Dear Parents and Carers,

Despite the temperature taking a bit of a tumble this week, we all extend a very warm welcome back to you all at the start of our new school year! All the children have settled in brilliantly into their new classes, and we've seen some excellent examples of work, kindness and behaviour already. A very special welcome to our new Reception and nursery families as well as Arin and William's families who have recently joined us in Year 3 and Aaron and Daniel who have joined our infant class.

School uniform reminders

Just a reminder that jewellery and nail varnish are not permitted to be worn for school, as per our uniform policy. Plain stud style earrings are allowed to be worn for school but must be removed for PE. Watches are allowed to be worn but these must be analogue or digital (smart watches are not allowed to be worn for school). Your support with this is much appreciated. 

Pupil permission forms

If you haven't already done so, please can you return the pupil permission form which went home with your child's annual report in the summer. If you require another form, please contact the school office. 

School lunches

Please note, if you decide that your child no longer requires a school lunch and would like to bring a packed lunch instead, the notice period for this request is two weeks. This is due to the ordering system which the school kitchen operates. Many thanks for your understanding. 

Y6 roles

We're delighted to let you know who will be undertaking our Y6 leadership roles within school this year!

Head Girl- Charlotte

Head Boy- Patrick

Cavendish House Captain- Ted

Devonshire House Captain- James

Burlington House Captain- Sophie

Hartington House Captain- Daisy

Librarian- Matilda

Sports Captain- Louis

School Councillor- Sophie

Peer Mentor- Daisy

Senior Prefects- Romeo and Holly

Worship leader- Holly

Digital leaders- Romeo and Charlotte

ECO Captains- Matilda and Ted 

School photographs

The photographer will be in school on Wednesday 18^th September to take individual photographs as well as a whole school photograph. If your child usually has PE on a Wednesday, they will need to come to school wearing their school uniform and bring their PE kit in a bag to change into. 

Dates for the diary 2024/2025  (these will also be added to the calendar on the school website)

Friday 4^th October- Harvest festival donations deadline (more info to follow)

Wednesday 9^th October- Flu vaccination clinic in school

Wednesday 23rd October- Parents evening for Reception, Y1, Y2, Y4, Y5, Y6

Thursday 24th October- Parents evening for Y3

October half term week: Monday 28^th October-Friday 1^st November 

Monday 4^th November- INSET day

Tuesday 5^th November- Children return to school

Friday 15^th November- Non uniform day for Children in Need

Tuesday 10^th December- Christmas carols and Nativity- Edensor church- 5.30pm

Wednesday 18^th December- Trip to Buxton Opera House  to watch the pantomime (Reception-Y6)  1pmperformance

Thursday 19^th December- School Christmas lunch

Friday 20^th December- Christmas party day  (last day of term)

Christmas holidays- Monday 23^rd December-Friday 3^rd January 2025

Monday 6^th January- Children return to school

Friday 31^st January- Christingle service at Edensor church- 2pm

Thursday 13^th February- Young Voices concert in Sheffield

Friday 14^th February- Last day of term

February half term week: Monday 17^th February-Friday 21^st February 2025

Monday 24^th February- Children return to school

Wednesday 5^th March- Parents evening for Reception, Y1, Y2, Y4, Y5, Y6

Thursday 6^th March- Parents evening for Y3

                                          World Book Day- dress up day

Friday 4^th April- Easter service at Edensor church- 2pm (last day of term)

Easter holidays- Monday 7^th April- Monday 21^st April 2025

Tuesday 22^nd April- Children return to school

Monday 5^th May- May day bank holiday

Monday 12^th May-Thursday 15^th May- Y6 SATs week

Thursday 22^nd May- Last day of term

Friday 23^rd May- INSET day

May half term week: Monday 26^th May- Friday 30^th May 2025

Monday 2^nd June- Children return to school

Monday 9^th June- Y1 Phonics screening check week

Thursday 26^th June- Sports day at Chatsworth cricket pitch- 1.30pm

Friday 27^th June- INSET day

Tuesday 8^th July- Junior summer play- 1.30pm

Wednesday 9^th July- Junior summer play- 5.30pm

Monday 14^th July-Tuesday 15^th July- Y2, Y3 and Y4 residential visit to Dukes Barn

Wednesday 23^rd July- Y6 Leavers' service at Edensor church- 2pm  (last day of term)

Thursday 24^th July- INSET day

Wishing you a lovely weekend,

Mrs E Bond

Headteacher