As part of this term’s science curriculum work on Space, we have arranged for Year 5 to visit Leicester’s National Space Centre on Wednesday 7^th January.

We will be leaving school at 7.30am prompt in order to get there at a reasonable time so ask that children arrive at 7.15am that morning. We expect to arrive back at school around 4.10 – 4.15pm. If we encounter any significant delay on our return journey, we will do our best to keep you informed.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for this trip – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by our school meals provider before departure. Please also ensure that they wear school uniform and have a lightweight coat with them. We will not be visiting the souvenir shop so no additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £26.80, which includes entrance fees, a visit to the Planetarium, transport and insurance.  Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip.

In case of an emergency or medical incident during the trip please can you check that your contact details are up-to-date on Arbor prior to the trip. Thank you for your assistance.

On Monday 18th November, children in Years 1, 3 and 5 will be taking part in a Diwali-themed Indian dance workshop. This RE workshop is closely linked to the Hindu festival of Diwali, celebrated each year as the Festival of Lights.

During the session, pupils will have the opportunity to learn traditional dances associated with Diwali and explore the ancient story of Rama and Sita. The workshop promises to be a wonderful celebration of Hindu religion, tradition, and the rich cultural heritage of India.

To cover the cost of the workshop we are asking for a donation of £3.00 per child, to be paid via your child’s Arbor account. Many thanks.

Following on from the success of last year’s trip to The Palace of Westminster, we have arranged for this year’s Year 5 pupils to take part in a similar trip this year. They will be visiting The Palace of Westminster for a guided tour of The Houses of Parliament (“HP”) followed by a ride on The London Eye. This trip links to PSHE curriculum (democracy) and Geography (exploring a city that is not local).

We will be leaving school at 6.15am prompt on the morning of Thursday 16^th October in order to get there for the allotted tour time so ask that children arrive at 6.00am that morning. We expect to leave London around 4.00pm, after the ride on the London Eye,  and expect to arrive back at school around 9.00pm. Parents will be notified via email a more accurate return time during the journey home.

Your child will need to bring a breakfast bar, a packed lunch and a packed tea along with plenty of snacks and drinks – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. They will need a rucksack to carry their food, their own personal water bottle AND a shop-bought disposable water bottle (personal water bottles are not permitted at Houses of Parliament due to security restrictions). Children should wear their school uniform and trainers/comfortable shoes for this trip and bring with them a light coat/waterproof jacket. No spending money is required.

Due to all bags being scanned on the way into HP, please ensure there are no metal implements (knives in particular) in your child’s bag. Plastic/wooden cutlery or “sporks” are permitted, if cutlery is required to eat their food.

If your child suffers from travel sickness, please ensure they take a tablet in the morning just before coming into school, and provide one for the return journey (to be handed directly to the class teacher/Teaching Assistant in a named envelope).

The cost of the trip is £23.50 per child. Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip.

In case of an emergency or medical incident during the trip please can you check that your contact details are up-to-date on Arbor prior to the trip. Thank you for your assistance.