Sarratt School Newsletter

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Dear Families,

We’ve had another exciting and enriching week at school!

Last Friday, we were proud to help launch the Sarratt Flower Festival at Holy Cross Church. The church was beautifully adorned with stunning floral displays, including our own arrangement celebrating our partnership with Electric Umbrella. The children filled the church with joyful music, singing—and even dancing—to a packed audience.

On Tuesday, our musical adventures continued as the children visited St Laura’s Care Home to perform for the residents. We received a warm welcome and sang our full repertoire, including some lovely acappella pieces—twice through! The journey there was made even more special by travelling in the charming Sarratt Vintage Bus.

On Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome librarians from Croxley Green Library, who introduced us to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Launching this Saturday, the challenge invites children to read six books over the summer. It’s a free event open to all children—just bring your library card! (More details can be found below.)

Finally, your child’s end-of-year report will be shared with you this afternoon. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Warmest regards,

Nicola O'Hare

Head Teacher

P.S. Check out our Instagram account for updates on school activities!

Wimbledon Visit – A Grand Slam Experience!

On Thursday, a group of our Year 6 pupils, accompanied by Miss Lavers and Mrs Goldspring, had the incredible opportunity to attend Day Four of the Wimbledon Championships. It was a truly memorable day, and the children were a credit to the school throughout.

Staff received three separate compliments from members of the public while travelling on the Tube, praising how calm and sensible the children were. Additionally, a lady seated in front of our group on Court 2 remarked what a pleasure it was to sit near such polite and well-behaved students.

Well done to all involved – you represented our school brilliantly!

Highlights of the Week

Scroll through the carousel to see pictures from the week including the Flower Festival, Singing at St Laura's Care Home and more from Year 6 at Wimbledon!

Gold Book

Reception

Maisie always gives her very best! She approaches every task with enthusiasm and is writing beautiful sentences—well done, Maisie!

Year 1

Cara has risen to the challenge of extending her writing and has surpassed expectations! Her vocabulary is growing impressively—keep it up, Cara!

Year 2

Florence has worked her socks off this term! Her commitment to learning is truly inspiring—she arrives each day with a smile, ready to listen and give her all.

Year 3

Heidi has a remarkable attitude towards her learning. She gives 100% effort and is often so focused she barely looks up from her work—fantastic dedication, Heidi!

Year 6

Georgie has shown incredible growth this year. She works hard and achieves anything she sets her mind to—an outstanding role model!

Special Mention

A huge well done to Arthur, who passed his drumming examination with Merit! All the hard work with Mark has truly paid off—congratulations!

Sarratt C of E Primary School After School Club 2025/26

Fun, Friendship & Creativity Every Afternoon!

Looking for a safe, nurturing, and exciting place for your child after school? Look no further! Our After School Club is back for the new academic year with a jam-packed schedule of fun and engaging activities led by our warm and experienced team — Sam, Carmen, and Lily.

🗓️ Daily Activity Schedule to include:

Movie Night – popcorn included!

Pizza Making – hands-on fun and delicious results.

Free Play & Chill – a relaxed end to the day.

Creative Crafts – from macaroni necklaces to slime making!

Team Games – indoor and outdoor fun to build friendships.

🎨 Special Themed Nights:

🎃 Halloween Crafts Party – spooky fun and creative costumes!

🎄 Christmas Celebration – festive games, treats, and surprises!

💷 Simple Pricing:

Just £13 per session for up to 2 hours of care and activities with snacks included.

Early Bird Offer: Sign up before 10th July and pay only £12 per session for the first term!

👩‍Why Choose Us?

A nurturing, friendly environment

A consistent and caring team

A variety of activities to suit every interest

A great way for children to unwind, learn, and have fun after school

📅 Spaces are limited – book early to secure your spot and save!

For more information or to register, please contact the school office or visit our website.

🌞 Start the Day the Right Way at Sarratt School Breakfast Club! 🌞

Join us Monday to Thursday, 7:45am – 8:40am, for a warm and welcoming start to your child’s day.

Our friendly and fun team, Janet and Jo, are here to greet your little ones with smiles and energy, making mornings something to look forward to!

🥣 Healthy Start Included – Enjoy a choice of cereal or toast every day to fuel up for learning and play.

💷 £10 per session – Great value for a great start!

📅 All bookings must be made by the end of the half-term before - complete the form on our website and send it to the school office.

Spaces are limited, so book now and give your child a cheerful, nourishing beginning to their school day!

Dates

Friday 4th July End of Year ReportsThursday 10th July Transition DayFriday 11th July School FairFriday 18th July 1.30pm School Closes for Summer

For all term dates, please visit: https://sarratt.herts.sch.uk/news-dates/

Summer Reading Challenge

Message from Croxley Green Library

I’m pleased to say that the Summer Reading Challenge will be returning to libraries over the summer!

This year’s challenge is based around the theme ‘Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and Great Outdoors’.

At Croxley Green Library we will be challenging children to read six library books (or Library eBooks/eAudiobooks) between Saturday 5th July and Saturday 6th September.

The Summer Reading Challenge is designed to broaden reading horizons, maintain reading levels for the next academic year and above all, be fun! It’s a fun, free activity that encourages healthy reading habits. Other incentives include stickers, a medal, an SRC themed pencil, a certificate and entry into a prize draw for an exclusive event.

Sunset and Sunrise Holiday Club

JUST 3 WEEKS till the Summer Holidays. Are you still in the throws of planning activities/childcare for your children? The Sunrise to Sunset Holiday Club still has AVAILABILITY for all 4 weeks in August. They are open from 8am to 5.30pm BUT they offer just a Daytime Session from 10am to 3pm if you don’t need the whole day. They are a highly EXPERIENCED & nurturing team offering FREEPLAY & OUTDOOR focused care & entertainment in LEAFY CHORLEYWOOD. They take care of children aged 4 to 11 years old. Early Bird DISCOUNTS are still available up to & including Sunday 13th July.

https://sites.google.com/a/sunriseandsunset.org

Leaflet 2025 Amended Dates 2025-05-14 14_37_03 (1).pdf

Summer Activities in the Watford Area

Please find a link to the Raring2go! It’s packed full of information for the long break including festivals, fairs and shows, as well as the usual activities, clubs, camps and classes to keep the kids entertained throughout Summer.

Link to Raring2go magazine

Community Support in the Dacorum Area

Please also follow Dacorum DSPL social media pages for the most recent updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dspldacorum

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dspl_dacorum/

HEALTHY HUB Mill End July.pdf

Church News

Click on the link to find out the latest news and what's happening at Holy Cross and St Paul's...

Welcome Sheet

Important Reminders

Hair

Long Hair (below shoulder length) must be tied up for school (i.e. in a ponytail, bun or plait). Any hair decoration must be discrete and in school colours.

Jewellery

Jewellery is limited to a watch and small ear studs only. Earrings must be removed on PE days.

Make-up

Make-up and Nail Varnish are not permitted.

Punctuality

The beginning of the day is an important time in school. Please ensure that children are in school by 8.45am when the gates close.

Snacks and Water

Make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle each day. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are provided with a snack in the morning. Children in KS2 can bring a fruit or vegetable snack to school for playtime.

Medication

If your child needs additional medication, please fill in this form and drop it into the school office.

Request for school to administer medication form

Health and Safety

The climbing frames are out of bounds before and after school. When entering the school via the main gates, please use the path to the side of the carpark. Please park considerately and turn-engines off when dropping off and picking up.

We would like to politely remind all to not walk through the school staff car park at any time. For safety reasons please use the designated side pavement, it is a working car park and can therefore be potentially dangerous

Please do not let children run or play in the school car park.

Uniform

On non-PE days, children must come to school in full uniform including black school shoes or boots (not UGG Boots). On wet/ icy days, children can bring a change of footwear for school if necessary. Please ensure your child has an outdoor jacket everyday. We always aim to have the children outside as much as possible during playtime and lunchtime.

School Shoes

We have noticed an increasing number of children wearing trainers to school. While we do permit shoe style all black trainers as we recognise these can be a more affordable option, we do not permit black trainers such as baseball or running trainers. See images below for clarification.

Online Safety: Working Together to Keep Children Safe

Online safety is a vital part of protecting children from harm in today’s digital world.

At school, we have robust security measures in place that are regularly reviewed to help safeguard pupils from potential online risks. Online safety is also a key part of our curriculum. All pupils are taught how to stay safe and behave responsibly when using the internet and digital technologies.

However, we can only be truly effective in keeping children safe online if we work in partnership with you. It’s important that the messages children receive at school are reinforced at home. Your support in talking to your child about online safety and appropriate online behaviour is essential.

Children today are exposed to far more online content than previous generations. While the internet offers many benefits, it also carries risks. Children may accidentally or intentionally encounter harmful or inappropriate content or interactions. There are practical steps you can take at home to reduce these risks and help your child navigate the online world safely.

The NSPCC offers valuable guidance for parents on how to protect children online. This includes advice on setting parental controls, having open conversations with your child, and knowing how to report concerns.

You can find more information here:
🔗 NSPCC Online Safety

Attendance

New Statutory Guidance regarding unauthorised absence and Penalty Notice Fines.

hcc-sapt-statutory-attendance-helping-parents-understand-penalty-notice-fines-for-school-attendance-september-2024.pdf

Good attendance starts at primary school - children who have attendance of 97% or above achieve better outcomes in school and have the best opportunities in their adult life.

If your child misses school regularly, this will affect friendships as well as academic outcomes. It can be hard for a child who misses lots of school to form and maintain relationships with their classmates.

Being on time is also vital. Arriving late at school can be very disruptive for your child, their teacher and the other children in the class.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Communication

We have always prided ourselves on being an open and approachable school and believe that good communication with our families is important to the success of our school.

Class Whatsapp groups are a valuable platform for parents to share information, particularly for those families who are new to the school and have limited opportunities to interact in the playground. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any area of school life or would like to share important information regarding your child, we would ask you to speak to the school directly. There are very clear channels available for doing this, outlined on the parent information pages of our website. We are always here to listen and will endeavour to address any issues quickly and effectively.

Below is the link to the list of who to contact should you need any information about a specific area of school life. Should you wish to raise any questions or concerns directly regarding your child, the class teacher is always the first point of contact. If you have spoken to the class teacher but feel the issue is not resolved or should you require further information, then please make an appointment to see the Phase Leader – Mrs Whittaker for Reception and KS1 children and Mrs Serby for KS2 children.

Contact List