Valentines Disco – Reception, Year 1 to Year 6 – Monday 10th February 2025

By Linn Hoggins | February 3, 2025

Judo Club on Monday will go ahead as normal.  Multi Sport Club has been moved to Monday 28th April 2025. Thank you

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HH Sports Coaching February Half Term Sports Camp Years 2-6 with Harry Hoggins

By Linn Hoggins | January 28, 2025

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 3 day Multi Sports Camp for Years 2 to 6 during the February half term holiday at King Edward Primary School on Monday 24th February 2025 Tuesday 25th February 2025 Wednesday 26th February 2025 Book for 1, 2 or all 3 days, the choice is yours! …

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Free after school clubs!

By Kate Byrne | January 24, 2025

Dear Parents and Carers, We hope this information finds you well.  We are extremely proud of our diverse and inclusive school community, and we are committed to providing the best opportunities for our children to thrive. We want to share some important information about our school’s changing demographic. Over the past few years, we have…

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OOSC Half Term Holiday Club February 2025 – Planning

By Linn Hoggins | January 24, 2025

OOSC booking is now open for the February half term Holiday Club!  Please click on the link below to view a copy of the activity planning: OOSC February 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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School Crossing Patrol Vacancy

By Linn Hoggins | January 21, 2025

North Tyneside Council are looking to recruit School Crossing Patrol Attendants, this includes the vacant position at the top of Preston Avenue.   If you would like to apply or know someone who would like to apply, please contact Juleen Brown on 07725600679 or email juleen.brown@northtyneside.gov.uk or contact school and we will be happy to…

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Smartphones

By Linn Hoggins | January 20, 2025

At King Edward Primary, we recognise the growing presence of mobile phones in the lives of children and the benefits they can offer in terms of communication and learning. However, we also understand the importance of establishing boundaries around their use to ensure the wellbeing, safety, and developmental needs of our pupils. To this end,…

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Connect Mental Health Support Team Monthly Session

By Linn Hoggins | January 14, 2025

PARENT/CARER VIRTUAL MONTHLY SUPPORT SESSION – Managing & Regulating your child’s emotions 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.   January’s support session topic will…

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Class Newsletters – Spring Term 2025

By Linn Hoggins | January 13, 2025

Please click on the links below to view the Class Newsletters for Spring Term 2025:   Nursery Class Newsletter   The 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…

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Happy New Year Party Lunch – Thursday 16th January 2025

By Linn Hoggins | January 10, 2025

We would like to invite all pupils to a Happy New Year Party Lunch celebration on Thursday 16th January 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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Christmas Raffle Winners 2024

By Linn Hoggins | December 18, 2024

A massive thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for our Christmas Raffle, we have raised over £800 towards school fund. Prizes can be picked up from the school office.  Can we please ask you to pick your prize up no later than end of the school day on Thursday 19th December 2024. …

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Coffee Morning – Wednesday 8th January 2025 – All welcome to attend!

By Linn Hoggins | December 12, 2024

We would like to invite you to our coffee morning on Wednesday 8th January 2025, please see flyer below for more information:  

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Christmas Raffle – £1 per strip

By Linn Hoggins | December 9, 2024

We are selling tickets for our Christmas Raffle, tickets are £1 per strip and will be on sale from Tuesday 10th December until Tuesday 17th December 2024.  Raffle will be drawn midday on Thursday 19th December 2024.   All proceeds will go to activities /resources for the children in our school.   If you would…

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Christmas at KEPS 2024!

By Linn Hoggins | November 27, 2024

Dear parent / carer   Although you may already be familiar with upcoming events from our Advance Diary Dates, we want to share more detailed 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 / carers in the holiday…

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Coffee Morning – Wednesday 4th December 2024

By Linn Hoggins | November 19, 2024

We would like to invite you to our second coffee morning on Wednesday 4th December 2024, please see flyer below for more information:      

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Coffee Morning – Thursday 7th November 2024

By Linn Hoggins | October 25, 2024

We would like to invite you to our second coffee morning on Thursday 7th November 2024, please see flyer below for more information:

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Connect Mental Health Support Team – Support Session Invite

By Linn Hoggins | October 14, 2024

Connect MHST invites Parents and carers supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to a virtual support Session on Wednesday 30th October 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 and advice to…

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NTSCITT – Outstading Teacher Training

By Linn Hoggins | October 11, 2024
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Year 5 Harvest Festival – Thursday 17th October 2024

By Linn Hoggins | October 11, 2024

To celebrate Harvest Festival on Thursday 17th October 2024 Year 5 are hosting their annual Harvest Assembly at 9.30am.   Year 5 parents/carers are welcome to come along to the assembly in the gym via the sliding doors at the bottom of the KS1 yard, doors will open after 9.10am to allow children to come into…

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Out of School Club – October Half Term Holiday Club 2024 – Activity Planning

By Linn Hoggins | October 8, 2024

OOSC booking is now open for the October half term Holiday Club!  Please click on the link below to view a copy of the activity planning: OOSC October Half Term 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…

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Christmas Cards and More! 2024

By Linn Hoggins | October 8, 2024

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 as…

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Nursery, Reception, Years 1 to 6 – Parents Evening Booking Information

By Linn Hoggins | October 7, 2024

Dear parents / carers   As per our advance notification, parents evening will take place after school on Thursday 17th October 2024 an Monday 21st October 2024.  Parents evening is for all children from Nursery to Year 6.     About appointments Parents evening will be held in person in your child’s classroom with your child’s…

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Year 6 High Borrans Residential Visit May 2025

By Linn Hoggins | October 2, 2024

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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HH Sports Coaching October Half Term Sports Camp Years 2-6 with Harry Hoggins

By Linn Hoggins | September 30, 2024

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 3 day Multi Sports Camp for Years 2 to 6 during the October half term holiday at King Edward Primary School,: Monday 28th October 2024 Tuesday 29th October 2024 Wednesday 30th October 2024 To book a place click on the link: HH Sports Coaching May Half…

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Primary Aged Badminton at John Spence Community High School

By Linn Hoggins | September 30, 2024
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North Tyneside Council – Children’s Swimming Lessons

By Linn Hoggins | September 30, 2024

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…

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Autumn Party Fun Day Lunch – Thursday 3rd October 2024

By Linn Hoggins | September 30, 2024

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…

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Mental Health Day Coffee/Tea Morning – Wednesday 9th October 2024

By Linn Hoggins | September 26, 2024
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Y4 Weardale Residential visit April 2025

By Linn Hoggins | September 24, 2024

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…

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iPads

By Linn Hoggins | September 16, 2024

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…

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Kiddical Mass in North Tyneside – World Car Free Day

By Linn Hoggins | September 12, 2024

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.      

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Rail Tresspass

By Linn Hoggins | September 12, 2024

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…

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Mobile Phones in School (Years 4 – 6 only)

By Linn Hoggins | September 12, 2024

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…

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Home School Agreements

By Linn Hoggins | September 12, 2024

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

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Connect MHST Invite to Virtual Support Session

By Linn Hoggins | September 11, 2024

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…

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Class Newsletters for AutumnTerm 2024

By Linn Hoggins | September 9, 2024

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…

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How We Learn in Reception Class – Meeting on Monday 16th September, 4.45pm

By Linn Hoggins | September 9, 2024

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…

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High School Applications for September 2025 are now open!

By Linn Hoggins | September 9, 2024

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…

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Reception Applications for September 2025 are now open!

By Linn Hoggins | September 9, 2024

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…

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ASDA Cashpot for schools

By Linn Hoggins | September 6, 2024

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  

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INSET Days – 2024/2025

By Linn Hoggins | September 5, 2024

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…

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