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Thursday 1st May 2025 - Summer Term Issue 1

Headteacher Message

We have had an amazing start to the term, welcoming back iSingpop for their 'Joy seekers' workshop. The day culminated in a whole school worship, and as ever, I was really impressed with the children’s dance moves!

Congratulations to our Platinum Award winners from last half term. Your dedication and hard work make us immensely proud. Keep up the excellent effort!

I also wanted to say a huge well done to Class North America who took part in The English National Opera’s music making project. Their composition was selected to be turned into an animation! Here is a link to your animated composition: Link.  Hopefully Mrs Welch has helped to inspire the children to keep on composing!

On Saturday, we had a great turn out for the school grounds morning and I think you will agree that the grounds look very neat and tidy.  Thank you to the volunteers who gave their time and also donated plants. Our green-fingered team, weeded, planted and tidied before stopping for a well-earned picnic. It was great to welcome some representatives from the Parish Council to showcase the amazing designs for the Great Waltham village playground. We have attached a flyer below which provides you with more information. 

To address our growing mountain of lost property, we are soon introducing two new black boxes - one for Key Stage 2 will be placed outside the hall and another for Reception/Key Stage 1 will be placed next to the reception gate. Feel free to check these boxes for any misplaced items.

A quick reminder that we have class photos tomorrow and to please check the school calendar as we have added a few extra dates, such as the year 6 leavers assembly, transition morning and Class Africa’s assembly.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Mrs Brooks

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Awards

Platinum

Congratulations to the Platinum award winners for last half term that were awarded on the last day.

  4.4.25
Australia Florence J & Etta C
Antarctica Lily-Blu C & Bella W
Africa Isaac D & George E
Europe Bobby J & Penelope S
Asia Penelope S & Elliot R
North America Aria S & Ibraheem S
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Aspire

Well done to our ASPIRE award winners for the last 2 weeks. 

4.4.25 25.4.25
Robin B Seth W
Amelie C Max B
Mae B  
Isaac D  
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Hot Chocolate Friday

Well done to all of the 'Hot Chocolate Friday' winners for the last 2 weeks.

Class 4.4.25 25.4.25
Australia Freda R Kacie-Kelly L
Antarctica Esme R Brooke D-R
Africa Fenley P Saffy K
Europe James A George W
Asia Emily H Elijah R
North America Maddi C Lucy H
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News

28 Apr 2025
Lunch Time Sports
During Monday lunchtime we welcomed back Damon from Spec Training who will be teaching different sports to some of our Key Stage 2 classes over the next few weeks.  This week’s football training was definitely a hit!
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28 Apr 2025
Netball Tournament
Well done to our netball team for their determined performance at the netball tournament.  They played 4 games against other local schools and finished 3rd overall in their pool. The results were: Perryfields A 4 - 3 Great Waltham Great Waltham 8 - 0 Cathedral B Moulsham B...
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26 Apr 2025
School Grounds Morning
On Saturday we had a great turn out for the school grounds morning. Thank you so much to the volunteers who came along and helped, the grounds are all looking very neat and tidy.
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04 Apr 2025
Decorate an Egg Competition
Congratulations to our winners and runners up of the annual decorate an egg competition.  The standard of the entries was fantastic and we hope you all enjoyed taking part. Thank you to Claire Lyne for judging the competition and FOGWS for providing the prizes.  
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Notices

Class Photos - Friday 2nd May

Whole class photos will be taking place this Friday the 2nd May. Please can all classes wear normal school uniform as no PE will be taking place. Please can we request full smart uniform and do not forget ties and jumpers/cardigans. Summer dresses with cardigans may be worn.

Uniform & Equipment

Please remember named water bottles and remember to apply sun cream before school.  If the weather turns and we expect rain, please send in a jacket.

Please ensure your children are wearing the correct uniform and non-branded PE kits.  We have plenty of pre-loved uniform in the reception area if you are missing any items.

For Key Stage 2 pupils, we ask that only clear pencil cases are brought to school, and colouring pens should remain at home.

School Dinners

We hope that the children are enjoying the new school dinner menu.  Please can we encourage you to go through the choices with your children when you are ordering.

Vacancy

We have a vacancy in the school office for a finance assistant.

Please click the link below to find out more information or to apply. If you know of someone who would be interested in this role, please share this with them.

Finance Assistant

School Lottery - Thank you to all of you that support our lottery. 

Did you know that by taking part, not only do you support the school but you could win a local prize or even the main £25,000 pot! 

Lottery tickets can be purchased here - School Lottery - Please do let family members and friends know that they too can purchase Lottery tickets and help support the school. Each ticket costs £1 and 40p of this comes directly to the school. 

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Online Safety & Mental Health

What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Search Engines

This guide highlights the risks search engines pose to children – such as exposure to inappropriate content, misinformation, and scams – and provides practical tips to help keep them safe online.

Guide to - Search Engines

What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Making Friends Online

This guide looks at the challenges of children forming friendships online, highlighting key risks such as grooming, privacy concerns and inappropriate content — and offers tips for staying safe.

Guide to - Making Friends Online

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School Calendar

Dentist Visit - Y3 and R
All Day
02
May
Vancols - Class Photos
All Day
02
May
iRock concert
2:30pm – 3:30pm
02
May
Bank Holiday
All Day
05
May
Class Europe visit to Chelmsford Cathedral
All Day
06
May
Year 6 SATs Week
All Day
from 12 May until 16 May
12
May
RSE Week
All Day
from 19 May until 23 May
19
May
FOGWS School Disco timings TBC
All Day
22
May
Celebration Assembly - Invite only
9:00am – 9:30am
23
May
Bank holiday
All Day
26
May
Half Term
All Day
from 26 May until 30 May
26
May
Non-Pupil Day
All Day
02
June
Non-Pupil Day
All Day
03
June
Year 4 Multiplication Check Week
All Day
from 04 Jun until 06 Jun
04
June
Phonics screening Week Year 1
All Day
from 09 Jun until 13 Jun
09
June