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Newsletter 16 - 16.1.26

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Issue 16

16.1.26

2025 - 2026

 Easy fundraising here,
Amazon Wish List here and My School Fund via ESPO here.
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This week Year 3 and 4 have been busy practising for their performance. We look forward to seeing those of you who are coming to watch it next week. 

On Thursday, a group of children attended a Panathalon event in which they did brilliantly and won the trophy, well done!

Thank you to everyone who attended the PTA meeting, there are lots of great events planned which will help to raise essential funds for the school wish list. 

Below you will find information for each phase with details of what they are learning and home learning options. 

Mrs Ogilvie 

Parking 

Please park and drive safely, avoiding the yellow lines to make sure that everyone is kept safe. 

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Year 3/4 Performance
6:15pm – 7:45pm
20
January
Year 3/4 Performance
1:45pm – 3:15pm
21
January
CLA Governors Meeting
6:30pm – 8:00pm
21
January
Resources Governors Meeting
6:30pm – 8:00pm
28
January
PTA Discos - KS1
4:00pm – 5:00pm
30
January
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15 Jan 2026
Year 5.6 - Pok-a-Tok Tournament!
This week, the Year 5 and 6 children brought their Mayan topic to life in the most exciting way — by stepping onto the playground to play the ancient ritual sport of Pok‑a‑Tok. The afternoon was packed with energy, teamwork and plenty of friendly competition. Below is...
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09 Jan 2026
Enviromental Area - Class Visits
This week, classes from across the school braved the cold—and even a little snow—to spend time in our environmental area. Wrapped up in coats, the children enjoyed stepping out into nature and helping us imagine what this growing space could become. They returned to the School Counc...
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Dress as a Digit Day 

Friday 6th of February is the NSPCC's 2026 Number Day. As part of taking part we will be having a 'Dress up for Digits' day, where the children are invited to bring in a donation for the NSPCC and dress up as a Digit or number. This could be as simple as just having a number on a piece of clothing or it can be as creative and as imaginative as you like. A letter has been sent out with a few ideas for costumes your child could wear!

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Total Clothing - Uniform Price Update

Parents, please be aware that Total Clothing will be increasing their prices from 1st March 2026. If you need to order new uniform, you may want to place your order before this date.

We also want to remind you that the school office has a large selection of “New to You” pre‑loved uniform available in many sizes. These items are in great condition and can be taken for a suggested donation of £1 per item.

Thank you for your support.

School Uniform and Lost Property

The school uniform dress code is as follows: 

  • Black or grey trousers, shorts, skirts or pinafores 
  • White or red polo shirt (with or without school logo)
  • Red cardigan, or sweatshirt (with or without school logo)
  • Red and white summer dress (we request no play suits in EYFS, please)
  • Plain white, grey or black socks or tights
  • Sensible black shoes (sandals may be worn in the summer but these need to be practical for indoor and outdoor learning and play)
  • A sun hat for hot days and a waterproof coat for cold/wet days which are suitable/appropriate for school and weather conditions.

Children should not be coming to school in any other items of clothing.

Please make sure that you label every item of your child's school uniform. Every week we have multiple 'lost' items that we cannot return as they are unnamed. If it is named, it will be returned to its owner!

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Please find below links to all the key information about your child's learning this term. All this information is available on the school website, and you may follow these links to find updates about: Termly Newsletters, Termly Topic Overviews and Homework Menus. 

 

Reception
(Rabbits & Mice)

Year 1 & 2
(Otters, Foxes & Squirrels)

Year 3 & 4
(Kingfishers, Swans & Badgers)

Year 5 & 6
(Ravens, Swallows & Owls)

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Disco Walking Home Link (Year 6 Only)

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School PE Days

Just a quick reminder of the PE Days for each of the classes - Please can children come to school on these days wearing their PE kit. Not all classes in a phase have PE on the same day, so please check the class names in brackets to to see which classes this links to. 

Reception: Wednesday & Thursday


Year 1/2: Monday & Wednesday (Foxes & Otters) & Thursday (Squirrels)


Year 3/4: Monday (Swans) & Tuesday & Friday (Badgers & Kingfishers)


Year 5/6: Tuesday & Wednesday (Ravens and Swallows) Tuesday & Thursday (Owls)

After School Sports Clubs

Clubs will start again in the week commencing 12th January. 

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Pupil Premium 

Pupil Premium is extra funding given to schools to help children who may face barriers to learning—such as those from low-income families, in care or adopted, or with parents in the armed forces.

If you receive benefits like Income Support or income-based JSA/ESA, your child may qualify. Even if your child gets Universal Free School Meals (Reception–Year 2), you must still apply to unlock Pupil Premium funding.

For more information see: Pupil Premium Information

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Welcome to our ‘online safety’ advice, guidance and support page, ‘Wake Up Wednesday (WUW) - what parents / carers need to know’. Each week we will post articles of interest to our newsletter that should help you and your child. 

Children regularly use different websites and apps from their parents, and it can be hard to keep up in this ever-changing digital world. These weekly updates from the National College aim to cover important topics such as online safety, mental health, wellbeing, and climate change.

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SEND, Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Links

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) information can be accessed through our SEND website pages here

Safeguarding Information - please click here for our Safeguarding page especially should you have concerns relating to the safeguarding of our children and families.  Please click here to go directly to our Safeguarding policy.

Attendance Policy - please click here for the school's attendance policy. It is vitally important parents and carers are aware of their responsibilities and the formal processes for attendance matters.  The NHS have created a useful webpage to support decision-making when children are unwell - you can click here for the link.

SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) resources for parents - Please click here to access an overview sheet with signposted resources for you to use at home to support your children.  The overview sheet can also be found at the bottom of the SEND page on our website here.  

H.A.Y Cambridgeshire Community Wellbeing support -  How Are You South Cambs? | Home (haysouthcambs.co.uk)

NHS Mental Health Services - www.keep-your-head.com and SHOUT - a new Text service on 85258 which provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling with their mental health (text the word HEAR to 85258).

Chat Health is a NHS confidential NHS service for help and advice. It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name. Discreet and quick. It only takes one message to start making a difference. You’ll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area. Click here to access the site to start a web chat today.

NHS Pharmacy First Service - the NHS Pharmacy First Service enables children and adults to get convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment where appropriate, for seven common conditions without the potential delay of having to wait for a GP appointment. There is no need to make an appointment; parents or carers can pop into their local Pharmacy with their child and ask for help under the service.

Support for the following conditions can be accessed under the service, free of charge (unless NHS prescription charges apply):

Common condition

Patient eligibility

Earache

1 to 17 years

Impetigo

1 year and over

Infected insect bites and stings

1 year and over 

Sore throats

5 years and over 

Sinusitis

12 years and over 

Uncomplicated urinary tract

Women 16 to 64 years 

Shingles

18 years and over

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Could you foster? 

At Nexus Fostering based in Lolworth, we’re looking for local people like you to become foster carers. By providing a loving and stable home environment, you can support the increasing number of children and young people in the local area who cannot live in their family homes. Not all children require long-term care. We also need foster carers for short-term placements, respite care, and to provide temporary homes to support young parents and their babies. So, if you have a spare room and are ready to change lives, please give us a call on 01223 903 503 or email Leanne on leannea@nexusfostering.co.uk.

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