Published on: 17th July, 2026

Weekly newsletter, Summer Term, week 13

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Celebrating Success. Certificates of Achievement Summer 2026.

Well done to everyone who received awards yesterday in church. We are very proud of you.

The termly certificates of achievement go to:

Class R

  • Sam for being kind, caring, thoughtful and hard working. For also being sensitive to others and determined to do your best.
  • Amelia for being so positive and always having a smile on your face every day. For impeccable behaviour and a wonderful sense of humour too.
  • Lottie for following our school values and becoming more independent in your work. Also making such a great improvement in writing too.

Class 1

  • Isla for being a determined and enthusiastic learner and always being ready to do your best.
  • Phoebe for increased motivation to do your best and having more confidence to share ideas and contribute in class.
  • William for being a fantastic role model for behaviour in the classroom. Always being ready to learn and do your best.

Class 2

  • Hattie for a huge improvement to your attitude to learning and making great progress.
  • Thomas for being an enthusiastic learner and always trying your best, challenging yourself and and being a great role model.
  • Hannah for fantastic progress and a great attitude to learning and always showcasing our school values.

Class 3

  • Megan for a fantastic work ethic, progress, attitude to learning and great progress too.
  • Octavia for being an excellent role model for learning and making amazing progress. Foe being determined and resilient too.
  • Harley for having a mature nature and and having a respectful attitude. Being a brilliant role model for learning and behaviour.

Class 4

  • Kiaan for being driven, focused and hardworking. You have made so much progress this year.
  • Cecily for being a great role model for learning and taking pride and care in your work too.
  • Amelia for always showcasing Hodnet school values and persevering with your work, always determined to do your best.

Class 5

  • Ruby for quietly and consistently growing in confidence and ability. Always working hard and beginning to shine too.
  • Leo for always demonstrating our school values  and working incredible hard and also being a great role model for learning.
  • Laila for trying hard with tricky challenges, perseverance and making good progress especially in reading.

Class 6

  • Emily for being conscientious in all that you do. Putting in 100% effort all of the time. For being a fantastic role model  and for being a super reading ambassador.
  • Sam for growing in confidence and making more contributions in class. For being more of a team player and working hard to reach your potential.
  • Millie N for showing greater passion for your school work . For having much greater self belief and showing determination in all subjects. What fabulous progress!
  • Theo for being an al round role model and taking initiatives in supporting others. Being respectful, kind and compassionate . A superb leader!

Headteachers awards

  • Fleur for being a role model for behaviour. Amazing!
  • Ellis for being hardworking, determined and for following our school values. Great news.
  • Eden for your progress and independence this year. You have had such a successful year. Well done.
  • Libbie for your determination and resilience and for shining bright too. Brilliant.

 

 

Art workshop at Thomas Adams

Some of our children had the opportunity to go to Thomas Adams for an art workshop led by the Art teacher! They got to try reduction printing linked to their work on the Maya in History. They had a fantastic time!

Celebrating success. Special value awards Summer term 2026

Well done to everyone who received awards yesterday in church. We are very proud of you.

The termly value awards and special awards go to:

  • Respect Award – Rupert for showcasing respect around school and being an all round superstar.
  • Resilience Award -Ted M for supporting his friends in class and at lunchtime.
  • Responsibility Award – Jacob G for being an IPad and class monitor and taking responsibility without being asked. Also for supporting your siblings in school .
  • Music and Performing Arts Award – Eva and Maeve for a fantastic duet showcasing your music talents.

Fordhall Farm Summer Activities

There are  also still have some spaces for free funded educational visits in the autumn term, for more information please see

https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fwww.fordhallfarm.com%2fschool-visits&c=E,1,_lWLsZdXRMMBs4p1A8L53EZCXx9MG4tJKR20QU09RIFtOTMxqgwsMGfCAQ2mfIjz3muiEEwCj-gDnv0UpZjTQ8CSUE5I-C1eO-lAr1Ll7uHSrKBY6x9hQw,,&typo=1 or email gemma.church@fordhallfarm.com for more information.

Charlotte, Ben and the Fordhall Team

Reception Plant Sale- Monday and Tuesday 3.15

Please support the children in reception who have worked so hard growing all the lovely plants for the plant sale.

Celebrating Success. Sporting Value Awards Summer 2026

Well done to everyone who received awards yesterday in church. We are very proud of you.

The termly sporting value awards go to:

  • Teamwork -Peter in class 6 and Emmie in class 1.
  • Passion – Niven and Ewan in class 4.
  • Self-belief – George in class 3.
  • Honesty – Daisy in class 5.
  • Respect – Xander in class R.
  • Determination – Archie in class 6 and Isaac in class 1.
  • Perseverance – Ella in class2.

Thanks to the Activsports team and staff members for their nominations.

Cooking home grown produce at Forest School club

KS2 Forest School Club had a fantastic session cooking sausages and potatoes on the firepit. The potatoes had been planted and grown in the school garden! They also enjoyed some fresh peas that had also been grown in school. Yum!

End of year reports

Your child has brought their end of year report home today.

Please follow the link to complete the short form to acknowledge your child’s end of term report. We would be grateful if these could be completed before Wed 22nd July.

End of Year Report Reply Slip 2026 – Fill in form

 

Headteachers commendation

Pupils who have demonstrated outstanding effort, have been role models for our school values and have really gone that extra mile, have been awarded with a Headteachers Commendation stamp on their report. This is new for this year and is something which we will continue for future years.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the reports, they highlight superb progress and achievements across the curriculum, well done to all our children.

Mrs Lyall

Y6 retreat day

Y6 enjoyed their calming crafting day led by the volunteers at St Peter’s church, Stoke on Tern. A lovely opportunity to participate in relaxing activities at this busy time of year.

Thank you to Rev Chris and the team for our invitation, and for all that you do for the young people in our community. It is greatly appreciated.