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Stay Safe This Halloween: Fire Safety Tips for Families
Stay Safe This Halloween: Fire Safety Tips for Families
As Halloween approaches, we want to help ensure all our children and families stay safe.
With fancy dress and candles being a big part of Halloween, safety is key:
Costume Fire Safety: Fancy dress costumes can catch fire very quickly. Always look for costumes marked with a UKCA or CE safety mark, keep children well away from open flames, and remember to teach them to STOP, DROP, and ROLL if clothes ever catch light.
Switch to LED Tea Lights: Swap traditional candles in your pumpkins for battery-operated LED tea lights - they are much safer for children.
For more practical tips check out the full guide from the Child Accident Prevention Trust: CAPT Halloween Safety Guide.
Important Safety Alert: Baby Sleeping Bags
Important Safety Alert: Baby Sleeping Bags
We have been asked to share an important product safety update from the Kingston & Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) has issued an urgent warning regarding dangerous baby sleeping bags following advice from the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
Key Risks to Watch For:
Sleeping bags with hoods: These pose a serious risk of suffocation or trapped air around a baby's head.
Sleeping bags without armholes: These prevent babies from regulating their body temperature, creating a dangerous risk of overheating or slipping down inside the bag.
While many unsafe bags have already been recalled by manufacturers, some are still available for purchase online or through second-hand marketplaces.
What Parents & Carers Should Do:
Check current sleeping bags: Ensure any baby sleeping bag you use has proper armholes and no hood or neck ties.
Review recalled items: If you suspect a product you own might be unsafe, check the official product recall listings on the Office for Product Safety and Standards website.
Spread the word: Please pass this advice on to family, friends, or carers with young infants.
For further guidance on safe sleep practices and product safety, visit the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) website.
Help Us Double Your Impact for the Eco Den!
Help Us Double Your Impact for the Eco Den!
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Eco Den campaign so far! Thanks to the generosity of 107 supporters, we have already raised over £18,000 towards transforming our outdoor school space into a greener, cooler, and more inspiring environment for our children.
We have just 30 days left of our Aviva Foundation match-funding window.
For every pound donated by our school community during this period, the Aviva Foundation matches it pound-for-pound (up to £250 per donor). That means if you donate £50, Aviva adds £50, doubling your contribution to help us reach our £25,000 target and unlock the full £50,000 project budget.
The Eco Den will give our children a dedicated outdoor space for hands-on learning about nature, biodiversity, and sustainability, while also providing a permanent home for our popular Pre-Loved Uniform Shop.
Half-Term Eco Den Fundraising Challenge!
Half-Term Eco Den Fundraising Challenge!
If your children are looking for a fun project over the half-term break, why not encourage them to get involved and raise a few pounds for their new outdoor space? It’s a fantastic way for them to take ownership of the project!
Here are some brilliant ideas to try:
Sponsored Challenges: Ask family and friends to sponsor them to complete a personal challenge. They could try a sponsored walk/run, a swimming challenge, reading a set number of books in a week, or doing a daily act of kindness.
Autumn Bake or Craft Sale: Bake some autumn treats or make eco-themed crafts (like decorated pinecones or leaf art) to sell to neighbours or family.
Toy & Book Car Boot Sale: Clear out unused toys, games, and books to sell at a local car boot sale or online, donating the proceeds to the campaign.
If you’re in a position to contribute or get involved, now is the ideal time to make every pound go twice as far. Thank you so much for your continued support!
October half term - Multi-Sports Camp - Bookings Open
October half term - Multi-Sports Camp - Bookings Open
Mr Cain and Mr Ryan's popular multi-sports camp will be returning next week.
Dates running: Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October.
Times: 8:30-15:30
Where: School Playground, Winchester Road gate.
Cost: £35 per child
As this is not a Stars run camp, breakfast will not be provided, children should bring a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle. Clothing worn should be comfortable to play sports in and weather appropriate.
How to Book:
Log in to Arbor and navigate to Activities > Clubs.
Scroll down to find the section titled ‘Can be registered for these clubs (2026/27)’.
Select the Multi-Sports Camp, then click the green ‘Register for this club’ button at the top of the screen to proceed with booking and payment.
Secondary School Applications
Secondary School Applications
Reminder that the deadline to submit your chiild's sceondar school applications next Saturday 31st October. Full details can be found here on Achieving for Children's website - https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/school-admissions/apply-for-a-secondary-school-place-in-september
Stationery Donations
Stationery Donations
An incredible thank you to our generous supporters of our Amazon wishlists and stationery contribution donations! Our Early Years and Parents wishlists have both been bought up. We will continue to add to our wishlists throughout the year to support our children.
We are incredibly grateful!
If you would like to donate towards school supplies, we have two options:
Please contribute to the Stationery Contribution Pot on Arbor under School Shop items
Alternatively, we have created an Amazon wishlist with items we need across the school. We will add items throughout the term.
We have an Early Years Wishlist for our youngest learners creative resources
We would welcome children to bring items into the school office to share with their class.
Please note the school will be closed for deliveries during holidays.
STARS Update:
STARS Update:
Autumn 2 STARS Sessions:
Sessions for after half term are now loaded to ParentPay, a letter was sent to all parents on Friday 16th October.
Payments for Autumn 2 are due by Saturday 31st October.
Please check your ParentPay account and settle any unpaid fees as soon as possible to ensure your child's booking remains active. If you have any questions or require assistance with your account, please contact the main school office.
Thank you for your support!
Payments Due
Payments Due
Year 6 - Swimming
Year 1 - Bockett's Farm
Year 2 - Gilbert White's House
Year 4 - PGL Marchant's Hill, total of £146 up to instalment 4 due by 30th October
Orchestra Club
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