Your child can enjoy socialising with other children, be more active and learn an essential life skill while learning to swim. You can register your interest in level 1 swimming lessons for your child once they are 5 years old (your child must also be at least 90cm tall). Level 1 is the entry level for lessons. It…

We would like to invite all pupils to an Autumn Party Fun Day Lunch celebration on Thursday 3rd October 2024.   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…

Dear parents / carers   As you know, Year 4 will have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit to Weardale Activity Centre next April!  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…

Dear parents and carers,   I hope this message finds you well.   As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the learning experience at our school, we are seeking your support in upgrading our technology resources.  Specifically, we are looking to replace our current iPads, which have become outdated and are in need of…

Kidical Mass in North Tyneside are inviting you for a short family-friendly cycle ride to Cullercoates on World Car Free Day to help to spread the message that kids need #SafeStreetsNow on Sunday 22nd September 2024, meet at 2pm.      

Due to increasing incidents of trespass on the railway near our school, we would like to share with you a relevant FREE 15 minute safety video. Over 21 million students, parents and teachers from across the UK have already watched these videos which has led to a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and…

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 parent / carer   At King Edward Primary School, we know how important it is to work together as a school community so that everyone can be #happy #caring #achieving.     Please click the links below to see our:   Home school agreement ICT acceptable use agreement   Thank you Kate Byrne Headteacher

Connect MHST (Mental Health Support Team) invites Parents and carers supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to a virtual support Session. Wednesday 25th September 2024, 6pm on Zoom. The virtual session is a place for parents and carers to share their experiences, help and support each other and get information…

Please click on the links below to view the Class Newsletters for Autumn Term 2024:   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…

Dear Parents / Carers,   Thank you for all of your support during your child’s first week in Reception class. The children have settled in brilliantly and we are looking forward to a happy and successful year ahead. We’d like to invite you into school for a ‘How we Learn’ meeting in school at 4:45pm on Monday 16th September. This will give you an overview of how learning is planned for…

The application process for parents/carers to apply for a High School place for September 2025 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 2025 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…

Help us raise some money for school by downloading the Asda rewards app and adding our school to the Asda Rewards Cashpot for Schools.  For more information and what you need to do, please click the link: ASDA Cashpot for Schools  

Dear parent / carer We can confirm our next two of our INSET (teacher training) days for academic year 2024-25 will be held on: Monday 7th October 2024 Monday 6th January 2025 On these days, school will be closed to all children and parents, including Nursery.  OOSC will be open all day and booking will…

If you would like your child to have school milk 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, 8.00am –…

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 1 day Multi Sports Camp on the schools INSET day on Monday 2nd September 2024, 9am – 3pm at King Edward Primary School for children in Years 2 to 6: To book a place, scan the QR code on the flyer or click on the link:…

Following on from the previous information you received regarding information for September, I can now confirm which teachers will take each class for September 2024 for Years 1-6.   *Please note that Miss Reynolds will not be teaching her new class on Wednesday 3rd July, as she is not returning to work until September for…

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…

From September 2024 the price of a set 2 course school meal will increase from £2.50 to £2.60 per day.  School meals continue to be free for all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 as part of the on-going commitment to Universal Infant Free School Meals. Thank you Kate Byrne Headteacher

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 22nd July 2024, Tuesday 23rd July 2024, Wednesday 24th July 2024 Week 2: Monday 29th July 2024, Tuesday 30th July 2024, Wednesday 31st July 2024 Week…

Dear parents / carers OOSC booking is now open for Summer 2024!  We have lots of fun planned – CLICK HERE to find out more! The club will be open from 7.30am-5.30pm at a rate of £30 per day on the following dates: Monday 22nd July – Friday 26th July Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd…

We would like to invite you to our second coffee morning on Wednesday 5th June 2024, please see flyer below for more information:    

North Tyneside Council are looking to recruit School Crossing Patrol Attendants, for more information or to apply please contact Juleen Brown on 07725600679  

Dear parents / carers OOSC booking is now open for May half term 2024!  We have lots of fun planned – CLICK HERE to find out more! The club will be open from 7.30am-5.30pm at a rate of £30 per day on the following dates: Tuesday 28th May 2024 until Friday 31st May 2024 You should…

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a Multi Sports Camp during the May half term break at King Edward Primary School on Monday 27th May, Tuesday 28th May and Wednesday 29th May 2024 for children in Years 2 to 6.  To book a place click on the link: HH Sports Coaching May Half…

Please click on the link below to view information regarding guidance to support children’s online safety:   Internetmatters.org

Please click on the links below to view a copy of the Class Newsletters for Summer Term 2024: 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

King Edward Primary School would like to invite you to a parent & carer’s Coffee Morning, please click on the link:  KEPS Coffee Morning Flyer  

Dear Class 1S parents / carers   Parents Evening for Class 1S has been arranged on Monday 15th April 2024 and Monday 29th April 2024 with Class 1S teacher Mrs Stobbs.   About appointments Parents evening will be held in person in the main school building.   Appointments are 10 minutes long and Mrs Stobbs will…

Please click on the link: Operation Encompass Flyer if you have any concerns or would like further information, please come and see us.

WhatsApp group encouraging self-harm in young people   CNTW NHS Trust has made us aware of a WhatsApp group called “everyone you know x” which is circulating in North Tyneside.  It is aimed at Y6 students.  There are currently 500 members, and the group encourages members to self-harm.  Three young people (two from Gateshead and…

OOSC booking is now open for the Easter holidays!  Please click on the link below to view a copy of the activity planning:   OOSC Easter Holiday Club Activity Planning 2024   You should make your booking in the School Gateway app.  Just go to clubs and select ‘OOSC Holiday Club’ to pay and make…

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 2 week Multi Sports Camp during the 2 week Easter Break at King Edward Primary School on Monday 1st April, Tuesday 2nd April and Wednesday 3rd April 2024 and the following week Monday 8th April 2024, Tuesday 9th April and Wednesday 10th April for children in…

Our ‘Gadget Shop’ is linked to aspects of the National Curriculum.  Each experiment or activity is interactive and requires children to ‘do something scientific’. There will be a superb selection of child friendly science activities to excite young minds.  Items at the ‘Gadget Shop’ are priced from £1.00 to £3.00 and the shop will be…

Look out for your child’s sponsor form in coming home in their bag today.  Please update their form with minutes of reading or listening to stories in school each day and any reading they do at home. Please ask your children what they have been listening to and reading.and ask them to read you a story to hear how their reading skills are developing! We are…

Dear parents and carers, As part of Book Week at King Edward (4th-8th March), we are running our annual sponsored read and listen.  On Friday our child will bring home a letter, sponsor form and reading / listening log on which to record their daily reading and/or listening activity. In school we are organising a…