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04/09/2026 School Newsletter

                                             Friday 4th September 2026

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome to this week’s newsletter!

Welcome Back

It has been a joy to welcome the children back to school this week and to see them settle so quickly into their new classes. The start of a new school year always brings a sense of energy and enthusiasm, and we are looking forward to a successful and productive year ahead. 

A very warm welcome to all the new children in Nursery and Reception and in some of our classes throughout the school, and to their families who have joined our school community. We are delighted to have you with us and hope you already feel part of our school family.

This term also marks an important milestone for our school as we have officially joined the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust. We are excited about the opportunities this will bring, both for our staff and our children, through greater collaboration with other schools and the chance to share expertise and best practice across the Trust.

Over the next two weeks, we will be holding our Curriculum Information Sessions. These meetings are an important opportunity for parents to meet their child's new teacher, gain a clear understanding of the curriculum and expectations for the year ahead, and receive key information about routines, learning and how best to support their child at home. There will also be time to ask any questions you may have, so I would strongly encourage all parents to attend.

As the term gets underway, please remember to check the school calendar on our website regularly to keep up to date with important dates, events and activities.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. I wish you and your families a blessed weekend and a happy and successful year ahead.

Mrs Andrea Sherratt
Headteacher

 

Mrs A Sherratt
BEd Hons, NPQEL
Head Teacher

 

What we have been learning about this week .....

(Will begin next week with weekly updates)

Nursery:

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School Lunch Menu:

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OPAL Update - Wellies Needed!

We are so excited to get OPAL back up and running this term! We have been working hard behind the scenes on lots of new and exciting projects, and we are very much looking forward to everything that is to come.

As we head into the autumn term, we would like to remind families to please take home any old wellies that your child may have left at school over the summer and, if needed, bring in a new pair ready for the term ahead.

Wellies are an essential part of OPAL and are needed so that children can fully access and enjoy our field in wet weather, mud kitchen and sandpit. Getting muddy, exploring and playing outdoors is a huge part of the OPAL experience, whatever the weather! 

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see the children getting stuck into OPAL again - let the adventures begin!

A huge congratulations to our six wonderful Golden Wellie Award winners this week! 

Davika (Y5A), Kwame (Y5A), Nadia (Y4/5), Julia (Y4/5), William (Y4/5) & Aathi (Y4/5).

The Golden Wellie Award celebrates children who really embrace the spirit of OPAL - showing kindness, commitment, care for their play environment, and positive leadership.

These six students have truly stood out through their consistent help throughout the summer term. From helping to keep our playground tidy and looking after the spaces we share, to showing kindness towards others and being fantastic role models for their peers, they have demonstrated what it means to make a positive difference.

 Well done to all six of you — you should be incredibly proud!

We’re excited to see many more fantastic achievements like this through OPAL as the year continues. And with our upcoming OPAL Ambassador recruitment just around the corner, we can’t wait to see which other children step forward to share their ideas, enthusiasm and leadership.

Keep shining, Golden Wellies! 

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