Pre-Prep Reflections 12 June 2026

Diary Dates

24 June – Dr Rainbow visiting

25 June – Teddy Bears’ Picnic lunch

26 June – Whole school theatre trip

29 June – End of year reports issued

1 July – Transition afternoon

3 July 1.30pm – Sports Day

6 July – Year 2 trip to the National Marine Aquarium

6 July 3pm – Informal parent drop-in

7 July 2.30pm – Summer showcase

8 July – End of term at 3.30pm

Term dates for 2026-27 are available to download from the school website. 

Spotlight on Year 2

Year 2 continue to make us incredibly proud with their enthusiasm for learning and the excellent progress they are making. Having recently completed our end-of-year assessments, the children have demonstrated just how much hard work and enthusiasm they have put into their learning this year. The children have been busy carrying out their final leadership roles with great care and responsibility. They are also enjoying our sunflower growing competition and loved taking part in planting activities at Forest School last week, before visiting the local allotments in Exminster yesterday, where they had great fun learning about the plants and trying out various gardening techniques. In our wellbeing session, we created a Growing Kindness Tree, sharing ideas about how we can show our ‘kind kingfisher’ character virtue and help kindness flourish within our community. In mathematics, we have been developing our problem-solving skills and using efficient methods to tackle challenges. In history, we are enjoying learning about famous British monarchs, with Henry VIII proving to be a firm favourite so far! Our biodiversity topic in science has sparked lots of curiosity, especially following Mr Helm’s inspiring assembly on bees last week. The children were inspired to design their own bee-friendly habitats and showed great enthusiasm about caring for the natural world around them. The children have also produced some fantastic writing based on a dragon egg this week; their imaginations certainly ran wild, resulting in some wonderfully creative and exciting stories.

Miss Wheller, Mrs Titchin and Mrs Tyler

End of Year Events

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Back by popular demand! All children are invited to bring in a teddy/soft toy for a special picnic lunch in the school grounds on Thursday 25 June. Please ensure that the teddy fits into your child’s bag. Picnic lunches will be provided. Let’s hope for some nice weather!

Whole school theatre trip

We are looking forward to taking the children to see The Gruffalo at the Northcott Theatre in Exeter on the afternoon of Friday 26 June. We will be leaving after lunch and should be back at school by the end of the day.

Transition afternoon

On Wednesday 1 July, all children will be moving up to their next classroom to spend the afternoon with their new teachers and teaching assistants. Any new children due to join the school in September are also invited to this event. At the end of the day, parents are welcome to come into the classrooms for an informal ‘meet the teacher’ session, where we will provide some further information about the year ahead. If you are unable to attend, please do not worry; we will ensure the information is sent home to you. Current Year 2 pupils who are going to Exeter School next year will be transported over to the junior school for the afternoon.

Sports Day

Our annual Sports Day will take place on the afternoon of Friday 3 July. This event is held outside on the grass from 1.30-3.30pm and all parents are welcome to attend. After school clubs will be running as normal for those who would like to stay on. Fingers crossed for good weather!

Parent drop-in

On Monday 6 July, we will be holding our final parent drop-in of the year from 3pm. All parents are welcome to come into your child’s classroom and look at a selection of their work from this year. You will then be able to take most of their books and folders home, so please bring a strong carrier bag that can hold heavy items. This is the same day as the Year 2 trip to National Marine Aquarium; the coach is due back between 3.00-3.30pm, but parents are still welcome to come in and look at your child’s work while you wait.

Summer showcase and prize giving

On Tuesday 7 July, all children will be taking part in our annual summer showcase in the hall, which parents are invited to attend. This starts at 2.30pm and will include performances from each class, soloists and whole school singing. We will also be presenting every child with a personalised certificate recognising their individual achievements this year, as well as saying farewell to our Year 2 pupils. This event is not to be missed! If there are any Year 2 pupils who have instrumental lessons and would like to perform, please email Mr Ayling by Friday 19 June.

Final day of term

On the last day of term, Wednesday 8 July, our drama club leader Ruth Lawrence will be running her usual end of year party for all children in the morning. In the afternoon, Mr Ben Stretton, who many of you will know as Finley and Sadie’s dad, has offered to run a storytelling session with Nursery and Reception, followed by a disco and games with Years 1 and 2! Families are then welcome to stay in the school grounds for a picnic and outdoor play from 3.30-4.30pm.

Please note that there will be no clubs in the final week of term (6-8 July) with the exception of drama club on Monday 6 July. However, Late Room will be running as normal until 5.30pm every evening.

Schoolblazer

Summer uniform is now available to purchase from Schoolblazer. Please note, there will also be a free delivery period from 29 June – 12 July. More information on the shopping and ordering process is available via here.

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