Heybrook Primary and Nursery

Heybrook Primary and Nursery School

16th January 2026

It has been another exciting week. This week, we have had a husky visit school for some of the children who have been learning about Way Home Wolf. It was very interesting for all of the children who saw Micah the husky.

 

We have also had a very fun pack lunch workshop for parents:

What a wonderful time the parents had cooking Veggie Fritters for their children's pack lunches. 

Parents from years 3 and 4 helped to cook the fritters and took them home for their family to try. 

Parents and cares from years 3 and 4 are welcome to the workshop each Thursday at 9:00am until  the 12th of February.

Thank you for your continued support. Miss Lord

 

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Please make sure all of the children come in uniform. If you would like a sibling photo, please come to school at 8am on 20th January or Nursery at 8am on 21st January. If not, children will have individual photos.  

Please note- year 3 library visits have been added to the calendar.

 

9th January 2026

Happy New Year everyone!

It has been lovely to see everyone in this cold start to the new year. We know the weather has been terrible but the children have had a lovely time starting their new topics. The starts of term are very important as they start all the new topics the child learn. This is another reason children are here every day that they can. We know that it can be harder this time of year but when they are well enough, please bring your child to school every day. 

Below is a calendar for this half term and the children will bring home a hard copy for display at home. If there are any chances or new events, we will let you know and update the calendar in the newsletter, so keep an eye out!

A number of parents have asked about attendance fines. As a reminder, no term time leave is authorized, regardless of prior attendance or reason. Any leave over 5 days (10 marks) will be fined. The school works within the local authority policy outlined below. 

 

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12th December 2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the Movie night- it was a great evening and raised lots of money for the y5 and y6 residential.

Thank you to everyone who has attended the performances this week. We have some performances this week we are really looking forward to.

School and Nursery close on Friday at the normal times and we re-open on MONDAY 5TH JANUARY 2026.

Arbor 

Arbor is now our main method of communications, please activate your arbor account if you have not already done so or else you will not receive any messages. If you need any help please ask in the main office. 

Attendance

A few parents have asked to explain the policy around medical appointments. Medical appointments are classed as authorized absences where there is an appointment card or text. If you have a choice when the appointment is, it is better that they are after school. However, if not your child should come in before and after the appointment. If your child is over 30 minutes late, they are given a U code which is an absence. If you can, your child should come to school first to get their morning and afternoon marks.  

Online Safety

Children may be using devices more over the holidays and we know the most popular app among our children is JusTalk Kids. Although it has Kids in the name, it is designed for children over 13. Please find some information below. 

What Parents and Carers need to Know

 

Safeguarding at Heybrook

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. It refers to the process of protecting children from harm, which includes:

  • Protecting children from maltreatment and abuse (physical, emotional, sexual).

  • Preventing impairment of children's mental and physical health or development.

  • Ensuring children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.

  • Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

Child Protection is a part of safeguarding and refers to the actions taken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are at risk of suffering, significant harm.

Our School's Commitment to Safeguarding

Our school is a safe and welcoming environment where your child is respected and valued. We have a legal duty to safeguard and promote your child's welfare.

🔑 Key Roles and Policies

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Every school has a designated person who has received specialist training and takes the lead for safeguarding.

  • Our Safeguarding team is

- Ms Gray  Ms McQuillan  Mrs MooreMr Hughes

and Ms AhmadImage preview Ms Ahmad is our pastoral lead and can provide support and help with a huge range of issues. 

  • Child Protection Policy: This document outlines our procedures for dealing with safeguarding concerns, including allegations against staff and peer-on-peer abuse. A copy is available here.

 Dates for the Diary 

Wednesday 17th December- Christmas Fair and parties and  Non-uniform day school and nursery 

Thursday 18th December- Reception Concert 10am

Friday 19th- School and Nursery non-uniform day 

Friday 19th December School closes

Monday 5th January- School returns

Dates for Nursery 

Monday 1st December - Birds of Prey coming to Nursery 

Monday 15th December - Christmas Party

Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Performance 10am and 1:45pm 

28th November 2025

Calendar

We know this time of year is very busy so we have put together a calendar of events to help. Another paper copy is avaliable from the school office. 

 

 

Online Learning

A reminder that the school has many online learning platforms which children can use at home. If you need a log on, please email the school office or ask your child's teacher at the end of the day. 

Parent Governor

We have had a number of applicants for the parent governor vacancy so there will be an election shortly. Thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest. 

Punctuality

We know that there are lots of road works locally but this week, there were 221 late marks from Reception to year 6. There is lots of learning that happens in the first part of the day and it helps children get settled and prepared for the day. If you have children in key stage 1 and key stage 2, they can remain on the yard for the few minutes between the doors closing and re-opening and we have several shelters. If there is in an issue with getting older children to secondary school, we have a breakfast club from 7:45am each day so you can drop the younger child off first. Being on time is a really good habit to get your child into, especially as most of the local secondary schools give detentions each day that a child is late. 

 

Dates for the Diary 

Wednesday 3rd December y6 trip to Chester Zoo

Monday 8th December 1:30pm- Year 1 Christmas performance

Tuesday 9th December Y4 Roman Workshop

Friday 12th December 9am- Year 2 Winter performance

Tuesday 16th December PM- Year 2 Winter performance

Wednesday 17th December- Christmas Fair and parties

Friday 19th December School closes

Monday 5th January- School returns

Dates for Nursery 

Monday 1st December - Birds of Prey coming to Nursery 

Monday 15th December - Christmas Party

Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Performance

 

21st November 2025

App

Moving forward, we will be using the Arbor app more for communication rather than text messages. Please make sure you have Arbor and have your notifications turned on. Text messages will only be used for emergencies and all other communication will be via the app and email. If you need help downloading the app, please read here or ask in the school office.  

Calendar

We know this time of year is very busy so we have put together a calendar of events to help. Your child has bought a paper copy home this week. 

Open day

Children in Nursery or children who turn 4 between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026, will need to apply for a Reception place this year. We are holding an open day on Tuesday 25th November at 9:15 am and 4:00 pm. If you can't attend on this day, please contact the office to arrange a different date.

Reading

I want to remind you how important it is that someone reads with our children each day. This can be a parent, grandparent, sibling or friend. You will be amazed at how well everyone is doing with their reading. Even if your child isn't yet reading, you can discuss the pictures and the story. Your child will bring a library book home to share  which an adult can read to them. We know that regular reading has the biggest impact on how well children will do at school. Here is a short video if you need some help with reading with your child. 

Top tips for reading with your child - BBC Bitesize

Dates for the Diary 

Wednesday 3rd December y6 trip to Chester Zoo

Monday 8th December 1:30pm- Year 1 Christmas performance

Tuesday 9th December Y4 Roman Workshop

Friday 12th December 9am- Year 2 Winter performance

Tuesday 16th December PM- Year 2 Winter performance

Wednesday 1th December- Christmas Fair and parties

Friday 19th December School closes

Monday 5th January- School returns

Dates for Nursery 

Monday 1st December - Birds of Prey coming to Nursery 

Monday 15th December - Christmas Party

Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Performance

 

7th November 2025

As you know, unfortunately we had to close the school yesterday due to a power cut. The failure was on the national grid and affecting many properties in the area. There is nothing to indicate this will happen again and we apologise for the inconvenience it caused. 

This week, we have had Year 5 Lego Workshops in from Touchstones. The children loved using the technology and the Touchstones staff commented on how well behaved and creative the children were. 

Now we have harvested and eaten our corn and broccoli, we have planted onions which will grow over the winter months. We also have been given 200 small trees to plant so keep your eye out form when we plant them! 

Special Educational Needs

When we did some parent surveys about supporting children with Special Educational Needs, they requested more courses or session supports. Please find some information about local support available. 

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#Thrive

Mental health support  for young people in Rochdale has moved to Croft Shifa medical centre. The service is for anyone feeling down, worried or anxious. If your child is over 8, you can drop in on a Tuesday or Thursday 12-4pm. If they are under 8, please ring before 0161 716 2844 . More information can be found here.

Ms Lord also runs Coffee and Catch Up sessions which are Tuesday 18th November at Nursery and Thursday 20th November School.

Dates

Tuesday 11th November Turquoise trip to M6

Wednesday 12th November Y3 trip to Outdoor Elements

Thursday 13th November Margiold trip to the library. 

Monday 17th November Blue class trip to M6

Friday 21st November- Aqua class trip to M6

Wednesday 3rd December y6 trip to Chester Zoo

Monday 8th December 1:30pm- Year 1 Christmas performance

Tuesday 9th December Y4 Roman Workshop

Friday 12th December 9am- Year 2 Winter performance

Tuesday 16th December PM- Year 2 Winter performance

Wednesday 1th December- Christmas Fair and parties

Friday 19th December School closes

Monday 5th January- School returns 

 

Dates to Remember for Nursery

Monday 10th November - Nursery Sack Sessions (for 6 weeks every Monday)

Tuesday 11th November - Stay and Play session am - 10-11am and pm 1:45-2:45pm

Monday 1st December - Birds of Prey coming to Nursery 

Monday 15th December - Christmas Party

Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Performance

 

 

End of Autumn 1 24th October 2025

We have had a wonderful half term and have had lots of great experiences. Last Friday all of year 1 and year 2 went to see Little Gift at M6 Theatre. A huge thank you to all the parents who were able to come with us. It made for a great day. There are some more performances in half term at the Town Hall. You can book by clicking here

This week the whole school harvested the sweetcorn which we planted in Community week. They had grown so tall! We then cooked them and everyone in school got to eat some. With the broccoli we had grown, we made broccoli pesto and everyone got to try some- in Nursery as well. It has been brilliant learning about the process from planting seeds, harvesting vegetables then cooking them. 

#Thrive

Mental health support  for young people in Rochdale has moved to Croft Shifa medical centre. The service is for anyone feeling down, worried or anxious. If your child is over 8, you can drop in on a Tuesday or Thursday 12-4pm. If they are under 8, please ring before 0161 716 2844 . More information can be found here.

 

Speech and Language

If you are worried about your child's speech and language development, either a specific issue such as stammering or generally how they speak and learn new words, there is a padlet of videos and information to support you, delivered by therapists. The padlet has lots of information and because if is in video form, it explains exactly what it means. It can be found here.

  

Half Term Activities

The Family hubs have lots of different activities this half term which are free! 

Belfield Family Hub- 27th October Spooky Delights (ages 1-5) ring to book

Halloween Play and Learn 29th October 1pm-3pm (ages 1-5)

Are you feeling adventurous 30th October 1:30mp-3:00pm (ages 5-11)

 

Spotland Library- Holiday Hive 30th October 1:30pm-3:00pm

Littleborough Library Halloween Mini Disco 28th October 10am-11:30am

 

Dates

Monday 3rd November School and Nursery Return 

Tuesday 11th November Turquoise trip to M6

Wednesday 12th November Y3 trip to Outdoor Elements

Friday 21st November- Aqua class trip to M6

Wednesday 3rd December y6 trip to Chester Zoo

Friday 19th December School closes

Monday 5th January- School returns 

 

Dates to Remember for Nursery

Monday 10th November - Nursery Sack Sessions (for 6 weeks every Monday)

Tuesday 11th November - Stay and Play session am - 10-11am and pm 1:45-2:45pm

Monday 15th December - Christmas Party

Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Performance

 

 

 

 

26th September 2025

This week many of our courses for parents have started. We have Riding the Rapids which is support for parents of children with Autism. We are also starting our Family Learning courses. Please ask Ms Ahmad for more details. 

Lunchtime

On Thursday 2nd October all children can have a free hot meal. The menu is chicken and macaroni cheese. It is a great way to try school dinners and get a hot meal. Please can I remind you that we do not allow nuts or nut products. This includes chocolate spread and chocolate with nuts in such as Toblerone. We have children and adults with severe nut allergies so we need to keep everyone safe.

Clubs

We have many spaces in our after school clubs which you can sign up via Arbor:

Band Club- Tuesday Y3,4,5 and 6

Young Voices- Wednesday Y1,2,3,4,5 and 6

Boys Football- Tuesday Y5 and 6

Girls Football- Wednesday Y5 and 6

Dance- Friday Reception,Y1,2,3,4,5 and 6

Multisports- Monday Reception,Y1,2,3,4,5 and 6

We also know that many children can't attend after school. This term we have started several lunchtime clubs- Karaoke, Ghost Stories, Story Telling just to name a few. The children sign up in school.

YEAR 6 children need to apply for a secondary school place by 1st November. If you do not apply by this date, you will be allocated a place at any school in Rochdale. Many of the schools nearby are over-subscribed so it is very important that this is done on time. 

Hollingworth- Wednesday 1st October 5:45pm-8pm

Oulder Hill -Tuesday 23rd September 2025, doors will open from 4.00pm until 7.00pm

Wardle-Thursday 25th September 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Kingsway-Thursday 2nd October 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Falinge- Thursday 2nd October 5:00pm

NURSERY children also need to apply for a primary school place. The website is here and it needs to be done by 15th January. 

 

Dates

Parents' Evening- Tuesday 14th October and Wednesday 15th October

Y2 Climate Change workshop- Tuesday 14th October 

 Y1 and Y2 trip to M6 Theatre- Friday 17th October

School closes- Friday 24th October (normal time)

School opens - Monday 3rd November  

 

19th September 2025

At the start of term, 30 year 6 children went to London for the day for a tour of the Houses of Parliament. It was a wonderful day sight seeing and the children learnt a lot from being in Parliament. 

    

 

YEAR 6 children need to apply for a secondary school place by 1st November. If you do not apply by this date, you will be allocated a place at any school in Rochdale. Many of the schools nearby are over-subscribed so it is very important that this is done on time. 

Hollingworth- Wednesday 1st October 5:45pm-8pm

Oulder Hill -Tuesday 23rd September 2025, doors will open from 4.00pm until 7.00pm

Wardle-Thursday 25th September 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Kingsway-Thursday 2nd October 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Falinge- Thursday 2nd October 5:00pm

NURSERY children also need to apply for a primary school place. The website is here and it needs to be done by 15th January. 

Dates

Parents' Evening- Tuesday 14th October and Wednesday 15th October

Y2 Climate Change workshop- Tuesday 14th October 

 Y1 and Y2 trip to M6 Theatre- Friday 17th October

School closes- Friday 24th October (normal time)

School opens - Monday 3rd November  

 

Dates

 Monday 22nd September 3:15pm- Nursery Meet the teacher 

Parents' Evening- Tuesday 14th October and Wednesday 15th October

Y2 Climate Change workshop- Tuesday 14th October 

Reception, Y1 and Y2 trip to M6 Theatre- Friday 17th October

School closes- Friday 24th October (normal time)

School opens - Monday 3rd November  

 

12th September 2025

Welcome back everyone! All the children have now started and a huge welcome to all the children starting in Reception and Nursery. We are happy to have you here. The children have already started their learning and are all doing brilliantly. This week, we have had our Meet The Teacher Meeting. If you weren't able to attend, here are the main messages:

Year 1- The children will receive their reading books, spellings and phonics homework. Phonics, particularly is very important. 

Children come into school in their PE kit on their PE day. This is a white t-shirt, black shorts or leggings and black trainers or pumps.

Orange- Monday, Amber- Monday, Saffron- Wednesday

Year 2 - We ask the children to read and sign their reading book, ideally each day. They will have spellings to learn as well and each child has a Numbots log on. Please click on the logo. 

Children come into school in their PE kit on their PE day. This is a white t-shirt, black shorts or leggings and black trainers or pumps.

Yellow- Tuesday, Buttercup- Thursday, Marigold- Tuesday 

Year 3- The children are now on paid meals unless you have already applied for Free School meals by clicking here. You don't need to apply again if you have already applied. To change your meal preference to packed lunch or to school dinners, please ring the school. This can only be done once a half term.

All classes have their PE day on a Friday. We also really encourage children to use Times Table Rock Stars by clicking on the picture below.

Year 4- This year the children will be swimming each week until February. Swimming is part of the National Curriculum and a very important life skill which is provided at no cost. There is no PE whilst the children are swimming.

Turquoise-  Monday, Blue- Friday, Aqua- Wednesday

The children will do a Times Table assessment at the end of the year so we encourage them to do as much Times Table Rock Star practice as they can. Please click below.

 

Year 5We encourage the children to read as much as possible and fill in their reading record and practise their spellings for each Friday. The children also have access to Mathletics where they can continue their Maths lessons from the week. Please click the picture below. 

Cobalt- Thursday, Azure and Indigo- Wednesday. 

In happy news, Mr Tomkinson has welcomed some beautiful twin babies so will be at home for 2 weeks looking after them. He will return shortly. 

Year 6 We encourage the children to read as much as possible and fill in their reading record and practise their spellings for each Friday. The children also have access to Mathletics where they can continue their Maths lessons from the week. Please click the picture above. 

The most important thing for this term is that all children need to apply for a secondary school place by 1st November. If you do not apply by this date, you will be allocated a place at any school in Rochdale. Many of the schools nearby are over-subscribed so it is very important that this is done on time. 

Hollingworth- Wednesday 1st October 5:45pm-8pm

Oulder Hill -Tuesday 23rd September 2025, doors will open from 4.00pm until 7.00pm

Wardle-Thursday 25th September 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Kingsway-3rd October 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Falinge- 2nd October 5:00pm

 Notice

Drake Dental Practice are taking on patients under the age of 18, they will be registering in person on Monday 15th between 10am and 1pm. Address: Drake Dental Practice, 113 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL161PZ 

Dates

 Monday 22nd September 3:15pm- Nursery Meet the teacher 

Parents' Evening- Tuesday 14th October and Wednesday 15th October

Y2 Climate Change workshop- Tuesday 14th October 

Reception, Y1 and Y2 trip to M6 Theatre- Friday 17th October

School closes- Friday 24th October (normal time)

School opens - Monday 3rd November                     

Friday 27th June 2025

 

 

As we come to the end of the year, we start looking forward to next year. On Tuesday 1st July, children will spend some time in their new class with their new teacher. All the teachers will be on the playground if you want to meet them before school. 

The children will go to their current classroom at the start of the day then swap when all children are in. 

 

Children who are starting nursery will also be coming to Reception on that day. If you attend our nursery in the morning, you will be coming at 9am-9:45am and if you currently go to our Nursery in the afternoon, please come at 10:00-10:45am. If you go to another nursery, please come at 1pm- 1:45pm.

 

This week we have had our Creative Arts Week where all the school and Nursery have been doing lots of lovely art activities with an artist and in their classes. You will soon be invited to the Heybrook Art Gallery and your children are incredible artists. 

 

There are some exciting events happening this weekend :

Springhill Hospice are having an Eid party at KYP on Saturday.

 

https://www.springhill.org.uk/how-you-can-help-us/events/eid-extravaganza

 

On Sunday, it is the Rochdale Science Extravaganza which is always a wonderful event. 

 

https://www.rochdalescience.co.uk/events/rochdale-science-extravaganza-2025/

 

 

 Summer sessions taking place at Howard street family hub see below for dates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take a look at My Clothing for school uniform, discount for new starters.

 

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Dates for the Diary

Monday 30th June- Emerald class to Royal Opera House project

Tuesday 1st July- Transition Day

Friday 4th July- Green and Jade class to Royal Opera House Project

Monday 7th July- Year 2 to st Annes Beach

                              Year 6 Lavender class to Moorland Home

Wednesday 9th July –Azure class Field trip to Manchester City Centre

Thursday 10th July- Cobalt class to Manchester City Centre

Friday 11th July- Indigo class to Manchester City Centre

                            Non-uniform day for Springhill Hospice

Wednesday 16th July- Play for Parents 9-11am

                                      Year 6 Leavers party 4:30pm- 6:30pm

Friday 18th July- Break up for Summer holidays

                                 

 

 

Friday 16th May 2025 

VE day

We have recently celebrated 80 years since VE day and the children learnt all about what happened 80 years ago and remembered all the different people killed during World War 2. The children enjoyed seeing footage from that time and making flags. 

 

Trips

We have recently had many exciting trips including all of Reception going to Smithalls Farm and Year 1 going to Eureka. Trips are a really exciting way to help children learn in a different way and we know they remember them for a long time.

 

As you are aware, there have been some very tragic road accidents involving children. We  are speaking to the child regularly about road safety, especially in the very busy roads around school where children sometimes think it is safe to run across. Here are some resources to help you talk to your children as well. 

Teaching Road Safety: A Guide for Parents
Teaching Road Safety: A Guide for Parents 3 Introduction Road safety is a great subject in which to engage children and young people. It’s a subject even the youngest
www.rospa.com

Nursery

Football Cards
Please note- children are not allowed to bring in football or Pokemon cards from Monday. If your child brings them in, they will be given to a teacher and returned to their parent. Thank you for your support with this.

 

Dates 
Monday 19th May- Early Islam Workshop Y4
Monday 19th May- Yellow trip to Town Hall
Tuesday 20th May- Ready for School workshop- Nursery

Wednesday 21st May- Year 2 Creepy Crawly Workshop

Wednesday 21st May- Blue class trip to Parkfield School

Monday 26th May- Friday 30th May School closed.
Monday 2nd June- School reopens
Week beginning 9th June- Y1 Phonics screening
Tuesday 10th June- Y6 Moorland Home Parents meeting after school
Friday 13th June- Y5 and 6 children go to Robinwood
Wednesday 18th June Y5 and Y6 Sports day AM- 9:30am
Thursday 19th June Y1 and Y2 Sports day PM- 1:30pm
Friday 20th June Y3 and Y4 Sports day AM 9:30am

Monday 23rd June- Reception Sports day PM-1:30pm

Week beginning Monday 23rd June- Y6 Moorland Home trips

 

 

Friday 25th April 2025 

Welcome back! It has been lovely to see you this week. I hope you had all had a lovely holiday.

The children have all started their new topics and you received your curriculum newsletters explaining all the exciting things that are happening this term. 

 

If you are in our Nursery and are starting Reception in September, you will shortly receive a pack of information explaining when you will be invited in for information sessions and for Stay and Play sessions on 1st July. We are very excited to welcome you into school.

 

This week Ms McQuillan starts as our new deputy head. Up until half term, she will be working Mondays and Fridays here and Ms Gray will be acting Deputy on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Ms McQuillan will be on our Safeguarding team so if you have any safeguarding concerns, you are able to speak to her. 

 

Dates for your Diary:

Monday 28th April- Y2 trip to Town Hall - Marigold Class 
Tuesday 29th April- Year 1 trip to Eureka
Friday 2nd May- Y2 trip to Town Hall- Buttercup Class
Monday 5th May- BANK HOLIDAY School Closed
Monday 12th- Thursday 15th May- SATS Week
Monday 19th May- Y4 Early Islamic Civilisation Workshop in School
Monday 19th May- Yellow Class to Town Hall
Wednesday 21st May- Y2 Creep Crawly Roadshow
Monday 26th May- Friday 30th May- School Closed Half Term
Monday 2nd June- School re-opens

 

Friday 28th March 2025

We have had a great week this week as we head towards Eid. We have been learning about different religions in assembly because we know what a special time is with Lent, Ramadan, Passover, Easter and Eid all coming at a similar time this year. This week, Year 3 visited to local church and had a very interesting trip. After the holidays, there are lots of visits coming up including a farm trip for Reception, Eureka visit for Year 1 and a town hall trip for Year 2. 

 

I would like to remind everyone that we are a nut free school. There are many children with nut allergies and we want to keep everyone safe. Please do not bring any nuts or nut products like chocolate spread into school. If your child has an allergy OR their allergy information changes, please let the office know.

 

 

Wraparound Survey March 2025

 

We are sending you this important 2 min questionnaire on behalf of Rochdale BC.

The government is supporting the expansion of wraparound childcare for primary aged children. For this DfE supported expansion programme, wraparound care is childcare that is available for all children that need it from 8am before school and until 6pm after school, Monday to Friday, Term time only.    

The wraparound childcare may be provided on site by your school, on site by a private provider, off site by a private provider or a childminder who will drop your child off at school for school start time or collect your child after school.   This survey is being sent to your school and for all parents/carers whether you currently use wraparound childcare or not so we can understand the current and future demand for places.  

Many thanks for your time in completing this form before 30th March 2025. 

https://forms.office.com/e/F9JUC1Liv9 

 

 Dates for your Diary 

Monday 31st School and Nursery Closed

Wednesday 2nd April- Eid party day Nursery and School, non uniform.

Friday 4th April- School closes at 1:15pm for KS1 ( year Reception , 1,2)

 and 1:30pm for KS2( year 3,4,5,6)

 AM Nursery only

 

Tuesday 22nd April- School and Nursery Return

Wednesday 23rd April- Blue class workshop in school

Friday 25th April- Turquoise class workshop in school

Monday 28th April- Aqua class workshop

Monday 28th April- Year 2 trip to the town hall- Marigold class

Tuesday 29th April- Year 1 trip to Eureka

Thursday 1st May- Year 2 trip to town hall- Buttercup Class

Friday 2nd May- Year 2 trip to town hall Yellow Class

Monday 5th May- School closed bank holiday

Thursday 8th May- Reception trip to Smithills Farm

 

Year 6 SATS week- Monday 12th May-Thursday 15th May

 

Monday 17th March 2025

We have had a really busy few weeks at Heybrook. Thank you to everyone who helped their child come in a costume of pyjamas on World Book day. We all had a great day and completed lots of activities. We will announce the winners of the book cover competition later this week.

 

We also had the Science Share last week. Thank you everyone who came and saw the amazing activities that the children lead. They made slims, melted ice, built animals, learnt about the seasons and made cars. It was a brilliant event.

 

Our new Girls' football team has had a wonderful first fixture. They played with determination and represented the school really well. We are very proud of them.

 

 

 

 

We are having Book Start come in to Nursey to do a session on Tuesday 18th March.

We would love it if all parents could come to the session which will last around half an hour.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

pink class - 9:30am

ruby class - 10am

peach - 1pm

coral - 2:30pm

 

 

 

Important dates:

 

Olympic Athlete

Tuesday 18th March – Nursery Book Start Session

Monday 24th March- Blue class trip to the river

Tuesday 25th March- Y3 trip to the Church

Wednesday 26th March- Aqua class trip to the river

Friday 28th March- Turquoise trip to the river

Monday 31st March- School and Nursery closed for Eid

Friday 4th April- School and Nursery closes 1pm

Note: There will be no afternoon sessions in Nursery for this day

 

Wednesday 16th April- National Offer Day Reception

 

Wednesday 23rd April- Blue class Workshop

Friday 25th April- Turquoise School Linking Project

Monday 28th April- Aqua School Linking Project

Tuesday 29th April- Year 1 trip to Eureka

Monday 5th May- Bank Holiday- School and Nursery closed

Friday 23rd May-School and Nursery closed for half term

 

 

28th February 2025 

Thank you to everyone who has come to Parents' Evening this week. It is always nice to speak about how well the children are doing and how we can work together to support them further. If you didn't get to come, we really encourage you to speak with your child's teacher and you can arrange an appointment at the school office.

 

We are running Eid workshops in school with the Family Learning Service and invite parents to take part; they are always a lovely session. If your child is in year 6 and would like to fast, please let the teacher know. In line with local advice from the Council of Mosques, only children in year 6 can fast at school. 

 

Please find term dates for next year below: 

Book vouchers for a free book have been given out to all children this week. The books on offer can be found here https://www.worldbookday.com/books-and-tokens/books/ and they should be available in shops from Thursday 13th February 2025. These vouchers can be redeemed in Asda, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsburys, The Works, Waterstones or WHSmith
The books on offer are:
 

 

Important dates:

Thursday 6th March- World Book Day 

Friday 7th March - Silver and Gold Class parents meetings. Please speak to staff if you are unsure of your appointment time. 

Monday 10th March- Connect Song Festival (children will be invited)
Wednesday 12th March- Early Years, Y1 and y2 Science Share after school.
Thursday 13th March- Y3,4,5 and 6 Science Share after school
Monday 24th March- Blue class trip to the river
Tuesday 25th March- Y3 trip to the Church
Wednesday 26th March- Aqua class trip to the river
Friday 28th March- Turquoise trip to the river
Monday 31st March- School closed for Eid
Friday 4th April- School closes 1pm. There is no afternoon class at Nursery on this day.