Key Information

After School Clubs – Please note that after school clubs are not running for the final 2 weeks of this half term. Clubs will recommence the w/c 9th November. Nightingales will be running as usual.
Forest School – As the weather is becoming colder, please ensure children bring appropriate Forest School kit to school.
School Photograph orders – the deadline for orders is Friday 16th October.
Volunteer request – Please let the School Office know, if you are able to assist with assembling 2 shelving units for our outside classroom.
Donations – We are looking for donations of boys and girls underwear (ages 7+). Please bring donations to the school office if you are able to help.
Shoebox appeal -We have spare empty Shoe boxes outside the Office, for the T4U Shoebox appeal.
School Lunches – Please remember to book school lunches (using MCAS) by midnight on Wednesday, for the following week’s lunches.

Events

Friday 9th October – Colwall Rotary Quiz
Tuesday 13th October – Years 5 & 6 Cheltenham Literature Festival
Monday 19th October – Years 3 & 4 Malvern Festival of Stories
Tuesday 20th October – Year 5 Chedworth Trip
Wednesday 21st October – Year 2 Malvern Festival of Stories
Thursday 22nd October – Year 1 Malvern Festival of Stories
Thursday 22nd October – Year 4 Slimbridge Trip
Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October – Half Term Holiday
Tuesday 3rd November – Parents’ Evening
Thursday 5th November – Parents’ Evening
Friday 13th November – Children in Need

This week’s Stars of the Week

Year 3 Isaac P (Trust) Romy (Curiosity) Oliver (Courage)
Year 4 Patrick (Trust) Jack (Curiosity) James (Courage)
Year 5 Mason (Trust) Riley (Curiosity) Neve (Courage)
Year 6 All of Year 6

Snapshot of the Week

As we continue to celebrate the beauty of autumn and our harvest traditions, we would love your help collecting some natural treasures!

If you are out and about on a weekend walk, please keep an eye out for interesting natural finds that could be brought into school for our Forest School sessions. We would be delighted to receive items such as:

Interesting autumn leaves

Conkers

Acorn with their caps

Pinecones

Y-shaped sticks

Feathers

Tiny sticks

Seed Pods

Forest School

Next week, each class will be exploring natural and traditional crafts, using nature’s wonderful resources to inspire their creativity. We will also continue our celebrations of harvest, thinking about the changing seasons and the treasures that autumn brings.

Snapshot of the week

Mr Bradford has welcomed some more Stars of the Week to celebrate their achievements and enjoy a well-deserved Hot Chocolate Friday! 🍫🎉

Well done to all our Stars of the Week! We are so proud of you all!

Hot Chocolate Friday

Snapshot of the Week

In Wonder club this week, Miss Flight and Mrs Simpson helped the children cook delicious pancakes! The children chopped up extra toppings for the pancakes like bananas and blueberries. Yum!

Wonder Club

Snapshot of the week

We had a wonderful RE Day on Tuesday, with the whole school taking part in a range of exciting and meaningful activities. The children enjoyed making a harvest loaf, learning a traditional Hindu celebration dance called Pongal, and exploring the topic of wonky vegetables and how we can appreciate food that might otherwise go to waste. It was a fantastic day filled with creativity, curiosity and opportunities to learn about different beliefs, traditions and the importance of harvest.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Harvest Festival service on Thursday. Our Year 6 Directors did a fantastic job of leading the service, and every class shone as they sang beautifully and shared their wonderful work. We are so grateful to everyone who contributed donations to support our local community. We were delighted to send a car load of donations to the food bank today, helping to make a difference to those who need it most. Thank you all for your generosity and for helping us celebrate the true spirit of harvest: sharing, kindness and gratitude.

RE day and Harvest Festival

Snapshot of the Week

Year 1 have continued to explore spirals in art this week. We have been experimenting with adding water to our drawings and observing how it changes the appearance of our spirals. The children have enjoyed exploring the effects of water, noticing how it can make their artwork look different and creating some lovely, unique effects.

Year 1

School Admissions

We warmly invite prospective parents and families to attend our Open Mornings on Wednesday 14th October and Wednesday 18th November from 9.30 – 11am. This is a wonderful opportunity to look around the school, meet our staff, and gain a real insight into school life. Our Year 6 Directors will be leading guided tours, while members of staff will be available throughout the morning to answer any questions you may have. We particularly welcome parents of children starting Reception in September 2027, as well as families considering transferring into other year groups. Parents are welcome to attend on their own or bring their child along if they wish. Please spread the word to family and friends.