On Wednesday 23rd September, our whole school gathered for a thrilling, action-packed assembly to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox—that cosmic milestone when day and night strike a perfect 12-hour balance across the entire planet! The children transformed into nature detectives, discovering the spectacular shifts happening all around us as the seasons turn. From hunting down shiny conkers and smooth acorns under fiery red leaf canopies to watching busy squirrels stash their winter feasts and roaring combine harvesters gather the final harvest in local fields, our children learned how every corner of nature responds to the autumn shift. Keep your eyes peeled over the weekend— see how many of these magical seasonal clues you can spot together on your walks!
There was a collective sigh of relief around the staff room this week when we welcomed back our Site Manager, Mr Harris. Mr Harris has begun a phased return to work after a period of absence and we delighted to have him back at school.
In Mr Harris's absence the rest of the staff have been doing many of his tasks in addition to their regular workload. Please bear with us if we are a few minutes later than normal opening the school gates.
We have been advised that United Utilities will begin work along Linnards Lane next week.
We are incredibly proud of Lily in Year 2, who has had her long hair cut to support The Little Princess Trust. Lily has chosen to donate her hair so that it can be made into a real-hair wig for children and young people who have lost their hair through cancer treatment and other medical conditions. This is a wonderfully thoughtful and selfless act that will help bring confidence and comfort to another child facing a difficult time.
The Little Princess Trust is a UK charity that provides free, real-hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair, while also funding vital childhood cancer research. Donations help the charity continue this important work and support families across the country. If you would like to support Lily's fundraising efforts, please consider donating via her JustGiving page. Every contribution, no matter how small, will help make a difference.
We are also celebrating the exceptional sporting achievement of Marilyn in Year 6.
Last Friday Marilyn travelled to Liverpool to compete in the Liverpool Open 2026. It was a tough competition, but she placed on the podium for her favourite piece (Floor), 6th on Bars with a nice clean routine and 6th All-Around.
Marilyn’s success is a testament to her hard work, dedication, resilience and determination. Her commitment to training and continual improvement has clearly paid off at the highest level of competition.
We are incredibly proud of you, Marilyn.
We would like to remind all parents of children due to start primary school in September 2027 that the Reception admissions process is now open. Please remember to submit your application before the 15th January deadline.
If your child is starting school in September 2027, you are very welcome to tour the school during one of our open days.
After School Clubs
We are delighted to be able to offer music lessons in school through our partnership with Music Squad.
Please click here for further information and to sign up for lessons.
We are very pleased to confirm that Athletics Club will continue this term, run by our fantastic athletics coach Claire Spurway.
It will take place on Mondays from 3.30pm - 4-20pm starting from September 21 and it is open to children from Reception up to Year 6.
Please visit https://five-star-athletics.classforkids.io/ for more information and to book a place.
Craft club runs on Wednesdays for KS1 children and Thursdays for KS2 children.
If you would like more information, or would like to book a place, please email coolkcrafts@gmail.com
The ever popular Multiflex Club runs on Tuesdays after school.
Please click here for more information and to reserve a place.
The children enjoyed a special Mad Science assembly todayand will bring home a letter with details of the after school club.
This club will run on Fridays after the half term holidays.
Forthcoming Events in School
Multiflex October Holiday Clubs and Halloween Party Days are now available to book.
Please click on this link to book a place https://multiflex.hivelink.co.uk/6/
There is a 15% early bird discount for any bookings made before the 5th of October.
Butterflies Nursery - Sienna Conlen
Foxes Reception - Emily Whittaker
Tawny Owl Year 1/2 - Elsie Gosnall
Barn Owls Year 1/2 - George Greatorex
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Gabriella Kimber
Badgers Year 4 - Novalie Finnerty
Magpies Year 5 - Selin Kilinc
Dragonflies Year 6 - Harrison Barnes
Butterflies Nursery - Lara McGarty-Jones
Foxes Reception - Jaxson Eyre
Tawny Owl Year 1/2 - River Howarth
Barn Owls Year 1/2 - Altaf Gohar
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Lucas Gregson
Badgers Year 4 - Isla Cridland
Magpies Year 5 - Che Pye
Dragonflies Year 6 - Hannah Miller
Butterflies Nursery - Nehir Yilmaz
Foxes Reception - Honey Cross
Tawny Owl Year 1/2 - Harry Lynch
Barn Owls Year 1/2 - Amelia Bailey
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Millie Hoyland
Badgers Year 4 - Emily Robinson
Magpies Year 5 - Olivia Ashbee
Dragonflies Year 6 - Thea Johnson
Butterflies Nursery - Jacob Marshall
Foxes Reception - Arthur Armstrong
Tawny Owl Year 1/2 - Willow Massey
Barn Owls Year 1/2 - Mia Bainbridge
Hedgehogs Year 3 - Devan Gibbons
Badgers Year 4 - Chloe Salmon
Magpies Year 5 - Sebbie Evans
Dragonflies Year 6 - Daisy Butterworth