Updates

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.

 

Friday 5th December, 2025

Upcoming dates until the end of term

Autumn 2, remaining key dates for families:

  • Wed 10th Dec – Y4 class assembly 9am. Y4 parents welcome.
  • Thurs 11th Dec – Christmas lunch. Christmas jumpers/Christmas themed clothes optional. 
  • Fri 12th Dec – PTA Santa Shop. Details on separate post.
  • 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.

 

Thursday 4th December, 2025

End of term Church celebration

Families are invited to join us in St Luke’s Church, Hodnet at 2pm on Thursday 18th December for our end of term celebration service. During which we will be singing a range of festive songs in addition to presenting awards based on our learning behaviours and core values. Each class teacher will present up to 3 certificates for pupils to celebrate termly achievements. We will also recognise attendance achievements, including improved attendance.

We will be presenting trophies for

  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Resilience
  • Music and Performing Arts

We will also be presenting medals to pupils who have been selected to receive recognition for showcasing the 8 sporting values.

We hope you can join us to celebrate the many achievements this term and sing some Christmas cheer together.

Friday 28th November, 2025

PTA non-uniform day 5/12/25

A reminder that next Friday is non-uniform day to support our PTA. Children are invited to come in non-uniform in exchange for a donation for our Christmas hamper raffle.

Friday 14th November, 2025

Parents evenings

Thank you to the parents and carers who attended our parents evenings this week or who have slots booked to ensure they meet with staff next week. We pride ourselves on working together with families to ensure we support pupils to achieve their full potential. 99.4% of our pupils were/or are to be represented at parents evenings this half term. An excellent effort by our whole school community, thank you.

Friday 14th November, 2025

Staff award recognition

Our trust held an awards recognition ceremony this year at our annual conference held at the beginning of November. I am delighted to share with you that five of our staff were nominated for awards for their commitment, passion and the sense of belonging that they create for our young people.

Huge congratulations to Mrs Gregory, Mrs MacCallum, Mrs Chaplin, Miss Manton and Mrs Mason. We are very proud of you all!

Thursday 6th November, 2025

Upcoming dates

Autumn 2 key dates for families:

  • Mon 10th Nov – YR walk to Hodnet church and cenotaph.
  • Tue 11th Nov – parents evening 3.30-5.30pm.
  • Wed 12th Nov – Paretns evening 3.30-7.30pm.
  • Fri 14th Nov – Children in Need, non-uniform wear bright colours. £1 donation on Parent Pay.
  • Wed 19th Nov – Y1 to Blists Hill.
  • Wed 26th Nov – Y5 class assembly 9am. Y5 parents welcome.
  • Wed 3rd Dec – Y3 class assembly 9am. Y3 parents welcome.
  • Fri 5th Dec – Non-uniform day for PTA donations.
  • Fri 5th Dec – DEAR 3pm.
  • Wed 10th Dec – Y4 class assembly 9am. Y4 parents welcome.
  • Thurs 11th Dec – Christmas lunch.
  • Fri 12th Dec – PTA Santa Shop.
  • 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.
  • Fri 19th Dec – Break up for Christmas holidays.
  • Monday 5th January – school reopens to pupils.

 

Thursday 6th November, 2025

Children In Need

This year we will be supporting Children in Need on Friday 14th November. Pupils and staff are encouraged to come to school in non-uniform wearing bright colours, and donating a minimum of £1 on Parent Pay.

Thank you for supporting this charity.

We’re there for you- BBC Children in Need