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Summer Fair Alert!

Join us for our Summer Fair on Wednesday, July 15th, from 2:15 PM to 5 PM on the school field! Enjoy fun games, tasty food, and awesome entertainment while soaking up the summer vibes!

Just a quick heads up: School will close early at 2:15 PM, so please pick up your child at their usual collection point. Note that the nursery afternoon session is cancelled.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Summer Fair Alert!

 


** πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Parent Partnership Meeting πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ**

Dear families!

Please come along to our final Parent Partnership Meeting of the academic year (previously known as the Parent Forum) on πŸ“… **Friday, 10th July at 9:15 AM**! This is a wonderful chance for all parents to come together, catch up on school updates, and discover the exciting initiatives we’re implementing to enhance our school!

Our principal will be sharing the latest updates, results, news, and plans for the 2026/27 academic year. Feel free to drop your little ones off in their classroom, join them for some morning learning fun, and then come down to the infant hall for a 9:15 AM start!

We can’t wait to see you there! πŸŽ‰

** πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Parent Partnership Meeting πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ**

 


Changes to Free School Meals

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are writing to let you know about some upcoming changes to Free School Meals (FSM) that may affect your child from 1 September 2026.

On 11 May, the Department for Education announced changes to how FSM eligibility will work in the future, linked to Universal Credit. These changes will affect both families who currently receive FSM and those who may be eligible but are not yet claiming.

Since April 2018, any child who became eligible for FSM has kept that entitlement, even if their family’s circumstances later changed. This protection will come to an end at the end of the 2025–26 school year.

Because of this, all FSM eligibility will need to be checked again between 1 June and 31 August 2026 by Sheffield City Council. This applies to:

  • pupils who currently receive FSM, and
  • families who would like to apply for FSM for the first time

If your child is confirmed as eligible during this period, they will receive free school meals for the whole of the 2026–27 school year, even if your circumstances change. This will then become a yearly process, with eligibility checked each year.

We encourage you to have a look at the criteria below to see if your family may be eligible:

Targeted FSM (with additional Pupil Premium funding for schools):

  • You receive Universal Credit, and your household income is £7,400 a year or less
  • You receive support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • You receive Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Your family has no recourse to public funds (NRPF)

Expanded FSM (free school meals only):

  • You receive Universal Credit, and your household income is above £7,400

All current FSM arrangements will remain in place until the end of the 2025–26 school year.

If you are not already receiving FSM but think you might be eligible you can apply online for free school meals at Free school meals | Sheffield City Council.  Please DO NOT apply if you are already receiving income-based free school meals in a Sheffield school, we will be in touch if anything has changed.

Our priority is to make sure that every child who is entitled to free school meals continues to receive them, so please check for further updates.

 

Changes to Free School Meals

 


🌟 Infant School Sports Day (FS2 - Y2)🌟

Dear families

Our infant school sports day is happening on Tuesday, 23rd June! πŸŽ‰

**Schedule:**

Y1 & Y2: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

FS2: 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM

We invite all parents and families to come and cheer on our amazing kids from the school field! πŸ… Please ensure your child comes dressed in their P.E. kits and they also bring a water bottle, sun cream, and hat depending on the weather.

Thank you so much for your support! We can’t wait to see you there! ❀️

#JuniorSportsDay #CheerOnOurKids

🌟 Infant School Sports Day (FS2 - Y2)🌟

 


FS2 Visit to The Deep

Dear Parent / Carer

As part of our topic on ‘Under the Sea’, all three FS2 classes will be going on an educational visit to ‘The Deep’ in Hull. We hope to make a memorable day for the children and further their understanding on the fascinating sea creatures. The Deep is a large aquarium home to over 3,500 species of fish including sharks and penguins!

The visits will take place on: Thursday, 2nd July for all 3 classes

So that we get a full day at The Deep we aim to leave school at 8.30am, so please drop your child to school at 8:15am! We expect to return to school by 4.00pm.

You may collect your child from the coach on Greenland Road. If there are any delays, the school’s office team will contact you by 3.30pm. To ensure you can receive any updates on delays, please check your contact details are correct at the school’s main office.

We are asking for £15.00 per child which covers the cost of the coach and entry to The Deep. Please pay via your Arbor app. You may pay in instalments until paid for and if you have any concerns or questions about payment, please speak to your child’s class teacher or school office.

For this trip children must wear full school uniform including sensible shoes. All children will be provided with a free packed lunch by school. You may wish to provide your child with an additional bottle of water with their name written on it, but they won’t need any other food, drinks or spending money.

In the event of wet weather, we are asking that all children bring a warm, weather-proof coat with their name written in it.

If you have any other questions or queries about the trip, please talk to your child’s class teacher.

In the meantime, why not visit The Deep’s website at: https://www.thedeep.co.uk/ with your child in preparation for the visit?

FS2 Visit to The Deep

 


🌟 **FS2 Graduation Celebration!** πŸŽ“

Dear FS2 Families

We are thrilled to announce that our FS2 children will be graduating in style! Join us for this exciting occasion on **Thursday, 9th July at 9:15 AM**! πŸŽ‰

Each child can purchase 2 tickets, which not only grant you entry but also enter you into a raffle draw and include refreshments. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the school office for just **£1 each**.

Don’t miss this special celebration! 🎊

🌟 **FS2 Graduation Celebration!** πŸŽ“

 


OPAL Playtime Donations Alert!

Afternoon families!

We’re super excited to share that our Opal Play project is a hit with the children during lunch times! πŸŽ‰ To make it even better, we’re reaching out for your help!

This week, we’re on the lookout for any old pots and pans, baking trays and sieves that you might have tucked away and no longer use. If you have any of these items, we’d love to give them a new home in our play sessions!

And guess what? We’ve got some fun snapshots of the kids enjoying their lunchtime last week! πŸ“Έ

Thank you so much for your ongoing support! You make our community awesome! πŸ’–

OPAL Playtime Donations Alert!

 


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