Online Safety for Children

By Linn Hoggins | January 17, 2023

Dear Parents/Carers Children need to be safe both at school and at home, and online safety is crucial to that. At the start of each school year, all pupils are taught strategies to stay online safely through our computing curriculum. This is to help the children understand and be aware of how they can stay safe…

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Year 6 High Borrans – May 2023

By Linn Hoggins | January 17, 2023

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…

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Merry Christmas and happy new year to our special KEPS family!

By Kate Byrne | December 24, 2022

We hope that you all have a special, happy and magical Christmas.  We are all more than ready to enjoy this much deserved and precious time with family and friends.  It has been an exceptionally long Autumn term, as it has been 15 weeks long!   Thank you for all of your support with our…

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Exploring MATs

By Sarah Parnaby | December 23, 2022

Dear parent / carer For some time, the Government has been actively encouraging all schools to move towards becoming an academy.   Although the Government direction for all schools to do so by 2030 has been removed, as a Governing Body, we feel that we want to be very much in control of our own destiny.  There…

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Year 6 Optional Additional Spelling Materials

By Linn Hoggins | December 21, 2022

Dear parents/carers   Several parents have requested additional spelling materials to complete at home. Please find on your child’s Google Classroom account two documents for revising common Year 6 spelling patterns.  Please feel free to download/print the materials to complete with your child at home at their own pace.   Please note there is no…

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Year 6 visit to High Borrans Activity Centre – May 2023

By Linn Hoggins | December 19, 2022

Dear Parents/Carers   We would like to invite you and your child to a meeting regarding the Year 6 residential trip to the High Borrans activity centre in May 2023.  The meeting will take place on Monday 16th January 2023 at 5pm in our main hall.  We will look at some slides of High Borrans…

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Parent/Carer Information – Help children to stay safe near frozen water

By Linn Hoggins | December 13, 2022

      Staying safe near frozen water: Coram Life Education have researched some resources that you might find useful for reminding your children how to stay safe near frozen water – lakes, canals, ponds etc. – following the tragic events in the news.   Produced by the Royal Life Saving Society, these resources look…

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Parent/Carers of Year 6 – Dental Survey

By Linn Hoggins | December 12, 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian,   Every year we collect information on the health of peoples’ teeth as part of the dental survey. The information helps to plan NHS dental services in your area.   This year the survey will collect information about the health of the teeth of children in year 6.  Your child’s school is taking part in…

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Dog Fouling Outside of School

By Linn Hoggins | December 9, 2022

School has had a visit today from the North Tyneside Council Dog Warden after recent complaints of dog fouling in the area.  We have been told the dog warden will be doing some patrolling around school in the next couple of weeks.   Parents are reminded that if they are taking their dogs on the…

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Staffing Updates January 2023

By Sarah Parnaby | December 8, 2022

Dear parents/carers,   It’s almost the end of what has been an exceptionally long term. By the time we get to our last day, on the 23rd of December, we will all have managed 15 school weeks!  Well done to all of us!  It’s the longest term of the school year and we’ll all be…

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Christingle Tonight – Tuesday 6th December 2022

By Linn Hoggins | December 6, 2022

Dear Parents and Carers   We had an amazing rehearsal at Christ Church this morning!   Can all children please wear their school uniform tonight.  If children have made a Christingle could they please bring it along with them tonight.  If your child has not made a Christingle do not worry as many of the…

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UPDATE – Christmas Jumper Days and Jumper Swap

By Linn Hoggins | November 30, 2022

Dear parent / carer   Following on from last night’s post on Christmas Jumper Day, we would like to clarify a few points.   National Christmas Jumper Day Due to popular demand, we will take part in National Christmas Jumper Day!  This is on Thursday 8th December (not Friday 9th December as I incorrectly typed-apologies). …

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National Christmas Jumper Day

By Kate Byrne | November 29, 2022

Children are very welcome to come into school on Friday 9th December 2022 in a Christmas jumper or non uniform, as it is Christmas Jumper Day nationally.  Please do not feel you need to go and buy a jumper, own clothes are also absolutely fine.  But as it’s a national event we’d like to join…

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URGENT SAFETY MESSAGE FOR ALL FAMILIES

By Linn Hoggins | November 29, 2022

Dear Parents and Carers, Important change to parking at the rugby club Our parents and carers are kindly allowed to park at the Rugby Club when dropping and collecting children. However, there has been a change at the rugby club.  The rugby club is now leasing out some of its premises and the car park…

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Charity Fundraising Night – Raffle Winners!

By Linn Hoggins | November 25, 2022

A huge well done to all our raffle prize winners last night, if you have won a prize you can collect from the school office.  If you have won the flowers you will need to collect tonight if possible. Thank you Prizes Winners: Hamper 1 – Pink – 771 – 775 Hamper 2 – White…

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Year 6 Parents/Carers – Additional Maths

By Linn Hoggins | November 25, 2022

Dear parents / carers, Several parents have requested additional maths materials to complete at home. On Google Classroom under ‘Revision’ are some documents which include a revision section with examples and questions. Please feel free to download / print the materials to complete with your child at home at their own pace. Please note there…

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Charity Fundraising Event – Door Tickets & Raffle Tickets Still on Sale!!!

By Linn Hoggins | November 23, 2022

We still have tickets left for the Charity Fundraising Event which is at Percy Park Rugby Club, Tynemouth on Thursday 24th November 2022, tickets are £5 each or 2 for £8, you can also buy tickets on the night.  Doors open at 7.30pm.   We have a HUGE!!! amount of prizes for the raffle, tickets…

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Mini Movers at The Parks Sports Centre Every Thursday, 1.30pm – 2.30pm

By Linn Hoggins | November 18, 2022

Active North Tyneside have a free Mini Movers Group at The Parks Sports Centre every Thursday for children ages 2-4, 1.30pm – 2.30pm.  Fore more information, please click the link: Mini Movers 2022

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Scholastic Book Fair – Monday to Thursday, 3.15pm – 4.00pm

By Linn Hoggins | November 16, 2022

Next week sees the return of the Scholastic Book Fair.  We are delighted to be able – at long last – to welcome back parents and carers to an on site book fair!  If you would like to visit the book fair and purchase a book, please come along to the community room (access via sliding…

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Year 6 High Borrans Meeting – Monday 16th January 2023

By Linn Hoggins | November 16, 2022

Dear Parents/Carers, We would like to invite you and your child to a meeting regarding the Year 6 residential trip to the High Borrans activity centre in May 2023.  The meeting will take place on Monday 16th January 2023 at 5 p.m. in our main hall.  We will look at some slides of High Borrans…

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Outcome of Parent Governor Election

By Sarah Parnaby | November 15, 2022

Dear parent / carers Thank you to all parents who put themselves forward for the role of parent governor and the time and effort invested during the application process.  Thank you also to all parents who took the time to vote.  The interest and support you have shown is very much appreicated. Voting closed at…

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King Edward Primary School – Eco Team Letter to Parents/Carers

By Linn Hoggins | November 14, 2022

Dear Parents and Carers,   We are writing to you as concerned members of the King Edward Eco-Team.   We want to keep cars away from the school. We want to try to scoot, cycle and walk to school to get more exercise, or park cars away from school and walk the last part of…

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Cash for Kids – Christmas Mission – Christmas for Every Child

By Linn Hoggins | November 14, 2022

“Heat” or “Eat” is a real choice for so many families this winter.  Christmas is something some families simply can’t afford.  Mission Christmas is here to help Santa reach children living in poverty.   Please click the link: Mission Christmas cashforkids for more information.   If you are able to help, please click on the link: Welcome…

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DoodleMaths – Parent/Carer Support

By Linn Hoggins | November 14, 2022

Dear parents/carers, We are very proud of all the children and the work they have completed so far this year on DoodleMaths. As mentioned in the launch letter sent at the beginning of the academic year, we strongly advocate a ‘little and often’ approach with children using the app for just 10 minutes a day…

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Safeguarding Awareness for Parents & Carers (Football Association)

By Linn Hoggins | November 14, 2022

Every week millions of children play football, many of them in organised clubs and organisations. As part of its safeguarding response, the Football Association has created a safeguarding course for parents. The course is designed to help parents make informed choices about the football settings where they enrol their children. The course helps parents recognise…

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Anti-Bullying Week – Reach Out – Monday 14th to Friday 18th November 2022

By Linn Hoggins | November 11, 2022

Anti-Bullying week takes place from Monday 14th to Friday 18th November and the theme this year is ‘Reach Out’.  This event offers a great opportunity to further promote the importance of kindness and positive relationships which are always celebrated and embraced at King Edward Primary School. We will be marking Anti-Bullying week with a variety…

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Parent Governor Election November 2022

By Linn Hoggins | November 7, 2022

Dear parent / carer   Thank you to all parents who applied or expressed an interest in the Parent Governor vacancy.  We are extremely grateful for the level of support you have shown to school and are thrilled to announce we have received a number of applications!  As a result, we are now holding an…

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Year 2 to Year 6 – England Rocks Competition – Times Table Rock Stars

By Linn Hoggins | November 7, 2022

Dear Parents / Carers, We are excited to be taking part in the England Rocks competition hosted by Times Table Rock Stars! The competition runs from 07:30 GMT Monday 14th November to 19:30 GMT Wednesday 16th November and is all done online via play.ttrockstars.com. Children can play in any gamemode with every correct answer to a…

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A Charity Fundraiser Event

By Linn Hoggins | November 3, 2022

Dear Parents / Carers, A Charity Fundraiser Event We are writing to invite you to A Charity Fundraiser Event that we are hosting on the evening of Thursday 24th November at Percy Park Rugby Club.  The evening will run from 7.30pm to 10.30pm and will include a bar, entertainment and raffle. As many of you…

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Children in Reception to Year 6 – Are you entitled to free school meals?

By Linn Hoggins | November 1, 2022

About free school meals: You are eligible for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits, even if your child is in Reception to Year 2 and they receive Universal Free School Meals, please still apply: * income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance * income-related Employment and Support Allowance * support under Part VI of…

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Caterlink – Year 3 – 2 Week Free Lunch Trial

By Linn Hoggins | October 31, 2022

Children in Year 3 have previously been entitled to universal free school meals from Reception to Year 2 which have now stopped since they started Year 3, to encourage more children to try the tasty new menu, Caterlink are offering all children in Year 3 a free school lunch for 2 weeks starting from next…

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Christmas at KEPS 2022!

By Sarah Parnaby | October 21, 2022

Dear parent / carer Although some may think it’s too early to start thinking about Christmas, we want to share our plans with you to make the season merry!  Please read below to see what we have in store to get our children, staff and parents in the holiday spirit. Christmas Dinner Christmas Dinner Day…

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Y6 Coping With Grief

By Sarah Parnaby | October 21, 2022

Dear parent / carers As part of the Year 6 RSE curriculum, the children learn about the many changes that occur in life. One of the objectives in the curriculum is discussing the feelings that can occur as a result of death and the strategies that can help an individual to cope with grief. On…

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OOSC during holiday club

By Sarah Parnaby | October 21, 2022

Dear parent / carer Following a review of site access, we have made some changes to site during OOSC holiday club.  The external OOSC gate will be locked after all children are on site.  The gate will be reopened for collection time.  If you require access out of these hours, or need to pick your…

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Half Term Help for Parents

By Linn Hoggins | October 21, 2022

With October half term round the corner, lots of restaurants have announced that kids will eat free (or for £1) over the week off: Kids eat for £1 all day with no adult spend at Asda Café Two children under 16 can get a free breakfast every day at Beefeater and Brewers Fayre with one paying adult Tesco…

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Christmas Cards and More!

By Linn Hoggins | October 21, 2022

Dear parent / carer   Your children have been very busy creating beautiful Christmas card designs!  These can be turned into Christmas cards, poster calendars, mugs, gift labels and tea towels for you to purchase.  £1 from the sale of each product goes straight back to school  funds to subsidise fun events and activities such…

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Show Racism the Red Card

By Linn Hoggins | October 14, 2022

Dear parent /carer   To show our support for ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ we will be having a a non uniform and wear red day in school on Friday 21st October 2022 wearing non-uniform and something red.  We are not asking for a donation on this occasion but are asking children to wear red…

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Halloween Disco October 2022

By Sarah Parnaby | October 13, 2022

Dear parents / carers   We are pleased to announce we will be hosting Halloween Discos for children in Reception to Year 6!  These will all be held after school on Monday 31st October.  Children should wear party clothes / halloween costumes / fancy dress but will not be allowed to wear costumes with a…

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FGB overview 26.09.22

By Sarah Parnaby | October 11, 2022

Dear parents / carers The Full Governing Body met virtually on Monday 26th September, as usual attendance was good and Miss Byrne provided governors with a thorough review of the start of term alongside sharing priorities for the coming academic year. Undoubtedly, KEPS continues to provide a high quality of education for the children and this was reflected…

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Parent Governor Election Autumn 2022

By Linn Hoggins | October 6, 2022

Dear parents / carers   The Governing Body currently has one vacancy for a parent governor.     Parents have an important role to play in the education of children and being a parent governor can give you an opportunity to contribute to the education of all children at our school.  Training and support for parent…

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