Upcoming events

• 10th July - Year 2 trip to Puxton Park (during school day)
• 10th July - School Council ice pop sale - 3.25pm
• 15th July - Nursery end of year social
• 16th July - Year 2 Leavers Assembly - 2pm

Heat

We are expecting a mini-heatwave this week, albeit without the same levels as a couple of weeks ago. Please ensure that children are sent in with the following:

• Plenty of water in their own drinking bottle.
• Pre-applied, long lasting sun cream - school cannot apply for you.
• A sun hat.

 Advice on managing in higher heat is available here: Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather - GOV.UK .

Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat!

On Saturday 4th July, the Summer Reading Challenge kicks off with its exciting new theme, Read to the Beat. This year’s collection features books about music, rhythm, sound, creativity, cultural traditions, and following your dreams, with something to inspire every reader.

Reading opens the door to new worlds, adventures, and ideas, helping children to develop their imagination, confidence, vocabulary, and love of learning. Just a few minutes of reading each day can make a big difference.

Children can sign up at their local library or online at https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/, where they can set reading goals, earn rewards, and take part in fun summer activities. Many of the recommended books are available free through local libraries.

We hope all of our families will encourage their children to take part, and we look forward to hearing about the books they enjoy over the summer holidays!

Book Amnesty

As we approach the end of the school year, we are asking families to have a good look around at home for any phonics books, shared readers, or library books that may still be hiding away. Please return any books to school as soon as possible so that we can replenish our supplies and prepare for September.

The more books that are returned, the more books will be available for children next year. If you are unsure which library books your child has on loan, please speak to your child's class teacher, who will be able to check for you.

Thank you for your support!

Year group messages

Nursery

SAVE THE DATE – Wednesday 15th July at 3.30pm – St Anne’s Park Playground

Please join other Sun Class families in an end-of-year social at the playground.

Phonics

Next week, we will focus on letter 'j’. We'll listen for the sound letter 'j' makes by saying the alliterative phrase 'Jane jumps for joy.'  When writing the letter, we'll use the cue ‘Down Jane’s back, up to her toes. Jump to the ball'.

Reminder: Resources Payments: There are a few parents that have yet to pay their Resources Payments, some totalling up to £30.00. Any families that have not settle the balance by Wednesday 8th July will receive a formal letter in line with the school's Debtors Policy.

Reception

The Reception children have thoroughly enjoyed using their new outside area this week. The obstacle course and the water wall have been particular favourites! We kindly ask that parents do not let children climb on or use the equipment at the end of the school day.

Many thanks from the Reception team

Year 1

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Year 2

Reminder: 'purchase' free tickets for the leavers' performance on MCAS. Strictly 2 parents per child due to capacity regulations of the hall. Additional relatives (except pre-school-aged siblings) will be turned away.

Reminder: Please make your financial contributions for the trip to Puxton Park on Friday. We are still approximately £57 away from making this trip financially viable - if we do not receive sufficient funds, we may be forced to cancel at short notice.

Reminder: Please select either 'Home Packed Lunch' or 'School Packed Lunch' no later than Monday for the trip on Friday. Chasing parents that have not selected lunches for trips is a large time burden on staff, so any help to ensure that we know how many school packed lunches to prepare is fully appreciated.