Newsletter 23rd January 2026
Head Teacher's Message It has been a super first two weeks back at school. Even the rainy weather has not dampened our enthusiasm for learning and spending quality time with our teachers and friends. In collective worship, we have enjoyed finding out about the 100th birthday of the Diocese of Blackburn. Our diocese is made up of a family of local churches and church of England schools. The theme of the celebrations, which will be ongoing throughout this year, is ‘All for Jesus’. Rev Nikki led a worship on what that means to us and gave us a sneak preview of all of the exciting things we will learning about and joining in with as the year goes on. We are also looking forward to our first ever ‘Careers Week’ in the week commencing 2nd February. Mrs Heywood has taken on the challenge of leading on our ‘Take Care of our Future’ school rule. She has already introduced and leads on our School Parliament but now she has organised an exciting careers week where the children will find out more about what jobs they may aspire to have in the future and how that ambition may help shape them as learners now. We look forward to sharing more about it via Dojo! In the meantime, I wish you all a lovely relaxing weekend. Thank you for your continued support. Best wishes Mrs Gaffiney
Heads Up – Health Protection from LCC
This month’s edition features articles on various health screens offered by the NHS as well as great tips for managing through the cold weather:
Heads Up from Health Protection - January 2026 Bulletin
Opportunities for Parents
**NEW YEAR - NEW START - NEW FUTURE**
Looking to work in a school, that fits in around your family?
Join Aspire Education Academy's Fully Funded (FREE) Education Support Course.
Starting on Monday 2nd February!
Simply go to the 'Education Support Course' tab on our website:
PTA Valentine's Disco
Please come along and celebrate Valentine's day
PTA Meetiing
Our school PTA will be holding their next meeting on Friday 30th January at 9.40am. This will be after Celebration Worship. Please come along and support our school and our hardworking PTA. Everyone is welcome so please pop along to the office to sign in for a 9.40am start
Half Term Activities
Poetry Competition
There is still time to enter the poetry competition. The closing date is Friday 13th February. Just send your entry into school. All the details you need are in the poster
| Dates for your Diary | |
|---|---|
| Monday 26th January | After School Club- Y 4,5 and 6 Girls Football 3.20pm to 4.20pm |
| Tuesday 27th January | Bee Adventures 1pm to 3pm |
| Wednesday 28th January | Quick Craft Crew 12.30 to 1pm KS2 Choir Club 3.20pm to 4.10pm |
| Thursday 29th January | Handball Week 2 Mixed Y6 - 3.30pm to 5pm |
| Friday 30th January | Celebration Worship 9.10am PTA Meeting 9.30am to 11am Everyone Welcome |
| Monday 2nd February | After School Club- Y 4,5 and 6 Girls Football 3.20pm to 4.20pm |
| Tuesday 3rd February | Bee Adventures 1pm to 3pm |
| Wednesday 4th February | Quick Craft Crew 12.30pm to 1pm KS2 Choir Club 3.20pm to 4.10pm |
| Friday 6th February | After School Club- Y 4,5 and 6 Girls Football 3.20pm to 4.20pm |
| Tuesday 10th February | Bee Adventures 1pm to 3pm |
| Wednesday 11th February | Quick Craft Crew 12.30 to 1pm KS2 Choir Club 3.20pm to 4.10pm PTA Valentine's Disco 4.30 YR and KS1 and 6pm for KS2 £3 cash on door) |
| Friday 13th February | Celebration Worship 9.10am to 9.30pm Young Voices for Year 5 and Year 6 Poetry Competition Closes School closes for February Half Term break. |








