6 February 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
It’s been a relatively quiet HTPD week, but full of excellent learning. I’ve once again seen some fabulous examples of work for Headteacher’s Awards. All our staff really enjoy hearing the children’s views on the many aspects of school life. Last week I had some inspiring conversations about our values and RE at Pewley, and our pupil EDI group shared an abundance of thoughtful and positive feedback. Their insights genuinely shape the initiatives and developments we put in place.
On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Bishop Paul for a visit. It had been some time since he was last here, and he had never previously visited the infants. We began the afternoon with Collective Worship at the Juniors, led by Bishop Paul. The children learnt that a bishop’s hat is shaped rather like a candle, and we continued exploring this week’s theme: the Fruit of the Spirit—Peace—and the idea that shoes form part of the Armour of God. Bishop Paul brought along a selection of shoes as props and shared a familiar challenge many of us face—a back door filled with abandoned footwear!
It was a delight to walk with him around both sites, sharing what makes HTPD such a special place. The children spoke thoughtfully and confidently, asking plenty of insightful questions. Our visit ended at the infants, where the children made the Bishop feel very welcome, even entertaining him with some of their favourite jokes before a final Collective Worship at Pewley. We enjoyed the afternoon so much that I’ve already secured a date in his diary for Fluffy Friday… in May 2027!
We were delighted to welcome Agnes, our new Extended Schools Manager, at the start of this term. If you use PUPS or CLUBS+, please check ParentMail for an important email outlining additional safeguarding measures we are putting in place to support children’s safety and wellbeing.
Traditionally, Year 4 pupils take part in the Guildford Pancake Races; however, this year the event falls during half‑term. If you would like to join in as a family, please see the flyer below for more information.
Next week is shaping up to be a very busy end to the half‑term! We will be marking Children’s Mental Health Week and Internet Safety Day. Year 4 are visiting Brooklands Museum, Reception and Year 1 have their Sportshall sessions, and of course we finish the week with the much‑anticipated FLUFFY Friday!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
Best wishes,
Vicky
Thought of the week: Papaya “Make peace!” How can you be a peacemaker today?
Infant
Lunch Choices
The deadline for making lunch choices for week commencing Monday 23 February is 11.59pm on Sunday 8 February.
Menu
Week 3 beginning Monday 9 February.
Parents’ Evening - Tuesday 3 March and Thursday 5 March
The booking system for appointments goes live on Monday 9 February at 6:00pm.
Fluffy Friday – 13 February
A little reminder that children can wear their own (home) clothes to school next Friday. Teachers will let children know which activity they are doing next week.
The Pewley House Poetry Challenge - Thursday 12th February
It is nearly time for our House Poetry event at the Infants! The buzz around the school has been fantastic as the children have been practising the poems they are going to share in 'The Pewley House Poetry Challenge' on Thursday 12th February.
It's not too late if your child hasn't chosen a poem yet. They can learn a poem and read it aloud, they can learn a poem off by heart or they can write a poem to read or perform.
If your child would like to join in, please help them to choose (or write) a short poem and help them to practise reading it or performing it.
The children have been offered some poems but they may prefer to choose one at home and to learn it with you.
Short (or even very short) poems are ideal!
Thank you for helping them to develop their love of poetry!
Juniors
Dates for the Diary:
Monday 9th February - 3D swimming
Monday 9th February – Y4 Trip to Brooklands Museum (see ParentMail for details)
Wednesday 11th February – 4K swimming
Monday 16th – Friday 20th February – Half Term Holiday
Monday 23rd February – Children back to school
Thursday 26th February - Y5 Trip to Winchester Science Museum
Cancelled Clubs:
No cancelled clubs this week
Fixtures:
Monday 9th February
Y6 Indoor Netball Tournament - PM - The team has been sent out on ParentMail
Wednesday 11th February
Y5 Netball v QE - HOME - The teams have been sent out on ParentMail
Tuesday 24th February
Y3,4,5&6 XC Races at St Catherine's - The teams have been sent out on ParentMail
Thursday 26th February
Y4 Dodgeball Competition at Spectrum - The team has been sent out on ParentMail
Wednesday 4th March
Y3&4 Sportshall Competition at Spectrum - The teams will be sent out on ParentMail
Lunch: Week 3 beginning Monday 9 February.
PTA
Other
Families First Guildford
Please see below the link for the February edition of Guildford Family Centre’s newsletter.
Seed Swap
Guildford Seed Bank is holiding a ‘Swap Your Plant Seeds’ event at Trinity Centre, just off the High Street, next to Holy Trinity Church, on Sunday 1 March from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Entry is free to all, swapping is free, or if you have nothing to swap, contribute 50p per pack that you take away. Bring your in-date unwanted/half-open seed packets or saved seeds and swap them for something you do want.
Holiday Clubs:
Guildford Hockey Club - see flyer
Multisports Guildford - see flyer
Guildford uKids Camp - see flyer
Planet Soccer - see flyer