F.A.O. Year 6 Parents/Carers & Pupils! On behalf of Hampton Netball Club, we're thrilled to share the poster below! They're offering fun, free, and engaging netball taster sessions perfect for children who are new to netball or just want to give it a go in a supportive and inclusive environment. Who: Year 6 pupils What: Netball Taster Sessions When: Tuesday 11th, 18th & 25th November Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Where: Hampton Gardens School Cost: Absolutely FREE! Sessions will be run by qualified Netball Coaches, with all necessary safeguarding, coaching, and insurance in place Interested? Please email: hamptonnetballclub@gmail.com to register your child.

Year 4 Reading & Writing Adventure! As part of our Year 4 writing and reading curriculum this half term, we're diving into How to Train Your Dragon! To help bring the story to life, we're excited to share that How to Train Your Dragon is currently on promotion at Showcase Cinema this weekend! It's a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy the film together and spark even more inspiration for our young writers and readers!

We are thrilled to launch our first Poetry Spotlight of the school year! As part of our enriched reading curriculum, pupils across the school have been developing their appreciation of rhythm, language, and performance through poetry recitals. Over Autumn 1, each class has studied a poem in depth, practising expressive performance and investigating the poet's craft and the themes woven throughout the text. Poetry is a powerful tool for learning. It helps children develop a love of language, strengthens memory and fluency, encourages creativity, and builds their ability to express ideas and emotions. Through performing poetry, pupils also grow in confidence and develop their oracy skills in an exciting and enjoyable way. We are excited to showcase their fantastic achievements, we hope you enjoy the performances!

Christmas Netball Camp! Get ready for a day full of festive fun and netball action! Saturday 20th December - Wisbech Grammar School 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM School Years 4–9 £35 per day Join us for a fantastic day of: Fun games & skill development Festive prizes Match play and team challenges Don't miss out on this perfect mix of Christmas spirit and netball excitement! For more info or to book your place, email: threecountiesnetball@gmail.com

Shoebox Appeal Reminder! Our children have been busy designing posters to promote this year's Shoebox Appeal, and the School Council reps have chosen the winning designs well done to everyone who took part! A gentle reminder that shoeboxes need to be handed in by Thursday 13th November. Please give completed boxes to your class teacher. Children received leaflets before half term please make sure your label is filled in and attached to your box. If you need a spare leaflet, just let your child's teacher know. Thank you for your generosity and support we can't wait to see how many shoeboxes we collect this year!

Remembrance Trail – Painted Stones Project As part of our reflections for Remembrance this year, we're creating a beautiful trail of painted stones to help us learn, remember, and honour this important occasion together. We're asking all children (Reception – Year 6) to bring in a stone of their choice to take part. Please ensure the stone is a reasonable size (not too large!) Please bring them in as soon as possible – by Thursday 6th November at the latest. Thank you so much for your support we can't wait to see the wonderful creations our pupils will make together.

Tonight's the Night – School Disco! Get your dancing shoes ready our School Disco is happening tonight in the Main Hall! Timings: Reception – Year 2: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Year 3 – Year 6: 5:15pm – 6:15pm Tuck Shop: Open during the event! Children can bring a small amount of spending money to buy refreshments. Tickets: £2 per child available now via the MCAS app. Please note: All clubs (except Explorers) are cancelled today. Explorers will instead take place in the Studio. Let's make it a night to remember!

Black History Month Celebration! Yesterday, we had the privilege of welcoming the Peterborough Community Gospel Choir to our school for a special assembly as part of our Black History Month celebrations. The children absolutely loved it singing, clapping, and joining in with such enthusiasm! A huge thank you to the choir for sharing their incredible voices, energy, and joy with us. It was a truly uplifting experience for everyone!