18th September 2026
Dear Families
It has been wonderful to see all the children so engaged in Opal Play this week! Their imaginations have been running wild, and their enthusiasm has been fantastic. We are so excited for our next big launch this week! After lots of training and preparation over the summer, we are now ready to introduce some more challenging and risky play activities over the coming weeks. We have been working hard to prepare for this and can't wait to see where the children’s curiosity and confidence takes them. Please remember that all children should now have a named pair of wellies and waterproof trousers in school. Waterproof trousers can be dungarees, overalls or trousers — whatever works best for your child. These are essential as we head into wetter weather and make the most of our outdoor play.
On Sunday 4th October from 10.00am, we will be digging out the sandpit of our dreams! This is a big project, and we really do need all the help we can get. If you are available to come along, bring a spade, some enthusiasm and your best digging muscles! If you have contacts in building supplies or know anyone with a small digger please do get in touch with us via the office. If we don't have to spend money on so many resources, more money can be spent on other areas.
Thank you, as always, for supporting us in giving the children these wonderful opportunities for play, exploration and adventure. We can't wait to see what the next few weeks bring!
Have a great weekend and BEST OF LUCK to our team of parents rowing in the Dragon Boat Race on Sunday. We are all behind you!
Jess Newitt, Headteacher
- 97-100%: Very Good/Excellent attendance
- 95-97%: Average/Good attendance
- 90-95%: Cause for concern
- Below 90%: Serious concern / Persistent absence (PA)
- Hippocampus (stores memories and learning)
- Amygdala (reacts to big emotions and stress)
- Prefrontal Cortex (handles thinking and decision-making)
Apply Now for Secondary School Places!
Parents and carers of Warwickshire children who have recently started Year 6 are being reminded to apply for a secondary school place for September 2027. Applications are now open and must be submitted by 31 October 2026 to be considered on National Offer Day (1 March 2027). Find out more here.
We cannot accept medicines in school without a prescription label and a medical form completed by a parent or carer. Please ask the school office for more information and/or a form via:
parents3002@welearn365.com
Key dates for Autumn Term (1) are shown below.
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Autumn Term (1) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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11/9, 18/9, 25/9, 2/10, 9/10, 16/10, *19/10 (Half Term Cup) |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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w/c 14th September to w/e 9th October 2026 |
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23/9 |
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Year 3 trip to MAD Museum [event sheet sent on 23/9] |
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2/10 |
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Year 5 Hockey Tournament [by invite only] |
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5/10 |
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Year 2 trip to St. John’s House [event sheet sent on 7/9] |
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6/10 |
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Year 5 Bell Boating [event sheet sent on 11/9] |
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7/10 |
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Year 4 trip to Cadbury World [event sheet sent on 7/9] |
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8/10 |
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School photos [individual] |
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9/10 |
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Learning Time Together [2:30-3pm] |
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14/10 |
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Reception Class Vision Screening |
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15/10 |
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Reception and Year 6 Heights & Weights Measurements |
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21/10 |
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Harvest Festival [2:30pm] |
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23/10 |
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INSET DAY – NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL |
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HALF TERM 26th to 30th October 2026 |
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2/11 |
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Children return to school |
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3/11 & 4/11 |
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Parents’ Evenings [3:30-6:30pm] |
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12/11 & 24/11 |
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Open Mornings [for Reception 2027] |
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Upcoming Key Dates |
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11/11 |
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Y2 & Y6 Remembrance Walk to War Memorial |
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7/12 |
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Christmas Plays: KS1 & Reception Rehearsal |
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8/12 |
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Christmas Plays: KS1 9:05 / Rec 2:30 |
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9/12 |
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Christmas Plays: Reception 9:05 / KS1 2:30 |
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16/12 |
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Christmas Dinner + Christmas Jumper Day |
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17/12 |
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Christingle [2:15pm] |
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18/12 |
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Christmas Panto / last day in school |
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END OF TERM 21st December 2026 to 4th January 2027 |
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4/1 |
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INSET DAY – NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL |
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5/1 |
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Young Voices Concert |
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7/1 |
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TTRS Day [Y3/Y4/Y5] |
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HALF TERM 15th to 19th February 2027 |
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23/2 & 25/2 |
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Parents’ Evenings [3:30-6:30pm] |
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9/3 |
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Learning Time Together [2:30-3pm] |
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24/3 |
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Y3/Y4 Easter Performance [4pm] |
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25/3 |
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Easter Service [2:15pm] |
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26/3 |
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Public Holiday – no children in school |
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END OF TERM 29th March to 9th April 2027 |
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12/4 |
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INSET DAY – NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL |
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20/5 |
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Learning Together Time [9:00 – 9:30] |
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HALF TERM 31st May to 4th June 2027 |
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7/6 |
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INSET DAY – NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL |
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30/6 – 2/7 |
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Year 6 Residential [Northants] |
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7/7 |
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Transition Morning |
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15/7 |
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Sports Day |
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20/7 |
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Reserve Sports Day |
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21/7 |
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END OF SCHOOL YEAR |
