4th April 2025

Dear Parents,

We hope this newsletter finds you well and in good spirits as we approach the Easter holidays. We have had a busy and exciting term, and we are thrilled to share some highlights and important information with you.

Super Easter Service - Our recent Easter service was a wonderful celebration, with the children working hard on their flowers and prayers for the Easter cross. It was heart-warming to see their dedication and creativity. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this special event.

Mother's Day High Tea - A huge thank you to the Friends of Great Wishford for organizing a fantastic Mother's Day high tea. It was a delightful afternoon, and we are grateful for all the effort that went into making it such a memorable occasion.

Online Safety - Please see below a parent guide to in-game chat.

Book Fair Success - We are pleased to announce that our recent book fair was a great success! Thanks to your generous support, we earned £177.38 in books. This will greatly benefit our school library and encourage a love of reading among our children.

Year 6 Homework and SATs Revision - As we look ahead to the next term, we want to emphasise the importance of Year 6 completing their homework and SATs revision. This is a crucial time for their academic progress, and your support at home is invaluable in helping them succeed.

Staffing News - We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Scholes for her dedicated service in keeping our school clean over the past two years. She will be stepping down from this role to focus on her exciting new position running our afterschool provision.

We are thrilled to welcome two new members to our school team. Mrs. Bailey will join us after Easter as our new school cleaner. Additionally, Miss MacDonagh will be joining us as the new Year 5 and 6 class teacher in September. During her interview, Miss MacDonagh impressed us with her energy and extensive knowledge, making her a fantastic addition to our teaching team. She will be joining us on July 10th for a transition day, giving the children in Years 4 and 5 an opportunity to get to know her before the new school year begins.

We are confident that these changes will bring positive growth to our school community. Thank you for your continued support.

Happy Easter! - We wish everyone a very happy Easter and hope you enjoy the break. We look forward to welcoming you back for Term 5 on Tuesday the 22nd April, refreshed and ready for more learning and fun.

Best wishes

Hannah Shillito

School Events Next Term

Tuesday 22nd April - First day of Term

Thursday 8th May - Swimming for Year 5 and 6 begins

Monday 19th May - Sports Day

Tuesday 20th May - Trip to Winchester Science Museum for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6

Friday 23rd May - Last Day of Term

After school clubs 

Monday: 3.30-4.30 - Sports Club - Football

Tuesday: 3.30-4.30 - Musical Theatre Club

Wednesday: 3.30-4.30 - Dance Club

Thursday: 3.30-4.15 - VIP Club - Year 6 only. 

Friday: 3.30-4.30 - Fun Football Kick Around every Friday excl. 23rd of May

As ever, if you have an idea for a club, please contact the office.