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Headteacher's Welcome
As we begin the final half-term of the year, it’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed. The weeks ahead promise to be busy, joyful and full of memories as we round off the school year together.
We look forward to celebrating our final term with Sports Day, leavers assemblies, Summer Fairs, Y6 Plays and lots (and lots) of school trips! We look forward to welcoming you to these events.
Thank you for your continued support,
Best wishes,
Mrs. Rubel
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Attendance-requests for absences
We would like to remind all families that if you are planning for your child to be absent from school during term time for any reason other than illness or emergency, you must submit a written request to the Headteacher at least two weeks in advance.
Please note that, in accordance with the law in England, parents do not have the automatic right to take their children out of school during term time. The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006, as amended in 2013, state that leave of absence may only be granted in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Headteacher.
Unauthorised absences may result in a penalty notice or further legal action, so it is vital that all requests are made in writing to the Headteacher with sufficient notice.
Thank you for your support in ensuring high attendance and continuity in your child’s education.
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Adventure Playground- an update
We are delighted to announce that the Adventure Playground is now fully open! It was wonderful to see the excitement and big smiles as the children explored and enjoyed the space once again.
A gentle reminder: if the weather is wet, children must wear wellington boots to use the Adventure Playground. Boots can be kept in school for year-round access. Please ensure they are clearly labelled with your child’s name so they can easily find them to access the play space.
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End of year reports
End of year written reports will be sent home on Monday 14th July. Like last year these will be sent home electronically. If you would like a paper copy please contact the school office to request one.
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Opal Stay and Play Picnic
We ask you to join us for the Opal Stay and Play Picnic from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. If you are unable to attend, please be assured that your child will have lunch with their class teacher and then be supervised in the playground. If you will not be joining for the picnic, we ask that you provide a packed lunch for them on this day if possible. If you still wish to purchase a school meal, please note that ham, cheese or tuna deli will be the only options and these will be paired with a biscuit and a piece of fruit. This will need to be booked via Arbor as usual. You are also welcome to join your child in the playground if you wish. The normal school bell will ring at 12:45pm when all children must return to the playground to be re-registered. At this time, KS1 parents will be asked to leave and KS2 parents can stay for the afternoon events.
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Clubs
We have so many wonderful clubs on offer for term 6. Please see below the timetable and links for booking.
All clubs run by teachers can be booked by Arbor. Where the club is full we will operate a waiting list.
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Future Stars After School Club and Breakfast Club. Bookable directly with them at www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk/
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Future Stars After School Club and Breakfast Club. Bookable directly with them at www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk/
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Years 1-6 Street Dance Classes on Mondays 3.20-4.00pm. Book directly at www.streetenvy.co.uk
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KS2 Art Club on Tuesdays 3.20-4.20pm. Book directly at www.catherinewilliams.co.uk
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Future Stars Handball and Invasion. Please book directly online at www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk
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Future Stars After School Club and Breakfast Club. Bookable directly with them at www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk/
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Future Stars After School Club and Breakfast Club. Bookable directly with them at www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk/
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Y3 & Y4 Craft Club run by Mrs. Stace
Cost: FREE
Time: 12.30-1.00 Wednesday lunchtimes
Spaces: 10 spaces
Booking: Book through Arbor
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Cheerleading Club run by Miss Welch
Cost: FREE
Time: 3.20-4.00pm
Spaces: (24 spaces) FULL
Booking: Contact the office to be put on the waiting list
Pupils signing up must commit to performing on school's sports day.
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Origami Club run by Miss Hussey
Open to Years 1, 2 and 3.
Cost: FREE
Time: 3.20-4.15pm
Spaces: 12 spaces- Fully booked
Booking: Through Arbor
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Future Stars After School Club and Breakfast Club. Bookable directly with them at www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk/
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Please follow this link to book yourself on one of the FREE courses.
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Meditation Lessons
At Hambrook Primary School we are deeply committed to the wellbeing of our children. One way we seek to improve our children's wellbeing and lifelong welling is through our meditation lessons. We are extremely lucky at Hambrook to have Mrs. Bassett-Lowe as our meditation teacher. Mrs Bassett-Lowe visits us every Wednesday afternoon to teach meditation across the school.
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Meditation Lesson Timetable
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Term 1
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2.15-2.45 Year 1
2.45-3.15 Year 5
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Term 2
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1.45-2.35 Year 2
2.15-2.45 Year 6
2.45-3.15 Reception Class
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Term 3
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2.15-2.45 Year 3
2.45-3.15 Year 4
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Term 4
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1.45-2.35 Year 1
2.15-2.45 Year 5
2.45-3.15 Reception Class
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Term 5
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2.15-2.45 Year 6
2.45-3.15 Year 2
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Term 6
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1.45-2.14 Year 3
2.15-2.45 Year 4
2.45-3.15 Reception Class
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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.
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Safe Parking
Please can we ask all parents/carers to take care when driving around our school and park safely. Please use parking around the common and walk to the school gates, dropping off children by our gates is dangerous and puts our children at risk. Please do not block other cars in or driveways, thank you.
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Holidays in term time
A polite reminder that we do not authorise any holidays in term time. We recommend all parents/carers read our Attendance Policy and are familiar with it. It is important that all parents/carers understand that if you choose to take your child/ren out of school for a holiday in term time you may be issued with a fine from the Local Authority. Our policy includes more details on this.
In the event of information coming to light that an absence is due to a holiday, the policy will be followed and this will be coded as unauthorised.
Please be aware that the school does not provide work for pupils who take holiday in term time.
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Come in and support your child in their learning- reminder dates
We look forward to seeing you at the below dates.
No booking is necessary, just come along on the day. Parents with more than one child are welcome to split their time between classes.
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Class Assemblies- reminder dates
We are delighted to share our class assembly dates for this year. During class assemblies each class will present and share their learning from class, this will involve songs, readings and artwork. We hope you can join us for your child's class date.
Reception Class: Friday 27th June
Year 1: Friday the 4th April
Year 2: Friday 20th June
Year 3: Friday 28th March
Year 4: Friday 16th May
Year 5: Friday 31st January
Year 6: Friday 13th December
All assemblies will start at 1pm in our school hall and last approximately 30-40 minutes.
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2025/26 South Gloucestershire Term Dates
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Hambrook Primary School INSET days 2025-26
Monday 1st September- INSET DAY
Monday 23rd February- INSET DAY
Monday 20th April- INSET DAY
Monday 1st June- INSET DAY
Monday 22nd June- INSET DAY
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Come in and see your child's books- reminder dates
Parents/carers are warmly invited into school on the following dates to sit with your child and look through their books and see their learning in their classroom.
Monday 18th November 3.20-4.00pm
Tuesday 18th March 3.20pm-4.00pm
Thursday 3rd July 3.20pm-4.00pm
These sessions are placed before parents' evening to give parents/carers an opportunity to look at their child's work before meeting with the class teacher at parents evening.
No need to book, simply turn up on the day. Parents with more than one child are welcome to split their time between classes.
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