• Key Dates

• End of Term for students- Thursday 23rd October

• School Starts - Monday 3rd November 

• Parents in PE (Y3) - Wednesday 5th November

• Hockey Festival- Wednesday 5th November

• Music for Miniatures Performance - Tuesday 11th November (more info to follow)

• Remembrance Day - Tuesday 11th November

• Parents in PE (Y4) - Wednesday 5th November

• Y4/5 Cross Country- Wednesday 12th November

• The Welton Ramble - Friday 14th November

• Flu Vaccinations - Tuesday 18th November

• Small Schools Football Tournament (Y5/6) - Tuesday 18th November

• OPAL Stay and Play and Parents' Meeting - Friday 21st November 13:30 - 3:15

• South West School's Biathlon- Sunday 23rd November

• Non Uniform Day - Friday 28th November (KS1 - Chocolate/Sweet Donation & KS2 - Bottle donations)

• Christmas Fayre- Friday 5th December 4.30-7pm

Value of week:

Responsibility

Message from Mr Lyle

What a truly wonderful eight weeks it has been here at Welton! The children have been absolutely excellent, and it was brilliant to spend last week celebrating their achievements and progress with you all at our Parent/Carer Evenings.

This term has been absolutely jam-packed with fantastic learning experiences, from getting out on the green for golf sessions, to exploring and celebrating Black History Month, and gathering for our Harvest celebrations, and much more! We, as staff, have sincerely loved spending time teaching and guiding your children through their learning journey this term.

Looking Ahead to Next Term!

We are already excited about what's coming next! We can't wait to introduce a few new ways for you to get involved, including Parent PE sessions, OPAL stay and plays, and our important Remembrance celebrations.

In the very first week back, we'll be selling poppies and other official Royal British Legion merchandise to raise money. Snap bands will be £2, and we'll also have other goods like wristbands. Please remember to bring cash donations for these items.

We hope you all have a relaxing and rejuvenating break! See you soon!

Safety when crossing roads and in the car park

It has come to our attention that there are several children who are being unsafe when crossing the road and heading into the car park during the start and end of day. Please speak to your child and discuss the importance of crossing safely. Radstock Road is incredibly busy and the last thing we want is to have to phone you if there is an injury due to irresponsible road crossing. 

New Parent Calendar

Over the next few weeks, we will be adding all key events onto our new Parent Calendar. You can find this here: https://www.weltonprimaryschool.co.uk/key-information/parent-calendar-and-timetable.htm

We hope this will make communication clearer in the future :)

Parents in PE

Join us next term for Parents in PE on a Wednesday. Year 3 will be kicking us off on the 5th, followed by Year 4 on the 12th. We will send the other dates out on the first week back. See Mrs Berry's video below, telling us what it is all about.

Y3 Stone Age Day

We have been learning about The Stone Age in year 3 this term and this week we spent the day immersed in Stone Age style activities. We had a fantastic day creating our own cave art pictures, making our own bread dough and cooking it on an open fire, hunting and gathering berry tokens which we then traded in for fruits and we even made our own clay tools (with a special visit from Mr. Munro to tell us about his Neolithic hand Axe!). Some children tried new fruits and deemed them to be delicious whilst others loved experimenting with nature and leaves to create their own  Stone Age inspired pictures. Kingfisher Class were fantastic and had put in 100% effort all day! More photos of their fabulous costumes and activities can be found on our class web page. 

OPAL Plea

Next term, we will be welcoming parents/carer in for an OPAL stay and play session. This is where we will talk about what OPAL is, how we manage risk and what you can do to help.

In the meantime, if you have any old clothes, toys or any bits of guttering/loose parts you would like to donate, please do let us know. 

Thank you. 

School Choir

As we head into the Christmas season, Mr Snell would like to invite extra children from Y3,4,5 and 6 to join the Welton Choir as we prepare to sing at local events including the school nativity! Please click https://forms.gle/491QxGNYTN7sQ64F8 to add your child's name if they are interested in joining. The more the merrier! 

Headteachers' Tea Party

The staff at Welton have been consistently impressed by the positive attitudes, kindness, and commitment our children have demonstrated since returning to school in September. That's why we're delighted to have hosted the Headteachers' Tea Party to shine a spotlight on these exceptional students.

A special round of applause for our tea party attendees: David, Violet, River, Kitty, Oliver, Avery, Alex, Leo, Isaac, Emma, Max, and Grace. We enjoyed celebrating their outstanding effort!

House Point Awards

What a fantastic term it has been! We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the incredible achievement of Ludlow House, who have demonstrated outstanding teamwork, dedication, and spirit to claim the prestigious House Cup!

Ludlow House has excelled in all areas, earning the most house points through consistent effort, exemplary behaviour, and enthusiastic participation in various school events and competitions. This victory is a testament to every Ludlow student's commitment, from the youngest pupils to our senior leaders. Well done, Ludlow! Your hard work and collective positive attitude truly paid off.

A Well-Deserved Reward!

To celebrate this phenomenal success, we are pleased to announce a special treat for all members of the victorious Ludlow House.

On the first Friday back after the break, all children belonging to Ludlow House will be allowed to enjoy a non-uniform day!

They have earned the right to swap their usual school wear for their own clothes as a token of our appreciation for their stellar performance. We can't wait to see you celebrate your victory in style!

Congratulations again to every single student in Ludlow House—you are brilliant champions!

PTFA News

The school's Parent-Teacher-Friends Association (PTFA) is an absolutely brilliant force for good! They make a huge, tangible impact on our pupils' lives by raising vital funds that go directly towards giving every student the very best experience and resources. This incredible group dedicates countless hours of their own time—volunteering at events, coordinating efforts, and planning initiatives—all to benefit our school community. We simply couldn't do it without them!

Get Involved: PTFA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

We would love for you to join us at the upcoming PTFA Annual General Meeting (AGM). It’s a great chance to hear about the incredible achievements of the past year, learn where the funds have been spent, and discover the plans for the future.

We are always eager to welcome new members and fresh perspectives! If you have a passion for helping our school community and can spare a little time, please consider joining us. Even a small commitment can make a huge difference!

Save the Date: Christmas Fayre!

Please mark your calendars for our annual festive highlight! The Christmas Fayre is one of the PTFA's biggest and most successful fundraising events of the year.

Come along for festive fun, great stalls, and a fantastic community atmosphere—all while supporting the school!

Class Pages

Take a look at our class pages below! We will be updating these on the school website in the coming weeks!

Welton Open Events

We have loved showing prospective parents around this week. It has been great! We will be sharing some open days for next term! Please share these with people you know. The more people, the merrier. 

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