Dear parent / carer   Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will need to offer an altered lunch menu next week, Monday 18th May to Friday 22nd May.   The menu for this week only will be: Main option Vegetarian option (if different to main) Monday Margherita pizza with sweetcorn NA Tuesday  Pasta bolognese with carrots …

Please click on the links below to view your child’s Class Newsletters for Summer Term 2026: Nursery Class Newsletter KEEP Class Newsletter Reception Class Newsletter Year 1 Class Newsletter Year 2 Class Newsletter Year 3 Class Newsletter Year 4 Class Newsletter Year 5 Class Newsletter Year 6 Class Newsletter          

Dear parent / carer   As you know, we have impending roofing works which will make the OOSC space inaccessible to children from Monday 18th May.  This is a space children usually use as part of lunch service.   From Monday 18th May to Friday 22nd May, we will not be able to offer a…

Dear parents / carers   Parents evening will take place on Monday 18th March 2026 from 1pm until after school for Class 3O.   If your child has already had their SEND appointment there is no need to book a further appointment.    About appointments Parents evening will be held in person in school with Miss…

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION ‘Understanding Anxiety and Strategies to Support your Child’ Connect MHST invites Parents and Carers supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to a virtual support session. The monthly session is held on Zoom on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm.   May’s support session topic…

Please click on the link below to view the Advance Diary Dates for the Summer Term 2026: Advance Diary Dates – Summer Term 2026 These dates will also be in the useful links section of the School Gateway app.  

Dear parents / carers As we approach the High Borrans trip in May, we would like to share some further information with you about the trip. High Borrans permission form Your child will have already brought home a permission form with them entitled ‘High Borrans Dietary, Medical & Contact Information Form – Under 18’s’. This…

Dear parent / carer   The Local Authority need to carry out some essential roofing works on our Early Years building this summer.     As parents / carers of Reception children may remember, we were forced to close to children for one day earlier this year, due to the poor condition of the roof, resulting…

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION ‘Screentime and Sleep’ Connect MHST invites Parents and Carers supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to a virtual support session. The monthly session is held on Zoom on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm.   April’s support session topic will be ‘Screentime and Sleep’ on…

Dear parent / carer   As per our Advance Diary Dates – all children from Nursery to Year 6 are invited to take part in an Easter egg decorating competition!  Eggs should be hard boiled and decorated by children.  Parents / carers are also invited to submit an egg for the parent / carer egg…

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 3 day Multi Sports Camp during the Easter Break at King Edward Primary School on: Tuesday 7th April 2026 Wednesday 8th April 2026 Monday 13th April 2026 Tuesday 14th April 2026 Wednesday 15th April 2026 To book a place, scan the QR code below or click…

If your child is eligible for income related free school meals then they are also able to access funded activities via the easeINTO programme absolutely free!   Please click link: easeINTO Newsletter March 2026 for more information.   Thank you.

OOSC booking is now open for the Easter Holiday Club!  Please click on the link below to view a copy of the activity planning: OOSC Easter Holiday Club Activity Planning 2026 You should make your booking in the School Gateway app.  Just go to clubs and select ‘OOSC Holiday Club’ to pay and make your…

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION Supporting Your Child to Manage Exam Stress Connect MHST invites Parents and Carers supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to a virtual support session. The monthly session is held on Zoom on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm.   March‘s support session topic will…

Dear parent / carer   You may or may not be aware that, sadly, one of our Reception children died very suddenly in December 2020 having been previously diagnosed with neuroblastoma.  It is hugely important to us and his family that we always remember and celebrate Frank as a member of his Reception class and…

Our ‘Gadget Shop’ is linked to aspects of the National Curriculum. Each experiment or activity is interactive and requires children to ‘do something scientific’. There will be a superb selection of child-friendly science activities to excite young minds. Items at the ‘Gadget Shop’ are priced from 50p to £3.00 and the shop will be open…

1/3 of 5-year-olds in England have some form of tooth decay, NECTAR is trying to find the best care for young children. If your child has had dental care for any tooth issues, I would like your help to shape the NECTAR project with Newcastle University. I would like to chat with you about your experience…

Dear parents / carers   Parents evening will take place after school on Monday 9th March 2026 and Monday 16th March 2026.   Parents evening is for children from Nursery (for children who started Nursery in September 2025 only) to Year 6.  If your child has just recently had their SEND appointment there is no need to…

Please click the links below to view information regarding the North Tyneside Council No Limits free swimming and sports sessions: No Limits – Sports Flyer No Limits – Swimming Flyer    

Dear parent / carer   We have been discussing over the past few months our continued use of the social media platform, X.  Due to the current climate online and amid increasing concerns about the platform, we have decided to deactivate our school account with immediate effect.    We are currently exploring other social media…

Change of date for parents evening from the advanced diary dates, parents evening dates are as follows: Monday 9th March (as planned) Monday 16th March (new date) Booking information to follow. Thank you

Dear Parent/Guardian,   To celebrate and encourage a lifelong love of books and reading at home and school, we will be running our annual Book Bingo between Monday 2nd March and Sunday 8th March.    In order to support your child’s early reading development in the best possible ways we are trying to raise money…

Dear Parents/Carers,   To celebrate and encourage a lifelong love of books and reading at home and school, we will be running our annual sponsored read between Monday 2nd March and Sunday 8th March.    In order to support your child’s vital reading development in the best possible ways we are trying to raise money…

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION Understanding Low Mood and Strategies to Support your Child  Connect MHST invites Parents and Carers supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to a virtual support session. The monthly session is held on Zoom on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm.   February‘s support session…

Please click on the links below to view the Class Newsletters for Spring Term 2026:   Nursery Class Newsletter   KEEP Class Newsletter   Reception Class Newsletter   Year 1 Class Newsletter   Year 2 Class Newsletter   Year 3 Class Newsletter   Year 4 Class Newsletter   Year 5 Class Newsletter   Year 6…

Your child is invited to one of our film nights…. Reception/Year 1: Years 2 & 3: Years 4, 5 & 6

OOSC booking is now open for the February half term Holiday Club!  Please click on the link below to view a copy of the activity planning: OOSC February Half Term Holiday Club Activity Planning 2026 You should make your booking in the School Gateway app.  Just go to clubs and select ‘OOSC Holiday Club’ to…

Dear Parent/Carers We would like to invite you to our next coffee morning which will be Friday 6th February 9.00am until 10.00am. On this occasion we are delighted to announce a guest speaker who will be telling us all about Sensory Processing for children. All Parents/Carers welcome including your friends and family members who would…

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 3 day Multi Sports Camp for Years 2 to 6 during the February half term holiday at King Edward Primary School: Monday 16th February 2026 Tuesday 17th February 2026 Wednesday 18th February 2026 To book a place click here or scan the QR code below.

Please click on the link below to view the Advance Diary Dates for the Spring Term 2026: Advance Diary Dates – Spring Term 2026  

We would like to invite all pupils to a Fun Day Lunch celebration on Thursday 15th January 2026.   The meal will be free to all pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and to children on benefit related free school meals.  Children in Nursery and Years 3 to 6 the cost will be £2.60,…

Dear parents / carers As we approach the Weardale trip in March, we would like to share some further information with you about the trip. Weardale consent form Your child will bring home a consent form with them tonight entitled ‘Weardale Adventure Centre Personal Information & Consent Form’. This form needs to be completed and…

If you would like to attend, please meet at the main school office entrance.