Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for story times, booked appointments for Parents’ Evening, and ordered a meal for Census Day yesterday. Your continued support makes a real difference.
Next week we have the last of our join us for a reading session;
Monday 6th October Murphy class
Tuesday 7th October Ross class
Wednesday 8th October Child class
Looking at your children's books
Next Friday we will be sending home your child's Maths and English books. We want to share the books with you on a more frequent basis. Our aim is for you to be aware of the progress that your child is making. (Mrs Bradshaw will send further details next Friday)
Parents’ Evening – Book Your Slot!
Appointments are filling up fast! If you haven’t booked yet, please make sure to secure your slot as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
They take place on Wednesday 22nd October and Thursday 23rd October. This is a valuable opportunity for you to meet with your child’s class teacher and discuss their progress.
How to Book:
Parents can sign up for a 10-minute session with the class teacher via Arbor. The booking link will go live today at 4pm.
We encourage all parents to book early to secure a convenient time. If you have any questions or need assistance with Arbor, please contact the school office.
We look forward to seeing you there!
PTFA Meeting – Everyone Welcome! Thursday 16th October 9:00–10:00 AM Heathfields
Parents from both schools are warmly invited to join us for our upcoming PTFA meeting. It’s a great chance to:
?? No regular commitment is required — any help is appreciated!
The PTFA raises funds that directly support our schools and create fun, family-friendly events throughout the year. Come along, get involved, and help make a difference!
Reading Reminders
Please ensure your child reads regularly and has their reading diary signed at least four times each week. This helps us support their progress and build strong reading habits.
Attendance Update
We’re proud of the strong start our children have made this term. Despite a brief setback in Year 1 due to several cases of chickenpox, attendance across the school remains encouraging.
Here are our current attendance figures:
| Year Group |
Attendance to Date |
| Whole School |
95.6% |
| Reception |
94.89% |
| Year 1 |
96.96% |
| Year 2 |
94.89% |
Please remember that our target for every child is at least 96%. Regular attendance is vital for learning, progress, and wellbeing.
The class with the best attendance this week is Rosen with 98%
The class with the highest numbers of readers this week is Ahlberg with 92%
Hello to yellow day - Friday 10th October
At Heathfields we want to join in with World Mental Health Day. The children will participate in a variety of activities throughout the week about being happy and healthy. We will mark the end of the week with the children being able to come to school in non-uniform wearing yellow or other bright colours!
Inset Days:
Monday 1st September 2025
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Friday 17th October 2025
Monday 5th January 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
Additional Date:
Thursday 7th May 2026 due to Polling Day
