Dear Parents and Carers, 

It has been another busy and successful week across the school, with many opportunities for our children to learn, grow and flourish. 

On Thursday, Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Tower of London. The children represented the school brilliantly with their excellent behaviour, curiosity and positive attitudes throughout the day. They fully engaged with the wealth of history on display and asked insightful questions as they explored this iconic landmark. For many, seeing the Crown Jewels was undoubtedly a highlight of the visit and an experience they will long remember.  

This week, we were delighted to host the Year 6 Boys' Football Tournament at HTPD. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm, teamwork and sportsmanship on display from all the schools involved. The tournament was incredibly close, with all teams finishing on equal points, meaning the final standings had to be decided on goal difference alone. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the event such a success. We now look forward to welcoming the teams back next week for the girls' tournament, and another exciting day of football. 

Following the successful SIAMS inspection at the Infant School last academic year, it is now the Junior School's turn as we welcome inspectors on Tuesday next week. We are deeply grateful for the support, encouragement and partnership of our whole school community, which plays such an important role in the life of our school. As a Church of England school, we have much to celebrate and are proud of the many ways our Christian vision and values are lived out each day by our pupils, staff, governors and families. As we prepare for the inspection, we would be grateful if you could keep our school community in your thoughts and prayers. 

We have now published the term dates for the 2027-28 academic year. Thank you for taking note of these dates when planning future holidays and family commitments. Advance publication helps families plan ahead and supports our shared aim of ensuring excellent attendance for all children. 

As we move into the season of autumn celebrations, we hope that everyone attending local bonfire and fireworks events has a safe and enjoyable time. Please remember to take care around fireworks and follow local safety guidance. 

We would also like to send our warmest wishes to all members of our community who are celebrating Diwali. May this Festival of Lights be a joyful time with family and friends. 

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. 

With best wishes, 

Vicky 

We are looking for a volunteer to be our Santa at the school Christmas Fair on Friday 4th December!  If you, a family member, or a friend would be willing to help bring some festive magic to the event, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the school office if you are interested in spreading Christmas cheer and making the day extra special for our children. Thank you for your support! 🎄✨