School developments this year

We are excited to share with you the focus for our school's development this year. As a school we will be working on:

1. Developing our lunchtime play. We will be engaging in a project called OPAL Play. More information can be found here and more information will be shared throughout the year including with a parents' information meeting in the autumn. We are really excited to be developing the breaktime and lunchtime provision for our wonderful children at Hambrook. Our aim is to provide increased enjoyment, activities, inclusion and learning for all of our pupils. 
2. Becoming a Forest School. We are excited to be launching a new project to become a Forest School. To do this we have recruited a new member of our staff team to train as a Forest School leader and (beginning later in the year) she will lead Forest School lessons across the school. We will be working hard to develop our Nature Garden and outdoor grounds alongside our fantastic group of volunteer parents to facilitate this. The Forest School approach aims to promote the development of all involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.

School trip/residential costs

We understand the need to plan ahead for expected costs. To support families we have published below estimated costs of our school trips this year and when we expect these to take place. These may change slightly but hope they give parents/carers an indication of costs. 

From September 2023, Year 5 and Year 6 residential trips will return to the Autumn Term (terms 1 and 2).

Healthy school

A polite reminder about breaktime snacks. As a healthy school we only allow fruit, vegetable or other healthy snacks at breaktime e.g. cheese and crackers. We do not allow crisps, chocolate, sweets or nuts. Thank you for your support. 

Welcome to the classroom meetings

Welcome to the classroom meetings are happening next week. These meetings are virtual and links have been sent out. If you have not received a link please contact the school office. 

Harvest Festival 

We are pleased to be again collecting Harvest Festival food donations. All donations collected will be given to the Bristol North West Foodbank. We will be collecting donations from Friday 14th October until Wednesday 19th October. Thank you for your support for this much needed cause. 

Big thank you!

We would like to say a big thank you to the wonderful parents and carers volunteering to develop our Nature Garden. Your support is deeply appreciated.

INSET Days 2022-23

Our INSET days this academic year are:

Thursday 20^th October

Friday 21^st October

Monday 31^st October

Friday 16^th December

Friday 21^st July

School Gates

Thank you for your support with our new gate times.  

Mornings

Gates open at 8.40am and close promptly at 8.50am. Anyone arriving after 8.50am will be marked as late and will need to enter through the school office. 

Afternoons

Our afternoon gate opens at 3.15pm and closes at 3.30pm

School Office Opening Hours

From September our school office will be open from 8.15am-4.00pm everyday.

Reception Class September 2023.

Is your child due to start school in September 2023? We warmly welcome parents/carers to come and visit our fantastic school. Please see details below on how to book onto a tour.

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