We talked in assembly today about Kindness as a power to improve mental health. Being kind to ourselves as well as being kind to others. We talked about the ripple effect of spreading kindness. Children will continue this conversation back in the classrooms later today.

Below is a poster the children will be sharing in class and some top tips to support at home.

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

MHF_PEP_TopTips_KINDNESS

Reading Newsletter 41

Our latest Reading Newsletter is bigger than ever! 2026 is still the National Year of Reading where children are encouraged to ‘Go all in!’ and read deeply into an area of interest. There is a new section where children can explore a range of books around a common theme- this time- wolves!

Included also is an expanded section for parents too, with book recommendations for you form our staff and advice for parents on how to encourage children to read more at home.

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

As part of our newly arranged lunchtime play zones we have an art area.

A request please for any old colouring books- even if they have been begun would be much appreciated. Also, if any parents have old rolls of wallpaper we can use for the art zone, again we would be very grateful.

Thank you.

Mr Rotherham

We need your help! There are plans to make changes to the way our lunchtime play is organised and structured. We are very excited about these changes and I am sure the children will love the new opportunities that will be available once we get started! Mr Lawson and Miss Lockwood have worked hard to plan different fun zones for play, but they are requesting donations to make it possible. If you can help at all, please notify either the school office or Mr Lawson directly. Any donations would be very gratefully received! Thank you.

Please read our new Mobile Phone Policy. A copy will be also be uploaded onto the website.

Mobile Phone Policy 2026

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

Children have demonstrated one of our key British Values today, democracy!

They have been voting for the children who will represent them in positions of responsibility in school.

Our House Team Captains, School Council representatives, Sport’s Ambassadors and Worship Leaders have all been elected.

House Team Meetings 2026

We sadly will have to cancel the swimming sessions for Year 5 this Monday (7th September)

It will be just for this week, swimming will be back to normal on Tuesday for Year 6 and for next Monday for Year 5.

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham