Headteacher Message
Dear families,
This first week back has gone by really quick, but 2026 has finally given us a hint of Spring after 54 days of grey which was lovely: the blossom is blooming and the daffodils are popping out to say “hello”. The world is coming back to life!
This half term is only a short one, but there are plenty of things coming up: parents & carer consultations next week (don’t forget to book!); lots of trips; new clubs starting; school production; World Book Week (next week!) – so much to enjoy over the next few weeks!
I talked to the children about AMBITION in assembly this week and this second half of the Spring Term is the time for us all to show that ambition and find out what we are capable of. This part of the year is often when things click and children makes great strides in their learning, so it is a very exciting time in school.
Hopefully we will see lots of you tonight at the Family Bingo with lots of prizes to win. I have been busy getting together a job description for the lucky Acting Headteacher who will get to have some important meetings, make important decisions, and be my boss for the day. Who will it be? What will they do? I’m excited to find out!
Good luck to those who are coming, and I wish everyone a super weekend!
Tom Larkham
Headteacher
Next Week
World Book Week
Tuesday
After School Book Fair in the Hall (Usborne books credit card and Bargain book stall cash)
Wednesday
EYFS & KS1 Author Event
Parent’s Evening
Thursday
Parent’s Evening
Friday
We’ll be celebrating World Book Day on Friday with Fancy Dress.
Non-Uniform– Children may come to school dressed to represent their favourite book or character. Please don’t feel the need to buy expensive fancy dress for this occasion: the children are so keen on being eco-conscious and re-using items you already have at home. Equally, please don’t feel any pressure to make an elaborate costume. Here are some simple ideas below:
-re-use Halloween costumes (cats, witches, skeletons, wizards feature in lots of stories)
-re-use other costumes (animals, superheroes & princesses feature in lots of stories)
-characters wearing old fashioned clothes (Famous Five, World War stories)
-characters wearing pyjamas (BFG, I’m Going on a bear Hunt, The Polar Express)
-inspiration from sports stars/real life hero books
We understand that some children feel uncomfortable wearing fancy dress. They may choose to wear their own comfy reading clothes instead – we want all children to enjoy the day.
Friday Lunchtime Menu
Coming Up Soon
Monday 9th March – EYFS Height & Weight checks with School Nurse
Tuesday 10th March-Dolphins Class Assembly @ 9.15am
Wednesday 11th March – Whales Class Assembly @ 9.15am
Monday 16th March –Foxes Museum Trip. Yr 6 Mock SATS
Tuesday 17th March – Badgers Museum Trip
Wednesday 18th March – Y 6 Mock SATS. KS2 Author Visit. School Production Show.
Thursday 19th March – School Production Show
Tuesday 24th March – EYFS & Yr 1 Easter Disco
Calling all KS2 children – School Production Artwork
Our Yr 5/6 School Production 2026 is TALES UNTOLD: What happened after the fairy tales ended? An original written and produced by Mrs Stennett.
We invite KS2 children to create artwork to promote the show. One piece will be chosen for the Show Programme cover and all other entries will be used to decorate the school foyer during Show Week.
Please bring your art work on an A4 piece of paper to Mrs Stennett, Leopards Class by Wednesday 11th March.
Story Competition for 7-11 year olds
Wow, what a competition!
Could you win a gold coin and £5,000 for school and have your story illustrated by an artist!
If your child would like to have a go at home, we would LOVE to read their story and will submit it for you.
Please hand in entries to your Class Teacher.
Year 6 Leavers’ Hoodies 2026
School Shop Direct are pleased to supply Coleham Primary with leavers’ hoodies for 2026.
They will have the school logo embroidered on the left chest and the back ‘26’ print design with pupil’s names inside and right chest name/initial.
Child sizes (12-14 and below) = £25 each
Adult sizes (small and above) = £27 each
Hoodies can be ordered on Coleham Primary – Coleham Leavers Hoodie 2026 – School Shop Direct
The cut off date for orders being placed is 3rd April.
Please select the Click and Collect option when checking out (to avoid delivery charge) as hoodies will then be delivered all together to school at the end of SATS week in May.
When ordering, please put pupil’s full name in the Notes box and also the chosen name/initials to be printed on the front (up to 10 letters).
Any queries please contact School Shop on:
Tel: 01743 440449
Email: info@schoolshopdirect.co.uk
Lego Club
Our After School Lego Club is in full swing with the children creating from our brand new wildlife and space sets.
Pins & Needles Sewing Club
Sewing Club have made Kitten Mittens! from old sweatshirts. The children learned how to make seams with small running stitches, creating two sets of ears: lots of pinning, cutting and perseverance needed. With little woollen faces sewn into the main sections, the children furiously stitched the pieces together to finish a pair of cosy mitten.
A challenging project but a great way to use a preloved jumper! Well done stitchers.