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    • Weekly Update 08/05/26

      Published 08/05/26

      That was a strange week! Only 3 days in school. Thank you to everyone for their generous donations for the School Fair today. If you have any items at home that we could use at the Fair they are most welcome. As already mentioned, the School Fair is on Saturday 27th June. If you or anyone you know is interested in having a stall, please contact the school office. If you can advertise the Fair too do please call in at the office for a poster.

      The children are bringing home information and sponsor forms for our Sponsored Walk taking place on the afternoon of Friday 22nd May. This year money raised with go towards OPAL play.

      On Monday morning our Year 4 pupils set off on their 2 night adventure to Bispham Hall. I will keep you updated on how they are getting on when I call to see them.

      There will be no family worship again next week, as our Year 6 meet in the hall for breakfast ahead of their Sats.

      We have been informed of a few cases of headlice recently. Please check your child’s hair and treat accordingly.

      We are so proud of our Year 6 pupils and how hard they have worked throughout their time with us. We know they will be amazing next week in their Sats. Have a great weekend Y6 and spend some time doing the things you enjoy the most! Your Reception buddies especially are cheering you on and have a little gift for you!

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    • Weekly Update 01/05/26

      Published 01/05/26

      As you are aware we were inspected under the new Ofsted inspection process at the beginning of March. We are due our report soon. Instead of single-word judgements like “Outstanding”  or “Good”, schools will now receive a five-point scale for each area:

      Exceptional – Nationally exemplary practice

      Strong Standard – Highly effective and consistent

      Expected Standard – Meets all requirements

      Needs Attention – Some weaknesses to address

      Urgent Improvement – Serious concerns needing immediate action

      All statements must now be met to achieve the above grading statements. It is now a secure fit system and not a best fit system as in the previous framework.

      The graded areas are:

      • Leadership & governance

      • Curriculum & teaching

      • Attendance & behaviour

      • Achievement

      • Personal development & well-being

      • Inclusion

      • Safeguarding will retain a simple Met/Not met grading

      The children have loved our new OPAL areas- especially the digging area and mud kitchen. If anyone has any gardening trowels or forks that you could donate to school, they would be very much appreciated.

      This week the children all saw the dress rehearsal for St. Stephen’s Got Talent, and last night all the finalists performed for their families. It was a fantastic show. We were treated to singing, dancing, comedy and music from children as young as Year 2. Well done everyone! You were all amazing! Thank you to our judges, Mrs Lowe and Mr Lawrenson, and a huge thank you to Miss Quinn for all your time in putting everything together. We really appreciate it.

      On Wednesday we had 2 of our Year 6 pupils taking part in a spelling competition, and then later that day the reasoning group from Y6 were also out at their next session. Well done to you all.

      Reception and Year 1 had a fabulous day out at Smithills Farm earlier in the week, and yesterday Y3 all looked fantastic for their Roman day.

      Can I please ask everyone to be considerate in their use of the car park? Last night one of our families needed access to a disabled bay, and they were all in use. Please do not use the disabled bays unless required.

      Next week we have a strange week with it being Bank Holiday Monday and the school is closed on Thursday for the local elections. On Tuesday all children must be in full school uniform (which is P.E. kit in nursery) for class photos please. On Friday 8th May we are holding a non-uniform day, asking if the children can bring in an item for one of our tombola’s at the Summer Fair.

      I mentioned to you recently about your child’s attendance record being sent to you digitally. It has been emailed to you this afternoon.

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    • Weekly Update 24/04/26

      Published 01/05/26

      It’s hard to believe we are now in the final term of this school year. All after-school clubs have started and the children are really enjoying some of the different clubs available to them. Mr. Lawrenson continues to be really proud of Y6 as they prepare for their Sats, which take place week commencing Monday 11th May. They are doing a great job even attending extra sessions after school each week. All your hard work will be worth it Year 6! This morning we had a group of Y5 pupils start some art work ahead of an exhibition they will be involved in later in the term. We welcomed a number of local schools to school for the workshop this morning that Miss Quinn was leading.

      We are ready now to introduce some new areas to our OPAL play- starting with a digging area (in the polytunnel area), a temporary mud kitchen, some water play and a colouring area. The children have talked through the risks associated with the areas and the rules that need to be put in place. We’ll send you some photographs next week. We are still on the hunt for more dressing up clothes. The children love them. Even some adult clothing – shirts, hats, bags etc would be most welcome. We would appreciate a couple of shelving units for the messy kitchen if you have one you are getting rid of.

      I’m sure the children have told you that the first part of the interviews for my successor took place yesterday. They continue today and we will all be informed of the outcome in due course.

      Next week our Reception and Year 1 classes are going to Smithills Farm on Tuesday. Family worship on Tuesday is with Y5 and 6. On Wednesday two of our Y6 pupils are taking part in an ATSA spelling competition, and a group of our Y6 pupils will take part in the next maths reasoning session. Also on Wednesday the children in school will have the opportunity to watch a dress rehearsal for St. Stephen’s Got Talent ahead of the final after school on Thursday. On Thursday Y3 are also having their Roman Day. What a busy week we have in store!

      Just a reminder that school is closed on Thursday 7th May for staff training. On this day the school building will be used for the local elections.

      Looks like we should have some more sunshine over the weekend! Take care, and we will see you on Monday.

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