A very warm welcome to this week's newsletter!  I have been so delighted to see the children engaged in such a wide range of enriching activities, and I wanted to share some of the highlights with you.

World Book Day today has been a real celebration of stories and imagination, with fantastic costumes and engaging activities in classrooms. It has been so lovely to see children sharing their favourite books and discussing characters, linking directly to their learning and expanding their vocabulary and comprehension.

We also held a very informative Devon Residential Information Meeting for our Year 5 parents. I know the children are looking forward to this exciting adventure, and I hope the meeting answered all your questions.

On Tuesday, our Year 3 children had a wonderful trip to Weybridge Synagogue. This provided a valuable opportunity for them to learn about different faiths and cultures, broadening their understanding of the world around them. It is so important for our children to experience learning beyond the classroom, and I was thrilled to hear how engaged they were.

This week, we also had the pleasure of welcoming our Challenge Partner reviewers into school. They observed lessons and spoke with staff, providing us with valuable feedback to further enhance our teaching and learning. We are always striving to improve and provide the very best education for your children.

Looking ahead to next week, we are very much looking forward to welcoming the families of 3S to their Family Assembly. It is always a joy to see the children showcase their learning and talents as well as working in partnership with parents.

As we prepare for parent consultation meetings, we would also like to invite you to a special open morning or afternoon (please see dates for your year group below) to come and see your child’s wonderful learning prior to the meetings. It is a great opportunity for you to see the progress they are making.

I also have some wonderful news! Miss Thorndycraft is back after her foot operation and recovering well. We are all so pleased to have her back, and I personally am especially looking forward to working with her again.  

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our nurturing school community. We are committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

Warm Wishes, 

Mrs Laher

Open Mornings/Afternoons - W/C Monday 10th March 

Monday 10th March 8.45-9.10am Year 6

Monday 10th March 2.45pm-3.10pm Year 3

Tuesday 11th March 8.45-9.10am Year 1

Tuesday 11th March 2.45pm-3.10pm Year 4 

Wednesday 12th March 8.45-9.10am Year 5

Wednesday 12th March 2.45pm-3.10pm Year 2

Thursday 13th March 2.45pm-3.10pm Reception

3S Family Assembly - Tuesday 11th March at 9am

PTA Year 1 Cake Sale - Friday 14th March 

Year 6 SATs Parents Meeting - Monday 17th March at 5.30pm

Parent/Teacher Consultations (virtual) - W/C Monday 17th March 

Elmbridge Museum Visit (Year 1) - Tuesday 18th March 

Uniform Sale - Wednesday 19th March at 3pm 

Year 6 Junior Citizen - Tuesday 25th March   

2T Family Assembly - Thursday 20th March at 9am

Red Nose Day - Friday 21st March

Science Museum Visit (Year 2) - Wednesday 26th March

PTA Year 4 Cake Sale - Friday 28th March

Year 5 Devon Residential Trip - Monday 31st March to Friday 4th April

Nursery Closed - Friday 4th April

End of Term - Friday 4th April at 1.30pm 

Our school is buzzing with excitement for Earth Day 2025! We're celebrating our planet's 55th birthday and we want YOU to help us spread the word about protecting our environment.

Poster Competition

Grab your crayons, paints, or whatever you like to create with and design a poster showing how we can use our power to protect our planet. The theme is "Our Power, Our Planet" so think about using bright colors, catchy slogans, and powerful images to show how we can all make a difference. The winning poster will win a prize for their Eco Council and will be displayed in our school and even across the Trust!

Get Creative and Enter!

All entries should be given to your teacher or the Sustainability Lead by March 31st. Let's show how much we care about our planet!

Power Hour

On Earth Day, we'll also have a special "Power Hour" where we'll switch off all unnecessary lights and electronics for one hour to save energy. Every little bit helps!

Remember, it's Our Planet and it's Our Power to protect it!

 As a healthy school, we aim to educate our children with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to enable them to make informed healthy lifestyle choices. To do that effectively, we need to work in partnership with parents and carers in securing the best for every child.  A nutritious lunch provides essential energy and nutrients to help children learn and grow. A balanced packed lunch should include a variety of foods from different food groups.  

Here's a handy guide to help you create healthy and balanced packed lunches:

One portion of vegetables or salad: This could be carrot sticks, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, or a small salad. 

One portion of fruit: Choose from a variety of fruits like apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, or a small handful of dried fruit.

One portion of milk or dairy: Include a yogurt, cheese portion, or a small yogurt drink.

One portion of protein: This could be meat (like chicken or ham), fish (like tuna), eggs, beans, or any other protein source.

One portion of a starchy food: Opt for wholemeal bread, pitta bread, wraps, bagels, chapattis or rolls or other starchy food such as rice, pasta, couscous or potatoes.

All chocolate, crisps and cereal bars are not permitted due to the high salt and sugar content and/ or possible inclusion of nuts.  

Please remember we are a nut-free school. 

By working together, we can ensure our children have the fuel they need to thrive!

 We have a new uniform supplier in addition to Network UK which can be found via this website.

 Play and Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs and Disabilities

We are excited to let you know that Surrey County Council has been awarded £500,000 of grant funding to providers to enable a range of new, inclusive, community-based activities for children with additional needs and disabilities across the county. This funding has gone to a mix of different organisations, such as sports clubs, leisure centres, charities and activity providers, to support them to provide inclusive opportunities that better meet the needs of a wider range of children. These new pilot projects will be delivering activities after school, at weekends and during the holidays through to the end of March 2025. 

You can find information about the different projects Surrey are supporting through grant-funding at Pilot mainstream play and leisure activities for children with Additional Needs | Surrey Local Offer. Please note that Surrey will be updating this information regularly, as the details of further opportunities are confirmed. These pilot projects will complement the existing Short Breaks Play and Leisure services funded by Surrey County Council. You can find out more about these schemes and where they are in the county on their Short Breaks webpage.

We have updated the Amazon Wishlist with books that we would like to have in each class for storytime. You may view the list of items by following this link. Once purchased, these items will be delivered directly to school and opened with the children – what a great treat! 

If you would like to purchase a Wishlist present and gift a book to the school, please follow the link, add to your basket and buy. Please deliver directly to the school using the school address Hurst Park Primary School, 438 Hurst Road, West Molesey, KT8 1QS indicating year group.   

Thank you so much for all your support and generosity.  

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.

Jude C 1P,  Aidan 4P, Morgan M 6B

Year 3 Visit to the Synagogue

Shrove Tuesday 

Pancake Day was a flipping fantastic success! We tossed, turned, and tasted our way through Shrove Tuesday, learning about its traditions and enjoying delicious pancake lunches with a variety of toppings. 

Year 5 Design and Technology

Year 5's bridge-building project has been a resounding success, showcasing a brilliant integration of Design and Technology, Science, and Maths. The children demonstrated remarkable teamwork, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the concepts involved, making us all incredibly proud of their achievements.

Outdoor Learning  

Year 4 have been showing fantastic responsibility at Forest School by taking part in plogging—jogging while picking up litter! They’ve been actively reducing waste around the school while staying fit. Great job making a positive impact on our environment!

Eco Team 

Year 3/4 Gymnastics 

KS2 Handball

Well done to our KS2 Handball Team for taking part in the Handball competition last Friday. They scored some fantastic goals and worked well as a team to finish in 4th place.

Year 5 and Year 6 Tag Rugby