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Dear Parents and Carers,
Congratulations to this years House Captains. The voting across the school was incredibly close.
Our House Captains for the year are:
Red/Nightingale: Owen
Orange/Bryant: Georgia
Yellow/Mandela: Bobbie
Green/Pankhust: Aleena
Blue/Fleming: Devan
Purple/Asher-Smith: Winnie
We hope our Year 6 children have a fantastic week away at Manor Adventure. There were lots of excited children (and parents!).
Miss Palmer and Miss Corden are with us in Year 2 and 5 this term. They are visiting teachers from BSITT (Bishops Stortford Initial Teacher Training). We will also have visiting teachers in from Cambridge University in the coming weeks.
Most of our clubs start this week. Please speak to the office to find out more information.
We are in the process of confirming dates for parent consultations which will be in October. You will have the option to attend either face to face or remotely depending on your preference. When you have received the dates please let the class teachers know if you are unable to ‘attend’ as an alternative date may be available
If you’re interested in joining the PTA and helping out this year please email: PTA@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk.
It might feel a long way off but the Christmas dates are in the calendar! We appreciate getting time off for school events can be difficult so please check the dates out so you're free to attend.
Please can you make sure your child has a named coat/jacket for use at break and lunchtimes. The weather at the moment is very unpredictable and we like to get the children out whatever the weather.
If your child is absent from school, it is important to let the school office know the reason for non-attendance. Missing a few days of school here and there may not seem a big deal, but research shows that it can have a significant impact on children's learning. Children who miss a substantial amount of school fall behind their peers, and struggle to catch up. Persistent absence is defined as an attendance rate of 90% or below.
Hertfordshire County Council’s Plan for Children and Young People will be launched in November 2025.
The Plan was shaped by feedback from families and sets out an ambition that all children and young people, including those with SEND, can get a good education; the importance of listening to children and young people's views; and keeping them safe where they live, in their communities and online.
In the meantime, if you are interested in the current plan is it available at Hertfordshire's plan for children and young people 2021-26 | Hertfordshire County Council
Golden Certificates
Reception Teddy
Year 1 Eden & Amira
Year 2 Jason & Maisie
Year 3 Michael & Julia
Year 4 Bobby & Willow
Year 5 Arden & William
Year 6 Kieren & Kayla
Thank you for supporting the PTA fundraising events. The library would not be possible without the work of our PTA. If you would like to know more about being involved, please email Sarah at pta@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk
Snack-tember is a month-long initiative by the British Nutrition Foundation aimed at promoting healthier snacking habits among children. The initiative encourages us to explore our current snacking choices, try new healthier snacks, and make our own healthy snacks. More information and snack ideas can be found at Attack the Snack - Simply Veg
We would like to support this campaign and suggest that children bring a piece of fresh fruit or vegetable to school for snack at least twice a week – Key Stage 1 children receive free fruit or vegetables each day.
Using the food labelling code is a helpful way to see at a glance if a snack has high, medium, or low amounts of fat, saturated fat, sugars, and salt: red means high, amber means medium, and green means low. In short, the more green(s), the healthier the choice.
Future Diary Dates
Mon 15th Manor Adventure Residential Week -yr 6 only
Mon 22nd Stortford Wind Assist 9.15am KS2 10.15am KS1
Fri 26th TA Day
Tues 30th Yr2 Library Trip
October 2025
Mon 13th Food Bank Assembly
Wed 15th Harvest Festival Assembly 9.30am
Half term Monday 27th – Friday 31st October 2025
November 2025
Children’s first day Monday 3rd November 2025
Friday 21st Nov 2025 - Occasional Day 1 (No pupils in School)
Fri. 7th All Day - Photography Day (Individuals/Siblings/Family)
Mon 24th SCARF
Tues 25th SCARF
December 2025
Wed 3rd Xmas Craft Morning
Wed 3rd Christmas Jumper Day
Mon 8th EYFS dress rehearsal
Tues 9th Panto-Snow White
Wed 10th EYFS Nativity @ 9.30am
Wed 10th Christmas Dinner Day
Wed 10th Christmas Jumper Day
Thurs 11th EYFS Party
Mon 15th KS1 Dress Rehearsal
Tues 16th 9.30am KS1 performance to Yr1 parents
Tues 16th 14.30hrs KS1 performance to Yr2 parents
Wed 17th KS2 Dress Rehearsal
Thurs 18th KS2 Carols around the Tree 9.30am
Thurs 18th KS2 Carols around the Tree 14.30hrs
Fri 19th Celebration assembly 9.30am
Fri 19th Term ends school closes @ 13.30hrs
For further dates please refer to the website
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