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'Growing the community one child at a time'
Maynards Green CP School
OUR SCHOOL VISION
For our children to have the confidence, skills and attitude to become responsible citizens who can achieve their potential.
'Growing the community one child at a time'
A message from Mrs Clark
Dear Families,
Celebrating our Staff!
We are incredibly proud to announce significant professional achievements for two of our dedicated staff members this term.
Mrs Green NPQ Achievement
Mrs Green NPQ Achievement
A huge congratulations to Mrs Green for successfully completing the National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL).
This prestigious qualification involves rigorous study and a significant school-improvement project. Achieving this status demonstrates Mrs Green's commitment to leadership and her ability to drive positive change across the school.
Miss Taylor County Moderator Status
Miss Taylor County Moderator Status
We are also delighted to announce that Miss Taylor has been selected as an East Sussex County Moderator.
This is a highly respected role that involves working with other schools to validate assessment standards and ensure consistency across the county. This selection is a recognition of Miss Taylor's expertise in English curriculum and assessment. It not only allows her to share best practices widely but also brings valuable insight back into our own classrooms.
When our teachers grow, our pupils grow. These achievements ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational developments, allowing us to provide the best outcomes for our pupils.
Well done to both of you for your hard work and dedication!
MG partnership for wellbeing pilot project
MG partnership for wellbeing pilot project
We are pleased to announce that Maynards Green is partnering with School Pastors to launch a new wellbeing initiative starting this March.
As part of a pilot project, we will be introducing a "Listening Space" on the third Wednesday of every month. This drop-in session allows pupils to have a non-judgmental, confidential conversation with two trained School Pastors. The listening space project will be available for pupils in Y4,5 and 6.
We understand that sometimes children just need a listening ear. Pupils will be able to access this support either through a referral from their class teacher or by choosing to self-refer. To ensure everyone feels comfortable with this new service, Mrs Clark will be holding a special assembly in Term 4 to introduce the School Pastors and explain how the Listening Space works to the children.
2nd March 9am Tricky Mornings workshop @ MG
We know many children find the transition from home to school challenging, and it can be exhausting for parents. There are still spaces left for this practical workshop running in March. Please sign up using the QR code on our homepage https://maynardsgreenschool.co.uk/esussex/primary/maynardsgreen or by contacting the school office.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Warm wishes,
Mrs Clark
Headteacher
Clubs Term 4
Please click here to see all clubs that we have on offer for term 4.
All information about how to sign up is included above. School led clubs will open for booking at 18:00 on Monday 9th February.
Parents Evening
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Tuesday 17th & Thursday 19th March 15:30 - 18:00
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We are looking to replenish our supply of "art smocks" to keep our students’ uniforms clean during creative sessions. We are looking for any unwanted adult-sized button-down shirts (long or short sleeve) or large T-shirts.
Thank you✨
Make a Difference, One Page at a Time!
Do you have an hour to spare each week, or do you know someone who does?
We’re looking for volunteers to join our team of Community Readers. By listening to our students read, you’re helping them build the confidence they need to succeed.
You can choose a day and time that fits your schedule. Please contact the school office for more details!
We're excited to announce that each class now has its own Amazon Wishlist!
Every purchase, no matter how small, makes a significant positive impact on our classrooms.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
The following NHS page helps parents/carers by providing guidance on common childhood illnesses:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/
Attendance
Attendance
Link to our attendance policy - click here
Year R -92 %
Year 1 -95 %
Year 2 -95.9 %
Year 3 -94 %
Year 4 -91.6 %
Year 5 -95.1 %
Year 6 -96.4 %
Teacher
Teacher
Contact Details
Contact Details
Carly Townsend - ctownsend@maynardsgreen.org
Nicola Alexander - nalexander@maynardsgreen.org
Sophie Francis - sfrancis@maynardsgreen.org
Karolina Holton - kholton@maynardsgreen.org
Ailsa Clark - head@maynardsgreen.org
Christina Green - cgreen@maynardsgreen.org
Colette Lacey - clacey@maynardsgreen.org
Verity Keet - vkeet@maynardsgree.org
Charlotte Packham - cpackham@maynardsgreen.org
Robyn Osborn - rosborn@maynardsgreen.org
Jane Taylor - jtaylor@maynardsgreen.org
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Link to our current safeguarding policy - click here
Parent & Carer Workshops
We are offering a programme of free workshops for parents and carers of primary aged children, including:
Taming the Worries (helping children manage anxiety and worry)
Tricky Mornings (supporting smoother starts to the day)
Neurodiversity, Anxiety, and Sleep (understanding the links and strategies to help)
We also host Lunch & Chat online groups for parents of primary and secondary aged children, providing parents with a relaxed space to share ideas and support one another.
These sessions not only equip families with practical strategies, but also reinforce the work schools are doing every day to help children flourish.
Parents and carers can book via TicketTailor
For any questions, please email mhew@eastsussex.gov.uk
Parenting Team Poster.pdf
Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th March
After school in the hall
The week ahead w/c: 09/01/26
Outdoor Learning
Mondays - Year R and Year 3
If your child is taking part in outdoor learning this term, please ensure on Mondays that your child comes to school dressed in their outdoor clothing with wet weather gear and spare clothes in a separate bag.
Required Clothing
To ensure your child is comfortable and protected, please provide the following (all clearly labeled):
Wet Weather: Waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, and wellies (or walking boots).
Cold Weather: Warm layers (fleeces/sweaters), warm socks, hat, and gloves.
PE Timetable
Other than Reception class, please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their P.E kit.
Year R - Thursdays
Year 1 - Mondays
Year 2 - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Year 3 - Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Year 4 - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Year 5 - Mondays and Wednesdays
Year 6 - Mondays and Wednesdays
CATs Club Wrap Around Care
Please book via this link: https://cats-club.live.baluu.co.uk/
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Need Some Inspiration?
Need Some Inspiration?
Don’t worry—you don’t need to be a master tailor or spend a fortune to create a great costume! Often, the best outfits are "DIY" versions made from items you already have at home.
It’s time to dust off the bookmarks and ignite those imaginations!
This day is all about celebrating the magic of reading and the stories that stay with us. As part of our ongoing commitment to pupil voice, we asked the children what dressing-up theme they would like for the day and they voted overwhelmingly to come to school dressed as their favourite character from a book.
A Quick Note on Costumes
While we love the creativity, please ensure that costumes are:
Comfortable: Children will be in these outfits all day, including during lessons and playtime.
Safe: Please avoid any toy weapons.
Practical: Ensure your child can move easily and use the restroom without assistance.
Top Tip: If your child isn't keen on a full costume, they are more than welcome to bring in a "prop" that represents a character (like a jar of dreams for the BFG) or wear a badge featuring their favourite book cover.
We can’t wait to see which characters walk through our doors! Thank you for your continued support in fostering a love of reading in our school community.
🔢 🧑🎤 NSPCC Number Day! 🥳
🔢 🧑🎤 NSPCC Number Day! 🥳
A huge thank you to all our families for the incredible effort with today’s Rock Star Hair! The school has been buzzing with colour, creativity, and some truly gravity-defying styles. It has been fantastic to see the children so inspired and ready to "rock" their maths. We even got a shout out on the live feed!
The Competition Continues! Don't forget, the TTRS competition is still live! Pupils have until 7:30 pm tonight to complete their 60-minute "Power Hour" and earn those final crucial points for their class.
The Times Tables Rock Stars platform will be crunching the numbers over the weekend, and we will officially announce the winning classes and top performers next week!
Reception
Reception
What an exciting term it has been in Reception. We have travelled to space, met some aliens and learnt about the creation story. We still have Lunar New Year to learn about - we have been working our socks off!
The highlight of this term is the introduction of drawing club. The children have loved this and fully engaged in creating their own characters, settings and stories. We are looking forward to doing this every term going forward.
Mrs Osborn
Reception Class teacher
Year 1
Year 1
This term we have been learning all about the United Kingdom. It has been lovely seeing the children taking their learning into their play. Rory and Ella made their own model of London which included Big Ben and the River Thames. Hector even took his new learning into his after school club and tried to make the Scottish and English flags out of lego!
Mrs Green and Mrs Keet
Year One Class Teachers
Year 2
In art this term, we have been working through the process of printmaking. We have explored different themes, including nature and animals from around the world. This week, children used ink and rollers to create trace prints of animals.
In PSHE, we made birds using the origami technique. In this lesson, we worked hard to complete a task that lots of us found difficult, showing courage and resilience whilst trying new things.
Miss Packham and Mrs Keet
Year Two Class Teachers
Year 3
Year 3
In outdoor learning, Year 3 have been planting new willow plants and creating archways with the willow. After that, they dug holes and planted different types of trees. The children have really enjoyed outdoor learning this term, despite all the rain and mud!
In RE, we are learning about the Islamic faith, and more specifically how Muslims pray, where they worship and festivals such as Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr.
Miss Taylor
Year 3 Class Teacher
Year 4
In Year 4, we are continuing our learning on volcanoes and earthquakes. To help us visualise the processes involved in the volcanic eruption, we created a piece of drama to show the process, from the movements of tectonic plates to magma moving through the vent. Back in the classroom, we used our drama and pictures to help us describe the process.
In science, we are continuing to learn about pollution. On Monday we had a special visit from Mrs Fitzgeorge-Balfour who is a marine biologist. She told us all about her work as a scientist as well as highlighted the dangers of the water pollution to the environment. During the session, we watched a fascinating video about a new deep ocean creature that was discovered with traces of microplastics in its digestive tract!
Mrs Holton
Year 4 Class Teacher
Year 5
Year 5
The children have been working extremely hard to master the choreographed dance routine in readiness for the 'Big Dance' festival in March. The link to order tickets has been sent to you all, so make sure you book your seats! The children are very excited about performing in front their family and friends.
In other areas of learning, in History,Year 5 will continue to learn how crime and punishment has changed over time and in Maths, learn how to multiply fractions, find a fraction of an amount and use fractions as operators.
Sport News:
On Wednesday 21st January, twenty children from Years 5 and 6 took part in the 'Heathfield Area indoor Athletics Tournament'. It was a very exciting event, with 160 children taking part in a number of running races and fielding type activities such as long jump , javelin and vertical jumps. Both the boys and the girls came second in their league and with a combined score, won the overall tournament. This is the first time that Maynards Green has progressed to the next round. This will take place at Beacon Academy on the 11th March 2026. Good luck to all our athletes.
Miss Lacey
Class Teacher - PE Lead
Year 6
Year 6
It's been a busy Term 3!
We have been loving our new text in English, The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers. We have written predictions, alternative story endings as well as persuasive letters. We have also been exploring different levels of formallity. Would you speak to the monarch in the same way you would speak to your friend?
In maths, we are getting stuck into fractions! Everyone has realised how much using our "fast track pass" (knowing our multiplication and division fact families) helps with all things fractions!
During our PE learning, we have worked in small groups to choreograph our own dances during our Wednesday lessons, based on a stamp, clap dance that we learned as a class. In our Monday lessons, we have been working on the components of fitness. It has even inspired some members of the class at lunch times, where some children have been running laps to keep working on their fitness!
Our PSHE topic has been Dreams and Goals and we have been looking at our own dreams and goals as well as wishes for the world. We planned a charity activity and presented these to the class.
Miss Francis
Year 6 Class Teacher
SCIENCE NEWS
SCIENCE NEWS
I am delighted to announce our new Nature Champions for 2026 have had their first session with Kim Twinn this term!
The selection process was very tricky as there were some amazing applications but I finally managed to select our team for the year.
They enjoyed a session completing the RSPB Big School's Bird Watch and collected data which will be uploaded onto the website to provide the organisation with valuable insights into the populations of birds present in the UK.
The Nature Champions took part in a number of activities both inside and outside in some rather wet weather. Using their senses to identify areas on the school grounds that had birds present to record down on their sheets.
We are incredibly lucky to have the expertise of Kim Twinn working with us for another year. She gives her time and expert knowledge for free to ensure we can inspire the children to have an understanding of the world around them. She was delighted to meet the new team and expressed how impressed she was with them in this first session.
It's always lovely to hear how the children are inspired to develop their science at home. Please feel free to email me.
Many thanks,
Mrs A
Science Lead
🌟Headteacher Awards🌟
🌟Headteacher Awards🌟
Dormice
Hallie - for great progress with her reading
Maksy - for wonderful writing in phonics
Ace - for excellent progress with his handwriting especially 'e'
Squirrel
Hector - for excellent work on describing materials and their properties.
Ella - Super estimating in maths lessons
Pippa - Amazing work during computing lessons
Hedgehog
Myles - for improving his presentation in English.
Lottie - for excellent work starting our new maths topic
Kenny-Ray - for improving his concentration in all lessons.
Rabbit
Ellie - for working incredibly hard on spelling and punctuation
Joel - for working very hard on improving his handwriting
Enzio - for fantastic writing in character as The Lost Thing
Foxes
Freddy - for using his word banks to spell words correctly
Juliana - for resilience and courage when learning about division methods
Charlie - for resilience and independence when recording learning using Clicker.
Badger
Jamie NS - for working consistently hard in Maths
Jasper -for demonstrating excellent inference skills in reading
Deer
Tilly - for fantastic work in maths: you are honest with yourself as a learner and you make productive notes to help you
Freya - excellent persuasive writing and editing skills
Jaxson - for working so diligently in maths
🌟Citizenship Awards🌟
🌟Citizenship Awards🌟
Dormice
Fiadh - always being a role model in class.
Sienna - for working on her resilience when she was cold
Squirrel
Marnie - for being a respectful member of the class
Harper - for being a responsible learner
Rory and Ella - for beign kind and friendly members of the class
Hedgehog
Ben - for being a kind friend to others in the class.
Tilly F - for showing kindness to others at playtimes.
Bella - for being a positive model in class.
Rabbit
Rosie - showing great resilience when approaching new learning
George ET - for working very hard on showing responsibility for his learning by managing distractions in class
Jasper - showing courage in class by always putting up his hand to answer questions.
Foxes
Benny - for making a real effort to show excellent learning behaviour
Aurin - for showing kindness by reading a story to a younger pupil
Emilia - for being a wonderful and encouraging partner to the newest member of our class
Badgers
Toby - for being a kind and supportive learning partner
Kaitlyn-Mae - for showing resilience and determination in all areas of learning
Deer
Josie - for being a responsible member of our class
Toby - taking more responsibility for learning and behaviour
Lottie - going the extra mile to do helpful things for adults and children around the school
Updating guardian infomation on Arbor
Updating your child's details on Arbor
The Arbor Parent Portal
The Arbor Parent Portal
*New*
You can now log your child's absence via your Arbor Parent Portal. This can only be logged on the day of absence.
**NEW YEAR - NEW START - NEW FUTURE**
Looking to work in a school, that fits in around your family?
Join Aspire Education Academy's Fully Funded (FREE) Education Support Course.
Starting on Monday 2nd February!
6 Week Course
Half Term Break 16th-20th February
Online ONLY Education Support Course with LIVE webinars
1st webinar at 9:30am – 11:30am daily
2nd webinar at 12:30 - 2pm daily
3rd webinar at 4pm - 4:30pm daily Reflection and Support (this is an optional daily webinar)
Available in Levels 1, 2 & Level 3 progression
Level 1
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Wellbeing
Level 1 Occupational Studies for the Workplace
Level 2
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding & Prevent
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Challenging Behaviours
Level 3
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs
You’ll receive guided support from our friendly tutors throughout the course of your choice.
Simply go to the 'Education Support Course' tab on our website:
www.studysmartuk.online
We run within school hours and ONLY in term time and not during half term/ end of term periods.
No previous experience required.
All you need is access to the internet and a laptop or tablet.
Course cannot be completed on a mobile.
Take advantage of this opportunity while it's still available.
Please go to: www.studysmartuk.online
Study Smart UK | free online course
Free Online Courses for School Support Jobs with employment engagement sessions
www.studysmartuk.online
and click on 'Education Support Courses' for more information.
10am-3pm 7-12yr olds £45 per child:
Blackboys Primary School, School Lane, Blackboys, East Sussex
Over half term Archaeodiscovery will run a two-day archaeology school for children aged 7-12 yrs. Participants will work with experienced professional archaeologists, DIGGING, MAKING and DOING.
DAY 1 - Come along on Thursday 19th February and explore Ancient Greece.
DAY 2 - Join us for the Friday 20th February and discover Ancient Maya.
£45 per child per day.
registration form and then follow the link for various booking options.
Thanks for your support.
Felicity Thompson
Archaeodiscovery Ltd
Website: www.archaeodiscovery.com
Email: archaeodiscovery@outlook.com
Phone: 07706 761945
We have Brand New Venue in Uckfield at Manor Primary School which we have added alongside our Eastbourne and Hailsham site venues also!
We are Ofsted Registered and now offer even more Childcare Voucher Payments including;
Edenred
Bright Horizons
Childcare Choices
Bravo Benefits
Gemelli
Multi Activity Camp
Come and join us for our Multi Activity Holiday Camp, with plenty of activities including:
A Wide Selection of Sports
Fencing
Gymnastics
Dance
Painting
Art and Craft Activities
Movies
Party Games
Team Games
Circle Games
Don’t forget to visit our gift shop filled with loads of fun toys and items for you to enjoy (card payments only)
What to bring
Packed Lunch
Breaktime Snacks
Refillable Water Bottle
Spare Clothes
Fun Football Camp
Fun Football Camp
Join us for a fun filled day of football! Loads of fun activities to explore and enjoy such as:
Football Matches
Football Skill Drills
Goalkeeping Drills
Shooting Drills
Foot Golf
Football Tennis
Football Rounders
World Cup/Wembley
Tournaments and Competitions
Fun for all no matter of your age or ability!
What to bring
What to bring
Packed Lunch
Breaktime Snacks
Refillable Water Bottle
Change of clothing (expect to get muddy!)
Football Boots and Astro Turf Trainers Advised
Locations – NEW UCKFIELD CAMP LOCATION!
Locations – NEW UCKFIELD CAMP LOCATION!
Uckfield Holiday Camps
Manor Primary School, Downsview Cresent, Uckfield, TN22 1UB
Hailsham Holiday Camps
Hailsham Primary Academy, Bulrush Lane, Hellingly, BN27 4FB
Eastbourne Holiday Camps
Ocklynge Junior School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8XN
Dates
Dates
Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2026
Options & Prices
Breakfast Club (Open to all aged 4-11) – 07:45-08:45 – £7.50
Half Camp Day (Open to all aged 4-11) – 08:45-12:45 – £19.50
Main Camp Day (Aged 5-11 Only) – 08:45-15:15 – £29.50
After Camp Club (Aged 5-11 Only) – 15:15-16:15 – £7.50
*Both Multi Activity and Fun Football Camps will be run at the same venue but will be two separate holiday camps to ensure there is something for everyone whilst also making it accessible and easy for parents/carers to book siblings onto different camps. We look forward to seeing you all there!
*Please note all children aged 4 attending must be currently attending primary school in reception.
Book Here: https://activeeducationsussex.magicbooking.co.uk/Identity/Account/Login
Kind Regards,
Ash Elphick
Director
Active Education Sussex
Web: www.activeeducationsussex.co.uk
Tel: 01323 364661
Email: ashelphick@activeeducationsussex.co.uk
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