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This week...

Last week, 4 mathematicians in Year 4 took part in the Herts Education Year 4 Maths Challenge. They worked very well as a team and demonstrated excellent maths skills. As a team they scored 130 points out of a possible 165 points. This meant they scored above average out of all of the schools who took part. We are very proud of their success!

Year 3 had a fantastic vist to The Chiltern Open Air Museum yesterday -they loved learning about the Iron Age. Jade class, were able to take Attendance Ted with them because they won him last week. He also loved exploring and learning alongside the children.

We have been able to present our first 2 Learning Superheroes of this academic year - congratulations to Lola and Timeea in Year 6! I am sure there will be more superheroes on the way soon.

New Uniform discount code

There’s already plenty to think about already when starting a new school. So My Clothing are here to make uniform one less thing to worry about with 10% off all orders for new starters.

Use code INTAKE26 at checkout to enjoy 10% off all orders until 31st July

Reminder to all parents

If your child comes to school on a bike or scooter, please ensure they walk it while on school premises.

There are many people moving around at the start and end of the day, and this will help prevent any potential accidents.

Thank you for your cooperation.

End Of Term 17th July 2026

The end of the academic year is Friday 17th July. All children will need to be collected from school at 2:00pm. There will be no Big Fun Club on this day- please therefore make arrangements for collection.

Oracy Endpoints

Next week is Oracy Endpoint week. Please see the dates below:

Reception (Amber & Ruby) - Friday 8th May at 2:45pm

Year 1 (Quartz & Pearl) - Tuesday 5th May at 2:45pm

Year 2 (Topaz and Opal) - Wednesday 6th May at 2:45pm

Year 3 (Jade & Garnet) - Friday 8th May at 2:45pm

Year 4 (Turquoise & Emerald) - Tuesday 5th May at 2:45pm

Year 5 (Sapphire & Amethyst) - Wednesday 6th May at 2:45pm

Please enter through the main reception door. We look forward to seeing as many of you here as possible.

Due to approaching KS2 SATs, Year 6 will not be holding an Oracy Endpoint at the end of this cycle. They look forward to sharing their learning (and their end of year production!) with their parents in a few weeks time.

Children’s bike collections to support young riders

Residents are being invited to donate children’s bikes at a special collection event taking place on Monday 25 May, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at the Sports Pavilion, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis (LU5 5JF).

The initiative aims to give pre-loved bikes a new lease of life by passing them on to local children who might not otherwise have access to one. The collection builds on the success of previous events, which have already helped distribute around 25 bikes to local schools and young people.

Clare Lewis, Headteacher at Lime Tree Academy said: “I can’t thank you enough on behalf of the children. Your generosity has been amazing. The bikes are used on the field at lunchtimes, and Bikeability training has been very successful. We’re now looking forward to ‘learn to ride’ sessions.”

This latest collection is focused solely on children’s bikes, ensuring more young people can benefit from safe, accessible cycling opportunities.

Further details are available via The Hub’s website.

Attendance

Whole School Attendance to date: 94.4% 🎉
Whole school attendance target set by the DfE: at least 94%
Attendance Ted is visiting: Turquoise who acheived 98.89%!

Year Group Attendance this week:

Reception - 92.51%

Year 1 - 95.29%

Year 2 - 91.79%

Year 3 - 97.13%

Year 4 - 98.52%

Year 5 - 95.02%

Year 6 - 95.46%

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