Dear Parents & Carers
What has happened to the weather?
According to global weather sources, it is an El Nino year which could mean wetter places seeing more rain and drier places suffering drought.
I’m really hoping for some sunshine soon!
Kind regards
Mr McCadden
Squishy 'Dumpling' Toys
Reports have indicated that some of these "Squishy Dumpling" and similar soft stretchy toys may present potential risks if damaged, broken open, or used inappropriately.
Concerns include the possibility of small parts becoming detached, leakage of the contents, and the risk of accidental ingestion or contact with eyes and skin.
As with many novelty toys, they may not always be suitable for young children and should only be used in accordance with the manufacturer's age recommendations and safety instructions.
While we are not aware of any incidents involving pupils at our school, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils remain our highest priority. We appreciate your support in helping to ensure that children use toys safely both at home and at school and would ask you to avoid sending children in with items like this unless specifically requested to do so.
Calendar
Click here to view our calendar showing the term dates and inset days for the next academic year (2026 – 2027). We hope this will be helpful with booking holidays in the holidays and not in term time. We have issued far too many fixed penalty notices (FPNs) this year and are currently one of the worst schools in West Sussex for holiday requests in term time. Please avoid this at all times to help your child’s and the school’s attendance improve.
Swimming Kit
Just a reminder that we cannot phone home for missing swimming kit.
So many children forget their things every week, that it is almost a full time job!
We have a limited amount of spares in school for children which get washed after each use.
School Summer Fair
The school summer fair will take place next Friday (19th June) from 3 – 4pm. You can expect the games and stalls that we all know and love!
In exchange for a non-uniform day for children that day, could you please send in a bottle of drink either alcoholic or non-alcoholic please.
If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize, or has any cuddly toys to rehome, then please drop it in to the office or to Mrs Carter before Thursday 18th June.
Parking
A friendly reminder again about the parking on the lane outside school. Parents should not park on the yellow zigzags please.
With the current works going on outside our gates, on the other side of the road, please do not add to the problem by parking on our yellow lines or in front of the gates.
What's on at the Church
Saturday 13th June is Nature Day for families at St Peter & St Paul Church, West Wittering. Volunteers from the Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group will guide you through nature based activities between 10.00am and 1.00pm.
There will be a range of FREE child friendly activities to learn more about local wildlife, and you will be able to leave with bird and bat boxes, seed bombs and other items that you can make onsite.
Newts!
Birdham Pre-school discovered a tiny baby newt in their garden! How exciting!
Newts like hiding in undisturbed dark damp places so our pond area is perfect for it.
Mrs Sumnall & Mr Holcombe rushed to the rescue so that it didn’t get squished, so fingers crossed it will survive.
AND FINALLY...
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
- June 2026 Calendar Attachment
- June 2026
- March 2026
- February 2026
- January 2026
- December 2025
- November 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
Academic Year 2024/2025
