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Dear Families

It’s been a great week here at EHPS and we are in the flows of completing our termly assessments which helps us to know what we need to focus on as teachers to get the best learning from your children for the final summer term. We will share with you any results via our normal termly report that will be sent out on 2nd April (the end of year summer final reports come out on WEDNESDAY 16th July).

Please know that you do not need to wait for a parents’ evening or report to book a meeting with your child’s class teacher about their progress.

Assembly

The week started with an assembly led by Mrs Roberts all about Neurodiversity. As an inclusive school, we feel it is important that our community understands what ‘Neurodiversity’ means. The theme of Neuro Diversity week this year is "celebrating our unique strengths and differences". We discussed our strengths and areas in which we need support, and some brilliant children shared very honestly the areas in which they need help and support. More information can be seen on Dojo.  Diversity and Equality is incredibly important to us. You can find more information about how we embrace Equality and Diversity on our website and in our policy. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Vicar Griff Assembly 

On Friday, we welcomed our friend Vicar Griff who taught the children all about the Easter Story. As always it was informative and a little bit silly!

School of Life

On Tuesday, a group of children took part in our intergenerational community project ‘School of Life’ where they went to play games with the local seniors of East Hunsbury. It is a joy to take part in such events and see generations enjoy each others’ company. We love being part of such a brilliant community! 

Hazard Alley

On Thursday, our Year 4 children went to Hazard Alley. Hazard Alley is an interactive and immersive children’s safety learning centre. It is part of our PSHE curriculum and during the trip the children learnt all about how to stay safe in a range of different scenarios -  a fantastic time was had by all. 

Pearly Whites in KS1

Also on Thursday, our KS1 children took part in a Dentist Workshop. Two lecturers and seven student nurses came from the University of Northampton to teach the children how, why and when to clean their teeth. They also learnt the names of their teeth and the importance of toothpaste. Some children dressed up in scrubs, gloves and aprons and everyone learnt about a healthy diet and sang a song. This was a very important session which the children really enjoyed, including receiving their very own toothbrush.

Odd Socks and Mufti 

Thank you to everyone who donated something chocolatey in readiness for our famous Easter Chocolate Hampers. And also, to everyone who put on a pair of odd socks to mark World Down syndrome Day which is all about embracing the concept of differences, celebrating that it's okay to stand out and be unique. 

Chatter Matters 

Today saw another one of our Chatter Matters parent sessions, led brilliantly by Esther. Chatter Matters is for any families in our school with a child with SEND or a child who is on a pathway for diagnosis. It is an informal, friendly session offering families a chance to chat and share their experience or ask questions. If you would like to know more, please contact Lucy Boswell.

World Poetry Day 

Today is world poetry day! It was established by UNESCO in 1999 to promote linguistic diversity and support endangered languages. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.  In classes today all children read and created the most brilliant poems, I wonder if your child could remember theirs from today. 

Thank you everyone – have a super weekend and enjoy the increasing longer daytimes.

Ms Pennington