It was lovely to welcome so many parents and carers to our recent KS2 SATs information meeting. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend; we hope you found the session helpful and reassuring as we approach this important time for the children. For those who were unable to join us, please do see the information below in the newsletter, including details about the SATs revision book bundle that is available.
Looking ahead, we are pleased to share that our Nursery open day is coming up soon. This is a great opportunity for families to see our Nursery in action and find out more about what we offer. If you know someone who may be interested, please encourage them to book on to secure a place.
We are also delighted that our baby and toddler group will be reopening on Monday 26th. This group has always been an important part of our wider school community, and we look forward to welcoming families back.
Please also keep an eye out around school for posters advertising some exciting PTA events coming up this Spring. Thank you for your continued support.
This week’s attendance champions are:
Aspen!
for having 99% attendance!
The year group with the highest attendance this week is:
Year 4
Well done everybody!
�� Baby & Toddler Group is Back! ��
We’re delighted to announce that our Baby and Toddler Group returns on Monday 26th January.
�� Time: From 8:45am
�� Sign-in: Via the main office (no need to book)
�� Cost: £1 contribution
The group is open to all Churchtown families and families from the local community – everyone is very welcome!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Nursery ToursCome & Explore!
It’s the nursery tour you’ve been waiting for!
Churchtown Nursery Open Morning- Come and Explore!
We’re delighted to invite prospective parents and little ones to our Nursery Open Morning – the perfect chance to see our setting come to life!
Visit our Snowdrops Room for 2-year-olds
Explore our Buttercups Room for 3–4-year-olds
Tour our dedicated Early Years building in real time
Meet our wonderful team and current pupils
Discover our excellent outdoor facilities
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Date: Wednesday 4th March
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
We’d love to welcome you, answer your questions, and help you see if our nursery is the right fit for your child ��
Book your place via the links below: 4th March
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Challenge
1 Prize st VIP Splash World Pass (for a family of 5)
2 Prize nd £20 voucher for RS Fine Chocolate
Parents/Guardians:
3 Prize rd £15 voucher for Vue Cinema
Each child from reception to year 6 will receive a tube of Smarties and children in Nursery will receive a tub of Jelly Tots. Then over the February half term, the children should be encouraged to complete activities to earn 20p pieces or mixed coins to fill up their tubes/tubs! And when the tube is brought back to school, they’ll be entered into a raffle to earn a prize!
Tubes/tubs will be sent home on Friday 13 February th Tubes/tubs must be returned to class no later that Friday 27 February th
Year 6 KS2 SATs: parent/guardian meeting
Thank you to those who were able to attend the KS2 SATs meeting on Tuesday 20 . th
We understand that, due to a range of commitments, some families may not have been able to attend.
As such, the PowerPoint and parent/guardian information booklet have been shared via Arbor & also uploaded to the Year 6 page on our school’s website (link below).
https://www.churchtown.org.uk/year-groups/year-6
A number of families have enquired about the best resources available to support children at home in preparation for the assessments. As a reminder, our school has the opportunity to order a discounted book bundle that may be of great benefit to our Year 6 students.
The four-book bundle includes the CGP KS2 SATs English Revision Guide and Question Book, as well as the CGP KS2 SATs Maths Revision Guide and Question Book. These resources are well-regarded and provide comprehensive support in preparation for the end of KS2 assessments.
The total cost for the book bundle is £11.80 which is a significant saving compared to the recommended retail price of £27. Should you wish to take advantage of this offer, please ensure that payment is made via Arbor by Friday 30th January.
If there are any questions or further support is needed, please do not hesitate to contact the school office (office@churchtown.org.uk or tel 01704 508 500).
Traffic & Pick-Up SafetyImportant Reminder
To help keep all of our pupils, families, and neighbours safe during drop-off and pick-up times, we kindly ask everyone to keep the following in mind:
Walk where possible, even parking a little further away and walking helps reduce congestion around the school.
Drivers must slow down on Sunny Road and St Cuthbert’s Road. These are shared spaces with many children present.
Be constantly alert for children and families crossing the road. Children may step out unexpectedly.
Stopping or parking in unsafe or restricted areas is not acceptable, including blocking driveways or stopping where visibility is limited. Follow all road rules and signage at all times.
Failure to take care places children and families at risk. We ask all members of our school community to take responsibility and act with caution and respect.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping make our school community a safer place for everyone.
Eco Post: RSPB Birdwatch
23 to 25 January 2026
How You Can Help
Our Crazy Pups Team!
Dates for your Diary
Tuesday 27th January 2026 Year 1- Imagine That! Educational Visit
Thursday 29 January 2026 th Year 3 Personal Best Festival
2 6 February 2026 nd- th National Storytelling Week
Monday 2 February 2026 nd Sean Perkins Author Visit (part of National Storytelling week)
Tuesday 10 February 2026 th Safer Internet Day
Friday 13 February 2026 th Love My Community Day (mufti day, £1 voluntary donation)
Monday 16 - Friday 20 February 2026 th th Half Term Week
Wednesday 25 February 2026 th Parent’s Evening
Thursday 26 February 2026 th Year 3&4 Gymnastics Competition
Tuesday 3 March 2026 rd Year 2 EFC Football
Tuesday 3 March 2026 rd Year 4 (Birch & Pine) Educational Visit to Liverpool World Museum
Wednesday 4th March 2026 World Book Day
Thursday 5th March 2026 Year 4 (Willow) Educational Visit to Liverpool World Museum
Friday 6th March 2026 Y5&6 Sports Hall Athletics
Any text in red is a new addition to the calendar
Dates for your Diary
9 13 March 2026
th- th National Science Week
Monday 16 March 2026 th
Tuesday 17 March 2026 th
Year 3 (Elm) Educational Visit to Martin Mere Wetland Settlers
Year 3 (Fir) Educational Visit to Martin Mere Wetland Settlers
Wednesday 18 March 2026 th Reception Educational Visit to Windmill Farm
Monday 23 March 2026 rd
Monday 23 March 2026 rd
Year 3 (Oak) Educational Visit to Martin Mere Wetland Settlers
Year 5 ‘The Past Presents’ Greek Day (In School)
Wednesday 25th March 2026 Swimming Gala
Tuesday 24 March 2026 th
Year 5 ‘The Past Presents’ Greek Day (In School)
Monday 23 March 2026 rd Year 1 EFC Football
Friday 27 March 2026 th School closes at 1:30pm for the Easter Holidays!
Monday 13 April 2026 th
Thursday 7 May 2026 th
Back to school, rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Buttercups Nursery Educational Visit to Martin Mere
Friday 8 May th Class Photographs
Monday 25th- Friday 29th May 2026 Half Term Week
Any text in red is a new addition to the calendar
Dates for your Diary
Date Event
Friday 17th July 2026
End of Term- School closes at 1:30pm for Summer Holidays
Monday 20 July 2026 th INSET Day
Any text in red is a new addition to the calendar
Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2025 – Half-Term Holiday
Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April 2026 – Easter Holiday
CLOSED – Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April 2026 (Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays)
CLOSED – Monday 4th May 2026 (Early May Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 25th May 2026 (Spring Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th May 2026 – Half-Term Holiday
Monday 20th July 2026 – INSET Day
Tuesday 21st July to Friday 28th August 2026 – Summer Holidays
CLOSED – Monday 31st August 2026 (Summer Bank Holiday)
Nursery Snowdrops (open 51 weeks of the year)- closure dates 2026
CLOSED – Friday 3rd & Monday 6th April 2026 (Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays)
CLOSED – Monday 4th May 2026 (Early May Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 25th May 2026 (Spring Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 31st August 2026 (Summer Bank Holiday)
2026/27 Term Dates
Tuesday 1 September 2026 st INSET Day
Wednesday 2 September 2026 nd INSET Day
Thursday 3 September 2026 rd
Back to school, rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Friday 23 October 2026 rd INSET Day
Monday 26 - Friday 30 October 2026 th th Half Term Week
Monday 2 November 2026 nd
Friday 18 December 2026 th
Back to school, rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
End of Term- School closes at 1:30pm for Christmas Holidays
Monday 4 January 2027 th INSET Day
Tuesday 5 January 2027 th
Back to school, rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Monday 15 - Friday 19 February 2027 th th Half Term Week
Thursday 25 March th End of Term for Easter Holidays
Friday 26th March- Friday 9th April 2027 Easter Holidays
Monday 12 April 2027 th
Back to school, rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Monday 3 May 2027 rd Bank Holiday
Monday 31 May- Friday 4 June 2027 st th Half Term Week
Tuesday 20th July 2027
End of Term- School closes at 1:30pm for Summer Holidays
