Welcome Back to the Second Half of the Spring Term
We hope all families enjoyed a restful half-term break and found time to relax together. As we return to the second half of the Spring term, we are looking forward to a busy, purposeful and joyful few weeks of learning and community events. There is so much ahead for our children to enjoy, discover and shine in, all rooted in our shared vision to Love, Learn, Shine.
Our Collective Worship Theme – Forgiveness
This half term, our whole school Collective Worship theme is Forgiveness. Children will be exploring what forgiveness means, why it matters, and how it helps us to grow together as a kind and compassionate school community. This theme will run through both whole-school worship and class worship sessions.
We are really looking forward to sharing this learning with families during our Easter Worship at St Peter’s Church on Thursday 26 March. All families are warmly welcome to join us.
Please note that school finishes for children on Thursday 26 March, as staff have an INSET training day on Friday 27 March.
News Updates – Staying Connected
Wondering how to keep in touch with school life this spring term? The News Section of our school website is the perfect way to stay connected with everything happening at St Peter’s and to follow your child’s learning journey. It’s packed with stories that celebrate creativity, curiosity and achievement all shining examples of our vision to Love, Learn, Shine.
You can also follow us on Instagram for short updates and snapshots of daily school life.
Uniform – Thank You for Maintaining High Standards
As we begin the new half term, we kindly ask families to continue supporting our high standards of school uniform. Wearing uniform smartly helps children feel part of our school community and ready to learn each day. A reminder of our full uniform expectations can be found here:
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We also ask—please, please label everything!
Uniform items, coats, hats, lunchboxes, snack boxes… anything that travels between home and school will always find its way back more easily if it is named. Thank you for helping us return items quickly and avoid lost property building up.
Some Key Dates for the Half Term Ahead
Entering School & Punctuality
Please ensure children arrive in time to be in their class line by 8.45am.
Entering school together with their class helps set a calm, positive and focused start to the day.
Children should only use the main reception entrance if:
- they are in Herons, Eagles or Ravens, or
- the side gates are locked.
We start this half term with a renewed focus on punctuality and supporting strong morning routines.
Attendance Matters
Every day in school helps children:
- learn and progress
- build friendships
- grow confidence
- experience all the opportunities to Love, Learn, Shine
If your child is unwell or struggling with attendance, please reach out—we’re always here to help.
Absences should be reported via admin@stpeters.ycst.co.uk.
Swimming – Wednesday Afternoons
Swimming continues this half term for:
- Starlings class
- selected children from Year 5
Children leave at 12.45pm for a 1.15–1.45pm session. If you are able to volunteer—even occasionally—please contact us via email or phone.
School Stationery
School provides all stationery. Any items brought from home will be returned at the end of the day.
Snacks From Home
Please send only:
- fruit
- crackers
- breadsticks
- or similar healthy options
for morning break.
Nut Aware School
Please ensure all snacks and packed lunches are nut-free, including:
- whole nuts
- nut products
- hummus
- seeds or seed-based items
Thank you for helping keep all children safe.
Winter Weather Clothing & School Closure Information
We hope it will begin to warm up as the half term progresses however temperatures remain cold, so please ensure children bring a warm, named coat every day, along with hats and gloves when needed.
If severe weather affects the school day, we will contact families via:
- Arbor
- Email
- The News Section of our website
If no message is issued, school is operating as normal.
