A MESSAGE FROM MS PAULSON

Dear families, what a busy and exciting few weeks we have had at Haydn! Year 6 SATs results were exceptional and we are very proud of the children. They worked incredibly hard and truly deserved to do well. The children are, of course, more than a set of results - they are well-rounded, wonderful individuals who can achieve anything they set their minds to.

 

We will soon be saying goodbye to our Year 6 children. They have been and are fantastic. They finished the year this week with their wonderful performance of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and we were all blown away by their talent, confidence and their team spirit. 

 

Last week, the children visited their new classrooms and spent the morning with their new teachers. Their happy faces as they went to lunch were testament to the lovely time they had and to their readiness for the next stage in their learning journey! We continue to work closely with the children to ensure that their transition to their new classes is a positive one.

 

Year 4 performed in their Strings Concert on Wednesday afternoon and made us all proud with their confident and joyful playing and singing – it was a delight to watch! A big thank you to Mrs Needham, our music lead and to Miss Cisar, who has come in each week to teach stringed instruments to the children.

 

On Wednesday, a group of Year 5 children performed at the Playmaking Festival at the Girls’ High School alongside nine other city schools. The rest of the Year 5 cohort were privileged to go along and watch the performance in the morning, before the children performed to parents and other adults in the afternoon. As an RSC Associate School, we are able to work alongside professionals in the field to learn first hand what it is to act on a real stage. The children performed amazingly well and it was an experience I’m sure they will remember for the rest of their lives.

 

We look forward to our family events next week in nursery and F2. On Wednesday afternoon, F2 will be having a ‘Graduation’ celebration as the children mark their move to Year 1. The children will be performing songs for their parents, followed by a picnic together. On Thursday, Nursery will be holding their sports day and picnic for families. Have a lovely weekend everyone!

 

HELLOS AND FAREWELLS FROM SEPTEMBER

With a heavy heart, we will be saying goodbye to some very valued members of staff at the end of this term. Mr Grimshaw is leaving us for pastures new and we will miss him very much. We send him off with our warmest wishes and a huge thank you for all his hard work, contribution and commitment to the school.

After 23 years, we will also, very sadly, be saying goodbye to Miss Wilkinson. We have appreciated her hard work and diligence often supporting our most vulnerable children. We wish her a very happy retirement – she will be missed by us all!

After 23 years, we will also, very sadly, be saying goodbye to Miss Wilkinson. We have appreciated her hard work and diligence often supporting our most vulnerable children. We wish her a very happy retirement – she will be missed by us all!

 

We are also very happy to be welcoming some new staff in September. Mrs Cordon will be joining us as a teacher, starting her time at Haydn in Year 6. We have 5 new teaching assistants who will be joining the team – Miss Beeton, Mrs Monaghan, Miss Johnson, Miss Heron and Miss Cooke.

 

We would like to offer huge congratulations to Mrs Wallace and Miss Fletcher who have now completed their teacher training and will be working with us at Haydn as class teachers in September. We are very lucky to be keeping them in our school as they begin their new careers.

SPORTS DAY RACES

Congratulations to all of our children who took part in their Sports Day races over the past two weeks. A big ‘Thank you’ to all of our families for coming along to cheer the children on and a big ‘Thank you’ to Miss Thieme who organised the events. A good time was had by all. We are looking forward to Nursery’s (F1) sports day races next Thursday 24^th July at 11.00am.

A MESSAGE FROM MR GRIMSHAW

Hello all, I am running the London Marathon next year for Jerry Green Dog Rescue. To help raise funds for this, Ms Paulson has kindly agreed to host a non-school uniform day on the last Wednesday of term (23^rd July). The theme is going to be 'G'; come dressed in anything that starts with the letter G. This could be a Granny, something Gold, Geri Halliwell or anything your imagination comes up with. I would like to ask for a minimum donation of £1 per child that will all go towards the incredible work of Jerry Green Dog Rescue and help spur me on for a very long run next year. Please send your child in with cash on the morning of the 23^rd and we will collect this in the office. Thank you so much for your continued support and for being such a lovely school! – Mr Grimshaw.

MENU CHANGE – THURSDAY 24^TH JULY

For the last day of this term, there will be a change to the school meal option. On the menu, there will be fish, chips and peas or fishless fingers, chips and peas followed by vanilla muffin. The cost is free to children in F2, Year 1 and Year 2 and £2.70 for children in Years 3, 4, 5 and Year 6.

SCHOOL MEAL PRICE INCREASE FROM SEPTEMBER 2025

The cost of a school meal will increase from £2.70 to £2.90 for children in Years 3,4,5 & 6 in September.

SCHOOL MEAL MENU

Please click on the following link to view the new menu for autumn term is now available to view via the School Meals page (in the Parents section) on our website.

Current Year 2 families - your child's school meals will be chargeable from Year 3 onwards. Thank you.

PARENT READER VOLUNTEERS NEXT TERM

Are you interested in hearing children read? Do you have a spare afternoon or morning every week? If you would like to join our wonderful team of reading volunteers you would be most welcome. Please leave your details at the school office. Thank you.

WEEKLY % ATTENDANCE FIGURES – THIS WEEK’S WINNERS ARE:  FS & 1D AND 4W                                

FS	97.00%	FW	88.15%	1D	97.00%	1S	92.22%	2C	95.56%
2DS	94.07%	3H	96.55%	3T	91.40%	4EG	97.00%	4W	100.00%
5C	98.89%	5H	96.30%	6G	95.19%	6CH	92.96%

100% ATTENDANCE WINNERS – KS1:Heathcliff (2DS)  KS2: Kristoffer (6G)

 

MATHS CHALLENGE

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Year 6 Ice Skating and Bowling Trip	Tuesday 22nd July
F2 Graduation Afternoon	Wednesday 23rd July
Nursery Sports Day *New Date*	Thursday 24th July – 11.00am (families welcome)
Last Day of School	Thursday 24th July
Inset Day	Friday 25th July
Summer Holidays	Monday 28th July – Friday 29th August
Inset Day	Monday 1st September
Inset Day	Tuesday 2nd September
Back to School	Wednesday 3rd September
Ilam Music Camp	Monday 8th – Tuesday 9th September
Last Day of School	Friday 17th October
Flu Immunisations	Wednesday 24th September
Half Term Holidays	Monday 20th October – Friday 31st October
Back to School	Monday 3rd November
Inset Day	Friday 28th November

Signposting

Share, Swap, Swish, clothes swap - School Uniform Special - Saturday 19^th July at Sherwood Methodist Church 10am - 12pm.Would you like to get rid of this year’s school uniform and stock up on new uniform for next year? You can also bring other clothing, shoes and books. Just please ensure everything is clean and sorted into size.

There will be a cake stall to raise money for Haydn PTA. If you would like to volunteer to help at the event or bake cakes for us to sell, please contact Becky haydnprimarypta@gmail.com.

Kids Summer Art Workshops – 10.30am – 12.30pm

Elevation Dance Presents – 2025 Summer School Night at The Movies – 26^th, 27^th & 28^th August, 10am – 4pm, Sherwood Community Centre. Dance, acting, games, ares and crafts, showcase. Please email info@elevation-dance.co.uk or phone 07856 948574 to register your child.