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Headteacher's Welcome
I hope you have all had a restful and enjoyable summer break. It has been wonderful to see the children return this week full of energy and enthusiasm for the year ahead.
A very special welcome goes to our new Reception children and their families who are beginning their journey with us here at Hambrook. We also welcome new families who have joined us across other year groups - it is fantastic to have you with us.
I would also like to extend a warm welcome to the new members of staff who have joined our team this term. They bring a wealth of skills and experience that will strengthen our school further.
This edition of the newsletter includes many dates for the year ahead. We hope this advance notice of dates will be useful.
We are excited for the year ahead and look forward to working in partnership with you to ensure every child continues to thrive and flourish at Hambrook.
Thank you for your continued support,
Best wishes,
Mrs. Rubel
Headteacher
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A huge congratulations to:
Miss Welch and her partner Ross, who got engaged in the summer holidays.
Mr. Hughes and his partner Luce, who got engaged in the summer holidays.
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Well done Mr. Noone and Mrs. Rubel who have both recently completed 18 months of study and assessments in national leadership qualifications.
Mr. Noone has completed his National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
Mrs. Rubel has completed her National Professional Qualification in Executive Leadership (NPQEL).
Well done to them both!
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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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Sports Day - Thursday 18th September 2025
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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. During lunchtime 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.
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Teaching Assistants at Hambrook
We’re thrilled to share an exciting change happening in our school community. From this term onwards, we will be referring to our Teaching Assistants as Teaching Partners.
This change is more than just a new title - it reflects the vital role our support staff play in the classroom every single day. Our Teaching Partners work side by side with our teachers to support learning, nurture children’s wellbeing, and help every pupil reach their full potential. We know our children benefit enormously from their skills, care, and commitment.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating and appreciating our Teaching Partners as an essential part of the learning journey here at Hambrook.
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Forest School Timetable 2025-6
Please can children ensure their Forest School kit is in school for the whole term, as follows:
Term 1: Year 3 and Year 4
Term 2: Year 1 and Year 5
Term 3: Year 6, Year 2 and Reception Class
Term 4: Year 3, Year 4 and Reception Class
Term 5: Year 1, Year 5 and Reception Class
Term 6: Year 6, Year 2 and Reception Class
Forest School kit includes: a warm and waterproof coat, waterproof trousers, gloves, wellington boots and a warm hat all stored in a labelled bag.
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Meditation Lessons Timetable 2025-6
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.
Term 1: Year 1 and Year 5
Term 2: Year 2, Year 6 and Reception Class
Term 3: Year 3 and Year 4
Term 4: Year 1, Year 5 and Reception Class
Term 5: Year 6 and Year 2
Term 6: Year 3, Year 4 and
Reception Class
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Family Link Worker- Miss Shi
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We are pleased to share that the school will be hosting two informative group sessions facilitated by South Gloucestershire school nurse Laura Stoke: The Toilet Talk: Supporting Bladders and Bowels session on Thursday, 2nd October 2025, and the Sweet Dreams: Helping Your Child Sleep session on Thursday, 6th November 2025.
We hope to collaborate with parents to enhance the health and well-being of our pupils, and we look forward to seeing you there. Each event is limited to a maximum of 8 families. Please RSVP to the school email at office@hambrookprimary.org.uk to secure your spot.
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Come and learn with us!
At Hambrook we are committed to working in partnership with our families. One way in which this happens at Hambrook is with our 'Stay and ....' sessions. Across the year, we provide a variety of sessions so that parents/carers can attend school and learn alongside their children. The benefits to these sessions are that our children enjoy them, our families enjoy them and it helps our parents/carers understand more about learning and the subjects studied at Hambrook.
This year we have added Stay and do PE and Stay and Meditate to our list. We hope you enjoy these new additions!
No booking is necessary, just come along on the day. Parents with more than one child are welcome to split their time between classes.
To comply with safeguarding, we politely ask that mobile phones are not used during these sessions.
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13th November 8.45-9.20am
6th March 8.45-9.20am
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14th January 8.45-9.20am
30th April 8.45-9.20am
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24th June 8.45-9.20am KS1 and 2.50-3.20pm KS2
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Class Assemblies 2025-6
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 19th June
Year 1: Friday 10th July
Year 2: Friday 26th June
Year 3: Friday 8th May
Year 4: Friday 15th May
Year 5: Friday 14th November
Year 6: Friday 6th February
All assemblies will start at 1.05pm in our school hall and last approximately 30 minutes.
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Come in and see your child's books
Parents/carers are warmly invited into school on the following dates to sit with your child and look through their books in their classroom.
17th November 3.20-4.00pm
17th March 3.20-4.00pm
2nd July 3.20-4.00pm
These sessions are placed before parents' evenings 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.
To comply with safeguarding, we politely ask that mobile phones are not used during these sessions.
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Parents' Evenings – Save the date!
Parents' Evenings will be happening on Tuesday 18th November and Wednesday 19th November.
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Clubs
We have so many wonderful clubs on offer at Hambrook. Please see below the timetable and links for booking for this term.
Please note clubs vary each term.
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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Years 1-6 Street Dance Classes on Mondays 3.20-4.00pm. Book directly at www.streetenvy.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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KS2 Art Club on Tuesdays 3.20-4.20pm. Book directly at www.catherinewilliams.co.uk
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Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
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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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Healthy school- snacks
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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Hambrook Primary School INSET days 2025-26- reminder dates
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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