Dear Parents and Carers, It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of another busy term! As always, it’s been a fantastic few weeks in school, and we’re really proud of everything the children have achieved. We’ve had lots to celebrate, with children taking part in a range of events and earning recognition in different areas of school life. Whether it’s sporting success, community involvement, or the many awards and achievements shared on our Facebook page, it’s been wonderful to see our pupils shining and representing the school so positively. Their enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork continue to impress us every day. A big thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. It makes such a difference and helps create the strong sense of community we’re so proud of. We hope you all have a lovely, restful Easter break and enjoy some well-deserved time together. We look forward to seeing everyone back next term, ready for more exciting opportunities. Best wishes, Debbie Maindonald Acting Headteacher
Sadly we are going to be saying goodbye to Miss Tiago who leaves us at the end of this term on the 1st April. We would like to thank Miss Tiago for all her hard work both in the classroom and assisting our MLL pupils. The children will also miss her textile club where the children learnt to crochet, knit and sew. We wish Miss Tiago every success for the future.
WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!
What a few weeks it has been! Mr Walker recently held a special assembly to celebrate the children's fantastic achievements. Here are some of the highlights: Year 6 were amazing this year at the Du Putron Challenge. Tough competition from all over Jersey but we came third overall. We won the best banner and had great support from the rest of the class cheering our 3 contestants on. We excelled at the French Eisteddfod with Year 3 being awarded Platinum for their performance of Cher Zoo and Year 4 also being awarded Platinum and the overall trophy for their recital of Ours Brun. Year 5 impressed the judges with their enthusiasm and enjoyment, earning a Platinum certificate and trophy. Year 6 gave an outstanding performance and were awarded a prestigious Diamond certificate and trophy! The Spanish Eisteddfod was fabulous. The first year Plat Douet took part and only learning Spanish since the Autumn term we competed against each other but came away with the Madrid Cup. Well done to all the children who took part in this year’s Primary Arts Eisteddfod. They achieved an impressive collection of Platinum, Gold and Silver awards, and we are very proud of you all. Congratulations to the boys football team for winning the Large Schools Cup 4- 0 against La Moye. An amazing achievement and 56 years since the last time we won it in 1970! We have to say a huge thank you to all the staff involved in helping the children 'be the best they can be'
Cake Sale
We will be holding a Cake Sale on Tuesday 31st March to help raise funds for our Key Stage 2 trips. Pupils will be able to buy cakes during the school day, and families are warmly invited to come along to the school hall from 3:00- 3:30pm to purchase some sweet treats too! If you are able to donate cakes, we would be very grateful. Homemade cakes are very welcome, but please ensure that all ingredients and allergens are clearly labelled. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAKES MUST NOT CONTAIN NUTS Thank you for your support - we look forward to seeing you there!
Online Safety: Roblox
A recent news article from the BBC has highlighted ongoing concerns around the popular gaming platform Roblox, which is widely used by children. The company’s chief executive has suggested that if parents are worried about safety, they should consider whether the platform is suitable for their child. Although Roblox has introduced a range of safety features, including parental controls and content filters, concerns remain about how effectively these protect young users. As the platform allows players to communicate and create their own games, it can be difficult to monitor all content and interactions. This serves as a useful reminder of the importance of online safety. We encourage parents and carers to take an active role in their child’s digital life by discussing appropriate use, checking safety settings, and setting clear boundaries around screen time.
Big Jersey Read
Every Child Our Future celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and has launched the Big Jersey Read campaign encouraging all islanders to read for ten minutes a day. We encourage all families to sign the pledge to read together for just 10 minutes a day https://everychildourfuture.org/ There is also the following upcoming event and a special offer that may be of interest to you: Easter event - Saturday 11th April Every Child Our Future and Caring Cooks are holding a free family-friendly event on Saturday, 11th April, from 10am to 12pm in Millennium Park. Families can enjoy a morning of exciting activities, including an Easter egg hunt, a Lego Challenge, exploring the Story Trail and choosing a book to take home. Special offer As part of the Big Jersey Read, the Jersey Evening Post will be sharing articles suitable for children, helping to make reading engaging, relevant, and fun. Families can have access to an exclusive, heavily discounted subscription to the online JEP and Bailiwick Express just £20 for a full year (normally £99). To take up this offer, simply click on the button below:
The National Autistic Society
About EarlyBird (0-6) The National Autistic Society’s EarlyBird is a 6‑week support programme for families who either have a child with an autism diagnosis or are currently on the assessment pathway. If you’re not in either of these groups but feel the course could be helpful, you’re still very welcome to complete the expression of interest form. Throughout the programme, families explore:
- understanding sensory differences
- developing early play and social skills
- improving communication and supporting interactions
- understanding and supporting behaviour
We’ll be reviewing the responses at the end of April, with the hope of running a course before the end of the summer term. If you have any questions, please contact the team directly at coursesforparents@gov.je. Register your interest Expressions of interest can be submitted here:
Term Dates
Monday 30th March 2026, 2pm - 3pm - Year 1 Assembly
Tuesday 31st March 2026 - School Reports sent out to parents
Tuesday 31st March 2026 - 3-3:30pm - Cake Sale in the School Hall
Wednesday 1st April 2026 - Last day of the Spring Term
Monday 20th April 2026 - School Closed Inset Day
Tuesday 21st April 2026 - First day of Summer Term
Monday 27th April - 30th April 2026 - Year 5 Crabbe Residential Trip
4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday - School Closed
18th - 20th May 2026 - Year 4 St Aubin's Fort Residential Trip
25th - 29th May 2026 - Summer Half Term Break
15th - 19th June 2026 - Year 6 Guernsey Residential Trip
8th July 2026 - Key Stage 2 Sports Day
17th July 2026 - Last Day of Summer Term
Have a wonderful Easter holiday and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 21st April.