Kingsholm C of E Primary School and Nursery

9th October 2026

Newsletter 3

Our Value this Term is Friendship

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In This Issue

Headteacher's Message
Focus Area
Attendance
Forest Classroom News
School Ministers News
PTA News
Latest News
Gloucestershire Gateway Trust
Any Other Business
Term Dates

Headteacher's Message

Dear Parents/Carers,

Kind regards,

Mr Larner

Joke of the week:

Focus Area

Each fortnight the newsletter will have a focus area which the school has identified linked to incidents either in school, the local community or that form part of the national agenda. Hopefully, these will help inform parents/carers and guide to advice and support if needed.

Attendance

Attendance Matters

Weekly Year Group Attendance

Week beginning 28th September

Reception 9%
Year 1 9%
Year 2 9%
Year 3 9%
Year 4 9%
Year 5 9%
Year 6 9%
Whole School 9%

Week beginning 5th October

Reception 9%
Year 1 9%
Year 2 9%
Year 3 9%
Year 4 9%
Year 5 9%
Year 6 9%
Whole School 9 %

Forest Classroom News

Dear Forest School Families and Friends,

Over the last 2 weeks the children have been deepening their learning around making Kumihimo cord making; moving from being given a "jellyfish" loom set up and ready to go, to making their own loom, cutting and knotting the yarn they have chosen. It is lovely to see the confidence that they have gained by doing this hand work. We have also started making bows and arrows for target practice - though Wednesday's rainy morning made their paper straw arrows a bit soggy! There have been some massive whole class games with kitchens and shops all over the site and some children have been digging a rabbit hole for our toy rabbits. When the busyness has got a bit tiring, there is always the hammock to relax in.

Wishing you a peaceful weekend,

Kind regards,

Kate Shepherd (Forest School Leader)"

School Minister's News

Pupil Parliament:

As Mr Larner explained in his message, we have been voting today for our Prime Minister…….we will keep you posted!

The school councillors have been working on Courageous Advocacy, and the children are voting for which 3 charities will be chosen to support this academic year. We will let you know the results and the key dates in our next newsletter.

PTFA News

Latest News

Harvest Festival Donations

Thank you to everyone who donated towards the Harvest Festival which will all go to the Gloucester Foodbank.

We were very fortunate to receive a lovely donation from Tesco - via Katy who is the local Tesco Community Champion.

Updated School Policies

All our school policies are available to view on the school's website, under the 'Key Information' Tab. We will share any updated policies with you here.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy August 2026

[pdf 679KB]

Gloucestershire Gateway Trust

Kaleidoscope Children and Family Centre (GGT)

Please see the details of the weekly Community Cafe which is held next to our Nursery.

Runs every Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am (Term Time Only)
Always offers tea/coffee
Has facilitators supporting financial and digital inclusion - once a month for each of these focus areas.
Support for benefits
Early advice around parenting
Any other issues parents would like support with.

Kaleidoscope Children and Family Centre are hosting Community Get Togethers- This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your neighbours, exchange ideas, and discover what’s happening in our local area, all in a welcoming and informal atmosphere. If you are interested in getting involved and shaping local service and activities, please email Craig.wheeler@ggtrust.org

Any Other Business

REMINDER - The school nurses will be at school on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th October for the flu nasal spray. Please use the link below with the school code to either COMPLETE or DECLINE the online consent form.
https://www.ghcimmunisations.co.uk//Forms/Flu? School Code - GC115607
Should you have any further questions or concerns then please email ghc.fluimmunisation@nhs.net
Parking. When dropping off and collecting the children, we ask our families to not park in the Kaleidoscope / Children's Centre. We appreciate the limited parking areas however please do not use this provision.
Cool Kids, Buffer and Breakfast Club - These provisions MUST be booked in advance using the link which is sent out weekly via SchoolPing. ALL sessions need to be paid for in advance unless you pay monthly and already have this payment agreement set up and in place. If there is any outstanding debt, places will be refused until the account is cleared.
Family Support. We appreciate for many these can be tricky times. Do get in touch if you have any worries about food, finances or housing and we will try and help. Please get in touch with the Virtual Office - virtualoffice@kingsholm.gloucs.sch.uk