YEAR 6 SATs

Year 6 SATs tests start next Monday 11^th May. It is important that all children taking part in these are at school every day, by 8.30am at the latest. Please see that your child gets plenty of sleep, exercise and healthy food over the next week. Please also reinforce the message that they are all fabulous and will do really well. They can only do their best, and mustn't worry about the tests!

 

SHERWOOD FC U9 ARROWS

Good luck to our pupils who are playing in the YEL Cup Final this Sunday for Sherwood FC U9 Arrows. They've performed brilliantly to make the final and we've no doubt they'll continue their great form! 

 

VACATING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY

Please can we remind you to vacate the school grounds promptly at the end of the school day (3.15pm). This is so that after school clubs outside can start and children in HOSCA can go outside.

 

WEEKLY % ATTENDANCE FIGURES – THIS WEEK’S WINNERS ARE: 2F & 5C                              

FS	91.63%	FW	93.33%	1ST	98.09%	1W	98.52%	2C	98.57%
2F	99.01%	3G	96.57%	3T	93.81%	4H	97.00%	4W	95.57%
5C	99.05%	5H	91.63%	6C	97.60%	6CH	99.01%

SPORTS WEEK – 18^TH – 22^ND MAY

Week commencing Monday 18^th May is Sports Week in school and the children will be taking part in various sporting activities.

On Monday 18^th May, Years 3 and 4 will take part in traditional races from 1.15pm and families are invited to watch. Children in Years 3 and 4 can come to school in their school uniform PE kits. Please enter and exit from the visitor’s gate on Haydn Road. Unfortunately, siblings in other classes, will not be able to watch the races.

On Tuesday 19^th May in the morning, FS and FW will be taking part in traditional races from 9.45am and families are invited to watch. Children in FS and FW can come to school in their school uniform PE kits. Please enter and exit from the vistor’s gate on Haydn Road. Unfortunately, siblings in other classes, will not be able to watch the races. Children in FS & FW will be expected to stay at school after the races.

On Thursday 21^st, children in Years 1 to 6 will be taking part in a whole school potted sports morning where the children are in mixed aged teams and the oldest children support the youngest to complete fun activities. Children in Years 1 - 6 need to come to school in their school uniform PE kits. Please ensure children bring their water bottles to school. (Families are not invited to this event).

On Thursday 21^st May, in the afternoon,  Years 5 and 6 will take part in traditional races from 1.15pm and families are invited to watch. Children in Years 5 and 6 can come to school in their school uniform PE kits. Please enter and exit from the visitor’s gate on Haydn Road. Unfortunately, siblings in other classes, will not be able to watch the races.

On Friday 22^nd May, Years 1 and 2 will be taking part in traditional races from 1.30pm and families will be invited to watch. Children in Years 1 and 2 can come to school in their school uniform PE kits. Please enter and exit from the visitor’s gate on Haydn Road. Unfortunately, siblings in other classes, will not be able to watch the races.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Year 5 Ice Skating	Wednesday 15th April – Wednesday 20th May
Key Stage 2 SATs	Monday 11th May – Thursday 14th May
Nursery Open Evening	Tuesday 12th May – 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Bike Bus	Friday 15th May
Last Day of School	Friday 22nd May
Half Term Holidays	Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May
Back to School	Monday 1st June
Year 1 Phonics Screening Check	Week Commencing 8th June 2026
Year 3 Cadbury World Trip	Wednesday 10th June
Year 2 Papplewick Pumping Station Trip	Thursday 11th June
Bike Bus	Friday 19th June
Year 6 Shropshire Residential	Wednesday 17th – Friday 19th June
Year 2 Sleepover at School	Thursday 18th – Friday 19th June
Summer Concert	Thursday 25th June – 6pm
F2 Bestwood Environmental Education Centre Trip	Thursday 25th June
Year 6 Bikeability	Week Commencing 29th June
Maths Stay & Play	Monday 29th June – 3.15pm – 4.15pm – families invited
Year 4 Wollaton Park Residential	Thursday 9th – Friday 10th July
Bike Bus	Friday 17th July
Last Day of School	Thursday 23rd July
Inset Day	Friday 24th July
Inset Day	Monday 27th July
Summer Holidays	Tuesday 28th July – Monday 31st August
Inset Day	Tuesday 1st September
Inset Day	Wednesday 2nd September
Back to School	Thursday 3rd September
Last Day of School	Friday 16th October
Half Term Holidays	Monday 19th October – Friday 30th October
Back to School	Monday 2nd November

Signposting

Magdala Tennis Club Open Day  - Sunday 17^th May. Come along and enjoy tennis at Magdala. We have free coaching sessions for children and adults that you can book online - otherwise just join us on the day and play some tennis. It is a great opportunity to visit the club, meet the members and discover Magdala - there will be refreshments and snacks and membership offers. https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MagdalaLawnTennisClub.

Share, Swap, Swish – Free Family Clothes Swap! – Saturday 6^th June at Sherwood Methodist Church – 10am – 12pm. Swap clothes, shoes and school uniform for kids of all ages! Bring along your children’s clothes and books to swap - for free!