Weekly Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers, 

We hope you enjoyed coming in for the open classes last week. It was great to see so many of you. 

Thursday 5th March is World Book Day, however we will not be dressing up on World Book Day this year. Instead, children are invited to dress up as a book character for our Reading Café which is on Friday 6th March at 8.30am. Costumes are completely optional and any child not wishing to dress up should come to school in their school uniform.   

All the children will receive their World Book Day book tokens in school. A digital version is also available below.

If any parents, grandparents or family members would like to come in and share a story with a class or a small group of children, we would love to welcome you.  Please contact Mrs Lilley via e-mailing jlilley@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk   or your child’s class teacher to arrange a suitable time.  This invitation is open any day, not just World Book Day - because enjoying stories and celebrating reading is something we value all year round. 

The start of a school day is not the best time to discuss with your teacher, your child's needs or any issues there may be.  All such discussions should be done via email, telephone call or an arranged meeting. All staff e-mails can be found on the school website.

The parent Consultation booking system is now open. To book a slot on your preferred day and time please click on the link thorngroveparentseveningsystem.co.uk 

Login with the following information: Student’s First Name/Student’s Surname/Student’s Date of Birth

If you have problems please contact the school office.

Building on the success of previous Heritage Days in June we will again be celebrating the cultures represented within our school community. 

To help this event be a success  please complete the short survey which will be sent out soon.  

Please be mindful of what your child is watching or is exposed to via gaming or on the internet. We are continually hearing comments and seeing images being drawn that are not appropriate for children in a primary school setting.

Class attendances the week before half term (highest to lowest):

• Year 1 - 97.9%

• Year 6 - 97.3%

• Year 2 - 96.0%

• Year 3 - 95.7%

• Year 4 - 95.5%

• Year 5 - 93.0%

The football team played Windhill21 last week and battled to a 4-4 draw in an entertaining game. This week they play Northgate.

Comic Relief 2026-Thorn Grove will be holding a non-uniform day on Friday 20th March 2026 in aid of Comic Relief. The money raised will do serious good for serious reasons, across the UK and around the world. Suggested donation of £1 paid via  www.schoolgateway.com  or directly to your child’s teacher

The NSPCC’s guidance on children, mobile phones and online safety is a useful resource that addresses one of the most common questions that are asked: when is a child ready for a phone, and how can families manage the risks? The guide offers balanced, practical advice on readiness, boundary-setting, parental controls, and ongoing conversations about safe and responsible use. 

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/children-phones-online-safety/