easter MESSAGE
As we approach the Easter season, our school community once again turns its attention to one of the most important stories in the Christian faith. Easter is a time of deep reflection, hope, and renewal, reminding us of God’s endless love and the promise of new life. It is also a time when the Christian values we celebrate and teach in school come into sharp focus, giving our children real and meaningful ways to understand and live them out. Throughout this term, pupils have been exploring the Easter story—its sadness, its sacrifice, and ultimately its joy. From Palm Sunday to Good Friday, all the way through to the celebration of Easter Day, the story invites us to think carefully about how we treat one another, and the kind of people we hope to become.
Hope
The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate symbol of hope. It teaches us that light can follow darkness, and that even when situations feel difficult, there is the promise of new beginnings. We encourage our children to see themselves as carriers of hope—lifting others up with kind words, gentle actions, and the belief that tomorrow can be better.
Courage
Jesus showed great courage in the days leading up to Easter, standing firm in love and truth even when it was challenging. We talk to our children about what courage can look like in school: speaking up for what is right, trying something new, or persevering when learning feels tough.
Forgiveness
At the heart of the Easter story is the powerful message of forgiveness. Jesus forgave even those who hurt him, showing a level of compassion that inspires us today. In our school, we encourage children to forgive each other readily, to mend friendships, and to understand that mistakes are part of learning and growing.
Compassion and Service
Jesus’ life was full of acts of compassion, and the events of Holy Week highlight his willingness to serve others. We see this reflected every day in the way our pupils help one another—whether by supporting a friend on the playground, showing empathy during class discussions, or joining in with charity initiatives. These small acts make our community a more loving and supportive place.
Respect and Integrity
Easter reminds us that every person is valued and loved by God. We encourage children to respect others, celebrate differences, and act with integrity—even when no one is watching. This echoes the honesty and truthfulness shown throughout Jesus’ ministry and reminds us to stand for what is good and kind. As we break for the Easter holiday, I hope that the message of this season brings peace and encouragement to all our families. May we return renewed, refreshed, and ready to continue growing together in faith, wisdom, and love. Wishing you all a blessed and joyful Easter. Mr Edwards
Y2 Teacher
We wanted to share an update regarding the working arrangements for the upcoming summer term in Year 2. After the Easter holiday, Miss Moore will be moving to a part-time position. I am pleased to announce that Miss Beth Schroder will be joining the class and school to work alongside Miss Moore. Now we have two dedicated professionals to share the practice and their combined expertise will serve the children well. Miss Moore and Miss Schroder have already started planning together and sharing key information to ensure a smooth transition takes place. Having an extra member of staff on board will also help us to share the curriculum responsibilities across the school, with Miss Schroder initially taking on subject leadership for geography, an area she is very passionate about. I am sure the children will enjoy getting to know Miss Schroder and will see the benefits of having two skilled professionals teaching them. From the summer term onwards, Miss Morre will be teaching on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and Miss Schroder will be teaching on Thursday and Friday.
NEW Staff
We would like to offically welcome 3 new members of staff to our school. Miss White, Mrs Wakefield and Miss Campion have now joined the Blundeston team as teaching assistants across the school. Earlier in the term we said goodbye to Mrs Harrison and at Easter, Miss Lee will also be moving on. We would like to thank Miss Lee for all her hard work, she will be missed.
SCHOOL VALUES
Honesty
At our school, honesty is one of the most important values we teach and celebrate. It is a value that helps children grow not only as learners, but also as kind, trustworthy members of our school and wider community. Honesty means telling the truth, taking responsibility for our actions, and making good choices even when it’s difficult. For children, this can include admitting a mistake, returning something that doesn’t belong to them, or speaking truthfully in the classroom and on the playground. We help pupils understand that being honest builds trust. When we are honest with one another—friends, teachers, and families—we show respect and care. Children quickly learn that telling the truth helps problems get solved more easily and keeps our school a safe and happy place for everyone. Honesty also helps children develop confidence and a strong sense of integrity. When they make good choices, even small ones, they begin to feel proud of who they are becoming. They learn that mistakes are part of life and that it’s always better to admit them than to hide them. Most importantly, honesty supports the positive relationships that make our school feel like a family. It helps pupils understand that they are valued for who they are—not just for getting things right, but for being open, truthful, and willing to learn from every experience. By encouraging honesty every day, we help our children grow into people who can be trusted, who show courage in doing the right thing, and who contribute to a school community built on fairness, respect, and kindness.
YEAR 4 RESIDENTIAL to How Hill
Year 4 had a wonderful trip to How Hill this week, completing an environmental study to support their curriculum learning. The children got to experience an incredible setting in the heart of the Broads. They took part in a range of activities, including a boat trip to Barton Broad, a visit to Toad Hole Cottage museum, weaving, thatching and much more. As you can see from the pictures below, the children had a fantastic time.
ATTENDANCE
This year, the school’s attendance so far is currently at 95.7% This reflects favourably with the current National rate which stands at 94.6% We have 17 children with 100% attendance so far this academic year! This is amazing work - let’s keep this going. 😊 Good attendance at school is one of the most important factors in a child’s success. When children attend regularly, they benefit from consistent teaching, structured routines, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with their teachers and peers. Every day in school matters because lessons often build on previous learning, and missing even a few days can create gaps that are difficult to fill. These gaps can affect confidence and progress, making it harder for children to reach their full potential. Regular attendance also helps children develop essential life skills such as resilience, responsibility, and time management—qualities that will serve them well beyond the classroom. On the other hand, poor attendance can lead to lower achievement, reduced social interaction, and increased stress for both the child and the family. By ensuring your child attends school every day, you are giving them the best possible foundation for future success, both academically and personally.
bikes, scooters and walking home
We have recently had several reports of bad behaviour from older students whilst walking to and from school. This is not acceptable behaviour - even though you are not in school you still represent our school while you are in the local community. If this behaviour continues we will have to stop children from walking to and from school without a parent/carer present. Please can parents ensure that children have stepped off their bike or scooters before they get to the school entrance. From there they should walk it to the stand. We don’t want any accidents as the children turn into the school entrances.
Likewise, if on scooters, the children need to exercise respect for fellow pedestrians. Please also check over bikes and scooters including the condition of the handles and any coverings as one of our children recently had a accident that resulted in hospital treatment due to this. It's good practice to give these a check over weekly to make sure they are road worthy. Helmets MUST be worn by all children using either a bike or a scooter as a mode of transport to and from school.
If your child walks to and from school, please remind them to put their phones away before walking across the road.
SWIMMING - Y4
Year 4 have been taking part in swimming lessons as part of their curriculum since January. A big well done to all of Y4 - they did exceptionally well and we will be presenting certificates to the children after Easter for their achivements.
bREAKFAST cLUB AND aFTER SCHOOL CLUB
We would like to inform you that the cost of our school clubs will be increasing from £3.50 to £4.00 per session. This change will take effect from 13th April 2026. The small increase will help us continue to provide high‑quality activities, resources, and supervision for all children who attend. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Lost Property
PLEASE NAME ALL ITEMS OF YOUR CHILD’S CLOTHING!
We have a lot of lost items in school with no names. Please do come in and check the pile of items if your child has lost anything. After Easter we will move the lost property to a box just inside the main entrance - please do come and look through this when you can to check for lost items.
class photos in school
Class photos will take place in school on Wednesday 29th April. Y6 will be given the chance to have some small group photos too to commemorate their last year at primary school.
Internet Safety
Internet Safety for Primary Age Children
Staying Safe Online
As children spend more time exploring the digital world, it’s important that we work together to help them stay safe online. Using the internet can be a wonderful opportunity for learning, creativity and connecting with others, but it also comes with challenges. Talking regularly with your child about what they do online helps them feel confident to share if something doesn’t seem right. A simple chat about who they’re talking to, what games they’re playing, and what apps they enjoy can make a big difference.
Encouraging Safe Habits
We encourage families to remind children never to share personal information such as their full name, school, address, or photos without permission from a trusted adult. Setting up devices with appropriate parental controls and privacy settings can also help create a safer online space. Many platforms offer “child-friendly” settings—using these together with your child is a great way to teach responsible digital habits.
What To Do If Something Feels Wrong
Please remind your child that if they ever see something online that makes them uncomfortable, upset or confused, they should tell a trusted adult straight away. No child should ever feel worried about getting into trouble for speaking up. At school, we continue to teach online safety through lessons, assemblies and everyday digital activities, ensuring that children know how to behave responsibly and respectfully online.
Working Together
By keeping communication open and modelling positive online behaviour, we can help our children develop the skills they need to navigate the internet safely and confidently. Thank you for your continued support in helping our pupils become responsible digital citizens.
PARKING CONSIDERATELY IN THE COMMUNITY
We have had neighbours unable to enter/leave their driveways so please, once again, we ask that you do not park/stop in front of Dickens Close, further down on Church Road and even at Lakeside Rise for drop off and pick up.
This is about keeping children and families safe and avoiding congestion. If you need to park slightly further away, then please do so rather than put our family’s safety at risk arriving and leaving school. Please park further away and walk so we can keep everyone safe.
BUS STOP USAGE
We need to be very clear around the use of the bus stop for collection. The bus stop is for dropping off and collecting only - use the bus stop to pull in, children jump into your car and you drive off. Do not park and get out of your car - if you are unable to collect your child straight away please drive on and park up. It is NOT for stopping and waiting. If you turn your engine off, this is classed as stopping and the bus stop should not be used for this. If you are waiting for any longer than 30 seconds, then you are idling. When idling, you are producing unnecessary exhaust emissions and harmful air pollution, such as nitrogen dioxide, which can cause asthma and lung diseases in children. It is an offense to leave your engine running unnecessarily while parked, and drivers can be issued a Fixed Penalty Notice fine.
parent volunteers
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to those who have kindly offered their time to volunteer in school. Your support is already making a real difference!
We’re always happy to welcome new volunteers. If you’re interested in getting involved, please speak to Mrs Gillings in the school office. Whether you can offer a regular slot or just an occasional hour, your help is truly appreciated.
Fundraising
We have a great fundraising opportunities in school. We use a site called easy fundraising which allows parents to sign up and become a supporter of our school. Once you have signed up and are browsing online if you go to a site linked to easy fundraising it will ask you if you would like them to donate – it doesn’t cost you anything but the shopping site will donate to the school on your behalf. We have raised over £2000 by using this site so please do sign up if you can:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/blundestonps
SAFEGUARDING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Safeguarding during the holidays is essential to ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of all pupils. We would like to remind parents, and carers of key safeguarding contacts and procedures before the break, including how to report concerns. It’s important for us to provide information about local support services and helplines for families who may need assistance during this time. School emails will be checked over the Christmas break so you can still get in touch with us if you need to. Below are some contact details for you in case you have concerns around any children in the community:
Emergency / Immediate Risk
- Dial 999 if a child is in immediate danger. [suffolk.gov.uk], [suffolk.gov.uk]
Customer First (Multi-Agency Helpline)
- Freephone: 0808 800 4005 (landline or mobile); use this if you're concerned and cannot access the portal. [suffolk.gov.uk], [suffolksp.org.uk]
Non-Urgent Referral Online
- Use the Suffolk Children and Young People’s Portal: Online referral form [suffolk.gov.uk], [Suffolk Sa...ults Board]
- Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership - https://www.suffolksp.org.uk/concerned
We look forward to seeing the children back in school on Monday 13th April 2026.
Mr Edwards
term dates 2026
Easter Holidays Monday 30th March until Friday 10th April 2026
Summer Term Starts Children and staff back in school on Monday 13th April 2026
Half Term Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May 2026
Ends Friday 17th July 2026
Summer Holidays Monday 20th July until Thursday 3rd September 2026
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