Friday 6th 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.

Friday 16th October, 2026

Eco Team exciting project

Well done to our Eco Ambassador team who met with the team from Let’s Go Zero today. They made a plan to participate in Switch Off Fortnight from 23rd November. The Lets Go Zero team brought digital equipment including thermal imaging cameras which were great fun to use. They further inspired our team to make small changes to have a huge positive impact.

Mrs Lyall and our 318 Estates manager also met with Lets Go Zero to discuss ways to further support sustainability and make impactful energy saving cuts around school. They did a tour of school, finding some small enhancements which we can make to hopefully make a positive difference.

Look out for more information and developments next half term.

Visit the Lets Go Zero website for more details about this Department for Education endorsed climate change team.

Friday 16th October, 2026

16.10.26 Messages from the Office:

Just a reminder school closes today until Tuesday 3rd November. Monday 2nd is a PD Day.
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.

Friday 2nd October, 2026

Catering special event

On Tuesday 13th October we will be welcoming the Nutritionist team from our catering company, OCS, into school to lead an assembly about healthy eating choices. They will also be leading a school council session and organising a fun tasting event in the afternoon with some pupils to focus on healthy swaps.

Please visit their website for find out more about our catering company.

Friday 2nd October, 2026

Upcoming sporting events

The following sporting arrangements are currently underway for this half term. Please ensure you and your child/ren look out for more information if they are interested in participating in future events.

Events:

Y6 local inter schools Netball competition – Wed 7th Oct at Hodnet school
Y3/4 Trust Football tournament – Thurs 8th Oct at Bowbrook School
Y3/4 Trust Netball tournament – Thurs 8th Oct at Bowbrook School
Y2 Trust Football tournament – Fri 9th Oct at Bowbrook School
Y5&6 Tag Rugby local inter schools competition – Fri 6th November
Fun run Christmas event on our school field – Fri 4th December. Raising funds for a local hospice (details to follow regarding entry criteria)

Clubs:

Sports competition club (currently Y6 Netball) on Tuesday lunchtimes led by Miss Manton.
Sports competition club (currently Y3/4 Netball and Football) held daily at lunchtimes led by Mrs MacCallum. This will rotate around and new events will be scheduled daily after half term.
Activsports club held here on Wednesday after school – See Activsports for details.

Friday 2nd October, 2026

2.10.26 Messages from the Office:

Please send in Harvest donations on Monday 5th October for our annual donation to Market Drayton Food Bank. No fresh donations, only tinned and packaged. Thank you for your support.
Flu Nasal spray for children in classes R-6 will take place on Monday 5th October for those who have already consented.
Individual school photographs on Thursday 8th October (see separate post for info)
Y6 Oakerwood payments polite reminder please. Residential dates at Mon 12th – Thurs 15th Oct.
Y3 Educational visit to Beeston Castle payment reminder. Trip date 14th October.
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 will be via Arbor, not Schools Cloud as in previous years. Details to follow before half term.

Friday 25th September, 2026

Careers and Aspirations week 2026

The first week of half term after the October break, will be our careers and aspirations enrichment week. 3rd – 6th November. We aim to inspire our pupils about life beyond school and the world of further education and work.

During this week the children will learn and out different jobs and the journey people have taken to get to their chosen career path. We would appreciate some support from the wider school community, to showcase our differing strengths and talents and ultimately aim to inspire the next generation!

How can you help?

If you are free to come in and talk to the children about your job, your career pathway, the qualifications you needed (or didn’t need!) to get there, please contact Mrs O’Connor on admin@hod.318education.co.uk. We will be hosting a carousel of workshops on Thursday 5th November between 1-3pm, which we have done several times before and found to be very successful. If you can spare an afternoon session to talk to multiple groups of children, we would be grateful.

We thank you in advance for your support and hope that you will be able to come in to share your career journey with our children.

Thursday 10th September, 2026