Kingsholm C of E Primary School and Nursery. Newsletter 3

26 October 2023

Our Kingsholm Family, diverse, curious and kind, supporting and inspiring each other to reach our goals and shine.

This term’s value is Respect. “Do to others as they would do to you" Matthew 7:12

In This Issue

  • School Trip / Experiences
  • Latest News
  • Key dates for your diary
  • Term Dates

School Trips / Experiences

We've had some great trips and experiences over the past couple of weeks.

A group of Year 5 children took park in a Science Workshop at  Denmark Road High School.

The Year 6 residential to PGL Liddington was a huge success.  Largely the weather was great and the children enjoyed taking part in lots of activities as you will see below.

Disappointingly, the Year 2 trip to the Waterways museum was postponed due to the dreadul downpours. We hope to reschedule the trip in due course.

GSP Science Fair

Last Tuesday,  a group of  year 5 pupils visited Denmark Road High School to participate in the (GSP) Gloucester School's Partnership science fair. They got to explore the different stations which each school brought, visit the science labs for a moss safari and take part in experiments. 

Year 6 PGL Residential and Year 6 Activity Days

For those Year 6 children who attended PGL they had great adventures taking part in a number of activites which included a crate challenge, giant swing, sensory trail, zip wire, raft building, climbing and a silent disco.  

For those Year 6 children who were unable to attend the residential, they had a fantastic few days here at school taking part in activities such as art, making volcanoes which erupted and making and baking pizza, garlic bread and brownies which they ate for lunch.

Latest News

  • There is no access to school via the Bungalow on Guinea Street - A reminder for all parents, when dropping off children whether it's for Breakfast club or school drop off, please do not use the small car park to the left of the main school entrance. This is constantly in use for delivery drivers, refuse collectors and staff and therefore a danger to children.
  • School lunch increase after half term. The new price will be £2.45 ( Don't forget to check eligibility for FSM ) please contact the school office for any assistance with this.
  • PTFA - The next meeting will be at Roots 7pm on Thursday 9th November. All parents/carers friends of the school are welcome.
  • INSET DATE - Reminder Friday 27th October and Monday 6th November are Staff training days and the school will be closed.
  • A new lunch menu will be available after half term. Please see the new menu below.
  • During Term 2, there are lots of lovely Christmas things - more information to follow. 
  • Parent / Carer Survey - A SchoolPing was sent earlier this week, please complete the survey by Friday 10th November. If you require a papercopy please contact the school office.
  • Reporting Absences - We are finding a number of parents / carers are messaging class teachers via classdojo when reporting their child absent through sickness etc. Please can we ask that you call the school office 01452 530 777 ( option 1) and leave a message or email the virtual office - virtualoffice@kingsholm.gloucs.sch.uk Teachers may not be able to check classdojo.
  • Reminder - Come and meet our new Head. Steph has been really pleased to meet all those parents / carers who attended the recent meetings. If you have been unable to attend, the final meeting will be Tuesday 21st November at 4pm.
  • After School Clubs -  Clubs will resume the week of 7 November and will run until the week of the 4th December.
  • Festive Fun - Save the date - 8th December. More information to follow.
  • Next newsletter - The next edition of the newsletter will be available on Friday 17th November.
  • New Behaviour Policy - We will be holding information sessions for parents / carers about our new behaviour policy after half term. Dates to follow.
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Thank you - On behalf of Gloucester Food Bank and school, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU for all your donations for the Harvest when we had a Non Uniform Day. Every year we are overwhelmed by your generosity and with demand increasing every donation is gratefully received. 

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Admission for Primary School Reception Places (September 2024)

Winter Menu

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Click to Download Winter Menu for November 2023 [pdf 166KB] Click to Download

The Simon Flynn Educational Foundation

The Simon Flynn Educational Foundation was formed to honour the memory of Simon Flynn, an inspirational and much-loved primary school teacher and private tutor who worked in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

They work to advance the education of children living in Gloucestershire, England (primarily) by funding the provision of educational services, equipment, and facilities.  

They are currently funding a number of projects for us, as Simon taught here for many years, and the school meant so much to him and he to us.

We are very grateful for their support.

The Simon Flynn Educational Foundation

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Term Dates

  • Term 1: Mon 4th Sept 2023 – Thursday 26th Oct 2023 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
  • Term 2: Tues 7th Nov 2023 – Friday 22nd Dec 2023 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm
  • Term 3: 8th January 2024 – Friday 9th February 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
  • Term 4: Mon 19th Feb – Friday 22nd March 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm
  • Term 5: Mon 8th April – Friday 24th May 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
  • Term 6: Mon 3rd June – Mon 22nd July 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm

Kingsholm School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view via the school office.

Key dates for your diary

  • Thursday 26th Oct     End of Term 1 - School closes at 3:15/3:20pm
  • Friday 27th Oct        INSET DAY - School Closed
  • Tuesday 31st Oct      Deadline to apply for the Secondary School Transfer for current Year 6
  • Monday 6th Nov       INSET DAY - School Closed
  • Tuesday 7th Nov      Term 2 starts - School is open
  • Tuesday 7th Nov        After school clubs resume this week
  • Wed 8th Nov              Y5 Viking experience day at school
  • Thursday 9th Nov       PTFA Meeting 7PM Roots Cafe
  • Friday 10th Nov         Y6 Family Share - Parents / Carers are invited to the Remembrance assembly 9am Oak Hall
  • Monday 13th Nov      Reception 2024 prospective parents open day 9:15 or 3:30
  • Wed 15th Nov            Flu immunisations
  • Thursday 16th Nov    Flu immunisations 
  • Friday 17th Nov         Flu immunisations 
  • Tuesday 21st Nov      Meet the new HeadTeacher at 4pm in the Oak Hall
  • Tuesday 28th - 1 Dec Explore Christmas
  • Thursday 30th Nov     Year 4 Trip to Think Tank - Birmingham
  • Friday 1st - 6th Dec    Scholastic Book Fayre - 1/2 price book sale
  • Mon 4th-8th Dec        Last week of Afterschool Clubs
  • Friday 8th Dec           Festive Fun - More details to follow
  • Tuesday 19th Dec     Year 1 Nativity - Family Share 1:30 -2:30 more details to follow
  • Wed 20th Dec           Christmas Lunch
  • Wed 20th Dec           Reception and Year 1 Christmas Disco - Acorn Hall 4-5PM
  • Wed 20th Dec           Year 4 / 5 Christmas Disco - Oak Hall 4:10- 5:10PM
  • Thursday 21 Dec       Year 1 Nativity - Family Share 9 - 9:30 more details to follow
  • Thursday 21 Dec       Year 2/3 Christmas Disco Acorn Hall 4-5PM
  • Thursday 21 Dec       Year 6 Christmas Disco Oak Hall 4:10 -5:10PM
  • Friday 22 Dec            Last day of term - School finishes at 1:10 / 1:15

Sometimes date changes are unavoidable but we will give you as much notice as possible.

Contact Details

Please feel free to contact the School Office on the means below:

Guinea Street

Gloucester

GL1 3BN

01452 530 777

virtualoffice@kingsholm.gloucs.sch.uk

Visit us on the web at www.kingsholmprimary.co.uk