Dear parent / carer   Thank you to the parents  /carers who applied or expressed an interest in the Parent Governor vacancy.  We are extremely grateful for the support you have shown to school and are pleased to announce we have received two applications.  As a result, we are now holding an election by ballot…

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION Understanding Fears & Worries 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.  …

The Early Years Partnership would like to invite families to their upcoming Coffee & Chat Meet and Greet session, created especially for parents and carers of children aged 0–5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  This informal session offers a welcoming space for families to: Connect with others who understand the journey of raising…

NET 360 has teamed up with Badminton England and North Tyneside Badminton Partnership to deliver free sessions using a fantastic team of top, accredited coaches. The club is open to ages 6 to 16 at 3.45pm to 4.45pm on Tuesdays (starting Tuesday 4th November 2025) at John Spence Community High School. Parents/carers to drop off and collect from venue. …

Dear parent / carer   As parents / carers using our OOSC will be aware, we ask that you book two days in advance for term time club sessions.  This 48 hour deadline allows us to ensure that appropriate staffing is in place.  Booking should take place via the School Gateway app and will be…

Dear parent / carer Exciting news!  Work has been going on this week to renovate our Year 2 toilets!  The planned works will continue next week when the children are back on site.  This will mean a few minor changes to pick up and drop offs for some year groups for the duration of the…

When your child is ready for their next pair of school shoes, please consider Velcro fastenings rather than laces unless they are confidently and independently tying their laces. Children still find laces tricky at this age and loose laces can be a trip hazard at playtime. Thank you for your support! Paul Denton Early Years…

Dear Parent/Carer We have a fantastic opportunity for your child to attend a free Bikeability level 2 course. The course will involve cycling around the roads near our school and will provide the children with valuable skills on how to cycle safely on our streets. The course will involve qualified trainers from the North Tyneside…

To celebrate Harvest Festival on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Year 5 are hosting their annual Harvest Assembly at 9.30am (lasts around 15-20 minutes).   Year 5 parents/carers are welcome to come along to the assembly in the gym via the sliding doors at the bottom of the KS1 yard, doors will open after 9.10am to allow…

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.   October‘s support…

We want to make you aware of a recent issue affecting some popular children’s books by Andrew Cope, including the Spy Dogs, Spy Cats, and Spy Pups series. Some editions of these books include a printed web address at the back. This link used to go to the author’s website, but the domain is no longer under his control.…

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 3 day Multi Sports Camp for Years 2 to 6 during the October half term holiday at King Edward Primary School,: Monday 27th October 2025 Tuesday 28th October 2025 Wednesday 29th October 2025

OOSC booking is now open for the October half term Holiday Club!  Please click on the link below to view a copy of the activity planning: OOSC October Half Term Holiday Club Activity Planning 2025 You should make your booking in the School Gateway app.  Just go to clubs and select ‘OOSC Holiday Club’ to…

We would like to invite all pupils to a Fun Day Lunch celebration on Thursday 2nd October 2025.   The meal will be free to all pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.  Children in Nursery and Years 3 to 6 the cost will be £2.60, this can be paid via your child’s School Gateway…

Dear parents / carers   As per our advance notification, parents evening will take place after school on Monday 6th October 2025 and Monday 13th October 2025.   Parents evening is for children from Nursery to Year 6.  If your child has just recently had their SEND appointment there is no need to book a further…

Dear parent / carer   While we do not encourage children to have mobiles, we acknowledge that for some families it is a way to ensure their child’s safety on the way to and from school.  Parents who wish for their child (year 4 – 6 only) to have use of a mobile phone whilst…

Dear parents/ carers,   Firstly, thank you for your continued support in helping our children develop into confident, independent readers. Ensuring every child has the necessary skills they need to read is an essential component of literacy education. It enables children to not only learn across the curriculum but also to access numerous aspects of…

Dear parent / guardian, As you will know, all school children in the UK are offered their flu vaccination in school in the autumn or early winter, before the flu season typically starts in December or January. This ensures your children have the best protection when flu starts to spread. The flu season usually starts…

Dear parents / carers As you know, Year 6 will have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit to High Borrans this May!  We very much hope that all children who want to will take up this amazing opportunity.  High Borrans is an Outdoor Education Centre near Windermere in the Lake District.  It…

The application process for parents/carers to apply for a High School place for September 2026 is now open.   To apply for a High School place for your child, please click the link: North Tyneside Council – Online School Applications – High School (Year 7)   We also recommend you click on the following links…

The application process for parents/carers to apply for a Reception place for September 2026 are now open.   To apply for a Reception place for your child, please click the link: North Tyneside Council – Online School Applications – Reception Class   We also recommend you click on the following links which includes a handy leaflet…

Dear parents / carers As you know, Year 4 will have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit to Weardale Activity Centre next March!  We very much hope that all children who want to will take up this amazing opportunity.  Weardale Adventure Centre offers fun and learning in an area of outstanding natural…

Please click on the links below to view the Class Newsletters for Autumn Term 2025: 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

Please click on the link: Healthy4Life Flyer 2025 to view information regarding this scheme.

Dear parents and carers, As most of you will know, our school was inspected by Ofsted in June.  We have finally received our Ofsted report, which I am delighted and proud to share with you all.  You will receive the full report later today. I am elated that Ofsted was able to identify the very…

Dear parent / carer   Welcome back for another school year!  Can we please remind you of a few points of procedure to keep all children safe and happy in school.   No nuts – We are a nut free school.  As a number of children have severe allergies, we do not allow any nuts…

Dear parent / carer   I am pleased to confirm your child will have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit this school year!  The visit is to High Borrans Activity Centre.  One class will attend from Monday 18th May to Wednesday 20th May 2026.  The second class will attend Wednesday 20th May…

Dear parent / carer   I am pleased to confirm your child will have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit this school year!  The visit is to Weardale Activity Centre from Monday 30th March to Wednesday 1st April 2026.     I would like to invite you and your child to an introductory…

Please click on the link below to view a video of the latest computer deep dive at school. Computer Deep Dive at King Edward Primary School

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION Q&A SESSION 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.   July‘s support session will be a Q&A session Wednesday 30th July…