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MESSAGE FROM MRS ROBINSON
We have had such a positive first half of the Summer Term in every year group. I was particularly proud of each and every child in Year 6 for the way they tackled their SATs tests last week, showing real resilience and commitment to their learning. They have done their very best and that is all that matters. I hope they all remember now, whatever their results, SATs tests do not reflect who they are as individuals.
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ATTENDANCE
Regular school attendance is vital to every child’s success, helping them build strong learning habits, deepen their understanding, and feel a true sense of belonging within our school community. Even small amounts of missed time can have a significant impact on progress, making it more difficult for pupils to keep up with lessons and maintain confidence. We are therefore delighted to celebrate the commitment shown by our pupils and families, and to recognise the top three classes for attendance this half term, whose excellent efforts set a fantastic example for everyone in our school:
1st place - 6K (97.9%)
2nd place - 4P (97.6%)
3rd place - 5BD (97.4%)
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STAFFING NEWS
We were sad to say goodbye to two of our lunchtime supervisors this term. Mrs Jones has not returned from long-term sickness and Ms Thomson. The good news is that we recruited Mrs Ashton-Kelly and Miss Lawrence, who have both settled in well and are enjoying working at Bosmere.
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YEAR 3 NEWS
Year 3 have had a fantastic term so far! We thoroughly enjoyed our recent trip to Dell Quay which helped us to secure and deepen our learning about rivers. The children loved exploring the environment and bringing their classroom learning to life.
This term in English, we are focusing on fairy tales, and the pupils are enjoying reading and creating their own magical stories. In DT, we have had a fantastic few days of sewing. The children have worked hard learning a new skill to make Ancient Egyptian cuffs and have shown great perseverance and pride in their work.
We are also very excited about our upcoming trip to Butser Ancient Farm, where we will enhance our understanding of the Stone Age through hands-on experiences.
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YEAR 4 NEWS
What a fantastic first half of the summer term we have had in Year 4! The weeks have flown by, and the children have continued to impress us with their enthusiasm, creativity and hard work across all areas of the curriculum.
It has been lovely to welcome Mr Parrack back after his paternity leave. We would also like to say a huge thank you to Miss Faithfull for holding the fort in 4P during his absence.
In English, our small steps groups have been hugely successful, and we hope your children have been proudly showing off their handwriting skills at home. Mrs Robinson recently visited to look through the children’s books and was extremely impressed with the progress and presentation she saw. Well done to all the children working with Miss Faithfull and Mr Parrack on their English unit — they produced some brilliant story endings for Superhero Street and showed great imagination and creativity.
Our Greek PBL sessions have been another highlight of the term. The children thoroughly enjoyed working collaboratively to research a Greek god before creating informative posters and beautiful pieces of artwork. It has been wonderful to see such teamwork, independence and enthusiasm for learning.
At the beginning of the half term, the children demonstrated some super DT skills while designing and making torches. They showed excellent problem-solving skills and resilience throughout the project... as did Miss J-H, who bravely took this on with 4JH and 4AW!
In Maths, we have been focusing on the four operations, fractions and decimals. The children are making good progress, but it is important that they continue to practise their times tables regularly at home, especially in preparation for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) next half term.
In PSHE, we have spent lots of time learning about e-safety and how to stay safe online. We encourage you to continue these important conversations at home with your child.
We hope you all have a wonderful half term break. We cannot believe how quickly the year is going and we are already looking forward to more fun and exciting learning next half term!
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YEAR 5 NEWS
Year 5 have had a busy and exciting term full of engaging learning experiences, and the children have been enthusiastically embracing every opportunity.
In English, pupils have thoroughly enjoyed exploring our text driver, Goodnight Mister Tom. The story has sparked thoughtful discussions and allowed children to develop their empathy, comprehension, and descriptive writing skills. They have particularly enjoyed bringing the characters to life through creative activities and reflective writing.
Our recent STEM trip to Bourne was a fantastic hands-on learning experience. The children loved building toy kit cars, which challenged them to use resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It was wonderful to see them demonstrate curiosity and a real sense of wonder as they worked collaboratively to complete their projects.
5BD have also been making a splash this term with their swimming sessions. The children have shown great enthusiasm and confidence in the water, developing important life skills alongside their enjoyment.
We have been delighted to welcome teachers and students from Warblington School. Year 5 enjoyed a series of taster lessons led by Warblington staff, as well as meeting Year 10 students who joined us for their work experience. Additionally, we had a special assembly led by a Warblington teacher, where pupils had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about life at secondary school—an exciting experience as they begin to think about the future.
Looking ahead, we are very excited about our upcoming WWII Manor Farm trip. This will be a fantastic opportunity to deepen our understanding of our history topic. More details will be shared with families soon.
Well done to all of Year 5 for their enthusiasm and hard work this term—we are very proud of you!
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YEAR 6 NEWS
What a fantastic time Year 6 has been having! At the end of last term, we enjoyed our annual residential trip to the Isle of Wight — and what adventures we had! We took part in dragon boating, abseiling, climbing, the giant swing, aero ball, campfires and so much more. Some of us also visited the Peter Ashley Centre, where we enjoyed lots of fun activities together.
We returned after the Easter holidays ready to learn and practise for our SATs tests. Many of us were feeling nervous at first, but we realised that we already have all the skills we need to do our very best.
In science, we have been learning about sound and carrying out lots of exciting experiments to investigate how sound travels. In art, we have been working with clay and studying the artist Antoni Gaudí. This term in English, we have been focusing on Macbeth and the witches, which has inspired lots of creative writing.
We are all looking forward to our final few months at Bosmere and the exciting activities we will get to participate in during our last half term together.
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SUPERSTARS
A huge thank you to all parents and staff for supporting our Superstars event this event and thank you to the PTA for all their hard work. Once again, it makes me so proud seeing the children (and parents) enjoying themselves so much. Thank you to Tesco for supplementing the cost of the doughnuts for “Doughnut Delight" and “Andy” for being on site selling ice creams. The money is still being counted, and I will let you know how much we managed to raise next half term.
Well done everyone!
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ECO NEWS
This half term, Bosmere have been very busy Eco-ing! We started off our half term by looking at how we can celebrate the birthday of Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 on the 8th May. All the children had the opportunity to write a birthday card to Sir David, which Miss Lawrence then posted to him. Amazingly, we then received a reply! It is on display in our trophy cabinet.
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We then turned our attention to Walk to School Week. We had a whole school assembly that told us all about the effect of driving on our local environment. Shockingly, by driving straight to school every day (before and after!) for one week, a single car produces enough Carbon Emissions to light the Eiffel Tower for an hour. We are working hard to encourage our adults to use our Park and Stride options, to clear up the air around our school.
Year 3 have also begun to clear up our raised gardening beds, ready for the new academic year! We can't wait to see what we can grow. A big thank you to Ms Terry for pioneering this!
Finally, we spent some time in the last week of term looking closely at the birds that have been spotted on our school site. Each class was given a bird to focus on - looking at how it sounds and its physical features. We then wrote a poem about our bird, published into the silhouette of our feathered friend. Miss Lawrence is excited to put these up on display and share it with our community in the next Eco News!
We hope you can spend some time outside during half term, making some intentional choices to admire and improve the world around us.
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WARM WEATHER
As we move into the second half of the Summer Term, the weather will hopefully be getting warmer once again. Please can we remind adults to apply sun cream to children before they come into school on hot days. It is also good for the children to have a hat/cap to wear at break times. Please also ensure your child has their water bottle with them every day.
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INSET DAYS FOR 2026-27
We have set our INSET days for next academic year, matching the INSET days for Fairfield. They will be:
1st September 2026
2nd November 2026
4th January 2027
22nd February 2027
28th June 2027
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E-SAFETY TIP
Safety Tip - Understanding Image Filters and Their Impact on Children
Image‑altering filters are now a normal part of everyday online life. From playful animal ears and colour effects to subtle tools that smooth skin or change facial features, these filters are built into many of the apps children and young people use daily.
While often fun and creative, they can also influence how young people see beauty, identity and what is “normal” online.
On social media platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok, filters can quietly reshape appearance by brightening eyes, slimming faces or improving skin tone. Photo‑editing apps like FaceTune, BeautyPlus and VSCO go even further, allowing images to be heavily altered before they are shared. Over time, regularly seeing filtered content can blur the line between real and edited images, shaping expectations about how people should look.
For children and young people, this can lead to risks such as low self‑esteem, increased social pressure and comparison with unrealistic images. There are also concerns about hidden advertising, where filters subtly promote beauty standards, products or brands without being obvious. More serious issues can aged‑up appearances or content that feels more adult than appropriate, particularly when filters dramatically change how a young person looks.
This guide encourages parents and educators to support children by building media literacy—helping them understand how filters work and why people use them. Talking openly about edited images, celebrating real‑life diversity and encouraging confidence offline can all help young people develop healthier relationships with online content. With the right conversations and guidance, filters can be enjoyed creatively without defining self‑worth or reality.
https://www.bosmere.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=2&storyid=323
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WELLBEING TIP
Am I being an over protective parent?
Over protective parents want to protect their children from physical, mental, or emotional pain. They want to ensure that their kids are happy and content so they may “soften the blows” of everyday life.
Children are far more resilient than perhaps they’re given credit for! Kids need the ability to learn how to “bounce back”! Success is great, but kids won’t truly thrive until they learn to overcome day-to-day failures and become stronger for it. An overprotective parent can create a child who’s unprepared to deal with what life may throw their way. The child may be so used to having a parent sort out their plans, make their decisions and cleaning up their mess, they may find the simplest challenges difficult and overwhelming.
If your child always expects you to swoop in every time, they may not fully develop the self-esteem or resilience needed. If you do everything for them (from getting them dressed to completing their homework), they may start expecting you to do other simple things that they can and should do by themselves and be hesitant to take on new challenges and wait for others to sort out the issues.
If you stop a child from doing things, they may become overly scared of trying new things. They may worry they’re going to get hurt or rejected and eventually shy away from new experiences.
It’s important to give children space to consider options on their own. Of course, we can advise them, but ultimately, we want to encourage our children to be independent thinkers with their own confident opinions.
Do you answer YES to the following?
Do you make big and small decisions for your child without giving them the options?
If your child wants to try something new, do you insist they stick with what they know or what you want as it’s “safer”?
Do you frequently step in and “rescue” your child from a situation or occurrence because you believe they are unable to handle it?
You are constantly with them during children’s parties or events just in case a situation arises they will have difficulty with?
Are you that over protective parent?
Now for the science bit… children process information with the amygdala. This is responsible for the perception of emotions such as anger, fear, sadness and controlling aggression. It helps to store memories of events and emotions so that the child may be able to recognise similar events in the future. Perfect for decision making and resilience! Adults use the prefrontal cortex which controls perception, personal expression, decision making, and controlling social behaviour. The adult thought process is totally different to that of the child. They don’t think like an adult… let them learn… let them be children.
As always, Mrs. Lever is available to chat if any further support needed.
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LITERACY
Discover the Joy of Reading at Your Local Library
Local libraries are a fantastic free resource for families and a wonderful place to nurture a love of reading and learning.
Libraries today offer far more than just books. They are welcoming community spaces where children can explore stories, discover new interests and enjoy quiet time reading. A regular trip to the library can help build strong reading habits and make choosing books exciting for young readers.
Opening Hours
Families can visit Havant library at the following times:
- Monday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 9:30am – 1:30pm
- Friday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
What Can You Borrow?
Library membership is free, and families can borrow a wide range of items, including:
Children’s books – picture books, early readers, chapter books and non-fiction
Audiobooks / talking books – perfect for car journeys or listening together at home
Fiction and non-fiction for adults and older children
Digital books and audiobooks – often available through library apps so you can borrow from home
Children’s activities and clubs – including rhyme times and family activities at the library
Why visit the Library?
Regular visits can help children:
- Discover new authors and genres
- Develop a lifelong love of reading
- Build independence by choosing their own books
- Enjoy a calm, welcoming environment.
The library is only a short trip away and makes a lovely after-school or weekend activity.
Why not plan a visit soon and encourage your child to choose their next great book?
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LIBRARY NEWS
News about the ‘I have a dream competition’
The following pupils' poems will be published in "I Have A Dream 2026 - Exploring Imagination", having been judged by ‘Young Writers’, the organisation which ran the competition:
James C in 3D; Ellie Mae R in 3J
Lola-Rose D, Alexandra G, Sara I, Bonnie K, Priya M and Polina S in 4AW; Isla G and Athena R in 4JH; Freya M 4P
Emelyn H and Ava W 5L; Josie M and Charlie Y 5S
Florence J 6B
Lego character comic strip competition
We know just how popular the Library’s graphic novels are, so we decided to combine comics with Lego in this competition. Congratulations to the following pupils who entered the Lego Character Comic Strip Competition:
Winner: Jacob F 6K
Second: Florence J 6B
Joint third: Rennai M 3J, Jessica S 5BD
Joint fourth: Jessica S 3B, Harrison H and Lyra H in 3J
Runners up: Arthur A and Kendall W in 4P, Sara I 4AW
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New Young Writers competition
In collaboration with ‘Young Writers’, our next competition is all about Monsters – creating, naming and describing a monster. Then writing a poem about it. Mrs Library Dunn and the Pupil Librarians will judge all the entries, before we send them all to Young Writers for their decisions. The ones they really like will be published in a book and we will have a copy in the school library.
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‘Young Writers’ say, “It’s the perfect way to combine imagination and literacy – your pupils will love creating a monster character, and then they can put their vocabulary skills into practice by writing a poem about it, in any style.”
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DIARY DATES
(Please remember the dates for activities may change, but we will always inform you of these changes as soon as we can)
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22nd
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8:30 coffee morning - CAB attending to offer financial advice
Yr 5 swimming
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25th - 29th
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HALF TERM
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JUNE
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1st
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INSET day
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2nd
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Children return to school
9:30 Nurture course
Yr 6 Crookhorn transition afternoon (parents to drop children)
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5th
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8:30 coffee morning
Yr 5 swimming
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8th
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5S trip to Manor Farm
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9th
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3J Butser trip
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10th
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3B Butser trip
6C pizza making
6pm PTA meeting
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11th
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3D Butser trip
9am 4JH class assembly to parents
9am Final 5S STEM at Bosmere
6B pizza making
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12th
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8:30 coffee morning
6K pizza making
Yr 5 swimming
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| 16th |
9:30 Nurture course
Yr 6 Business Challenge (break/after school)
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18th
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All day Sports Day
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19th
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8:30 coffee morning
PM Visit to Peel House (invite only)
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22nd
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5BD trip to Manor Farm
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23rd
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9:30 Nurture course
School Nurse clinic
Yr 6 Business Challenge (break/after school)
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25th
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Hampshire School Games Festival - all day - by invite
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26th
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8:30 coffee morning - mental health team visiting
1:45pm for 2pm Summer Concert to parents
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29th
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5L trip to Manor Farm
Yr 6 Business Challenge (break/after school)
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Freshers' Week for Park Community School |
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JULY
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1st - 3rd
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Yr 4 residential trip
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1st
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Warblington transition day
Yr 2 transition picnic and afternoon with class teachers
1:45pm Yr 3 new parents meeting
6-8pm Purbrook Park parents information evening
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2nd
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9am 3D class assembly to parents
5BD STEM at Bosmere
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3rd
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8:30 coffee morning
Oaklands transition day for Yr 6
Summer clubs finish
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| 9th |
9am Drummers' concert to parents |
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10th
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8:30 coffee morning
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13th
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Reports home to parents
9:30am Rocksteady concert to parents
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15th
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9:30am Yr 6 Leavers' assembly
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| 16th |
Yr 6 trip to Tenpin (Chichester)
Bosmere News out
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17th
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8:30 coffee morning
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21st
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Yr 6 leavers' disco
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22nd
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9am Final celebration l/s
10am final celebration u/s
Last day of summer term
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24th - 1st Sept
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Summer Holidays
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| AUGUST |
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Uniform shop open am |
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SEPTEMBER
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1st
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INSET day
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2nd
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First day of Autumn Term
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4th
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8:30 coffee morning
Yr 6 swimming
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| 11th |
8:30 coffee morning
Yr 6 swimming
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16th
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Yr 6 trip to Dell Quay (class tbc)
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17th
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Yr 6 trip to Dell Quay (class tbc)
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18th
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Yr 6 trip to Dell Quay (class tbc)
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