This past week was a busy and enriching one at the school! On Tuesday, we were delighted to welcome the Headteacher and another teacher from Siltamäki Primary School in Finland as part of a professional visit. The same day saw the essential parent meeting for the upcoming ski trip and a fantastic Girls Pokémon Cup tournament in the afternoon.

Wednesday kicked off with an important OPAL Development Day for the working party, ensuring our outdoor play and learning remains excellent. That afternoon, the U10 Boys team competed in the Surrey Cup Round 2 against Cleves. 

Later in the week, Year 4 enjoyed a culturally enriching trip to the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha on Thursday, which was also the night of the popular PTA Wreath Making event. The week finished strongly on Friday with a fascinating Stone Age Workshop for Year 3 and the Boys Chelsea FC Tournament.

Reminder about parent and carer expectations 

We deeply value the partnership we share with all our parents and carers. Effective and positive communication is essential for supporting our children's learning and well being.

As a reminder, we ask that all conversations with our staff members, whether in person, by phone, or via email, are conducted with respect and calmness.

• We understand that situations may occasionally be complex or frustrating, but we expect all members of our community to communicate in a courteous and respectful manner.

• Speaking to staff in a loud, aggressive, or disrespectful way is never acceptable and makes it difficult to resolve issues effectively.

• If you have a concern, please approach the appropriate staff member (e.g., class teacher, phase lead) at an appropriate time to discuss it, allowing them to fully focus on your query.

Thank you for helping us maintain a positive and supportive environment for everyone.

Train to teach with LEO Academy Trust!

Applications for Primary Initial Teacher Training (ITT) for September 2026 are OPEN.

LEO Academy Trust works in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) to deliver our school-centred ITT programme.

Be in the classroom from day one: Our programme offers fully immersive training.

Highly Supportive: You will be fully supported with weekly central training and dedicated mentoring.

High-Quality Programme: Benefit from the NIoT's educational excellence right here, locally.

Express your interest here and we will send you further details on this exciting opportunity.

EYFS Christmas performances - Thursday 4th December 2.30 pm and Friday 5th December 9.15 am

Christmas Fayre - Saturday 6th December 

KS1 performances - Monday 8th December 2.15 pm and Tuesday 9th December 9am 

Christmas Jumper Day - Thursday 11th December 

KS2 Carols in the playground - Wednesday 17th December 

Nursery closed - Friday 19th December 

Last day of school  - Friday 19th December

Elf Fun Run - Princess Alice Hospice 

Wap Around Care on Friday 19th December 

Please note that on the last day of term, Friday 19th December, the After School Club (ASC) will close early at 4:15 PM.

Please ensure that all children are collected promptly at or before this time.

We are excited to share a significant update on our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) project! This week, we held a highly productive meeting with the OPAL advisor to chart out our next steps, which will primarily focus on developing our physical environment. We are now officially beginning the process of assessing our current playground space and researching potential equipment that will enhance the quality and variety of play opportunities for all children. To ensure a smooth roll out of these changes, we will be launching bi-weekly OPAL assemblies in the New Year. These assemblies will be vital for sharing clear expectations and modelling the safe, creative use of the new areas and resources. We will be sharing more detailed information about the equipment and the assembly schedule very soon.

Wrap Around Care Staff Member Vacancy

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and reliable member of staff to join the Hurst Park Wrap Around Care team! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to top up their hours and make a real difference in the lives of our children.

The role involves supervising activities, assisting with the service of breakfast and tea, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.

The available fixed hours are:

-Breakfast Club (Tuesday to Thursday): 7:15 AM – 8:45 AM

-After School Club (Monday to Thursday): 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM

How to Apply

If you, or anyone you know, who would be perfect for this role, please share/apply via the official application link: [Link Here]

Celebrating achievements 

If your child has celebrated a sporting achievement and you would like them to be included in the newsletter, please let us know by completing this form. There is an option to attach photos/certificates if you would like but this is optional. 

Hurst Park Primary Academy is looking for volunteers to enhance children's learning. Volunteers are highly valued and appreciated by children and staff. In the past, volunteers have helped children with reading and maintaining the Library. Volunteers must complete a comprehensive induction programme, including a DBS check, and adhere to our Safeguarding procedures. Volunteering hours are flexible.  If you are interested in making a difference, please complete the Volunteer Registration form  to apply. Please note that volunteers will not be placed in their child's class.

Last week 3L achieved highest attendance. Well done.

Dexter (2P), Casey (3L) and Joe (5P)

Year 3 Outdoor Learning 

Year 3 had a magical time at Forest School today — learning to whittle safely with potato peelers and creating their own festive characters.

Finland Headteacher visit 

Some of our Upper Key Stage 2 children had the chance to meet Anna Marie Jaatine on Tuesday. They loved asking questions and hearing about life at Siltamäki Elementary. 

Year 4 Sikh Temple trip 

As a meaningful part of our curriculum studies on Sikhism, Year 4 visited the magnificent Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sikh temple in Hounslow. This educational trip provided an invaluable, real-world experience for the children. They explored the main Gurdwara hall, learned about the significance of the Manji Sahib—the resting place of the holy book—and enjoyed the hospitality of the Langar, where we were served refreshments. The trip was a resounding success, offering a genuine and enjoyable way for the children to understand and respectfully engage with a different faith and culture.

Sporting Fixtures

Young Carers 

At Hurst Park, we are aware that some of our pupils are young carers. A young carer is someone under 18 who is caring unpaid for someone at home who has an illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health or alcohol/substance misuse.  They could also be a child who has a sibling with a disability. They often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult or miss out on things due to their siblings' needs. There are at least 800,000 young carers in the UK but many young people do not realise they are a young carer.

We know that young carers may need a little extra support to enjoy and do well at school. At Hurst Park, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils who are young carers are identified, and supported effectively. The school has a Family Support Worker and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants who can offer reassurance and emotional support and help engage with external services.

Surrey Young Carers are a fantastic organisation and support young carers through activities such as holiday clubs, youth clubs, 1:1 mentoring etc. For more information visit their website and register a young carer using this form. 

If you think your child might be a young carer, please let us know by filling in this google form.

If you do not feel comfortable doing this, or have any further questions, please contact Melissa Bailey (Family Support Worker) directly. Any information that is given will be treated sensitively and no information will be shared without your knowledge.

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