Pre-Prep Reflections 26 June 2026

Diary Dates

1 July – End of year reports issued 

1 July 1.30pm – 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 Reception

 This week, the children have been enjoying lots of exciting learning opportunities. With the temperatures rising, we have been learning about how to keep safe in the sun and how to look after ourselves during the hot weather. The children have enjoyed plenty of hydration breaks throughout the school day and had a few special ice lolly treats to help keep cool. The children also took part in their orthoptic vision screening yesterday and did very well. In literacy, our focus book this week has been Say Hello to the Animals. The children have loved learning about different animals and have been writing about their favourite animal, using their phonics knowledge and growing vocabulary to share facts and descriptions. In mathematics, the children have been exploring numerical patterns, including doubling, halving and sharing. We all thoroughly enjoyed our indoor Teddy Bears’ Picnic yesterday, which was a wonderful opportunity to spend time together. The children were also treated to a memorable trip to the theatre this afternoon to watch The Gruffalo. They loved the performance and enjoyed seeing one of their favourite stories brought to life on stage. It has been another busy and enjoyable week in Reception, and we are very proud of all the children’s enthusiasm and engagement in their learning. 

 Mrs Rickard, Mrs Smyth and Miss Adams 

End of Year Events

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. Fingers crossed for good weather!

UPDATE: While there will be no football club after school, STEM club will be running as normal for those who would like to stay on.  

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!

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.

Visit the Schoolblazer website