Latest news
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Author Visit
Thu 29 Feb 2024On Wednesday 6th March, children will be listening to local author Johanne Lee who will read her new text ‘How many starlings?’ to the children during an afternoon assembly. Parents/carers will then have the opportunity to buy the book and have it signed by the author. These can be bought for £6.99 or 2 for £12 after school on Wednesday 6th March. Cash only. Alternatively this can be ordered on Amazon to be delivered to you before the date and then you can bring it along for the author to sign.
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Supporting Children with SATs Anxiety event.
Wed 21 Feb 2024Dear parent/carers,
Although we try not to emphasis testing with our children, we realised that the summer term can be an anxious time for Year 6, with SATs and the big transition to senior school. Derbyshire Mental Health support have offered online event aimed at supporting children with SATs anxiety, to parents of Derbyshire schools.
Please see the flyer attached for details of how to attend.
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Snow Update
Thu 08 Feb 2024School will open at the usual time today (Thursday 8th Feb). Please be prepared for an early closure in case of heavy snow throughout the day.
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Heavy Snow - Contingency Plans
Wed 07 Feb 2024Dear Parents/Carers,
You will be aware of the recent weather forecasts and amber weather warnings forecasting heavy snow in our area tomorrow (Thursday 8th February). It is always our aim to keep school open however, we must also prioritise the safety of pupils, parents and staff.We cannot predict if and when the snow will come, however we can keep you updated throughout. Please make arrangements and be prepared in the event of the following:
A - School closed all day due to snowB- School partially closed all day (e.g. if some staff cannot get in)
C - Delayed opening due to heavy snow first thing
D - Early collecting due to heavy snowfall after school has opened.
We will keep you updated and informed as quickly as we can through our normal channels of communication (e.g. via text message and website 'latest news').Kind regards,
Miss Wilson and Mrs Bland
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Asthma Workshop
Wed 07 Feb 2024Our staff attended an Asthma workshop yesterday, run by one of our parents, Dr Jennifer Voorhees.
She has kindly offered a session to parents on asthma/administering inhalers properly. Please click this link to let us know if you would be interested by clicking on this link: https://forms.office.com/e/Q0TvEYXLSB -
PTA event
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Inconsiderate parking around our school
Sat 09 Dec 2023We continue to receive reports of inconsiderate parking around our school, in particular on Royle Avenue and King Edward Avenue. We would strongly advise you to report parking issues to the local council via the following email, parking@derbyshire.gov.uk
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Secret Santa Shop (PTA event)
Mon 27 Nov 2023On the week starting Monday 11th December, the children are invited to choose a gift from our secret Santa shop which will be run by the PTA elves. Classes will visit the shop in school time and will have it gift wrapped ready to take home.
If your child wishes to buy a gift from the secret Santa shop, please make your £1 payment on ParentPay by Sunday 10th December.
Many thanks for your support.
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Remembrance Parade 2023
Tue 07 Nov 2023We will be marching in the Remembrance Day parade on Sunday 12th November 2023, and would like to invite families to march with us.
We will meet in the Glossop market car park (behind the town hall) from 10.30am. The parade will start at 10.50am and we will march up to the cenotaph. The service should take around half an hour. Please make sure a responsible adult stays with children (wearing school uniform, if possible). Please note, there are no flags at this parade.
We hope to see you there!
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Poppy Appeal 2023
Mon 06 Nov 2023Poppies will be on sale at breaktimes or at the school office before and after school, starting Tuesday 7th November.
Suggested donations for other items supporting the Poppy Appeal are:
- snap band - £1.50
- silicone wristband - £1.50
- zip pull - 50p
- reflector clip - 50p
Thanks for your support