Message from the Head Teacher - 15th April 2024

Dear Parents/Carers,

It's lovely to be back and I hope you had a restful and enjoyable time with your children during the Easter break. It was a pleasure to catch a couple of days of sunshine, although it seems the rain is joining us as I write this letter!

As we embark on the summer term, there are some important dates and events approaching, particularly for our Year 6 students. The SATs exams will take place during the week of Monday 13th May. These tests are a significant milestone for our Year 6 pupils as they showcase their learning achievements and progress throughout the academic year.

In preparation for the SATs, I recommend encouraging your child to maintain a consistent study routine at home. This can include weekly homework study, completing practice questions, and ensuring they get plenty of rest and a healthy breakfast on exam days. Creating a calm and supportive environment at home will help alleviate any stress or anxiety your child may feel about the tests.

Additionally, please ensure your child attends school regularly and punctually during this period to benefit from our weekly tutoring sessions and support provided by our dedicated staff. It's essential that they feel supported both at home and in school as they approach this challenging time. Please see below the dates for the tutoring sessions that we have left before the SAT’s Test.

Tuesday 16^th April – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Wednesday 17^th April – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Tuesday 23^rd April – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Wednesday 24^th April – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Tuesday 30^th April – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Wednesday 1^st May – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the SATs or your child's preparation, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs Clarke or Mr Waller to discuss with them further. Together, we can work towards ensuring that our Year 6 students feel confident and well-prepared for these assessments.

I would like to draw your attention to the deadline for returning reply slips for the family holiday to Skegness. Please ensure that these slips are handed in to the school office by this Friday, 19th April. This will enable us to make the necessary arrangements, including booking coaches and providing you with the costing per person for the journey. Should we not receive enough responses to fill a coach, regrettably, we will have to cancel the trip. In such an event, rest assured that all children will still have a fun-filled 'water day' here at school. More information will be sent out to parents/carers nearer the date.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education. Let's make this summer term a successful and memorable one for our pupils.

With Warm Wishes,

Adam Lumley