John Spence Community High School are having their first Open Evening for children in Year 6 on Monday 19th September 2022 at 5pm.  Please see information letter: John Spence Community Open Evening – Information for Parents Letter You can also click the link: John Spence Open Evening Information for Parents

Dear parent / carer   As we move into a new school year, can we please remind you of a few points of policy 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…

Please click on the link: Operation Encompass Letter – September 2022 to view an information letter regarding an innovative project with North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police. Thank you

Dear parents / carers   As we enter the new school year, we have decided to make some changes to how we share information with parents on social media.   With immediate effect, we will no longer use our closed Facebook page.  The page will be deleted in the near future.  Instead, we will be…

Miss Owen – Nursery Unfortunately Miss Owen has been extremely poorly this week.  Earlier in the week she was admitted to hospital with sepsis.  As you may know, sepsis is a dangerous and potentially life threatening infection.  I am therefore very relieved to be able to tell you that she is now recovering and has…

Dear parents/carers,   I would like to inform you that when your child is in year 4, they will have the opportunity to have a residential experience in 2023!   The proposed trip is planned for Wednesday 29th March 2023 until Friday 31st March 2023.  This will be a two night, three day adventure, where…

Summer holidays are an opportunity to recharge, but many young people find themselves struggling without the structure and support school provides. This self care summer pack can help young people find strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing over the holidays. Primary self-care plan

Dear parents / carers   The Department for Education has commissioned a commemorative book ‘Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration’ as a gift to all children in state-funded primary school education in the UK.  It is written for a reading age of 9 to 10 years old, upper key stage 2.   The book explains…

Dear parents / carers   I would like to say an enormous thank you to everyone who donated a prize or came along to support our summer fair.  We were blown away by the incredible generosity of our parents and carers.  Thank you also to all the staff and members of the wider school community…

Dear Parents/Carers,   Just a few reminders for tomorrow.   Please can the children wear a white t-shirt and jeans or shorts. The drummers will be best in jeans as their drums are metal,quite heavy and may rub on their bare legs.  If it is hot like today, suncream, a hat and sunglasses may be…

On Wednesday 13th July Year 5 will be watching ‘Alright Charlie’ as part of their Safe Relationships topic in RSE.  This is an important aspect of safeguarding our children our children, especially as they are online a lot more often.  If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Year 5 team (year5@kingedward.org).…

Dear parents / carers   As we come to the end of another school year, we are pleased to share your child’s end of year report!   Nursery – Reception The end of year report for the Early Years Foundation Stage will come home with your child this week.  Reports in EYFS are in a…

Dear Parents/Carers,   At last I can confirm some final details about our Opera Event at The Parks. The rehearsals in school have gone well and it looks like it will be a fantastic show!   On Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th July children will be collected by coach from school and then returned by…

Dear parent / carer   In preparation for next academic year, we will give each year group a dedicated day on which you can buy uniform.  Please plan ahead for any uniform you may need at the start of the next academic year.     To avoid long queues, we ask that you please only attend…

Exciting news! We’ve got a new member of the Leadership Team! Nigel is so tired at the end of every week from such busy days in school………that we’ve got him a baby sister to help! Meet Winnie!

Following on from the last webpost, these are the classes for September 2022!   Current teacher/class                                          Teacher from September    Reception D                           …

Dear parents and carers, With just a few weeks left before the end of the school year we are obviously working hard thinking about and preparing for September.  I very much hope that the school year ahead brings the first uninterupted school year in three years!  Fingers crossed for us all!   We are thinking and…

Next week is Languages Week, come and admire your child’s learning over a croissant and chocolat chaud in the Community Room on Friday 8th July from 9am.

We are celebrating RSE Day in school on Thursday 30th June 2022, children can come to school in non uniform and the theme is ‘Celebrating Differences – Everyone can Sparkle’! Please see click on the link below for more information: RSA Day – Thursday 30th June 2022 Parent/Carer Flyer      

Dear parents / carers   We are pleased to announce we will be hosting a summer fair on Friday 8th July from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.  The fair will be held on the school field (or indoors in adverse weather conditions).     We will have a range of refreshment and entertainment stalls at the fair.  The…

Dear Parent / Carer,   As part of the Year 6 RSE curriculum, the children learn about different relationships, puberty and human reproduction. To support this curriculum objective, we will watch the Primary Teach KS2 video ‘Operation Ouch! How babies are made’ in our lesson.   A link to the video can be found here should you…

HH Sports Coaching with coach Harry Hoggins is running a 3 week multi sports camp at King Edward Primary School for children aged 7 to 11.  Cost is £15 per session. Week commencing: Monday 25th July, Tuesday 26th July & Wednesday 27th July Monday 1st August, Tuesday 2nd August & Wednesday 3rd August 2022 Monday…

This Friday (10th June) is the NSPCC Childhood Day. We will be celebrating this day in school with a non-uniform day where children are invited to come to school dressed however they would like – feeling free to simply be themselves (clothing should be school appropriate).   There is no charge for this event but…

Books, books and more books….whether you’re buying birthday gifts, a treat for your child or simply books to enjoy every day…We have something for everyone all available at this week’s Virtual Book Fair by Books for Bugs.   You and your children will be pleased to know there is a huge range of brand-new books…

Dear Parent/Carer I am pleased to tell you that this term we will be participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. online programme. This consists of an online assembly and supporting classroom based activities. Speak out. Stay safe. is a safeguarding programme available to all primary schools in the UK and Channel Islands. It…

Dear Parents / Carers,   Year One children have now all been given login details for Times Table Rock Stars and have accessed the software/App in school.   You will find the login details attached to your child’s reading diary.   For those of you with older children currently in school, this is probably something you are…

Dear parent / carer   In just eight school weeks we will be saying goodbye to our Year 6 children as they leave us to continue their educational journey at High School.  To send our Year 6 2022 leavers off in style, we have organised a number of events and treats for them in the…

Dear parent / carer   We are having a day of celebrations in school on Friday 27th May in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee!   Non-uniform – Children are invited to come into school on Friday 27th in non-uniform and red white and blue.   Inflatables – We will be having a big inflatable…

Caterlink are hosting a special lunch on Thursday 19th May 2022:   The menu will be:   Sausage in a Bun Cheese and Tomato Pizza Served with: Potato Wedges Baked Beans Coleslaw Followed by: Lemon Drizzle Cake Fresh Fruit Salad Caterlink Fun Day Menu Children in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 will receive a…

Dear parents and carers Below is some key information regarding the Year 2 SATS: Year 2 – KS1 SATS Information for Parents/Carers 2022 If you have any concerns or questions then please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Dear parents / carers   Sports Day for children in Reception to Year 6 will take place on Friday 20th May.  Children will have the chance to take part in a range of sporting activities on the school field and should come to school in their PE kit.  Parents are invited to attend to watch…

Dear parents and carers, As you will be aware, Y6 SATs begin next week.  Below is some key information for you. Here is some useful information Year 6 SATs for Parents about the week itself and about the tests. The information above includes a timetable of which tests are on which day. Whilst the SAT tests are very…

On behalf of Northumbria Police please click on the links below to view a letter from ACC Hutchinson and an information leaflet for parents/carers. Thank you Northumbria Connected ACC Letter   Northumbria Connected – web sign up leaflet  

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 bring home a permission form with them tonight entitled ‘High Borrans Dietary, Medical & Contact Information Form – Under…

Dear parents / carers   With the Y4 trip to High Borrans just around the corner, we thought it would be useful to share some final arrangements and reminders.     Parent meeting Please click here to see slides that were shared during the meeting.   Medication If you have not already done so, please ensure…

Dear parents / carers   Can we please remind all parents and carers that children should not be taken out of school during term time for holidays.  It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that children of compulsory school age attend school to receive a full time education.    Current government legislation makes it…

We are hosting our annual Healthy Living week at the end of May and are busy organising and planning lots of fun sports and healthy living activities for our children. It would be brilliant if any parents/carers could come into school during Healthy Living week .  If you have any experience as a sports coach or could…

Dear parents / carers   Please read the below information about the school meals provision after the Easter holidays.   Menu When we return after the Easter holidays we are pleased to announce that Caterlink will be providing their full menu!  This is a three week menu which will begin on ‘week 1’ at the…