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Friday 6th November 2026  

This Weeks News and Notices

* Welcome Back After Half Term

We had a super start to the half term on Wednesday with a visit from Team GB Olympian and judoka, Nekoda Smythe-Davis. Her remarkable journey showed us how perseverance, resilience and self-belief helped her achieve success at the highest level of sport. It was a memorable experience that promoted our school values and encouraged children to be active, ambitious and confident learners. The event was a wonderful way to begin the half term, inspiring our children to embrace new challenges and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead. 

* Lunch Menu for Next Week

* Children in Need 

* Poppy Appeal

We are now selling poppy merchandise, see the photograph below showing the products that we will have available. We only have a limited supply but hope that by selling these products, we will raise some money for the 2026 Poppy Appeal. If your child wishes to purchase any of these items, they must bring the correct money in an envelope with the required item written on the outside. They can also make a donation and receive a paper poppy if they prefer. This must be done in the same way, money in an envelope with poppy donation written on the outside. The children will be able to make their purchases at break times in the hall. The prices are:  * Snapband £1.50  * Pencil £1  *  Wrist band £1.50  *  Reflector £1  * Sticker 50p *

Click here to see the individual items

* Coming soon... PTFA Movie and Munch 

Our PTFA will be hosting a Movie and Munch for Year 1 to Year 4 after school on Thursday 12th November. Information will follow shortly.  

* Archived Weekly Updates

All past weekly updates can now be found by clicking here 

Events Next Week 

Monday – Football Club, EKO Club

Tuesday – Dance Club, Art Club

Wednesday - Swans visit to Weston Park, Gymnastics Club, Drama Club

Thursday - Movie and Munch

Friday - Girl's Football Club

Future Events 

Monday 16th November - Eagles visit to Thinktank

Friday 20th November - Children in Need

Wednesday 25th November - Christmas Art Morning (volunteers needed please)

Tuesday 15th December - Christmas Service at 10am and 2pm

Wednesday 16th December - Christmas Party

Friday 18th December - Last day of term

Monday 4th January 2027 - Inset Day, school closed to pupils

Tuesday 5th January - First day of term

Term and Event Dates  

Click here for the school calendar, this is updated regularly 

Click here for the term and holiday dates 2026-2027

School Notices 

• Click the link for the PTFA Autumn 2026 Newsletter
• Click the link for the latest Penk Valley job vacancies
• Click the link to check your eligibility for Free School Meals
• Click the link for information about the Milk in School Scheme

External Notices 

• Admission into Reception in September 2026
• Is My Child Too Ill For School? Guidance from the NHS
• Front Foot Coaching Under 8's and Under 10's Football Teams
• Children's Mental Health Advice Poster
• Reception Health e-leaflet
• Life Saving Club in Cheslyn Hay
• Single Parent Group Gingerbread
• Parenting Support Sessions
• 24hr helpline for victims of domestic abuse
• School Nurse Drop-In Sessions
• SEND Family Partnership

Celebrations this week 

• Well done to the children who received a merit this week
• Happy birthday to the children who had a birthday this week 

   Prayer of the Week    

Dear God,

Thank you for the inspiring visit from the Olympian

and for the valuable lessons she shared about

perseverance, courage and believing in ourselves.  

As we begin this new half term, help us to embrace new challenges,

work hard towards our goals and support one another with kindness and respect.  

May we grow in confidence, resilience and friendship throughout the weeks ahead.

Amen