Weekly Update ☀️
It has been a busy week with Year 5 having a very successful Enrichment afternoon which was so well attended on Wednesday (see below).
Mr Jackson had two great days at the TAG Rugby tournaments on Monday and Tuesday, where all the teams worked so well together and were a credit to the school. Well done to everyone who took part.
As autumn celebrations draw near, we are having the Fire Service in next week to talk to KS2 about how to stay safe around Bonfire Night.
We also look forward to welcoming parents and carers to our Parents Evenings next week – please make an appointment via the app if you haven’t already done so.
Have a lovely weekend.
Class Round Up
Enjoy finding out what some of our classes have been doing in their learning…
Nursery
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Year 5
Year 5 welcomed their parents/carers into school on Wednesday for their Enrichment Afternoon. The children were able to share what they have been learning about Ancient Greece in History as well as creating their own traditional design on a Greek Pot, designing a laurel wreath and making temples out of straws. There was lots of collaborative work and some very imaginative designs; both classes looked the part when they tried on their headwear, and the adults were able to demonstrate their artistic skills too.
We would like to thank everyone who was able to come as the children were delighted to share their learning with you and the afternoon was enjoyed by all.
Today, we began our Design and Technology unit on making Greek Flatbreads. We researched Ancient Greek foods before tasting some different foods that we could use to flavour our flatbreads. Finally, we designed our flatbreads which we can’t wait to make next week!
Our recent writing unit was a non-chronological report about orangutans, and we are very proud of our published pieces.
Attendance Matters
It is so important that we see your children in school every day as any missed days means missed learning. We have had a very positive start to the new term.
There are our attendance figures for this week:
Overall 95.3%
A big congratulations to Class 511 for getting 100% – a fantastic achievement – and for winning the attendance trophy two weeks in a row! Well done to Nursery pm, Class R01, Class 205, Class 206, Class 308, Class 512, Class 613 and Class 614, who all got over 96%. Let’s keep this up and aim for even more classes getting 100% in the coming weeks.
Reminders
*Thank you to everyone who has named their child’s uniform; this really helps us to return any lost property to its rightful owner, and we would encourage all parents to make sure that uniform is named please.
Links to support our parents and children….
Headstart
Headstart
Please follow the link to the latest HeadStart Newsletter:
October Wellbeing Update from HeadStart
This month is packed with impactful health campaigns, including World Mental Health Day on Friday.
We’re thrilled to share a preview of some of the inspiring work our HeadStarters have been involved in recently—highlighting how mental health and wellbeing matter deeply to them and their school communities.
Our fortnightly wellbeing article focuses on the seasonal shift into autumn, exploring how important it is to adapt to these changes and reconnect with nature. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s a perfect time to reflect, recharge, and embrace the beauty of the season.
We hope you enjoy this week’s article and find it valuable. Please feel free to share it with anyone who might benefit from these insights.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Please follow the link to the latest HeadStart Newsletter:
HeadStart Newsletter 6th October 2025
Disclaimer- Inclusion in this newsletter does not necessarily ensure that Public Health HeadStart South Tees or Middlesbrough Council endorses any specific services and/or views.
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Action for Happiness
Wellbeing is so important in our day-to-day life. Use the ideas on the Optimistic October calendar to help you focus on the issues that really matter.
