Published on: 18th July, 2025

Final summer newsletter 2025

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Goodbye year 6

Today we said our goodbyes to class 6 in our leavers assembly. Thank you to all those who attended to celebrate the many successes of the children throughout their time at Hodnet. Miss Darmanin read an amazing individualised poem about each child and we watch the leavers video which Miss D made for the children using photos and videos of them throughout their journey in school. Safe to say it has been an emotional time today!

We are so proud of them and all that they have achieved and we wish them the very best of luck on their onward learning journeys.

Goodbye Jackie

After almost 30 years we said goodbye to Jackie today.

Jackie has been a key part of life at Hodnet school, supporting children int heir play at lunchtime, organising events in our wraparound provision and being a member of our cleaning and catering staff for a number of years.

We all wish Jackie the very best of luck and many happy times as she embarks on the joys of retirement.

New Menu

Please see the Hodnet Parent Leaflet and Menu September 2025.

In light of changes to EYFS requirements a number of the processed foods have been removed to ensure the menu meets the current standards. Our reception pupils will be offered fruit or yoghurt for their puddings rather than the listed pudding choices to ensure we meet the requirements.

Dates for 25/26

Please see our calendar and events page  on our website Term Dates – Hodnet Primary School for up to date information. New term dates have been added today, more to follow.

Key dates:

  • School reopens on Tuesday 2nd September for all pupils.
  • Curriculum and coffee chats for parents the following week at 8.45am – Y5&6 Monday 8th, Y3&4 Tuesday 9th, Y1&2 Wednesday 10th, YR Thursday 11th.
  • October half term – we have 2 weeks next academic year in line with our trust. Break up on Friday 17th October, return on Tuesday 4th November.
  • Break up for Christmas holidays on Friday 19th December. Returning on Monday 5th January.

Summer dance event

Please see the details above for a local show which features some of our pupils. They would welcome your support. Thank you.

Hodnet School Open Days

 

 

Happy holidays

Wishing all our school community an enjoyable summer break. Have fun, stay safe and we look forward to hearing about your adventures when we return in September.