An updated school holiday calendar for the academic year 2026/27 is available to view on our website. We have made some adjustments to our inset days due to necessary changes in training schedules.
Please note that the inset day initially planned for Friday, 12th February 2027, has been cancelled and will now be a regular school day. Instead, the children will have an inset day on Monday, 21st June 2027.
Interested in teacher training?@united_teaching are holding webinars every Wednesday to answer all your burning questions. Find out more and sign up: https://pages.unitedteaching.org.uk/webinars
Year 4 starts swimming lessons run from Tuesday, 8th September to Tuesday 26th January 2027 at Ponds Forge Leisure Centre. Y4 Peridot to arrive at school by 8:30 AM; coach leaves at 8:50 AM.
On Tuesday 10th November and Tuesday 17th November please can all the Y4 children bring extra clothing to wear over their swimming kits as they will be having a water safety session. Many thanks.
This half term, Y6 have been studying electricity in science. To support their learning, Y6 will have an educational visit to Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham. This is sure to be a fantastic opportunity for all! The visits will take place on:
Wednesday 4th November 2026 – Y6 Sapphire and ½ Y6 Amethyst
Tuesday 10th November 2026 – Y6 Rhodonite and ½ Y6 Amethyst
Get ready to solve problems using knowledge of electrical circuits
Dear families
School Nursing will attend school on 11th November to vaccinate students with the Seasonal Flu Vaccine.
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
On Tuesday 10th November and Tuesday 17th November please can all the Y4 children bring extra clothing to wear over their swimming kits as they will be having a water safety session. Many thanks
We are thrilled to announce that your child will have a fantastic opportunity to watch a delightful performance of Aladdin right here at school on Wednesday, 18th November 2026
This promises to be a magical experience for our Y1-Y6 children!
On Friday, November 13th, 2026, we’re inviting all children to wear something spotty, yellow or any dress up in support of Children in Need!
We kindly ask for a £1 donation to support this wonderful cause.
Let’s come together and make a difference while having lots of fun!
On Friday, November 20th, our Year 5 children will be visiting the Lyceum Theatre to join in the celebration at the Sheffield Children’s Book Award ceremony!
We’ll be leaving school at 9am and will return in plenty of time for home time.
Children will need a packed lunch from home, however for those on free school meals, your child will receive a packed lunch from school. If your child has any allergies, please remember to pack their lunch from home.
We have an inset day on Friday 27th November. School will be closed to all pupils.
School will re-open as normal on Monday 30th November.
Year 3 Zircon will be performing at the Christmas Singing Festival on Tuesday, 1st December 2026, at Victoria Hall!
Arrival at school: 8:40am
Pick up from school: 3:30pm
Packed lunch; Please send one with your child or they can have a free meal if eligible.
Dress code: Christmassy clothes and a warm coat!
Parents please pay £2 on the Arbor App for your child's bus fare
Dear families!
Our first Parent Partnership Meeting (formerly the Parent Forum) of the year is happening on Friday 11th December at 9:15 AM!
This is a chance for us all to come together, catch up on school updates, and discover the exciting things happening as we work to make our school even better!
Parents, remember you can drop your little ones off at their class through their usual entrance, stay in their class and enjoy some morning learning fun with them, and then come down to the infant hall at 9:15 AM.
Looking forward to seeing you all there
Dear families
As part of our history topic this year, Year 3 will be studying Prehistoric Britain. To support and enrich the children's understanding of this fascinating period, we are pleased to inform you that we have arranged an exciting educational trip to take part in a Stone Age Workshop at The Green Estate, Sheffield.
The visits will take place on:
Y3 Zircon – Tuesday, 15th December 2026
Y3 Tanzanite and Y3 Citrine - Wednesday, 16th December 2026
The cost of the trip is £15 and this is payable through the Arbor app.
Please make sure that your child brings a packed lunch for the trip. If your child receives free school meals, one will be provided for them.
The children should arrive at school at the normal time of 8:40am. We will return to school before the end of the school day therefore pick up will be as normal.
Children must wear full school uniform and dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
Dear families
The last day of term is Friday 18th December. School will be closed from Monday 21st December - Monday 4th January. School will re-open to all pupils on Tuesday 5th January 2027