Headteacher's Newsletter

Friday 8^th May 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Although it has been a shorter week in school, it has certainly still been full of learning, laughter and hard work across all year groups. The corridors have remained busy, classrooms purposeful and the children continue to impress us with their enthusiasm and determination.

A special thank you to 5B for leading such a thoughtful and prayerful Class Liturgy this week. The children spoke beautifully and represented our school values with great maturity and reverence. Thank you also to the parents and family members who were able to join us. Your support and presence mean a great deal to the children and staff alike.

Next week, our wonderful Year 6 pupils will begin their End of Key Stage 2 Tests. We keep them especially in our prayers at this important time. They have worked incredibly hard throughout the year and should already feel immensely proud of themselves. These tests do not define them as individuals, but they are an opportunity for the children to show all they have learned and how much progress they have made. We know they will approach next week with courage, resilience and positivity.

In this Sunday’s Gospel from John 14:15-21, Jesus tells His disciples: “I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate.” Jesus reminds us that we are never alone. God walks beside us in moments of challenge, uncertainty and growth, guiding us with His love and strength. This is a comforting message for our Year 6 children as they prepare for next week. We pray that they feel calm, confident and supported, knowing that God is with them always.

We wish all of our families a peaceful and restful weekend.

Dates for your Diary:

WB Monday 11^th May – SATs Test for Year 6 Pupils

Tuesday 12th May at 3.00pm – Hymn Practise for parents of Year 3 and Year 4

Tuesday 19th May at 9:15am – Hymn Practise for parents of Year 5 and Year 6

Friday 15^th May – Last day to drop off donations for the Happy Bag Collection

Friday 22nd May - Last Day of Half Term

Lost Property

We currently have a significant amount of lost property in school, much of it unnamed. This makes it almost impossible to return items to the right children, even when staff make a concerted effort to do so. Please ensure that all clothing and any items brought into school are clearly labelled with your child’s name. It saves time, reduces waste and, frankly, avoids children going home minus a jumper they definitely arrived in.

All lost property will be disposed of at half term if it is not claimed. Parents are very welcome to come in and look through the lost property area if your child is missing anything.

Thank you for your support with this.

Achievement Certificates

The achievement certificates this week are awarded to:

Jaydel in 3A
Joshua in 3E
Rishik in 4D
Krishna in 4T
Whole Class in 5B
Mark in 5C
Jesstia in 6G
Somto in 6P

The Headteacher’s award goes to Josiah in 5C

The Kindness Award goes to Emily in 6P

The Swimming Award goes to Jacob 3E

Yours faithfully,

Sarah Fizul

Headteacher