Published on: 6th November, 2026

Weekly Newsletter, Autumn Term,Week 8

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Careers and Aspirations week days 1&2

We started our week embracing the word ‘aspiration’, thinking how we could aim high, set ourselves goals for the future, knowing that there is a whole world of possibilities out there!
In our opening assembly we thought about questions we could ask this week to our visitors, making the most of the sessions.
Mrs Lyall shared her experience of meeting a real astronaut, Charlie Bolden, with children from her old school, then writing about the science opportunities this provided in a national magazine.
Class R showcased their career aspirations by dressing up and exploring wonderful role play opportunities in their classroom! More photos on their class page. What a wonderful day they had!
On Wednesday we welcomed the team from RAF Shawbury who landed a helicopter on our field! Exciting or what!! All children got to sit inside the helicopter and find out about the pathway to bring a pilot. Wow! Huge thanks to the team who are also parents, their children were extremely proud of them.

 

Careers and Aspirations week, day 3 & 4

What an amazing day!!! Day 3 of our Careers & Aspirations week saw our lucky children being inspired by so many members of our wider community. A huge thank you to the parents and volunteers who so kindly gave up their time to support our week, informing our children and fascinating us with their job roles.

We started our day with the story of a little boy who loved LEGO who grew up to become a chief engineer in an international company, inspiring us to be engineers of the future…
Then…
The professional footballer who taught us to be reliant, believe, be healthy and practise, practise, practise…
Followed by…
The voyager pilot who mesmerised us with air to air refuelling and transporting our King. Simply WOW!

The midwife and healthcare nurse who showed us their compassion and wowed us with their expertise…

The dirt bike trainer who shared skill, strength, control, courage and oodles of fun!

The textiles designer who shared the importance of detail, precision skill, colour and customer experience and things to consider when self employed…

The veterinary nurse who showed the skills needed to care for vulnerable animals…

The gut nutritionist who amazed us with the length of our intestines and how food travels through our bodies…

And finally the brave, loyal firefighters who taught us that courage and selflessness knows no bounds.

💙another great day – so proud! 💙

Day 4, the culmination of our week, saw pupils reflecting on their experiences and meeting a paramedic who taught us how emergency responders bravely help people in their time of need.

Thank you to all our volunteers and superb staff. A fantastic week.

Celebrating Success. Book Worm 06.11.26

Well done to everyone who received awards or shoutouts this week, we are very proud of you.

Today we celebrated reading in our celebration assembly, with praise for lots of children for their reading at home and reading throughout the curriculum in school.

  • Class R -Violet W
  • Class 1 -Isla
  • Class 2 -Out on a trip
  • Class 3 -Harper-Rose
  • Class 4 -Megan
  • Class 5 –
  • Class 6-Theo

Congratulations to all our chosen Book Worms, your reading at home and school was excellent this week.

Remember to keep up those good reading habits.

Weekly Respect Champions 06.11.26

Well done to our Respect Award Champions who will go into the draw, to be in with a chance to be awarded our school termly respect trophy.

  • Class R – Ollie
  • Class 1 – Charlotte
  • Class 2 – On a trip
  • Class 3 -Fraser
  • Class 4 -Betsy
  • Class 5 -Charlotte
  • Class 6 -Lola

 

Weekly House Points 06.11.2026

Weekly house point totals are:

Owls = 43

Badgers =67

Squirrels=70

Foxes = 64

Well done to the team Squirrels 

 

Celebrating Success. Certificate of Achievement 06.11.26

Well done to everyone who received awards or shout outs today. We are very proud of you.

  • Class R – Paddy for super listening and contributing during careers week. Well done!
  • Class 1- Angel for a fantastic contribution and questions throughout careers week. Amazing!
  • Class 2-  On a trip
  • Class 3 – Sid Rogers for being a excellent role model for learning .Well done!
  • Class 4 -James F for your excellent tables and project homework . Great focus in class too. Fantastic news!
  • Class 5- Tag Rugby Team for excellent sportsmanship and behaviour while representing school. Well done!
  • Class 6 – Gabriel for having a mature considerate and thoughtful attitude towards the NSPCC workshop.
  • Raffle-Luan- Class 1
  • Lunch -Zarah for always having amazing manners.

 

Tag Rugby Competition 06.11.2026

TAG RUGBY EVENT
Nine of us went to the tag rugby event and played against six different teams who were good at the sport. We came in 3rd place and were happy with our place and were all excited to tell everyone what place we came in. We scored twelve points and multiple tries and if there was an award for having the dirtiest knees, we would have won that as well. We are grateful for the opportunity of playing in this event and staff that came with us.
By Isabelle S, Class 5

 

Online Safety Newsletter November 2026

06.11.26 Messages from the Office:

 

  • Please don’t forget our recycling scheme for school uniform, we want parents to reuse the uniform to support our sustainability pledge, so please come to the lobby and have a look at what we have and take what you can use. Thank you so much for all our donations but we unfortunately can not take anymore items at present. We will let you know when we can accept some more uniform.
  • Nursery pupils who have booked to attend Breakfast Club and Wraparound care, please inform school if the place is not required so we can cancel the additional staffing arrangements in place to accommodate Nursery pupils. Please note non attendance at clubs will still be charged.
  • Parking is not permitted in the staff car park at drop off and pick up, this includes breakfast club and wraparound care. If family members wish to use the disabled space and have a valid blue badge, please see Mrs Lyall to make this arrangement.
  • Parents evenings will be held on Tues 10th November 3.30-5pm and Wed 11th Nov 3.30-7.30pm Booking for these is live on Arbor, we encourage all parents to attend, thank you for your continued partnership.
  • The date for the resurfacing the paths near the school is on Monday 09th November, they will be in The Grove to start work’s on the footpath, there will be pedestrian marshal’s in place and work’ will be protected by cones and barrier tape.
  • Now the colder weather is here please could you ensure all children have a warm coat, a jumper or a cardigan for the colder days.

Hodnet PTA Christmas Bauble Competition

Please see below details regarding a Christmas bauble competition the PTA are running, it will be lovely to see all these baubles on the Christmas Tree this year.

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