Staffing News

We are delighted to share that Miss Whitfield, Year 2 Sycamore Class Teacher, will be getting married next week. She will return to school after the holidays as Mrs Higgins. We are sure you will join us in wishing Miss Whitfield and her partner every happiness as they celebrate their wedding and begin this exciting new chapter together.

We also say farewell today to Mrs Howell, Year 2 Lime Class Teacher, who will be commencing her maternity leave after half-term. We send warmest wishes to Mrs Howell and her family at this very special and exciting time.

We are pleased to share that two longstanding members of staff, Mrs Head and Miss Wallace, will be teaching Lime Class for the final weeks of the summer term.

Inclusion Coffee Morning

he next Inclusion Coffee morning is on Monday 8^th June. Please come to the Old School Hall after drop off (8:35-8:45am). We will be focusing on supporting children with neurodiversity. This informal and welcoming session will offer families practical advice and strategies to help understand and celebrate their child’s strengths and needs. We will explore ideas for supporting communication, routines, emotional regulation, focus, and organisation, as well as provide an opportunity to share experiences and connect with other families. We look forward to seeing you there.

Key Stage 2 Sports Day

Some years ago, we reviewed the structure of our Key Stage 2 Sports Day, particularly the types of races that were taking place. We felt strongly that all children should have the opportunity to race on Sports Day if they wished, which had not always been the case previously.

Feedback from pupils and staff highlighted that, in order for the event to be both competitive and fair for all participants, races should be organised into heats based on broad ability. In the weeks leading up to Sports Day, pupils are given several opportunities to race, allowing teachers to carefully assess and place children into the most appropriate races. This ensures that every child who chooses to take part contributes to the house points system that determines the overall winning house.

On the morning of Key Stage 2 Sports Day (Session 1), pupils will take part in field events, alongside a number of fun sprint races and year group relay races. During this session, the sprint semi-finals will also take place, determining which children will progress to compete in the sprint finals later in the day. Please see the attached document with more details.  Please note that parents are allowed on site during session 1 and session 2, but must leave the school site during lunchtime.

During the morning session (session 1) all children will participate in a variety of inclusive activities designed to provide them with appropriately challenging, yet enjoyable competitive opportunities.

The afternoon session (Session 2) will conclude with the sprint finals and the house relay races, providing an exciting and celebratory finish to the day’s events.

Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts

We are aware that some pupils took part in Cheltenham’s Festival of Performing Arts this month.

If your child took part in this event and would like to share their achievement during a special celebration worship, please complete the Microsoft Form below by Thursday 4^th June at 3pm:

Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts  – Fill out form

The celebration will take place on Monday 8^th June so please send in any certificates, medals or awards which they achieved on the day, and we will endeavour to share as many achievements as we can during the worship.