A MESSAGE FROM MS PAULSON

Dear Families, welcome back and a Happy New Year to you all. We hope you had a wonderful and relaxing break and on behalf of all of our staff, thank you for our generous gifts at Christmas. We really appreciate your kindness and generosity.

The children have had a very positive start to the new term and have come back eager and ready to learn! Thank you for your support this morning during this spell of adverse weather conditions. The children came into school calmly and have been just amazing all day! They really are a pleasure to be around and you should be very proud of them all.

We look forward to an exciting spring term ahead where children can enjoy the challenge of building on their learning and successes from last term. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Keep warm!

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

FS	97.40%	FW	94.64%	1ST	94.81%	1W	91.82%	2C	92.96%
2F	91.48%	3G	95.93%	3T	94.81%	4H	95.34%	4W	93.87%
5C	97.00%	5H	95.56%	6C	96.67%	6CH	93.70%

CHILDREN’S EMOTIONS WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & CARERS

We will be hosting children’s emotions workshops for parents and carers on  Tuesday 13^th January, 9.00am–10.00am and Thursday 15^th January, 3.30pm-4.30pm. The workshops will be run by Educational Psychologist, Dr Annie Newton. No booking required, just turn up to either session. Thank you.

WINTER WARMER MENU – THURSDAY 15^TH JANUARY

Next Thursday, we will be having a winter warmer themed lunch! If your child usually has a packed lunch on Thursdays, why not get them to try a delicious hot school meal instead!

On the menu, there will be jacket potato with a choice of fillings of cheese, tuna mayonnaise or baked beans, all with a side portion of salad, followed by a chocolate oaty cookie. The cost is free to children in FS and FW, Year 1 and Year 2 and £2.90 for children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 (free to children in receipt of Free School Meals).

SCHOOL DINNER PRICE LIST – SPRING TERM 2026 – YEARS 3,4,5 & 6

The cost for a school meal remains at £2.90 per day or £14.50 for a full week.

1^st half term 5^th January to 13^th February will be £87.00

2^nd half term 23^rd February to 27^th March will be £72.50

Whole term 5^th January to 27^th March will be £159.50

You can pay for school meals via the Arbor app/portal. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque, please make cheques payable to ‘Haydn Primary School’. Please note that we are not accepting cash payments.  

READING, READING, READING

2026 is the National Year of Reading and the nation is invited to ‘Go All In’ and discover how reading in all its forms, can unlock more of what we love. Haydn has always been committed to promote Reading for Pleasure and together, we intend to make the most of every opportunity.

Why it Matters

Reading expands minds, builds confidence and fuels creativity, so we are keen to support this campaign. The National Year of Reading 2026 will come to life through a diverse calendar of activities. Each moment is designed to bring people together, spark imagination and make reading a part of everyday life across the UK. Look out for further information…

 

In the meantime, here are some Winter books for younger readers - or for older children to share with younger readers. They have beautiful illustrations and are great for learning all about the seasonal changes.

A MESSAGE FROM RACHEL DE SOUZA – CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER

I have recently published a new guide regarding managing children’s digital lives. Please click on the following link to read the guide: What I wish my parents or carers knew: A guide for parents on managing children’s digital lives.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Child’s Emotions Workshop for Parents & Carers (run by Educational Psychologist Dr Annie Newton)	Tuesday 13th January – 9.00am – 10.00am
Child’s Emotions Workshop for Parents & Carers (run by Educational Psychologist Dr Annie Newton)	Thursday 15th January  - 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Year 5 Stratford-upon-Avon Residential	Wednesday 21st January – Thursday 22nd January
Last Day of School	Friday 27th March
Easter Holidays	Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April
Back to School	Monday 13th April

Signposting

Residents Meeting – A Message from Notts Alert – Nottinghamshire Police

The Police will be attending a Carrington Beat Surgery on 12^th January, between 7:00pm and 8:00pm at St John's Church, Mansfield Road Carrington Nottingham NG5 2DP.

If you would like to raise any concerns or speak directly with local officers, please feel free to attend the Carrington Residents Meeting during this time.

Smartphone Free Childhood - Join us for a webinar where we will share practical advice to help Nottingham families find a healthy balance with smartphones — all in a supportive, non-judgemental space. Tuesday January 13^th at 20:30. Register on the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9Ld5ujbeRZS1_CM35Najsw#/registration

Sherwood Methodist Church Coffee Morning & Pop-up Shop – Thursday 15^th January, 10am – 12pm. City Hub Ukraine invites you to join them for a cuppa, cake and a chat. Browse the items in our Pop-up shop: Mystery book baskets, small selection of non-fiction books, handmade crafts and gifts. There’s something for all the family! All proceeds go towards humanitarian aid. For more information, contact cityhubukraine22@gmail.com or phone 07714 783114 or 07804 045111.