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Newsletter 28 – 20th April 2026
Knowledge begins with respect for God (Proverbs 1:7)
This half-term’s value is ‘Hope’ (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Attendance
At the end of last term I sent out attendance information to the parents and carers of each child in school. I would like to thank the parents and carers of all the children who received a tick against the dark green (Best chance of success) or light green (Very good chance of success) emojis on that sheet – these children’s attendance gave them a great foundation to be successful in their learning last term. Out of 266 children, 180 were in these two positive categories.
If your child received a tick against the yellow emoji (Less chance of success), please be aware that your child missed a noticeable number of days of learning last term. 48 children were in this category.
Moving down the categories, 21 out of 266 children received a tick against the orange emoji (Harder to make progress). These children’s attendance is becoming a cause for concern and needs to improve this term.
Finally, 17 children out of 266 were in the ‘Persistent absentee’ category. These children are in real danger of not making good progress this year and parents and carers of these children should make improving their children’s attendance a top priority for this term.
Every day really does matter – just missing one day can create gaps in children’s learning that can have real consequences later on.
Class Newsletters
Your child will soon be bringing home a class newsletter for the summer term with important information about homework, PE days etc. Please read this carefully. Class newsletters are also available on the class pages on our school website.
Parking on Cambridge Street
Please can I remind all parents and carers to park considerately on Cambridge Street when dropping off and picking up their children. The key thing to remember is to make sure you do not block any driveways as residents do need to be able to leave to get to work and for appointments etc. Last week we received a call from a resident on Cambridge Street who was late for work because her drive had been blocked. This is not acceptable.
INSET - School Closure Day
A further reminder that school will be closed to children next Friday, 1st May. Staff will be taking part in important training on that day.
This week’s Amazing Achievers!
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You’ve Been Spotted! Children who have been demonstrating one of our school values:
Zunootain Haider & Sheema Bhamjee – Robins Aliza Chaudry - Woodpeckers Noor Hussain - Kingfishers Khadijah Malik – Swallows Jack Jackson – Doves Ameerah Khan – Owls Bilal Badat - Kestrels Salman Khalid – Hawks Malik Hasan – Falcons Maryam Akhtar - Eagles |
Headteacher’s Award Children chosen for a special achievement:
Yaseen Awan & Aani-Fatima Raheem – Robins Aqsa Mahmood - Woodpeckers Zamin Faisal – Kingfishers Hassan Iqbal – Swallows Zahra Akhtar – Doves Aizah Hussain – Owls Ziyan Ditta – Kestrels Tamima Begum – Hawks Laraib Shah – Falcons Fatima Noor - Eagles |
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Recent Reading Badges
Woodpeckers Yahya Latif - Ruby
Doves Sara Holme – Pearl Mikhail Hussain - Ruby
Hawks Tamima Begum – Sapphire Umar-Farooq Chothia & Anaya Faisal – Ruby Shamsa Hooti – Jet Ahmad Mahmood – Topaz Aminah Farooq & Fatima Hussain – Bronze Star Sulaiman Kheratkar, Aisha Kousar & Zakariyyah Motala – Silver Star Shurayh Mohammed – Gold Star |
Remarkable Readers
Children who have impressed their teachers with their reading this week:
Hana Zohaib - Woodpeckers Sima Khaled – Kingfishers Yusuf Muhammadi – Swallows Muaaz Hanslod – Doves Jasmine Akhtar – Owls Ricards Kilpe – Kestrels Mariya Bismillah – Hawks Salma Ismaili – Falcons
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Mrs Martin’s Class of the Week: Hawks & Eagles |
Mr Ulhaq’s Ultimate Achiever: Aayza Farooq (Kestrels) |
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Mr Richardson’s Lunchtime Awards: Hassan Iqbal (Swallows) & Malik Hasan (Falcons) |
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Last Week’s Attendance
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Best attendance |
Best punctuality |
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Infants |
Swallows (100%) |
Woodpeckers |
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Juniors |
Doves |
Owls & Eagles |
Best wishes
Julian Rogers
Headteacher