REMINDER – Whole School Wear Red/Pink/Non Uniform – Thursday 14th February 2019

By Linn Hoggins | February 13, 2019

REMINDER: Whole School Wear Red/Pink/Non-Uniform Day on Thursday 14th February 2019We are having a whole school wear red/pink or non-uniform on Thursday 14th February 2019 for Valentines Day.  We are asking for a £1 voluntary donation towards our school funds to help us buy resources/activities for our school.Thank you Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Whole School Sponsored Read – Monday 4th February – Friday 8th February 2019

By Linn Hoggins | January 31, 2019

To celebrate and encourage life long love of reading at home and school, we will be running a sponsored read between Monday 4th February 2019 until Friday 8th February 2019. Sponsor forms will be handed out to all children on Friday 1st February 2019 along with a reading log to record the minutes they have…

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Update – Important Staff Changes Information Letter for Nursery/Keep Parents

By Linn Hoggins | January 31, 2019

Please click on the link below to view an update on the staff changes in Nursery/Keep: Update – Important Staffing Changes Nursery/Keep Parents Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Important Information Letter from Chair of Governors

By Linn Hoggins | January 29, 2019

Please click on the link below to view an important letter from our Chair of Governors. Thank you Important Information letter from Chair of Governors. Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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School Gateway Messaging App for Parents

By Linn Hoggins | January 24, 2019

The easiest way to interact with your school   Dear Parents   Thank you to all parents/carers who are now using the School Gateway App. We would like all parents/carers to be using the app instead of receiving text messages, App messages are free and will save our school money which can be used towards…

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King Edward Out of School Club – February Half Term Holiday Club Activity Programme

By Linn Hoggins | January 24, 2019

King Edward Out of School Club – February Half Term Holiday Club Activity Programme – Monday 18th February 2019 to Friday 22nd February 2019 Please click on the link below to view a copy of the Activity Programme for the February half term. King Edward Out of School Club February 2019 Half Term Activity Programme…

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Spring Term 1 Class Homework – Years 1, 2, 3 & 4

By Linn Hoggins | January 23, 2019

Please click on the links below to view copies of the Spring Term 1 Class Homework: Year 1 Spring Term 1 Class Homework – Little Red Riding Hood Year 2 Spring Term 1 Class Homework – Castles Year 3 Spring Term 1 Class Homework – Water Year 4 Spring Term 1 Class Homework – Greece…

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Parents Evening – Monday 4th February 2019 and Thursday 7th February 2019

By Linn Hoggins | January 21, 2019

Parents Evening on Monday 4th February 2019, 3.30pm – 5.30pm and Thursday 7th February 2019, 3.30pm – 6.30pm Parents evening appointments are now available to book online with your child's class teacher.  If you would like to attend please complete the online booking form by clicking on your child's class below with your choice of…

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Spring Term – Class Newsletters

By Linn Hoggins | January 21, 2019

Please click on the links below to view each year groups Class Newsletter which is packed with information and events which will be taking place this term. Nursery Spring Term Class Newsletter The KEEP Spring Term Class Newsletter Year 1 Spring Term Class Newsletter Year 2 Spring Term Class Newsletter Year 3 Spring Term Class…

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Catering Services – Pizza Party – Thursday 17th January 2019

By Linn Hoggins | January 16, 2019

Catering Services are hosting a Pizza Party on Thursday 17th January 2019   The menu includes: Homemade Margherita or Pepperoni Pizza Served with Lattice Fries ***** Add Salad ***** Neapolitan Ice Cream Slider ***** Juice Carton If your child finds a Golden Ticket then can win a prize!!!! If your child would like to stay…

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Advance Diary Dates – Spring Term – January 2019 – April 2019

By Linn Hoggins | January 14, 2019

IMPORTANT DIARY DATES – SPRING TERM – WHOLE SCHOOL VISITS/TRIPS/EVENTS  Please click on the link below to view a list of advance diary dates for Spring Term – January 2019 – April 2019. We recommend you print this form or make a note of the dates for future reference. You can also click on the…

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Office Staff Christmas Raffle – Winners!!!

By Linn Hoggins | December 19, 2018

King Edward Primary School’s Christmas Raffle WINNERS Prize Winning Number Grown-Up’s Christmas Hamper (1) White 301-305 Grown-Up’s Christmas Hamper (2) Yellow 26-30 Children’s Christmas Hamper Green 66-70 Signed Newcastle Falcon’s Rugby Ball Green 676-680 Glitter Snowman Lantern  White 41-45 Cuddly dog stuffed toy Blue 506-510 Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to support…

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Chocolate Raffle – Friday 21st December 2018

By Linn Hoggins | December 19, 2018

Thank you to everyone who donated a piece of chocolate on our Non-Uniform Day on Friday 14th December 2018. We are asking if children can bring into school a 50p donation on Friday 21st December 2018, in exchange we will be giving every child a raffle ticket (tickets for children in school only). We are…

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Friday 21st December 2018 – Whole School Non Uniform Day – Reception/Year 6 Toy Day

By Linn Hoggins | December 18, 2018

We are having a Whole School Non-Uniform Day and Toy Day (Reception to Year 6 only for toys) on Friday 21st December 2018. We ask children not to bring in any expensive toys or valuable toys (ipads or phones).  School take no responsibility for any lost or broken toys. Last day of school is Friday 21st…

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Class Parties

By Linn Hoggins | December 14, 2018

Year 3 Christmas Party – Monday 17th December 2018 Year 1 & 2 Christmas Parties – Tuesday 18th December 2018 Nursery & Year 5 Christmas Party – Wednesday 19th December 2018 Reception & Year 6 Christmas Party – Thursday 20th December 2018 Year 4 Christmas Party – Friday 21st December 2018 Children to come to…

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KS2 (Years 4 – 6) Carol Service at St Augustins Church – Tuesday 18th December 2018, 2pm

By Linn Hoggins | December 14, 2018

Key Stage 2 (Years 4-6) and will be hosting their Christmas Carol Service at St Augustins Church, North Shields on Tuesday 18th December 2018 at 2pm.  All parents/carers are welcome to come along. Pick up arrangements after the Service: Can we please ask all parents of children in Key Stage 2 (Years 4 – 6)…

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Parent/Carer Letter – December 2018

By Linn Hoggins | December 13, 2018

Please click on the link below to view a letter regarding arrangements for Friday 14th December 2018 Parent/Carer Information Letter Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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FOKE Christmas Fair – Friday 14th December 2018 – Cancelled

By Linn Hoggins | December 12, 2018

Please click on the link below to view a letter from Laura Evans, Chair of FOKE: FOKE Christmas Fair Letter – December 2018 Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Letter from Governors

By Linn Hoggins | December 10, 2018

Please click on the link below to view a letter from our Governors. Thank you. Letter from our Governors – December 2018 Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Christmas Raffle

By Linn Hoggins | December 10, 2018

King Edward Primary School’s Christmas Raffle Prizes 1. Grown-Up’s Christmas Hamper with fizz, wine, mince pies, shortbread, preserves, nut selection, weekly planner, Belgian chocolate sea shells, oat biscuits 2. Children’s Christmas Hamper with cuddly ginger bread man, chocolate biscuits, finger crayons, Christmas stationery set, Santa cookies tin, mini digestives 3. Signed Newcastle Falcon’s Rugby Ball 4.…

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Important Parent/Carer Nursery/KEEP Staffing Information Letter

By Linn Hoggins | December 7, 2018

Please click on the link below to view an important Nursery/KEEP staffing information letter. Thank you. Nursery/KEEP Staffing Information Letter – December 2018 Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Advance Notice – Non-Uniform Day – Friday 14th December 2018

By Linn Hoggins | December 3, 2018

Whole school Non-Uniform Day on Friday 14th December 2018, we are asking for chocolate donations for our Xmas Fayre. Thank you. Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Christmas Jumper Day – Friday 7th December 2018

By Linn Hoggins | December 3, 2018

Whole school Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 7th December 2018.  Children can wear their Christmas jumper/non uniform for a £1 donation to help raise money for our school funds.  This money will go towards buying resources for our children in school. Thank you Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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HELP NEEDED !!! – FOKE Christmas Fayre – Friday 14th December 2018

By Linn Hoggins | December 3, 2018

We are having our annual Christmas Fayre on Friday 14th December 2018.  This event is always a huge success and we raise a lot of money for our children. We are desperate for helpers, if you are able to help at the Fayre, to set up, to man a stall or even just to help…

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REMINDER – INSET DAY – FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2018

By Linn Hoggins | November 29, 2018

REMINDER – INSET DAY – FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2018 Inset Day – School is closed to all children tomorrow – Friday 30th November 2018. Thank you Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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St Oswalds – Winter Wonder Pals

By Linn Hoggins | November 28, 2018

We are now selling St Oswalds Winter Wonder Pals from the school office for £2.00 each.  Four different designs, pink unicorn, blue unicorn, snowman and Christmas Dog. All money raised from the sale of the Winter Wonder Pals will be given to St Oswalds Hospice. Thank you. Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Important Information Letter to Parents/Carers regarding Staffing Changes – November 2018

By Linn Hoggins | November 28, 2018

Please click on the link below to view an important parent/carer information letter regarding staffing changes: Parent Information Letter – November 2018 Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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FOKE – Parents Coffee Morning / Christmas Jumper Swap – Monday 3rd December 2018, 9.00 am

By Linn Hoggins | November 27, 2018

FOKE are hosting a Parents Coffee Morning / pre-loved Christmas Jumper swap on Monday 3rd December 2018 at 9.00 am in the Community Room.  All parents are welcome to come along, have a coffee and bring along any Christmas jumpers you no longer need and swap for a different one or just donate for someone…

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Reception Phonics Meeting Feedback Form

By Linn Hoggins | November 27, 2018

If you attended the reception Phonics Meeting on Tuesday 20th November 2018 we would appreciate it if you would complete the Phonics Meeting Feedback Form by clicking on the link below: Reception Phonics Meeting Feedback Form Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Pudsey Bear Competition Winners

By Linn Hoggins | November 16, 2018

Very well done to everyone who entered the Pudsey Bear Colouring Competition, here are our winners:         Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Vacancy for a Cleaner at King Edward Primary School

By Linn Hoggins | November 15, 2018

We currently have a vacancy for a Cleaner at King Edward Primary School, please click on the links below for more information: Cleaner Vacancy Information Letter – November 2018 Cleaner Job Description Application Form Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Year 6 Cake Sale – Friday 16th November 2018 in the Community Room, 9.00 am – 9.30 am

By Linn Hoggins | November 15, 2018

Our Year 6 children have asked us if they can have host a cake sale to help raise money for Children in Need.  They will be selling cakes on Friday 16th November 2018, 9.00 – 9.30 am in the Community Room. All parents/carers are welcome to come along and purchase a cake and a cup…

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FOKE Film Night – Arthur Christmas – Monday 26th November 2018

By Linn Hoggins | November 15, 2018

FOKE Film Night – Arthur Christmas – Monday 26th November 2018 FOKE Film night tickets are selling fast!!  Be quick, this is such a popular event and gets everyone in such a festive mood. £2 for adults & £1 for children. You can call the school office who will reserve your ticket for you.  Thank…

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Reception Phonics Parents Meetings

By Linn Hoggins | November 13, 2018

We would like to invite you into Reception to see and get a taste of the type of learning your children are doing in Phonics this year. The sessions will be held at 9.05 am on Tuesday 20th and Tuesday 27th of November for 20 minutes. If you are unable to attend either of these…

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School Catering Assistants Vacancies

By Linn Hoggins | November 13, 2018

School Catering Assistants required… If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, hard working, and would like to work during school time in a kitchen, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Duties include serving the school lunch, along with cleaning duties after service. Previous experience in a catering environment is not essential as full training will…

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Children in Need – Friday 16th November 2018

By Linn Hoggins | November 8, 2018

Dear Parents/Carers, As you may already know, Monday 12th November is the start of this year’s BBC Children in Need Appeal Week. We are excited to be joining in with others around the UK to participate in fundraising for this good cause. These fundraising events will help your children learn about the lives of disadvantaged children…

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FOKE Family Film Night – Monday 26th November 2018

By Linn Hoggins | November 8, 2018

The Friends of King Edward are hosting their annual Family Film Night on Monday 26th November 2018, please click on the link below for more information: FOKE Family Film Night Information Letter – November 2018 Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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REMINDER – INSET DAYS

By Linn Hoggins | November 8, 2018

As per our previous posts, please be reminded of our Inset Days, school will be closed to children on both of these days: Friday 30th November 2018 and Friday 15th March 2019 We recommend you put a note on your calendar/diary. Thank you. Source: www.kingedwardprimary.org.uk

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Class Homework – Autumn Term 2

By Linn Hoggins | November 8, 2018

Please click on the relevant link to view copies of Autumn term 2 homework: Year 1 Homework – Autumn Term 2 – Gingerbread Man Year 2 Homework – Autumn Term 2 – Materials Year 3 Homework – Autumn Term 2 – Rocks & Soils/Stone Age & Iron Age Year 4 Homework – Autumn Term 2…

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Nursery – 30 Hours Free Childcare

By Linn Hoggins | November 7, 2018

If your child is currently taking up the free 30 hours childcare in Nursery please remember to renew your 30 hour code by logging into your account on the  childcarechoices.gov.uk website. If you have a child who will be starting in our Nursery in January 2019, please remember to get your 30 hour free childcare…

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