Pre-Prep Reflections 3 July 2026

Diary Dates

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 

Autumn Term 2026

2-4 September – Staff INSET days (school closed) 

Mon 7 September – Start of term for all pupils 

Tue 8 September – 6pm Welcome evening for parents 

Sun 13 September – Heritage open day 

Mon 14 September – Open morning for prospective families 

Tue 15 September – Individual pupil and sibling photos 

Sat 19 September – Exeter School Fête 

Tue 22 September – Phonics/reading parent workshop  

Wed 30 September – Mathematics parent workshop 

Fri 2 October – Grandparents’ afternoon 

Thu 15 October – Year 2 taster day at Exeter School 

Fri 16 October – Harvest assembly for parents 

19 to 30 Oct – Half term (two weeks) 

Wed 4 November – Nasal flu immunisations 

Tue 10 November – Entry to Year 3 parent meeting 

Tue 24 November – Exeter School open morning 

Wed 25 November – Parents’ evening 

9 & 10 December – 2.30pm Nativity performances 

Mon 14 December – 3pm Informal parent drop-in 

Fri 18 December – End of term (12 noon) 

Term dates for 2026-27 are available to download here.

Term dates for 2027-28 are available to download here.

Spotlight on Year 1

It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of Year 1! We have had another very busy week. In our non-fiction English topic, we worked with a partner to create informative posters about tigers. Learning the correct order for the months of the year and telling the time to the hour and half hour has been our focus in mathematics. We have enjoyed learning about the Great Fire of London this half term and look forward to sharing some of our knowledge and our fabulous artwork during the summer showcase next week. Computing concluded this week by creating algorithms for sprites using ScratchJr, recognising that if the sprite does not do what we expect, we need to debug our algorithm and try again. In PE, we have been practising for Sports Day and had great fun putting what we had learnt into practice during the different races and events this afternoon. We have really enjoyed teaching Year 1 this year and we are very proud of all that the children have achieved. 

Mr Lovett, Mrs Goodwill, Mrs Thomas and Mrs Higgins 

End of Year Events

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 happening now until 12 July. More information on the shopping and ordering process is available via here.

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