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…

If you would like your child to have school milk in school you will need to register your child with Cool Milk.  You can register through their website by clicking the link: Register your child with Coolmilk or you can speak to one of their Customer Service Team on 0844 854 2913 Monday to Friday,…

Parent/Carers of children in Year 2, Moving to Year 3 in September 2025   From September 2025 your child will no longer receive Universal Free School Meals (benefit related free school meals will still continue as normal).  If you would like your child to stay for school meals from September you will have to pay…

Dear parent / carer   Parents of children moving from Year 1 to Year 2 in September 2025   You are invited to see your child’s new entrance and classroom.  This will be an opportunity for you to have a quick look around with staff at their new learning space for 5-10 minutes.  Please come…

If you are lucky enough to have won a prize, please bring your winning ticket to the school office to claim your prize.  Any alcohol prizes must be collected by an adult.

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you to those who were able to join our recent online safety Zoom session led by Clennell Education Solutions. The session highlighted some key areas of concern and offered practical advice for helping children stay safe online. We also talked about ways to reduce the risk, such as: • Being…

We are grateful to the North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum who have recently published their fantastic SEND Friendly Summer 2025 Guide.  This is a comprehensive guide which covers all of North Tyneside and beyond to bring a huge selection of SEND friendly summer activities for children and families. Please click the link: SEND Friendly Summer 2025 Guide

Dear parent / carer Following on from the previous information you received regarding information for September, I can now confirm which teachers will take each class for September 2025 for Years 1-6. Current Class – Class September 2025 Nursery / KEEP – RD Mr Denton / RA Mrs Armstrong Nursery / KEEP – RD Mr…

Dear parent / carer As your children leave our Early Years and move into Key Stage One, we have reflected on their strengths and their needs as individuals and also as a year group.  As a result, we have made the decision to create two new Year 1 classes for September. A significant amount of…

Dear parents and carers, We are nearly at the end of the school year, which means we are already working hard thinking about and preparing for September. Thank you to all of you for your support this year, it is much appreciated.  I thought it would be helpful to send you some information so that…

All welcome to attend the Art exhibition at King Edward Primary School as well as the school choir and dance performances.  Refreshments will be served at the event. Raffle prizes: £50 Allards voucher, £30 Sambuca’s, £20 Scott & Wilson, the Sportsman Curry night voucher and Flatbread voucher, 7 bottles of Tyneside beer, Puddles £20, Cullercoats…

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

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION Supporting your child with Transitions 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.   June‘s support session topic will…