Dear Parents and Carers,

As we reach the end of another incredible year at Vauxhall, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for your continued support. This year has been truly inspiring—filled with achievement, collaboration, and a powerful sense of community spirit.

After 25 wonderful years at Vauxhall Primary, Miss Tracy has retired. A true part of the school’s fabric, Miss Tracy attended Vauxhall as a child herself, and later, her children and grandchildren walked the same halls. She is a much-loved and respected member of our community, with incredible stories to share about the school’s rich history.

As a heartfelt parting gift, Miss Tracy presented the school with a very special piece of its past, Vauxhall’s 100-year-old school bell (pictured), which she personally rescued and restored. In a touching farewell, she rang the bell one last time to share her good wishes with us all.

Although she is retiring, this isn’t goodbye, you’ll still see Miss Tracy around, as she’s promised to continue supporting our school events.

On behalf of all the pupils, parents, and staff at Vauxhall, we thank Miss Tracy for everything and wish her all the very best in this next chapter.

Whatever your plans this summer, we hope you find time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 2nd September 2025 for another exciting year ahead.

Have a wonderful summer! 

Year 4 had a great experience in our Youth Kitchen cooking workshop by Itsu. The workshop kicked off with fun, game-based discussions to explore what "healthier" means, the importance of the 5 Food Groups, where vegetables come from, and how vitamins and minerals benefit our bodies.

All the children received their own cookbooklet and a kitbag filled with fresh ingredients to make our first recipe: Super Power Noodles. Working together, the children learnt to peel, chop, grate, and spiralise a colourful mix of vegetables, preparing delicious meals to take home and share.

The session celebrated creativity and skill with the Apron Awards, recognising three standout children for their precision, use of colour, and chef-level techniques; our three winners were Bilal, Royal and Finley. Well done to them for their amazing creativity and skills. The workshop wrapped up with a high-energy classroom "takeover" race, transforming our classroom space back into a learning zone. Children even had the opportunity to take more seaweed thins to take home. The children did amazingly and we hope they continue this healthy eating at home.

Stay Active Over the Summer!

With the summer holidays ahead, we’d love to encourage all families to keep active and make the most of the longer days. Whether it’s heading to the local park, playing a game of cricket or football, going for a run, or simply enjoying a bike ride—there are so many fun ways to stay sporty and healthy.

Thank you to all the students who took part in sports this year, and to the families who cheered them on. We can’t wait to see even more of you getting involved next year!

Have a fantastic summer break!