Week of October 12th

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we head towards the end of another busy week, it seems that autumn has well and truly arrived! The last few days have brought a return to rather more predictable autumnal weather, so could I please remind everyone to ensure that children come to school dressed appropriately. Coats and waterproof jackets are becoming increasingly essential, as we want children to be warm, dry and comfortable when enjoying their breaktimes outside. We do try to get children outdoors whenever possible, even when the weather is less than perfect!

Year 5 Residential – Leeson House

Our Year 5 children are heading off on their residential visit to Leeson House this week. I know they will have a wonderful time, making memories, developing their independence and enjoying lots of new experiences. My sincere thanks go to the staff who are accompanying them. Residential visits are a significant commitment, and we are extremely grateful to colleagues who give up their own time to provide these valuable opportunities for our children.

School in Action – Come and See Us!

Attached to this email is our School in Action timetable, which gives parents and carers the opportunity to come into school and see their children learning in their classrooms.

Last year, over 80% of our families managed to attend at least one of these sessions, which was fantastic! I would really encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity if you can. There is something very special about seeing your child learning alongside their classmates, and it also provides a valuable insight into classroom routines, expectations and the learning experiences we provide.

Please be aware that, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate buggies or very young siblings during these sessions. Our classrooms simply do not have sufficient space, and we need to ensure that the children can continue learning safely and without unnecessary disruption. Thank you for your understanding.

Fire Drill

This week, we will also be carrying out our first fire drill of the academic year. This is an important part of our safeguarding and safety procedures, particularly for our youngest children, some of whom may not have experienced a school fire drill before. Staff will, of course, support and reassure the children throughout, ensuring that everyone understands how to leave the building calmly and safely.

Bedtime Stories Evening – Monday 19th October

We are looking forward to holding our Bedtime Stories evening on Monday 19th October. This promises to be a lovely opportunity to celebrate reading and the enjoyment of stories together. Further details will follow shortly, so please keep an eye out for these!

End of Half Term – Important Dates

A little advance reminder that Friday 23rd October is an INSET day, meaning that the final day of school for children this half term will be Thursday 22nd October.

We will also be rounding off the half term with a PTA disco on the 22nd, which I am sure the children will thoroughly enjoy! Further information will follow.

Finally, as always, thank you for your continued support of our school. We really do appreciate the partnership we have with our families, and it makes such a difference to the children.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Warmest wishes,

Jody Harris
Headteacher
Chickerell Primary Academy

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we head towards another busy week, just a couple of reminders about what is happening in school.

Monday 5th October – School Photo Day
Monday is our school photo day. Please can all children come to school in their normal school uniform rather than PE kit, even if Monday would usually be their PE day.

Friday 9th October – Enrichment
Our enrichment sessions will restart on Friday. We are really looking forward to getting these up and running again and giving the children the opportunity to enjoy a range of different activities alongside their usual curriculum.

A Quick Reminder About Trading

We know that children enjoy swapping and trading small items,resins,cards with their friends, but please remind your child that any trades must be appropriate, fair and agreed by both children. We would also ask that children do not bring very small items into school that could present a choking risk to younger children or siblings. To help keep trading safe and fair, children are always welcome to come along to my lunchtime Trading Club, where I can oversee any swaps and make sure everyone is happy with the exchange. Thank you for your support with this.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We have had another busy week with lots happening across the school, including trips and activities, and the children have coped brilliantly with the changes to their normal routines.

Have a lovely weekend when it arrives!

Best wishes,

Miss Harris

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you have all had a lovely weekend. Just a few updates and reminders for the week ahead.

Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Macmillan Coffee Morning today. It was wonderful to see so many of you there supporting such a worthwhile cause, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. We managed to raise in excess of £200

Magdalen Farm Residential
Our residential trip leaves on Monday at midday. Children who are attending should come to school in normal clothes rather than uniform and will leave their lessons at approximately 11:45am to get ready for departure. We hope they all have a fantastic time and make some wonderful memories!

Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
On Monday afternoon, our Mental Health Support Team will be visiting school to work with children in Years 4 and 6. This is part of  a planned programme to support children’s positive emotional health.

.PLP Meetings
Over the next two weeks, staff will also be holding PLP meetings with parents and children. These meetings are a really important opportunity for us to work together, review progress and agree the next steps and support for your child. Thank you in advance to everyone attending.

Photos: On October 5^th we will be doing our children’s  formal photos .Please ensure on that day that they come to school in proper uniform, not PE kit

Pastoral support: For next week only, there will be limited pastoral support due to the team being on a residential trip.. Please ask your class teacher for support if you need help . Also note that coloring club will run every day apart from Friday.

As always, thank you for your continued support of the school. We really do value the positive partnership we have with our families.

Have a lovely week.

Jody

Autumn term 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we begin another busy week, I would like to thank you for your continued support. The children have made a very positive start to the term, and we are extremely grateful for everything you do to support them and the school.

Our extracurricular clubs begin this week. We are delighted to be able to offer the children such a wide range of additional opportunities, and we hope they thoroughly enjoy taking part. If your child is taking part in a sports club, they can wear their normal PE kit to school that day.

On Friday morning, we will be hosting our Macmillan Coffee Morning. The hall will therefore be in use for this event, and we are looking forward to coming together to support such a worthwhile cause. £2 entry for unlimited coffee and cake!

Thank you again for your ongoing encouragement and support. It really is appreciated.

Best wishes,

Jody Harris