Dear Parents and Carers,
A busy first week back after the half term break has whizzed by. It started with some fantastic hooks into the new learning: in Early Years, the children enjoyed a drive-in movie; the children in Key Stage 1 used their Moon passports to go on an adventure; in Lower Key Stage 2, the children stayed very dry as they began to learn about deserts; and the children in Upper Key Stage 2 turned the temperature down as shoe boxes became beautiful dioramas depicting Antarctic scenes.
Mid-Year Academic Reports
The children’s Mid-Year Academic Reports will be sent home next Friday – the 6th March. As you know, they include some ‘pupil voice’ (the children’s own reflections on their learning) which is collected in the week before the half term break. There was quite a lot of illness during that week, so teachers have been using this week to capture those missing comments. Thank you your patience in the small extra wait for these reports to come home.
Chichester Corporate Challenge
Thirteen of our Year 5 and 6 Running Club pounded around two laps of the streets of Chichester on Wednesday evening, joining in with over 460 children from schools in the local area took part. Well done to Maisie S, Poppy W, Andrea, Bani, Julia, Leo, Isaac B, Alex T, Reegan, Oliver L, Arlo, Alfie H and Charlie for representing our school so well. A super effort by everyone!
Chestnut Tree House Reindeer Run
Laura, from Chestnut Tree House, joined us in our Whole School Collective Worship today. She shared, as a school, we raised an amazing £1679.75 from the Reindeer Run which everyone took part in before the Christmas break. Laura passes on her warmest thanks for everyone’s generosity.
The Travelling Book Fair and World Book Day
Thank you to everyone who has visited the Travelling Book Fair, which will remain open until after school on Monday. Lots of books have been bought to be enjoyed by the children at home. The school receives some commission based on the total sales. The more books bought, the more the school can then spend on more books for our classrooms!
World Book is on Thursday 5th March. This year’s theme is ‘Go All In.’ During the day, the children will have the opportunity to explore books in different ways. When they come to school, they do not need to wear school uniform. They can choose what they would like to wear. They may choose to wear something character-related, or they may just choose to wear clothes they feel comfortable in. Children in Pevensey Class may need an extra moment’s thought as they will be spending part of the day enjoying their Forest School session. Bought character costumes will not be able to worn in the Forest, where the fire will be lit.
Parking Near Our Neighbours
Please can you continue to be considerate where you park your cars at the beginning and the end of the school day. We appreciate there isn’t a lot of parking space outside or near the school, but it is important any drives or access areas are left clear.
St. David’s Day
As it is St. David’s Day on Sunday 1st March, children in St. David’s House may wear yellow clothes on Monday next week.
School Term Dates For 2026-2027
Attached are the school term dates, along with the five INSET days for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Have a lovely weekend.
Take care
Kim Huggett