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On Wednesday 4th November, our children will have the opportunity to meet Nekoda Smythe-Davis, a Team GB judoka and Olympian.
Nekoda's journey into sport began when she attended a judo demonstration at her primary school. Inspired to give it a try, she joined after-school classes and quickly developed a passion for the sport. Through hard work, determination and resilience, she progressed from local competitions to representing Great Britain on the world stage, competing at the Olympics, World Championships and many other international events.
As well as being an outstanding athlete, Nekoda is an inspiring role model. She is the first judoka to have a baby and then return to compete at the highest level of her sport. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated the important values that judo promotes, including respect, courage, humility, sincerity, friendship, modesty and self-control.
During her visit, Nekoda will speak to the children about her sporting journey, the importance of perseverance, setting goals and believing in yourself. She will share her experiences of competing for Team GB and encourage pupils to embrace challenges and work hard to achieve their ambitions.
We would also be grateful for any sponsorship families are able to give in support of this event. Donations can be made online by clicking here.
Every contribution, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated. The money raised will help to support greater physical activity opportunities and wellbeing initiatives for our children, enabling us to invest in resources, experiences and activities that promote healthy, active lifestyles across the school.
We hope that this event will inspire our pupils to be active, resilient and ambitious, while also helping us raise valuable funds to support the wellbeing and physical development of all children.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to sharing this memorable experience with the children.
We have now completed our first full week of the new school year and it has been a very successful one. It has been wonderful to see the children settle so quickly into their routines, working hard and approaching their learning with enthusiasm. We are also delighted to see increased participation in our extra-curricular clubs this year, with many children taking advantage of the wider range of opportunities available to them.
Over the summer, a new room was created to provide a dedicated space for more focused small-group learning. In addition, thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of our PTFA last year, we have been able to purchase two new teaching screens and six outdoor benches. These fantastic additions will greatly enhance our school environment and support children's learning and wellbeing. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of our parents and the hard work and organisation of our PTFA.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported these fundraising efforts. Your contributions make a real difference to our school community.
Keeping children safe online is more important than ever. The NSPCC is offering a free Online Safety Virtual Workshop designed to help parents and carers understand the risks children may face online and how to support them effectively.
The session covers practical advice, guidance on popular apps and games, and tips for starting positive conversations about online safety at home.
You can access the free workshop here
We encourage all parents and carers to take advantage of this valuable resource.
* Screen Time Guidance
Digital screens are a part of modern life, but finding the right balance between screen time and other activities for young children can be tricky. There was some guidance published during the Easter break. It has some very useful advice particular for our youngest children.
Baby and toddler screen time guidance - Best Start in Life
Just click HERE to see if you are eligible