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Penshurst Primary School

WEEK 1 - Friday 6 September 2024

What a wonderful week this week has been.  

No matter how many years you have worked in education, the new school year is usually met with a dash of trepidation and a spoonful of nerves. These all melted away when the gates opened on Wednesday and a sea of smiling, excited faces flooded through. Standing in front of our beautiful learners in assembly was such a privilege and I have very much enjoyed hearing all about their summer breaks.  

This week, we have also welcomed our new starters in Reception and Nursery. After a few tears here and there, the learners settle in nicely and have a super day with their new peers. I have had a lovely time modelling plasticine, building with blocks and watching trainlines being constructed. I am very excited to get to know our newest learners better. 

Calling all families to help raise funds for Penshurst! If you download the Asda Rewards App and sign up, then select Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School, we receive £1 per register, and 0.5% of the total of your shopping. You can select us in the ‘CASHPOT FOR SCHOOLS’ section. We have a variety of plans for any funds, including developing our Forest School, enhancing our new library, and funding rewards and experiences for learners. Thank you in advance! 

A couple of reminders: 

  • If for whatever reason your child is going to arrive at school after 9.30 and requires a school meal, this must be pre-ordered via the school office before this time to guarantee a lunch can be provided 

  • Please remember that your child’s PE kit should be brought to school in a drawstring bag only. Sadly, we do not have the space on pegs for rucksacks and these become a health and safety concern if they fall onto the floor. Thank you for your cooperation 

Fingers crossed for decent weather this weekend – the autumn feeling is really drawing in! Have a great weekend, regardless. 

Mrs Preston

Head of School