Dear Families
It’s December! We have 2 weeks to go so the countdown is on to the Christmas holidays. As such, we are busy preparing our nativities and festive fun! However, our learning very much continues and the children are thriving!
Congratulations – Northampton Education Awards
A huge congratulations to Jo Long who was a finalist in the Northampton Education Awards for School Business Manager of the Year and also Indy Jutla who was a finalist for Unsung Hero. I am thrilled to share that Indy won her category against 4 other finalists – what an achievement! They both enjoyed a night out at the County Cricket Club with some of our Senior Leadership Team where their talents and expertise were celebrated. I am so lucky to have such wonderful, dedicated staff here at EHPS!
Assemblies - Monday
On Monday, our new Playground Leaders, led by Mrs Wardell, expertly led the assembly explaining who they were and their role. Our leaders are having training by Mrs Wardell this term and then NSport will be visiting to further develop their skills. We are so excited to see the impact that they will have on our playtimes and I am excited to see them support play with our Reception and KS1 children.
Within the assembly, we also launched our school Christmas song!! Yes! You read that right… our school Christmas song! Which has been written and put together by Mr Guilder… watch this space for more information…
Friday
Then, on Friday, Vicar Griff visited us to lead a special assembly all about Christmas and the Christmas story. We are proud that two of our Christmas trees are on display at St Benedict’s, decorated by our House bookmarks – why not pop along and have a look at them? The church is open on 8th, 11th & 13th December.
Year 4 are Musical Superstars
Last Tuesday, Year 4 led a wonderful assembly where they played a variety of songs that they have been learning as part of their music lessons with NPAT. I was really sad to miss this event, but I have been loving hearing them learn each week and the staff involved shared how absolutely wonderful the children were. Thank you to all of the staff (and parents) who have supported their child learning an instrument.
Year 4 Multiplication Evening Information Session for Parents
Thank you to the parents who attended our Year 4 multiplication evening on Monday. This was an important information session which covered the national tests which all children in Year 4 undertake in June. If you missed it, please see the Year 4 class teachers who will fill you in and provide you with the necessary information.
EHPS are out and about!
Zoom! Space here we come!
On Tuesday, Year 5 and Red class zoomed off to the National Space Centre in Leicester. They had a fabulous, interactive time and the trip really complemented their current science learning all about Space.
Merry Christmas
On Wednesday, our Nest class visited Riverside Hub for their Christmas experience. They had a wonderful time and even got to meet the big FC!
Lastly, tomorrow is our school Christmas fete from 10am – 1pm. We have so many stalls and exciting opportunities – I do hope that you will be able to come along.
Have a lovely weekend
Mrs Pennington