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Headteacher’s Newsletter – 27th March 2026

Written by Mrs McQueen on 27 March 2026. Posted in Headteacher Newsletter.

Dear Parents/carers,

Cotswolds Art In Schools

This term, we have been fortunate to take part in an exciting art project in partnership with Oxford Brookes University, CATS, and Art in Schools https://www.artinschools.org.uk/). Through this initiative, children at our school have had the unique opportunity to experience a wide range of artistic treasures—many of which are freely accessible in galleries across the United Kingdom.

Pupils have explored works by renowned artists such as Turner and Van Gogh, alongside pieces by lesser-known artists, broadening their understanding of different styles and periods. These artworks have been shared through fortnightly classroom exhibitions, presented as engaging PowerPoint displays.

The response from the children has been overwhelmingly positive. They have shown great enthusiasm, confidently identifying their favourite pieces and explaining the reasons behind their choices.

We look forward to continuing this inspiring project next term. Thank you to Mrs Thorsby for co-ordinating this work.

Easter Church Service

Thank you to everyone for joining us for the Easter Service yesterday. Thank you to Olly and Rev Kennedy from the church and Mrs Taylor and Mrs English for organising this. EYFS pupils made an Easter tray to understand why we celebrate Easter.

Y3 River Walk

To complete their topic this term on rivers, Y3 ventured to Glyme river.

Y5 Rainforest Adventure

Thank you to the PTA for contributing to the very exciting trip that Y5 took to the rainforest this week. They had learnt so much and were very excited on their retun. The staff commented on how polite our children had been throughout the visit, which was lovely to hear.

School Uniform

Summer uniform of shorts or a red checked dress can be worn after the Easter holidays. The summer dress should be worn with white socks not tights. Please remember that leggings and sports trainers are NOT part of our school uniform.

The Treehouse

The Treehouse is open next week and I know there are lots of children who are looking forward to some fabulous Easter activities. The Treehouse will run in June and throughout the summer too. If you would like a place to support you with managing childcare, do book. The Treehouse is run by our qualified school staff, who know your children really well. If you are in work currently and need childcare but finds the cost too expensive, please talk to us to see how we can support your child with a reduced place. Everything will be treated confidentially.

Attendance

Whole school attendance this week	95%
Class with the highest attendance this week	Year 5 – 98.46%
Whole school attendance (year to date)	95.9%
National average	94.6%

Diary Dates

School Calendar

We hope you have a lovely Easter holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 13^th April.

Kind regards,

Mrs McQueen

Headteacher’s Newsletter – 20th March 2026

Written by Mrs McQueen on 20 March 2026. Posted in Headteacher Newsletter.

Dear Parents/carers,

iRock Children Raise the Roof!

What an incredible morning we had at the iRock concert! Our talented students showcased their musical abilities, bringing the school community together in a celebration of creativity. The atmosphere was electric, filled with the sounds of various bands performing a delightful mix of genres. Our children truly raised the roof!

Music Festival Winners

We are thrilled to announce that our Year 4 students have won the prestigious Catherine Harrison memorial award for Speech and Drama. This accolade recognises their hard work and talent in the performing arts. The competition was fierce, and our students stood out with their exceptional performances.

One pupil shared, “Winning this award made me feel like a real actor!” This recognition reflects our school’s commitment to fostering determination across all areas of learning. These experiences build resilience and show hard work can bring good rewards.

Holiday Club at The Treehouse

This is now open! If you would like your child to attend but may need support financially, we may be able to help you with this. Contact the school office for support.

Multi-skills

Year 2/3 worked hard on a number of activities relating to fundamental PE skills. They were exceptionally well behaved and participated brilliantly alongside children from other schools in the partnership.

Year 4 Assembly

What a fantastic assembly we had from Year 4, where students took us on an exciting journey into the world of volcanoes! Their creative presentations integrated geography and the arts, allowing them to express complex ideas engagingly. The assembly was filled with enthusiasm, and the catchy song they performed entertained while reinforcing their learning.

Students shared key points about how volcanoes are formed and their impact on the environment, impressing parents with their depth of knowledge. Assemblies like this are vital for developing public speaking skills and confidence. We encourage families to explore further topics related to volcanoes at home.

Absolutely Astounding Attendance

We are delighted to recognise our students for their outstanding attendance this term! Consistent attendance is crucial for academic success, and we commend those who have made it a priority. This commitment reflects their dedication to learning.

To celebrate this achievement, we have compiled attendance statistics highlighting impressive trends within our school community. Recognising these efforts fosters a culture of responsibility among our pupils. As we continue to promote a culture of attendance, we encourage parents to share strategies that help maintain good attendance at home.

Attendance

Whole school attendance this week	95.25%
Class with the highest attendance this week	Year 3 – 98%
Whole school attendance (year to date)	95.9%
National average	94.6%

The last day of term is next Friday 27^th March 2026 we finish at 2pm – After school clubs will not be running but Night Owls will be on as usual until 5pm, there will be no extra charge for the hour 2-3pm.

We return to school on Monday 13^th April 2026 at 8.25am (Early birds will be open at 8am).

Have a lovely weekend and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday.

Kind regards,

Mrs McQueen

Headteacher’s Newsletter – 21st November 2025

Written by Mrs McQueen on 21 November 2025. Posted in Headteacher Newsletter.

Dear Parents/Carers,

Winter certainly has set in but we have had a lovely week in school. Here are some highlights:

Year 3 – Stone Age Project

Year 3 had a great time in Computing this week bringing their Stone Age stories to life using IMotion to create a short animation.

Netball Tournament at CNS

Some Year 5 & 6 children represented our school at a Netball tournament at CNS – Mrs Hornsby was very proud and said that they represented our school beautifully.

Piper and Theo presented a report to Assembly this morning ‘It was really fun to take part in the tournament. We all played brilliantly and showed great team work & communication. It was a fantastic opportunity.’

EYFS – Castle Role Play

EYFS have been enjoying castle role play this week and dressing up in some wonderful costumes.

Poppy Appeal

Thank you to everyone that supported the Poppy Appeal in school, we raised £242.78 for the Royal British Legion.

Attendance

Whole school attendance this week	97.95%
Class with the highest attendance this week	Year 1 – 99.5%
Whole school attendance (year to date)	97.4%
National Attendance	95.2%

Dates for your Diary

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Have a lovely weekend and see you all on Monday.

Kind regards,

Mrs McQueen

Headteacher’s Newsletter – 4th July 2025

Written by Mrs McQueen on 4 July 2025. Posted in Headteacher Newsletter.

Dear Parents/carers,

Transition Day on Thursday

As we said goodbye to the Y6 who were transitioning to CNS today, the rest of the school spent time with their new teachers. Everyone is looking forward to what next year will bring.

St. Mary’s Unplugged

Thank you to everyone for their contributions. If anyone has anything further to collect, please make sure it is at school by Monday 7th July. The children are very proud of what they achieved!

Dolce Dinners in September

I am pleased to announce that our new school lunches will be provided by a firm called Dolce. You will be required to pre-order your meals online (more information to follow) whether you are entitled to free school meals or you pay for lunches. School lunches have been £2.10 for many years and currently the school has been subsisidising these meals by paying 82p per meal, per child, per day. Unfortunately, as you can imagine, this does not make financial sense. If you receive free school meals, your child will continue to do so but this does mean that if you pay for your child’s school lunch we will now need to increase this. The cost for a delicious school meal will now cost £2.95. Dolce cook with fresh ingredients and your child will get a choice of four options online – a meat, a vegetarian, a baked potato with choice of fillings or a sandwich bag. Many of our free school meal children were choosing to bring in a packed lunch but with this new company, your child will be able to have great choice. Before the end of term you will receive further information about this so I hope you’ll ditch the homemade packed lunch and choose one of the many delicious meals on offer.

Guitar Lessons

We are hoping to begin guitar lessons starting in September 2025. The lessons will be available for the children from Years 3-6. The lessons are held in small groups (between 3- 4 children) and cost £9.00 per lesson. If your child would be interested in this, please contact the school office or Dojo Mrs English.

Super Assemblies from Y2 and Y3

Y2 taught us all about Space and Y3 talked about all their Egyptian learning – fascinating stuff!