A letter from Fairy Blossom Brightwing

Dear Forest School Friends,

I need your help! Last night, a wild twisty wind blew my spring potion right out of my hands, and it spilled into the mud.

Without a new potion, the flowers in my forest might stay closed, the leaves may stay curled, and the whole forest will just stay sleepy for far too long! Has Spring started in your forest? How do you know?

Please could you help me by making a brand-new spring potion?

You can use:
✨ fallen petals
✨ leaves
✨ rainwater
✨ sticks
✨ mud
✨ anything the forest offers you (as long as it’s already on the ground).
Mix them together gently — forest magic works best when made with kindness. When your potion is ready, label it and leave it in a special spot so I can collect it at sunset. I’ve left everything you need in the special bag.
Thank you, brave potion makers.
I believe in you.
With sparkles and sunshine,
Blossom Brightwing
Spring Fairy

We had a wonderful morning making spring potions for Blossom Brightwing. We had been left a letter in the woodland so we used the ‘signs of spring’ clues to locate it. Following this, we worked with our partners to create sparkly potions from fallen treasures.
In the videos you might be able to hear us waking the ingredients with the words, “Spring is here!”

Marmalade and Mash Children’s Clothing Sale

 

I previously owned a children’s clothing brand called Marmalade & Mash, which has now ceased trading, and I am holding a one-day clearance sale on Wednesday 4th June from 12pm–7pm at my home near Hodnet (postcode SY4 4LY – full address provided on confirmation).

There is a large amount of beautiful, high-quality children’s clothing available at heavily reduced prices, covering ages 2–12 years, including everyday wear, occasion outfits and gifts. Parents will also be welcomed with a glass of fizz on arrival to make it a lovely shopping experience.

To make this beneficial for the school community too, I would be very happy to donate 20% of sales made by Hodnet School families directly to the PTA. Parents would simply mention they are from Hodnet School when attending.

I feel it could be a really lovely opportunity for parents to purchase quality children’s clothing at very affordable prices while also raising funds for the school at the same time.

Please see the attached flyer for your reference.

Thank you so much.

Warm regards,

Naomi Greenway

May Half Term Holiday Art Workshops

May Half Term workshops.

We will explore the colours of the rainbow through the works of six famous artists.

It promises to be a great project and I’m also including a 15% discount code for your students.

Please see the  attached leaflet for more information.

Mrs Bustin

Sadly, Mrs Bustin will be leaving our staff team at May half term. We will miss her greatly, we wish her the very best of luck and many happy times in her new volunteering role.

Weekly House Points 08.05.2026

Weekly house point totals are:

Owls =128

Badgers = 119

Squirrels =161

Foxes = 144

Well done to the Squirrels team this week.

 

Market Drayton Festival Art Calendar Competition 2026

Well done to all the the children who took part in the Arts Competition, you produced some beautiful paintings for the calendar for next year.

Well done to the these children who were the runners up in the competition.

 

Celebrating Success. Certificate of Achievement 08.05.26

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

  • Class R – Beatrix for your fantastic independence in learning, particular in writing. Well done!
  • Class 1-  Ted for a fantastic attitude to learning and always being enthusiastic. Thank you for sharing your knowledge within the class too. Keep it up!
  • Class 2 –  Albie for working really hard on your handwriting and for a much more positive attitude to your learning. Excellent news!
  • Class 3 -Octavia for your supreme effort in everything and showing resilience and determination too. Fantastic !
  • Class 4 – Gabriel for having a more sensible attitude and working hard too. Keep it up!
  • Class 5 -Ruby for showing more confidence and putting your hand up and having a go! Amazing!
  • Class 6 – Finn for your excellent attitude in all lessons and working really hard too. Well done!
  •  Headteachers Award- To the Eco team who worked with Thomas Adams pupils today creating hand prints for our trust art project. What fantastic teamwork resilience and confidence too with this activity.
  • Headteachers Award- To our Radio Shropshire Broadcasters! Fantastic job representing Hodnet School and showing your knowledge of Sir David Attenborough. Well done Harvey, Olivia, Matias and Peter from Class 6
  • Lunchtime Award- Ella (Class 2) for making healthy choices and always being polite.
  • Raffle Ticket- Tabitha