Mark Chapter 12 verse 33
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.
Last Friday, Reception class were in for a real treat as they had a visit from Animal Magic, a mobile zoo. Chris from Animal Magic brought a variety of animals with him to visit including, a Bearded Dragon, Giant Millipedes, Cockroaches, a Parrot, an Armadillo, an Owl, a Tortoise, Rabbits, and Guinea Pigs. We had lots of fun learning about the animals, feeding them, petting them and even holding them. You can view the gallery by clicking here.
On Thursday 12th March, our Year 2 children set off on a wonderful adventure to visit the newly refurbished library in Redhill. The children set off by train from Nutfield Station to Redhill and were greeted at the Library by Anna and Tina, The Redhill Librarians. After the initial introductions, everyone shared a story followed by a grand tour of this beautiful, fully stocked oasis of books and reading material.
Children whose parents enrolled them at the library were given their library cards, which they were really excited about and everybody is looking forward to getting back to the library to enjoy more great reading time. A huge thank you to our tour guides for graciously giving up their time to show us around and read with us. We are all very grateful.
Our planned Great Fire of London re-enactment took place last Friday. Our Year 1 spectators were very excited to watch our representation of the Great Fire of London 1666. The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that occurred in central London from Sunday 2 September to Wednesday 5 September 1666, gutting the medieval City of London inside the old Roman city wall, while also extending past the wall to the west.
We shot a video of the fire, which will be coming very soon to our website. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the lovely stills that we managed to grab of the great fire action taking place. The strong wind really encouraged the fire to spread so as you can imagine, the houses didn’t take long before they were literally a wall of fire.
Last Friday our Nutfield Church Primary School news team were live from Pudding Lane, London reporting on a great fire that broke out at the very heart of this hustling, bustling street in our Capital.
To watch our special bulletin, visit the link here.
As part of a cross curricular activity, Year 5 children enjoyed a fabulous dance workshop with the Springs Dance Company. The Springs Dance Company are a professional dance company, producing vibrant, life-enhancing dance for more than 45 years. Their mission is to improve lives and bring joy through dance. They partner with theatres, churches, schools and libraries to bring meaningful, accessible, transformative dance to everyone.
The Springs Dance Company run a highly regarded education programme for people of all ages and abilities. In primary schools, they are the UK’s leading specialist in cross-curricular Dance and R.E. (Christianity). Last Friday the Year 5 children were bringing the story of the Resurrection to life through the medium of contemporary dance. The wonderful Easter story was brought to life through dramatic movement, hand and leg stretches and poses emphasising the power of this amazing story.
Photos of this can be found here.
The Ark team are not able to accompany children to the PTFA Easter Egg Hunt on Friday 27th March. If you would like your child to attend, please collect them from school at 3.15pm.
Internal Clubs:
Please find attached a programme of internal clubs. A form will be sent via email on Monday 23rd March at 8.00am. Please select club choices using the appropriate voting buttons. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If your child has attended a club previously, we ask that you reapply for the Summer term as a place on the club is no longer automatically carried over to the next term. For clubs with limited participants and for Purple Mash club, priority will be given to children who have not taken part in the club previously. For Choir, Speech and Drama and Orchestra, priority will be given to those children who already attend.
Karate club will be open to Years 3 and 4 only and more information regarding this club will be sent out on Monday. It will not be possible to change club attendance during the Summer term and waiting lists will not be held. The closing date for application to clubs for the Summer term will be Friday 10th April and the School Office will communicate confirmed clubs by Friday 17th April.
Internal clubs will commence w/c 27th April and end w/c 29th June. Please see the attachment for the days on which the clubs will run and what year groups are able to attend. Please ensure that your child is committed to attending a club for the whole term before signing them up.
External Clubs:
Our two external clubs (Football and Sweatband Juniors) will continue to run in the Summer term and both are booked directly with the club co-ordinator. Please see the attachment for the days on which these clubs will run. Football club and Sweatband Juniors will commence w/c 13th April.
For more information or to sign your child/children up to Sweatband Juniors, please contact Sam Harding on 07808 268836 or email at sweatband-fitness@outlook.com.
To book directly with Supreme Sports for Football Club, please use the following link: https://supremesport.class4kids.co.uk/term/36
Please feel free to get in touch with the School Office should you have any questions.
Our kitchen team are pleased to confirm the new Spring/Summer menu which will launch when the children return from the Easter Holidays on Monday 13th April. Please click here to view the menu. If your child has had any changes to their dietary requirements, please let the office know at your earliest convenience.
Thank you to all those parents and carers who make their school dinner payments promptly. The cost is £81.20 for the first half of the Summer term. We look forward to receiving your payments.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt run by the PTFA will take place on Friday 27th March after school at 3:15pm. Tickets cost £4.00 per child and must be purchased in advance by visiting the PTFA website here.
Tickets will not be available on the day. Please ensure you have included any dietary requirements when you book your ticket. Siblings who do not attend Nutfield Church Primary are welcome at the event – please just purchase the appropriate number of tickets when you make your booking.
Please also note that we will be using our new QR code scanning system for entry to the event so please bring an electronic or paper version of your ticket with you to speed up access on the day. The event is an accompanied event, therefore all children must be collected as normal from the playground after school and then accompanied by an adult to the Easter Egg hunt.
Secondary schools across Surrey are increasingly seeing the negative impact that early smartphone use can have on pupils’ wellbeing, sleep, and readiness to learn. The attached letter offers supportive guidance for families ahead of the transition to secondary education.
Come and join the Easter fun and help local families at the same time. On Sunday 29th March, bring along your food bank donation to take part in The Loveworks Great Reigate Bunny Hunt. Track down the Easter bunnies and eggs to claim your prize! Full details can be found on the flyer here.
There will be an evening of Jazz and Swing at Christ Church on Saturday 25th April. Tickets are being sold in advance and can be brought from Christ Church or Holborns. Proceeds from this event will support Christ Church and the local community. More details here.
If you are looking for a supportive, local club where your child can build confidence, make friends, and develop their football skills, please do contact Nutfield Youth Football Club. Nutfield Youth FC provide a safe, high-quality environment backed by their affiliation with the Surrey FA, ensuring your child receives the best possible introduction to the game. Please do get in touch to find out more about upcoming sessions and team availability.
Email: secretary@nutfieldyouthfc.co.uk,
Website: www.nutfieldyouthfc.co.uk
As we continue through the season of Lent, it is a meaningful time to reflect on the sacrifices and commitments we make for personal growth and self-discipline. I have personally chosen to give up chocolate and have been quite proud of resisting the temptations, even in the staffroom! I hope that many of you are also finding success in your own Lenten journeys, whether through giving up something or taking on a positive habit. These small acts of perseverance and self-control remind us of the strength and resilience we nurture not only in ourselves but also in our children as we support their learning and development.
I want to extend my thanks to all of you for your continued support and partnership with Nutfield Church C of E Primary School. Your involvement plays a vital role in enriching our pupils’ learning experiences and strengthening our school community.
A special thank you goes to the parents who have kindly volunteered in classrooms during our themed activities, such as the art projects, and those who have supported children on trips. These opportunities bring our curriculum to life and deepen the children’s engagement and understanding.
I would also like to express particular gratitude to the parents who generously drove our children to the foodbank. This trip was especially pertinent to our school value of community, and without your help, the trip would have been cancelled. Your support in making these experiences possible is truly appreciated.
Thank you also to the parents who have donated stationery and resources from our Amazon Wishlist. These contributions provide essential support that helps our children thrive academically.
Our recent Class Worships have been a wonderful showcase of the great learning and progress happening across the school. It is inspiring to see our pupils confidently sharing their achievements and enthusiasm for learning.
Year Six pupils have now been allocated their secondary schools. While I am pleased for those who received their firstchoice placements, I understand some families may feel disappointed with their outcomes. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if we can assist you in any way moving forward.
As always, I will be on the school gate and warmly welcome you to speak to me about any questions or concerns. Remember, learning is a partnership, and as the saying goes,
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
Thank you for your continued support in helping us foster these values both in school and at home.
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