Dear Parents and Carers,

The autumn term continues to move forward at a pace with only three weeks until half-term.  Thank you to the parents and families who were able to support us with our Harvest assemblies on Friday.  The weather was a challenge, but the children were exceptional in their singing and delivery of our harvest festival. 

Thank you again for all the donations to our collection which will be gratefully received by the Food Bank. 

This Friday is World Mental Health Day and we have some plans to mark this important date with the children.  Information will be provided to you via the relevant class dojo. 

We’ve started the term with some exciting changes!

Charlie Brooks has stepped into a new role as Chair.
(Year 3 parent)

Charlotte Rose Lapper continues as Treasurer.
(Years 3 & 5 parent)

We also welcome Lucy Howell as our new Secretary.
(Year 1 parent)

Other committee members:
Beth Killin (Year 5)
Natalie Roberts (Year 3 & 6)
Stacey Smith (Year 3)
Carrie Adams (Year 3)

Our first events of the year, Tea and Tears and the Macmillan coffee morning were a huge success. It was lovely meeting so many new parents joining our school community. Photos and videos will be shared soon on our brand-new Facebook page (details to follow).

Upcoming Events
New! Halloween Disco – Thursday 23rd October

Christmas Fair – Friday 5th December

Financial Update

We’re committed to being more transparent about both how much we raise and how funds are spent. This term, the RFA will be making a donation to support the fantastic improvements to the school garden, with the next stage of work planned soon (amount to be confirmed). We’ll also be announcing our next fundraising project shortly.

Volunteers Needed

We love running events for the school, but we can’t do it without your help. Numbers of volunteers are currently very low, and without more support, we may struggle to keep putting on events the children enjoy so much. Any time you can give — big or small — makes a real difference.

If you can help, please get in touch. We’d be so grateful!

📞 Charlie (Chair): 07590 596166
📧 RFAtheridge@outlook.com

September attendance 

Whole School - 96.20%

Reception - 96.78%

Year 1 – 97.33%

Year 2 – 96.42%

Year 3 – 95.17%

Year 4 – 95.81%

Year 5 – 96.92%

Year 6 – 95.00%

Well done Year 1!

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Mrs Gilbert is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and any concerns should be shared with her or the Deputy Safeguarding Leads – Mrs Hadley and Mrs Morley.  Where child protection concerns are raised, the school has a statutory duty to refer these concerns to children’s social care.

Kind regards

Mrs C Gilbert

Headteacher