It has been a positive and productive start to the autumn term at Earls Barton Primary School. Children have settled quickly into their new classes and routines, and there has been a real sense of enthusiasm for learning across the school.

There have already been several fantastic opportunities for parents to come into school and see the children’s learning in action. These have included a Year 3 Cave Art exhibition and a Year 5 Art Showcase, both of which were very well attended and celebrated the creativity and effort of our pupils. We are grateful for the support we have received with various open mornings, including a chance for parents to attend a phonics morning for all Early Years children.

As always, we are proud of how our pupils represent the school each day and of the continued commitment of our staff team in providing such engaging and supportive learning opportunities.

Building Work Update

Our new building is now fully operational, with our Year 3 and Early Years children enjoying their new classrooms. The additional space has already made a noticeable difference across the school, providing bright and well-equipped learning environments, replacing the mobiles that used to be on site.

Work on the new EYFS outdoor area is due to begin this week (WB 10.11.25) and will provide an exciting new space for exploration, play and learning. We would like to thank the local companies who have kindly contributed through sponsorship and funding towards the equipment and design of this area.

Community and Events

Our PTA have been incredibly busy this term, organising two very successful autumn discos for EYFS and KS1 children, which were enjoyed by all. They also coordinated our sponsored events, including the popular Sponsored Bounce for EY and KS1 children and Sponsored Circuits for Key Stage 2, both of which raised fantastic amounts to support new resources for the school.

In addition, the PTA held a series of Halloween-themed fundraising activities which were very well supported by families and helped add a fun, seasonal buzz to the end of October.

Looking ahead, there is plenty to look forward to, with the Christmas Experience at All Saints Church, festive raffle, and the ever-popular PTA Christmas Fayre which are all planned for December. The PTA’s commitment, creativity and teamwork continue to make such a positive difference to school life, and we are extremely grateful for all that they do.

Remembrance Day

As a school community, we came together to take part in our annual Remembrance Day observance. Children reflected on the importance of remembrance through assemblies and class discussions, and many created thoughtful poppy themed artwork to mark the occasion.

On Tuesday 11th November, our Year 2 children visited the village memorial to lay the clay poppies they had made in class. This was a reflective and respectful moment, and the children represented the school beautifully.

Looking Ahead to Christmas

As we move towards the festive season, there is plenty for our children and families to look forward to. Preparations are already underway for our Christmas performances, which are always a highlight of the school year.

There are lots of festive activities planned over the coming weeks. Our Scholastic Book Fair will take place in the main school library from Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th November. Year 2 will visit All Saints Church for the Christmas Experience on Wednesday 4th December, followed by Year 1 on Thursday 5th December. That same afternoon, our Pie and Poem event for Reception and KS1 will take place (KS1 in the Infants Hall, Reception in classrooms) from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

From Friday 6th December, Christmas post boxes will be available in school, and Christmas hamper raffle tickets will be on sale in classrooms for 20p per ticket, kindly organised by the PTA. The week ends with the PTA Christmas Fayre at the Working Men’s Club on Saturday 6th December from 11am to 3pm.

There are also various other events taking place in the countdown to Christmas, making it a busy and exciting end to the term full of festive excitement and community spirit at Earls Barton Primary School.