Dear Families
It has been another super week here at EHPS and I am very proud of how well the children are working and persevering with their learning. Our units are well underway and I have seen some wonderful writing in particular.
Quick reminder
Please walk through the pedestrian gates rather than through the main gates – it gets very busy with cars and we want to keep our children safe.
Harvest Assembly
Assembly this week was led by our brilliant Vicar Griff and it was all about Harvest. The children loved learning all about this special time and they also enjoyed a sing-song (did you know that we are trying to do more signing in our assemblies – it’s really good for the soul).
It isn’t long until Year 3 and Purple class do their Harvest Assembly (6th October 2pm Thank you to all our families who have donated some dried or tinned food for our school foodbank. Every item is so gratefully received and you are still welcome to drop food in to your child’s class teacher.
Election Week
This week was our school election week where we appointed our class Parliamentarians and school House Captains. These are very special roles in our school and next week I will share with you who the ‘chosen’ ones are. Well done to everyone who applied – we are really impressed with your bravery to have a go and put yourselves forward.
September 2026 tours…
Thursday saw the start of our New Intake mornings where we show families who are interested in their child starting our school in September 2026 around. It is moments like this that make me so proud to be a Headteacher as no matter what, the school is always brimming with learning, love and laughter and it is a privilege to show external families ‘The East Hunsbury way.’ If you know of any child due to start school in September, please do encourage their families to book onto one of our open days or evenings. Click here to book a tour.
Hedgehogs
Forest School and Outdoor Learning is something that we are passionate about at EHPS and it is wonderful to see the return of our pre-school Forest School sessions (Hedgehogs) which are led by our brilliant Mrs Normington. Playing and learning outside gives children the chance to move, explore, and burn off energy while building confidence and staying healthy. It also sparks their curiosity, helps them solve problems, and teaches them how to get along with others as they play and discover together.
Key Instant Recall Facts – Kirfs
Like reading, knowing your numbers is really important to your child’s academic progress. Each term, your teacher will send home a set of KIRFs for your child to learn. PLEASE take time over the week to learn these with you child/ren as they really do make a difference. Plus… read.
Have a brilliant weekend everyone
Mrs Pennington