We join together as a school and wider community to send our sincere condolences to the Neville family after the tragic death of Wayne Neville last weekend in a car crash on the A53. Wayne was an uncle to two of our children, a brother to two of our parents, a cousin to a member of our staff team and a friend to many.  Our thoughts go out to all those affected by this tragic incident and we send our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

A polite reminder that the school car park is for staff only. Please use the WMC car park for drop off and pick up, including breakfast club and wraparound care. We have kitchen deliveries and other school deliveries and maintenance who all use the car park, making it unsuitable for parents drop off. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

If any families would like to sue the disabled car parking space, and are blue badge holders, please see Mrs Lyall who will make this space available.

Please note that the security gate to and from the car park has a buzzer system enabled throughout the school day until 4pm. Families are asked to use the WMC entrance rather than crossing the car park if returning to school within the school day.

Huge congratulations to our wonderful cook Mandy who got married over the summer holidays. Mandy being Mandy did it in fantastic style with a surprise wedding at Gretna Green! The photographs look amazing, what a super day. We send her and her family our love and congratulations.

On Friday 8th November we will have the opportunity to participate in diabetic screening as part of an NHS pilot scheme called the ELSA study. More information about the study and a parents guide can be found by following this link.

This is an opt in scheme whereby children have a simple finger prick test to find out their likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes in the future. Parents will receive more information over the coming weeks.

This screening will only be available for children with parents consent, an online form to participate will be available over the next few weeks.

Some Picasso inspired collage work in Creative Club this week.

A polite reminder to ensure that school has the most up to date emergency contact information. Please contact school via admin@hod.318education.co.uk if you have new information, including phone numbers, this academic year. It is vital that we have emergency contact details for every child.

Weekly house point totals are:

Owls = 47

Badgers = 50

Squirrels = 41

Foxes = 53

Well done to the Foxes team.

Well done to everyone who received awards or shout outs today. We are very proud of you. A brilliant start to the new term, keep it up!

• Class R – All of class R for a fantastic start to school life at Hodnet. They have shown kindness and respect and have had a superb start. Well done.
• Class 1 – Charlotte, for being respectful and responsible and showcasing a superb learning attitude in the classroom.
• Class 2 – Rory, for persevering in all activities even with his broken arm.
• Class 3 – Harry T, for his fantastic attitude to learning and for always doing the right thing.
• Class 4 – Dylan, for a fantastic start to Hodnet School.
• Class 5 – Archie, for being ready to listen and to learn, well done.
• Class 6 – Daisy, for a fantastic start to Hodnet School.
• KS1 Headteachers – Oliver L in class R, for sharing his ideas in assembly and for showcasing our values around school. Well done, what a star!
• KS2 Headteachers – Maeve in class 5, for showcasing our school values and being a role model to others in assemblies. Well done, what a star you are!
• Raffle ticket – Theo in class 5.
• Lunchtime award – Arlo in Class R for being polite and confident when talking to lunchtime staff, well done.