It was lovely to see so many children taking part and sharing their favourite books. The staff also enjoyed getting involved and had great fun dressing up as their favourite Julia Donaldson characters.

Throughout the week, classes across all year groups have taken part in paired reading activities, with older children reading to younger pupils—a highlight for many!

A big thank you to Mrs Deans, our English Lead, for organising such a fantastic World Book Day celebration.

The start of the Spring 2 term will begin with lots of exciting changes for our school. We are delighted to announce that, due to recent changes in the law about uniforms, our uniform is changing. The changes are in line with the Department for Education guidance and mean that, as per the guidance, the new school uniform colours of burgundy and light blue can be purchased at all well-known supermarkets. This will give parents the choice and freedom to buy plain, cheaper uniform items without a logo at your local supermarket or items with the logo from Brenda's. Please see the March Newsletter for further information. 

This week we welcomed one of the choir leads from Farnham Youth Choir for a special KS1 singing workshop. The children were very enthusiastic and enjoyed learning breathing techniques and simple harmonies. By the end of the session, the pupils were beaming with pride, having discovered the joy of performing together in harmony. 

Today, the Roots and Shoots pupil gardening club went on an exciting bird-watching adventure in the local area with  Mrs Bailey and Mrs Moore, as part of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. The children observed a variety of birds including a  red kite.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) organises this annual event to help people of all ages connect with local wildlife and contribute to vital bird population data. For those interested in learning more or participating at home, the RSPB’s dedicated website—www.rspb.org.uk—offers resources and guidance to join the birdwatching fun. 

Action for Happiness is a movement of people taking action to promote a happier world, through a culture that prioritises happiness and kindness. The idea is that happiness is something we ‘do’ and that we can change how we feel by taking small daily actions at home, at school, at work and in wider society to make a difference together.

They produce a monthly calendar with a different theme which is very useful in reminding us of the little things that we can do each day that make a difference to ourselves and others and how we feel. Each month we will share the calendar with you (see below) as a way of supporting your family’s wellbeing. 

Please check out our Health and Wellbeing page in the Parent tab. 

Congratulations to Hazel team, who are this term's winners and scored an impressive 1261 points for displaying our school values of Respect, Reflectiveness, Teamwork, and Personal Best. They enjoyed their reward of extra play today. Well done and keep up the good work!