3/10/25

This Week...

We had a fantastic visit from Ruth Quayle an author who has written many fantastic books for children of all ages. She spent time with all year groups helping to strengthen their insatiable reading and also develop a love of writing. The children had a super time and produced some lovely work during her workshops.

Year 6 have been have tried their very first Year 6 SATs papers this week. We have all been very impressed with how well they have applied themselves during the week to this assessments. Teachers will be marking using the information they have gathered from these papers to plan and deliver targeted lessons and interventions.

On Friday, Year 6 and Year 1 finished the afternoon with the first 'Buddy Reading' session of the academic year. It was lovely to see how well the Year 6 children worked alongside the younger children; reading them stories and helping them with their reading.

World Mental Health Day

On Friday 10th October we will be taking part in World Mental Health Day in support of Young Minds.

Children and adults in school will be taking part in a number of activities to help promotes positive wellbeing.

Children are encouraged to come to school wearing something yellow -a lovely bright colour which will hopefully make everyone smile!

During the day, the children will also be taking part in walk and talk within the school grounds. Walking and talking is a great way to boost your wellbeing...let's hope the sun shines!

Secondary Transfer (September 2026)

If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2026, it is time to start thinking about where you would like them to go. Below is the time line for applications.

Applications can be made online by following this link: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/5/school_admissions/498/apply_for_a_secondary_school_place

Key dates for secondary school applications

September to October 2025

Schools hold their open events for prospective parents and children.

31 October 2025

The national closing date for applications to be received by us.

1 November 2025 to 16 March 2026

Late applications received during these dates will be processed in the late allocation round.

2 March 2026

National offer day for on-time applications. If you applied online or supplied an email address with your paper application, you'll receive an email with the outcome of your application.

If you didn't provide an email address with your paper application form, we'll post your decision letter posted to you.

16 March 2026

If you applied before the deadline and choose to decline the place offered, or wish to change your preference, we need to receive your change of preference form by this date, so we can consider your change in the late allocation round.

24 April 2026

Late allocation round offer day.

If you didn't provide an email address with your paper application form, we'll post your decision letter posted to you.

During May 2026

Late apps received from 17 March 2026 will be processed.

Reception 2026

If your child is due to start Reception in September 2026, now is the time to start looking at different schools to decide where you feel your child will settle best.

If you would like to come and have a look around our school, please make contact with the school office who will book an appointment with one of our Senior Leaders. Individual or small group tours of the school, allows families a chance to ask the important questions they may have and also see the setting in action.

Email: office@tithefarmprimary.co.uk

Phone: 01582 865047

School Attendance

Please remember that attendance at school is important. Regular attendance (96% or above) allows a child to feel part of the school community; build secure relationships with their peers and adults; and builds firm foundations for learning.

Regular absence builds up. If 2 days a month over an academic year is missed, this is equivalent to 19.5 days of lost learning.

If you are thinking about booking a holiday, please check the academic calander which are on the school website to ensure that these holidays are booked within the school holidays:

https://www.tithefarmprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Academic+Calendars&pid=43

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