Welcome to issue 135 of our school newsletter. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram for regular updates on achievements, class news and school updates.
Coming up in this issue:
Learning updates
Attendance
This Week's Instagram Posts
Upcoming events
The gift of a book
Notices
Kingswood
Easter arrangements
Assessments
Class photographs
Comic Relief
Fundraising
Foundation Stage Children in Foundation Stage carefully observed daffodils and their bulbs, drawing and naming each part. What budding artists we have in the Chicks and Robins classes!
Key Stage One This week in KS1, we have been exploring what life is like for a child in Kenya and comparing it to our own lives and we have also started learning about the Easter story in RE and why it is important to Christians. Year 1 have been developing their maths skills by learning how to measure in centimetres using a ruler. Our wellbeing theme of ‘Give’ has encouraged lots of acts of kindness this week in the form of compliments and cards, and we have been thoroughly enjoying our energetic Drumba sessions!
Lower Key Stage Two We’ve had a wonderful and very busy week in LSK2! The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in our World Book Day celebrations. They had a fantastic time reading with their book buddies and showed great enthusiasm during the World Book Day quiz, where the competition became very lively!
This week, the children have been developing their skills in pop lacrosse and have been working hard during our fitness circuits. They have shown great determination as they try to improve their scores each week.
In science, we have been learning about habitats and exploring how seasonal changes can affect the plants and animals in our environment. We discussed how different times of the year can change the way living things find food, shelter, and survive.
We have been learning about volcanoes and the processes that cause them to form. We worked together in teams to create model volcanoes and had great fun making them erupt.
In maths, we have been busy looking at measurements. We have been converting between different units of measurements, adding and subtracting lengths and learning how to measure perimeters.
Upper Key Stage Two It’s been another jam-packed week of fun and learning in UKS2! The Year 6 children have just about come down from the excitement of their recent residential and have quickly settled back into the busy rhythm of school life.
In science, the children have been exploring the question: Who was Carl Linnaeus and why was his work significant? They discovered how his system for classifying living things helps scientists organise and identify plants and animals, and why his ideas are still important today.
In Religion and Worldviews, thoughtful discussions have continued around this term’s enquiry question: Is Christianity still a strong religion over 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth? The children have been sharing their ideas, considering different viewpoints and reflecting on the influence of Christianity in the modern world.
Our Talk for Writing (T4W) English explanation journey also continued this week. The children have been busy writing an information page about their own invented dragon. They have been developing key literacy skills, including engaging the reader, organising ideas into clear paragraphs, using technical language, and applying modal verbs to explain cause and effect.
In maths, the children continue to build their “mathematical brain library”. This week they have been practising multiplying and dividing decimals by integers, as well as exploring equivalent fractions and decimals.
Another fantastic week of curiosity, creativity and hard work in UKS2—well done everyone! ✨
54 pupils have maintained 100% attendance so far this academic year.
Last years whole school attendance figure was 96.4%
Current whole school attendance is 96.1%
Our attendance figures for week 3 of Term 4 are:
Wednesday 18th March- Class Photographs (Full School Uniform)
Wednesday 18th March- LKS2 Performance 2:00
Thursday 19th March- LKS2 Performance 10:00
Friday 20th March- Red Nose Day
Advanced Notice
Monday 23rd March- KS1, Roots to Food
If you would like to gift a book to school for a special occasion or 'just because', please see our Amazon Wishlist for some ideas. All books donated are marked with a special 'gifted by...' message and added to our library.
The Year 6 children have recently returned from a truly wonderful residential visit to Kingswood. Over the course of the trip, they demonstrated our school values in so many ways, particularly kindness and courage, and it was a joy to see them supporting and encouraging one another throughout the experience.
For many children, the residential meant stepping outside their comfort zone and trying activities they had never attempted before. Whether it was tackling new challenges, working as a team, or simply being away from home, the children rose to the occasion brilliantly. Time and time again, they showed resilience and determination, achieving far more than they believed they could at the start of the trip.
A real highlight for many was the Leap of Faith. Standing high above the ground and taking that jump required tremendous bravery, but the cheers and encouragement from their friends made all the difference. Watching the children overcome their nerves, take that leap, and then beam with pride afterwards was a special moment for everyone involved.
Beyond the activities, what made the residential so memorable was the sense of friendship and togetherness. The children looked out for one another, celebrated each other’s successes, and created memories that will last a lifetime. From shared laughter to moments of personal triumph, it was a pleasure to see them grow in confidence and independence over the course of the visit.
The staff were incredibly proud of the way the children represented our school. Their behaviour, enthusiasm and support for one another were outstanding, and they should all feel very proud of what they achieved.
The residential was a fantastic experience, and one the children – and staff – will remember for many years to come.
Parents and Carers are welcome to join us for our Easter Assemblies on Thursday 2nd April. Please see the times for each key stage below:
EYFS and KS1 9:30 am
LKS2 and UKS2 10:30 am
KS1 and Foundation Stage are invited to decorate and wear an Easter bonnet or cap on Thursday 2nd April.
KS2 are invited to decorate a hard-boiled egg and bring it into school on Thursday 2nd April.
Tickets for the FOMS Easter disco are on sale via Parent Pay.
Please find the dates for Year 1, 4 and 6 national assessments below.
Y1: Phonics Screen Test: WB 8th June 2026
Y4 Times Table Check: WB 8th June 2026
Y6 SATs: WB 11th May
It is vital that your child is present within these weeks.
All children should be in full school uniform on Wednesday 18th March for their class photograph. PE lessons will be adapted to ensure all children can take part in their uniform on this date.
Remember your smiles everyone :-)
On Friday 20th March, Metheringham Primary School will join thousands of schools up and down the country to take themselves funny for money for Red Nose Day. Please see the letter in your emails for more information.
Here’s what we’ve got planned:
Closest to the Easter Egg Game!
The school council are asking for all children to make a donation on Parent Pay to take part in the game;
Children who have donated, will take their turn throughout the day. The idea is that the children use a coin, aiming to get it closest to the prize to win.
ALSO
It’s a non-uniform day! We’re asking children to come to school dressed wearing something red. Wear anything red or all red. The redder the better!
Thank you for donating towards the Pets as Therapy charity. During Children's Mental Health Week we raised an amazing £192.50 for the charity. Tanya has been working with us for over 18 months now and provides a wonderful opportunity for our pupils. This money will go to the central charity to say a huge 'Thank You' from us to them.
