We did it!!! Platinum School Games Award

By Linn Hoggins | July 16, 2025
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KEPS Computing Deep Dive

By Linn Hoggins | July 16, 2025

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

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Connect MHST – Parent Virtual Support Q&A Session – Wednesday 30th July 2025, 6pm

By Linn Hoggins | July 15, 2025

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…

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Active North Tyneside – Family Fun Days – Summer 2025

By Linn Hoggins | July 11, 2025
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Cool Milk

By Linn Hoggins | July 8, 2025

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,…

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Children moving from Year 2 to Year 3 in September 2025 – School Lunches

By Linn Hoggins | July 8, 2025

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…

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Transition to Year 2 September 2025

By Linn Hoggins | July 8, 2025

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…

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FGB – Overview June 2025

By Linn Hoggins | July 8, 2025

Dear parent / carer   The Full Governing Body met last week for their final meeting of the school year.  Governors thanked Mrs Miller who has now reached the end of her term of office and look forward to welcoming a new staff representative in the Autumn term.       Mrs Dunn gave a report to…

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King Edward Summer Fair 2025 – Raffle Winners!

By Linn Hoggins | July 7, 2025

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.

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Clennell – Keeping Children Safe Online – Parent Session

By Linn Hoggins | July 7, 2025

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…

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SEND Friendly Summer 2025 Guide

By Linn Hoggins | June 27, 2025

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

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Classes for September 2025

By Sarah Parnaby | June 26, 2025

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…

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Year 1 Classes for September 2025

By Sarah Parnaby | June 26, 2025

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…

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Information for September 2025

By Sarah Parnaby | June 26, 2025

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…

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North Shields 800 Celebration of the Arts – Wednesday 9th July 2025, 4pm – 5pm

By Linn Hoggins | June 25, 2025

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…

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OOSC Summer Activity Planning 2025

By Linn Hoggins | June 20, 2025

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. …

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Connect Mental Health Support Team Monthly Session

By Linn Hoggins | June 18, 2025

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…

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European Lunch – Thursday 10th July 2025

By Linn Hoggins | June 17, 2025
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How to Buy Uniform for September 2025

By Linn Hoggins | June 17, 2025

Dear parent / carer   With a new school year just around the corner, we are beginning uniform sales in the coming weeks.  Please plan ahead for any uniform you may need at the start of the next academic year.  This will be your only chance to buy uniform for September 2025.     There…

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HH Sports Coaching Summer Sports Camp at King Edward Primary School – Years 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 with Harry Hoggins

By Linn Hoggins | June 13, 2025

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a Multi Sports Camp for Years 2 to 6 during the summer holidays at King Edward Primary School on:   Week 1: Monday 21st July 2024, Tuesday 22nd July 2024, Wednesday 23rd July 2024   Week 2: Monday 28th July 2024, Tuesday 29th July 2024, Wednesday 30th July 2024…

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King Edward Primary Summer Fair – Friday 4th July 2025, 3.30pm – 5pm

By Linn Hoggins | June 5, 2025
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High Borrans Collection Arrangements – May 2025

By Linn Hoggins | May 23, 2025

Dear parent / carer   The children have had a fabulous time at High Borrans!  They have experienced some amazing new opportunities and worked brilliantly as a team.  They are now very tired after their adventure away from home!   As they start their return journey, we would like to share with you the collection…

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High Borrans collection arrangements May 2025

By Linn Hoggins | May 21, 2025

Dear parent / carer   The children have had a fabulous time at High Borrans!  They have experienced some amazing new opportunities and worked brilliantly as a team.  They are now very tired after their adventure away from home!   As they start their return journey, we would like to share with you the collection…

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FGB overview May 2025

By Linn Hoggins | May 15, 2025

Dear parent / carer   The Full Governing Body met this week for their half termly meeting.     Governors heard about an Artsmark accreditation that is being undertaken.  This project, which celebrates the 800th anniversary of North Shields, has led to some inspirational artwork being created by children across school.  Artwork will be displayed at…

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Connect Mental Health Support Team Monthly Session

By Linn Hoggins | May 13, 2025

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.  …

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HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 2 day Multi Sports Camp during May Half Term

By Linn Hoggins | May 12, 2025

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 2 day Multi Sports Camp during May half term at King Edward Primary School for children in Years 2 to 6: Tuesday 27th May 2025 Wednesday 28th May 2025 To book a place, scan the QR code below or click on the link: HH Sports Coaching…

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Year 5 – RSHE – ‘Alright Charlie’

By Linn Hoggins | May 12, 2025

On Friday 23rd May 2025 Year 5 will be watching ‘Alright Charlie’, a primary school safeguarding resource which aims to highlight the warning signs of grooming in an age appropriate way.  If you wish to watch  this see the link below and if you  have any questions, please get in touch with our Year 5…

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OOSC May Holiday Club 2025 – Activity Planning

By Linn Hoggins | May 9, 2025

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

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Italian Funday Lunch – Thursday 15th May 2025

By Linn Hoggins | May 8, 2025
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Class Newsletters – Summer Term 2025

By Linn Hoggins | May 7, 2025

Please click on the links below to view the Class Newsletters for Summer 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

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Advance Diary Dates – Summer Term 2025

By Linn Hoggins | May 6, 2025

Please click on the link below to view the Advance Diary Dates for the Summer Term 2025: Advance Diary Dates – Summer Term 2025  

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80th VE Day Celebratory Fun Day Lunch – Thursday 8th May 2025

By Linn Hoggins | May 2, 2025

We would like to invite all pupils to an 80th VE Day celebratory fun day lunch on Thursday 8th May 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…

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Staffing & Finance Governor Overview – April 2025

By Linn Hoggins | April 30, 2025

Dear parent / carer   The Staffing and Finance governor committee met before the Easter holidays.     Governors fulfilled statutory duties including: Reviewing the Staff Code of Conduct Policy Reviewing Service Level Agreements   Governors considered financial benchmarking data comparing our school spend to other schools.  Governors noted the savings school is able to make…

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Weardale collection arrangements Apr 25

By Linn Hoggins | April 9, 2025

Dear parent / carer   The children have had a fabulous time at Weardale!  They have experienced some amazing new opportunities and worked brilliantly as a team.  They are now very tired after their adventure away from home!   As they start their return journey, we would like to share with you the collection arrangements…

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School Telephone Back up and Running

By Linn Hoggins | April 9, 2025

Our school telephone lines are back up and running. Thank you

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Easter Egg Decorating Competition 2025

By Linn Hoggins | April 3, 2025

Dear parent / carer   All children from Nursery to Year 6 are invited to take place 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 decorating competition.  All eggs should be brought…

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Year 4 Staffing Update – March 2025

By Linn Hoggins | March 27, 2025

Dear Year 4 parents / carers   We are overjoyed to be able to share the wonderful news that Miss Osueke is about to begin a phased return to work following a period of critical illness.   Miss Osueke will be visiting school before the Easter holidays, and we are very much looking forward to…

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Holidays in Term Time – March 2025

By Linn Hoggins | March 27, 2025

Dear parent / carer   We are writing to ask for your support in being open and honest with us about any absences during term time.   We understand that sometimes families take holidays, trips, or attend important events that fall within the school term. While we are required to follow national guidance and cannot…

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FREE Family Friendly Performances in North Tyneside

By Linn Hoggins | March 27, 2025

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of our interactive courtroom this Easter holiday! You are invited to jury duty for the trial of Alexander T Wolf. We all think we know the story of The Three Little Pigs but is he really as big and bad as they say? Register and…

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HH Sports Coaching Easter Sports Camp Years 2-6 with Harry Hoggins

By Linn Hoggins | March 26, 2025

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a Multi Sports Camp at King Edward Primary School during the Easter holidays for Years 2 to 6: Week 1: Monday 14th April 2025 Tuesday 15th April 2025 Wednesday 16th April 2025 Week 2: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Wednesday 23rd April 2025 To book a place please…

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