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Updates

Friday 16th January, 2026

Church service rescheduled

Our Easter church service has been rescheduled and the date confirmed as Friday 20th March at 2pm, St Luke’s Hodnet.

Friday 9th January, 2026

SCHOOL CLOSED 9/1/26

Hodnet Primary school will be closed today 9/1/26 due to adverse weather conditions overnight making our site unsafe.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Details:

Hodnet lost power overnight, this has been restored this morning and school has full power. We have a number of fallen branches which are blocking two school entrances, whilst we have amazing volunteers on hand to move these this morning, I have made the decision that we need a thorough check of site in the light to ensure that there are no other possible hazards which could be a danger at school. I don’t want to risk a falling branch when entering school. The roads are better than Monday, but still hazardous and we have a number of staff travelling from further afield who are unable to get in today.

Therefore the decision is to close today in the interests of health and safety.

Stay safe everyone.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Lyall.

 

Monday 5th January, 2026

school open today 5.1.26

School is open as usual today. Please take extra care in the wintery conditions. Children can come straight into classrooms on arrival, please do not wait outside in the freezing temperatures.

Saturday 3rd January, 2026

Follow the Star

Each child in the school decorated a star to fill up a giant star – Hodnet School: “All Stars shining bright!” for The Follow the Star festival at St Peter’s Church, Stoke-on-Tern. All the stars were made from recycled cardboard and so was the giant star. The star was on display at the beginning of the Christmas holidays in the Church amongst several other stars made by other local community groups and local businesses. Mrs Noden and three young Noden’s went to visit the star and enjoyed looking at the other 20+ stars on display, they were also treated to some star crafts and some Christmas snacks!

 

Friday 19th December, 2025

Christmas wishes

Thank you for your continued support, contributing to the continued success of our school. This term has showcased many highlights, from musical and dance talent opportunities within our Trust, to exciting trips and visitors and a super successful careers week. Our children have showcased their brilliance in many ways and made our school both happy and successful. They have worked their socks off in class and been kind friends outside, ensuring our values shine out at all times. As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the achievements of the year and can feel a strong sense of pride to be part of Hodnet School.

We wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very happy new year, and look forward to continued happiness and success in 2026.

Mrs Lyall, and all at Team Hodnet.

Friday 19th December, 2025

Spring term 2026 diary dates updated

Dates shared December 2025. New dates added in red.

January

  • Mon 5th – School reopens.
  • Fri 9th – DEAR 3pm
  • Fri 9th – closing date for Kitchen Assistant post applications in by 4pm.
  • Mon 12th – Curriculum & Coffee morning 8.45 – 9.15am class R
  • Tue 13th – Curriculum & Coffee morning 8.45 – 9.15am classes 1& 2
  • Wed14th – Curriculum & Coffee morning 8.45 – 9.15am classes 3&4
  • Thurs 15th – Curriculum & Coffee morning 8.45 – 9.15am classes 5&6
  • Fri 16th – Swimming starts for Y3 & Y4 for 5 weeks. 
  • Wed 21st – Y4 visit to Blists Hill, information to follow
  • Wed 21st – Y5 visit to Ironbridge, information to follow
  • Thurs 22nd – Online safety virtual parents event.
  • Mon 26th – Christingle Workshop 3.15-4.15, parents from 4.15-4.30 information to follow.

February

  • Mon 2nd – Fri 6th – National Storytelling week with events in school and planned visitors. More information to follow.
  • Thurs 5th – Sportshall Athletics competition.
  • Fri 6th – DEAR 3pm
  • Fri 13th – break up for half term.
  • Mon 23rd – school reopens.

March

  • Tues 3rd – Y6 visit to RAF Cosford, details to follow.
  • Wed 4th – Parents Evening 3.30 – 7.30
  • Thur 5th – Parents Evening 3.30-5
  • Fri 6th – World Book Day, optional dress up.
  • Fri 6th – DEAR 3pm
  • Mon 9th – Fairtrade focus fortnight begins
  • Wed 11th – Y6 class assembly 9am. Y6 parents welcome.
  • Fri 13th – Mother’s day lunch.
  • Mon 16th – Rock Steady Concert 9.15am.
  • Wed 18th – Y2 class assembly 9am. Y2 parents welcome.
  • Thursday 19th – Church service 2pm TBC.
  • Mon 23rd – Fri 27th – Y6 residential to Oakerwood
  • Tue 24th – Governing body meeting
  • Thurs 26th – Church service 2pm. Cancelled. 
  • Fri 27th – Break up for Easter. Return to school Monday 13th April.
Thursday 11th December, 2025

Upcoming dates until the end of term updated 12.12.25

Autumn 2, remaining key dates for families:

  • Mon 15th Dec – Rocksteady concert 9.15am. Rockstars in non-uniform.
  • Tues 16th Dec – EY/KS1 Nativity 2pm. (entry with ticket only)
  • Wed 17th Dec – EY/KS1 Nativity 2pm. (entry with ticket only)
  • Thurs 18th Dec – Church service at St Luke’s, Hodnet at 2pm, families welcome.
  • Fri 19th Dec – Christmas party day – non-uniform, party clothes with sensible shoes.
  • Fri 19th Dec – Break up for Christmas holidays.
  • Monday 5th January – school reopens to pupils.

 

Friday 5th December, 2025

Christmas tree

Thank you to our wraparound team of children and staff who enjoyed decorating our beautiful tree this year, once again donated by Hodnet Hall Gardens, a big thank you to all for helping us to share festive joy.

Friday 5th December, 2025

Christmas lunch

On Thursday 11th December we will be having our annual Christmas lunch in school, provided by our kitchen staff team. Children and staff are invited to come wearing Christmas themed clothes in non-uniform, as it is national Christmas Jumper day. Non-uniform is optional, please do not feel it necessary to purchase a Christmas jumper.  Please note, we are not raising money for the Save the Children charity this year.

KS1 pupils will need to wear trainers as they have their PE session with the sports coach on Thursdays.