23 May 2025
Dear Parents and Carers
I am so pleased this stretch of great weather has held out to enable another varied and fantastic Fluffy Friday. So many of the children enjoyed time outside today, with many activities going offsite and enjoying our beautiful local environment. It’s given the children the opportunity to spend time with other children outside their own class and year group. They’ve also enjoyed getting to know other staff and not just working with their classteachers. These are two really important aspects of why Fluffy Friday’s are so special.
This week, the Year 3 children had an amazing time on their class trips to Henley Fort, where they stepped back in time and fully immersed themselves in their learning about World War II. Dressed as Air Raid Wardens and Home Guard officers, they explored a range of authentic bomb shelters and got a real sense of life on the Home Front.
On Thursday, a small group of art enthusiasts visited the Watts Gallery in Compton and participated in a workshop with the artist, Yuval Zomer. Using a mixture of drawing and collage, the children created some fantastic artwork.
The second half of the summer term is always extremely busy. For ease, I have pulled together a dates list for you - keep an eye out for a separate ParentMail with this attached. It’s a jam-packed few weeks ahead, so it’ll be important to relax a little over the break. Whatever your plans this week, I hope you have a restful week.
Best wishes
Vicky
Thought of the Week: Don’t give up! Who helps keep you going?
Whole School
Vacancy - we are looking for a new Clubs+/PUPs manager. Tilly has done an excellent job looking after our extended school provision and we'll miss her when she moves on to pastures new. This role may suit someone who would really like to work with children and wants to make a difference to our wider school community, supporting families and continuing the tradition of making our after-school care the best it can be. If you know someone outside of our school network who may relish this role, please contact Danielle DanielleB@htpd.surrey.sch.uk to explore further. She would love to hear from you!
Infant
Teacher-led club cancellation, Monday 9 June
- Just Dance with Beccy and Lego with Hayley are cancelled on Monday 9 June.
Menu: Week 3 beginning 2 June
Junior
Tempest Photography - A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Monday, 2 June 2025. Order through the Tempest website using your unique link or visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk. If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3).
Dates For the Diary
- Monday 2 June – Back to school after half term break
- Monday 2 June – 3L swimming
- Wednesday 4 June – 4B swimming
- Friday 6 June – Y3 Evacuee Day
- Saturday 7 June – HTSC Fun Run
- Monday 16 to Friday 20 June – Y6 Preston Montford Residential Trip
- Monday 23 June – Midsummer Holiday
- Wednesday 9 July – HT and PD Sports Day: Y3&4 10.30am-12pm / Y5&6 1-3pm
- Wednesday 16 July - Y6 Entrepreneur Club Sale at lunchtime
Menu: Week 3 beginning 2 June
Please note, the salad bar and jacket potatoes may not be available on Monday 2 June, depending on what time our fresh fruit and vegetable delivery arrives.
Fixtures:
After Half Term Week Commencing 2 June
Monday 2 June
- Y5&6 Catch Up swimming at Spectrum
Tuesday 3 June
- Y5 District Sports trials after school until 4.30pm
- Y3&4 Cricket will be running on the playground
Wednesday 4 June
- Y5&6 Catch Up swimming at Spectrum
Thursday 5 June -
- Y6 District Sports trials after school until 4.30pm
- Y6 Tennis Club is cancelled
Week Commencing 9 June
Monday 9 June
- Y5&6 Catch Up swimming at Spectrum
Tuesday 10 June
- Y5 Open Cricket Competition. The team will be sent out on ParentMail.
Wednesday 11 June
- Y5&6 Catch Up swimming at Spectrum
Thursday 12 June
- Y4 Red Ball tennis competition at Shalford Tennis Club 4-6pm. The team will be sent out on ParentMail.
PTA
Summer Fun Run
There are only two weeks to go until our Fun Run, and we really need your help to make sure this event can go ahead!
Please sign up to volunteer for the day if you can. We particularly need race marshals.
We also need some other support. Please email us at HTSC@htpd.surrey.sch.uk if you are:
- An electrician who can PAC test the sound equipment.
- First aid trained and could give us your mobile number to be on call for any issues on the day.
- Have a gazebo, camping table or chair we could borrow.
Book your ticket – they’re selling fast!
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the races here. Booking in advance really helps us to plan for numbers.
Thanks for your support,
HTSC & FOPS
Other
Violent Content Online - Advice for Parents and Educators - Please find below the latest online safety guidance.
Christ Church Holiday Club: Christ Church Holiday Club is an amazing fun and exciting 3 days for children from YR to Y6. "The Secret of the Universe!" runs from Monday 28th July to Wednesday 30th at 10am to 1.30pm each day at the church in Waterden Road, and is just £15 per child. All themed around space, there are activities, drama, crafts and bible stories for everyone. For more information and to book online https://christchurchguildford.com/holidayclub-2/
Guildford Rocks - see flyer below.