This is a reminder that Birch Class start swimming Wednesday 7th January and this will continue weekly throughout spring term.
Please ensure that your child has a one piece swimsuit or swimming shorts, a towel and a swimming hat and they bring these to school every Wednesday.
We will be returning to school at 3.30pm
If you are collecting your child, they will be dismissed via the grey doors to the right of the office.
Happy New Year to you all!
Along with welcoming the children back to school, year 5 are busy preparing for the exciting experiences coming up.
Could you look at the leaflet attached to ensure all children have the correct attire for our Mosque trip W/C 12.1.26. Redwood are on the 12th January, Birch the 13th January and Larch on the 14th January. Thank you for your co-operation.
All KS2 classes have now completed two WILD Passport sessions this term, focusing on Nature and Shelter. In the Spring term, each class will take part in two further sessions (one per half term), with the themes Rope and Tools. You can see examples of activities on the year group blogs.
Year 3
WB 5 January 2026 – Tue: Ash | Wed: Cherry | Thu: Cedar
WB 23 February 2026 – Tue: Cedar | Wed: Cherry | Thu: Ash
Year 4
WB 12 January 2026 – Tue: Maple | Wed: Willow | Thu: Elm
WB 2 March 2026 – Tue: Elm | Wed: Willow | Thu: Maple
Year 5
WB 2 February 2026 – Tue: Larch | Wed: Redwood | Thu: Birch
WB 16 March 2026 – Tue: Redwood | Wed: Larch | Thu: Birch
Year 6
WB 26 January 2026 – Tue: Lime | Wed: Almond | Thu: Oak
WB 23 March 2026 – Tue: Oak | Wed: Lime | Thu: Almond
Any changes due to school events will be shared by class teachers via the year group blogs. Dates are also available on the school calendar, which is updated as needed.
On their WILD Passport day, children must have:
Long trousers
A change of shoes
A warm coat
We strongly recommend that this clothing remains in school to avoid having to remember session days.
In wet weather, children will need waterproof trousers and a waterproof jacket. In cold weather, please ensure children also have an extra jumper, extra socks, and hats and gloves.
WILD Passport sessions take place in all weather. As we say in Forest School,
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”
Sessions will continue in all weathers, with timings, activities or location adjusted where necessary to ensure children’s comfort and safety.
