting on Monday. It was lovely to see so many smiling faces today as children enjoyed their final day in their current classes and year groups, sharing special moments and reflecting on how much they’ve achieved this year. Next week will be a valuable time for all pupils to settle into their new environments, meet their new teachers, and begin to build new routines and relationships ahead of September.

Thank you to all of the parents and carers who attended our information evenings this week. These sessions are so important in helping you feel informed and confident about your child’s journey next year. For those who weren’t able to attend, we will be uploading the presentations to our website early next week.

This week also saw our Year 6 leavers' assemblies, which were incredibly special. The children reflected with such maturity and humour on their time at primary school. It was heartwarming to see their pride, friendship, and gratitude shine through.

We also enjoyed the Year 2 and Year 6 shows, which were absolutely fantastic! The performances were filled with energy, creativity, and confidence, and it was clear how much hard work had gone into preparing them. A huge thank you to the staff involved in bringing these productions to life – from directing and rehearsing to costumes and props – your commitment and dedication made it all possible, and the children absolutely thrived as a result.

As always, thank you all for your ongoing support and encouragement. It really is a team effort as we come together to give our children the very best experiences.

Wishing you all a relaxing and sunny weekend.

Take care and stay safe,

Kathryn Wilden 

Mrs Wilden