2 years ago
Posted on 28th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

318 Trust parents annual survey

Dear Parents/Carers,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to introduce The 3-18 Education Trust annual parental survey . This survey is an important tool for us to gather your valuable feedback and insights about all our schools and the education we provide.

We are conducting this survey to better understand your experiences and perspectives. Your input is crucial in helping us identify areas where we are doing well and areas where we can improve. By participating in the survey, you are contributing to the continuous improvement of our schools and ensuring that we provide the best possible education for your children.

The results of the survey will be carefully analysed and used to inform our decision-making processes. Your responses will remain confidential, and we will share the overall school findings with you once the analysis is complete. If you have a query or comment which requires a response, please contact the school directly at admin@hod.318education.co.uk.

Please click on the following link to access the survey, please note the survey will close on 14th March:

The 3-18 Education Trust Parent Survey

We greatly appreciate your time and effort in completing the survey. We are committed to using your feedback to enhance the educational experience for all our pupils.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Penny Lyall, Headteacher Hodnet Primary School
Mr David O’Toole, CEO 318 Education Trust

2 years ago
Posted on 28th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Home time / collection arrangements

A polite reminder that if someone other than a parent or known grandparent is collecting your child, i.e. if they are going home with a class friend or another adult, please inform school beforehand. Class teachers cannot accept notice from children about their collection arrangements, or from another adult stating they are collecting, we need confirmation from the child’s parent about who is collecting them in order to safeguard everyone. Please phone or email the school office if plans change at the last minute. Thank you.

In a similar way, please inform school if you change your child’s pre-booked collection arrangements, i.e. you collect your child instead of sending them to a club session. In order to safeguard everyone at the end of the school day, we ensure that staff know where children are going, it’s often busy time with multiple clubs, school bus arrangements and children going home though different class doors, so we need to be informed prior to the pick up time about any changes. Again, please phone or email the school office if plans change at the last minute. Thank you.

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Parents evenings 4th & 5th March 2025

A reminder of parents evening next week. Bookings close on our online portal on 28th Feb at 4pm. Please see your child’s class teacher or Mrs Lyall who can book your appointments for you if you have missed the portal booking window.

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

World Book Day Thursday 6th March

A reminder, WBD is on Thursday 6th March this year. Children are welcome to come to school dressed as their favourite book character or in a book related themed costume of their choice. The theme this year is ‘Read Your Way’ to focus on the enjoyment of reading following research that too many children just see reading as a school task. We have some exciting events planned for the day and will keep you posted with photos, clips and displays around school.

A reminder that each class will host a book swap so every child goes home with a new book, please remember to bring in a book to swap.

Please see your child’s class teacher or Mrs Bessant, our English and Early Reading leader, if you have any questions.

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Spring term Diary Dates

Please follow the link to our termly diary dates.

Calendar – Hodnet Primary School

Please note the Rock Steady concert changes due to the change of days to Mondays. This terms concert will take place on the first day back after Easter due to prior commitments (Oakerwood, and 2 sporting county final championship competitions being held on Mondays). Due to it being the first day back, we will delay the start time to enable practise time. 28th April at 10am, families of children in Rock Steady are welcome to attend from 10am.

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Y3, 4&5 present… Aladdin

On Thursday 3rd April classes 3, 4 & 5 will perform Aladdin for their families. Ticket information to follow. Please save the date and the times, the performance times will be 2pm and 6pm. We look forward to seeing the children in action on our stage showcasing once again how utterly brilliant they are!

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Shropshire Athletics Association events

Please see the information below regarding the Y5&6 cross country championships. Please read the conditions of entry, if you would like further information you can contact Miss Manton in school or the named representative within the SAA information.

SHROPSHIRE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

UNDER 11’s YEAR 5 & 6 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday 22nd March 2025

Venue: Concord College, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF

Races will begin at 2.30pm and be run in the following order

2.30 – U10/Year 5 Girls approx. 1300m
2.45 – U10/Year 5 Boys approx. 1300m
3.00 – U11/Year 6 Girls approx. 1600m
3.15 – U11/Year 6 Boys approx. 1600m

Please note children must run in the correct age groups. Year 4 children may not run in the Year 5 race.

3.30 – Fun run for Year 3 & 4 runners

(no pre-entry needed for fun run, £1.00 per entrant on the day. PLEASE BRING CASH)

Trophies/medals will be awarded to winning teams and first three individuals.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – Wednesday 19th March 2025

ENTRY FEES – £3.50 PER INDIVIDUAL

All athletes must attend a school in Shropshire/Telford &Wrekin and/or be a member of a Shropshire based Athletics Club and/or be resident in Shropshire.

Any number of athletes may be entered. The first four for a club/school to finish will be the scoring team.
Entry fees are non-refundable unless the organisers have to cancel the event for any reason in which case a full refund will be given.
Please make cheques payable to SHROPSHIRE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Please contact Mary Thornton if you wish to pay by BACS/electronic transfer

ENTRIES AND ENQUIRIES TO:-

Mary Thornton. Email: mary58@btinternet.com

Only athletes named on the entry form will be eligible to run.
Any athlete running without a number will not be counted.
Individual numbers will be issued on the day of the competition.
Please collect your school/club/individual pack from registration.
All athletes must attend a school in Shropshire/Telford &Wrekin and/or be a member of a Shropshire based Athletics Club and/or be resident in Shropshire.
“An entrant shall be deemed to have made himself/herself/themself, familiar with, and agreed to be bound by the UKA Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules. The UKA Anti-Doping Rules apply to entrants participating in the sport of Athletics, for 12 months from the date of entering the event, whether or not the participant is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK.”

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Norovirus, gastroenteritis and other related illnesses.

We have been informed by the LA and Public Health England that we must be vigilant towards possible symptoms of norovirus or other related illness due to the widespread outbreak affecting hospitals and other public services. We have been asked to report incidents of norovirus to the Public Health team, so please inform us if your child receives a diagnosis of this.

If your child is unwell with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps or similar you must continue to follow the usual guidance of keeping them off school for 48 hours after the last bout of illness. In order to prevent further spread, children must not be in school until they are symptom free.

Thank you for your continued support with this matter.

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Weekly House Points 28.2.25

Weekly house point totals are:

Owls = 124

Badgers = 142

Squirrels = 140

Foxes = 112

Well done to the Badgers team this week.

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Penny Lyall

Celebrating Success. Certificate of Achievement 28.2.25

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

Class R – Hudson for being a kind friend when children needed help this week. Well done.
Class 1 – Thomas for showing a mature attitude to your learning and always trying your best. Well done!
Class 2 – Rory for showcasing a wonderful attitude to learning, a super role model for the class. Keep it up!
Class 3 – Ilaria for fantastic maths work – flying high with partitioning.
Class 4 – Harlow for her enthusiasm and positivity for learning this week, well done, keep it up!
Class 5 – George for his enthusiasm towards the Y3,4,5 play – learning his lines and singing the songs, brilliant!
Class 6 – Hettie for taking control of her learning and showcasing a great attitude. Hettie was mentioned by multiple members of staff for her hard work and/or great attitude this week. Well done.
KS1/EY Headteacher award – William H in class 1 for fantastic maths work and explaining his learning with confidence and enthusiasm, lovely to see, well done keep it up!
KS2 Headteacher award – Harper in class 3 for her thoughtful and sensible contributions in assembly.
Lunchtime award – Bria in class 6 for being polite, friendly and chatty with the staff at lunchtime.
Raffle ticket – Harrison T from class 5.