School Messages 

Dogs in school 

Please can we remind all parents that dogs are not allowed in the school grounds under any circumstances. This includes them being carried. 

If you have a trained assistance dog to support you then please come in and talk to us and we will let you know the process for bringing them in.  

Snacks in school 

The government announced this week that in 2027 they will be introducing new food standards for all schools. We will therefore be creating a new food policy for all food in school. This will include changes to food served in breakfast club, school dinners but will also include children's playtime snacks and advice around children's lunchboxes. 

Between now and Christmas we would ask that parents who send their child in with a morning snack ensure that they only send in fresh or dried fruit or vegetables. Currently in the Juniors there are no requirements to do this but we would ask that parents start making that change. After Christmas children in both schools will only be allowed to have fresh or dried fruit and vegetables as a morning snack and other snacks, such as crisps, cakes and chocolate will not be able to be eaten. Not only will this become a requirement of schools in the government’s changes but it will also support children's healthy eating. 

• All snacks should be fresh fruit, dried fruit or vegetable only  

• Children’s lunch boxes should not contain chocolate bars or fizzy drinks 

• Please remember we are a nut free school, this also includes smooth peanut butter and hazelnut chocolate spread 

Safeguarding and Wellbeing 

At our school, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. If you ever have any worries, concerns you would like to discuss, please remember that our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) team is always here to listen and support you. 

You are welcome to speak to any member of our DSL team: 

Matt Greenhalgh 
Laura Choularton  
Claire Lockyer 

You can also speak to Anne-Marie Kennedy and Nida Salahat, who are members of the Leadership Team. 

We encourage parents and carers to get in touch if there is anything you would like to discuss. We are here to work together to ensure the best possible support for all of our children. 

Infants Upcoming Dates 

Juniors Upcoming Dates 

October 

Friday 9th – Parents Book Look (Years 1&2) 

Monday 19th – Friday 30th – Half Term 

November 

Monday 2nd – Back to School 
Tuesday 3rd – Nasal Flu Spray  

Thursday 5th – Year 2 Winchester Military Museum Trip 
Friday 6th – Individual School Photos 

Monday 9th & Wednesday 11th – Parents Evening 

Thursday 12th – School Panto for the children  
Friday 27th – Inset Day 

September 

Wednesday 23rd – Friday 25th – Year 6 PGL Residential 

October 

Monday 5th – Year 6 Height & Weight 

Weds 7th – Friday 9th – Year 6 Bikeability 

Friday 9th – Parents Book Look 

Monday 19th – Friday 30th – Half Term 

November 

Monday 2nd – Back to School  
Tuesday 3rd – Nasal Flu Spray 

 Friday 6th – Individual School Photos 

Monday 9th & Wednesday 11th – Parents Evening 
Friday 27th – Inset Day