Home School Agreement

At Hordle CE (VA) Primary School, we are proud to be a Church of England school where out Christian vision to "live life, life in all its fullness" underpins everything we do.  

We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment where every child is given the opportunity to thrive – developing as a lifelong learner with strong personal values, open and enquiring minds, and the confidence to become a global citizen of the future.

This Home/School Agreement outlines the essential partnership between the school, parents/guardians, and pupils. Working together, we aim to realise the full potential of every child. 

Please can all parents read and share with your child (if they are in Y3-Y6) and complete the relevant form/s below to confirm that it has been read by Friday 3rd October 2025. 

Home School Agreement

Form for parents to complete

Form for Y3+ Children (Y3+) 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Individual and Sibling Photographs -

Thursday 9th October

We are pleased to say that Cardwell & Simons will be returning this year, to take our school photos. Please see the following information about the photo day:

Breakfast Club

Will take place in the following locations:

Nursery Children - HEN Classroom

YR - Y6 Children - Please enter via the Badger Set door

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Uniform

If your child/ren have P.E, have an after school sports club or any other P.E related activities on Thursday 9th October, please send your child/ren in to school wearing their full school uniform, with their P.E kit ready to change into (in a clearly named bag). 

Please note, children should be wearing their jumpers, not hoodies. 

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Photo Proofs

All proofs will be sent home shortly after. Second parent copies can be requested via the school office (please look out for an email, should this apply to you). 

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Absence

If your child is unfortunately poorly on the photo day, a catch up session for individuals portraits will take place on Wednesday 22nd October. 

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Sibling Photographs 

If your children all attend Hordle Primary School (this does NOT include children who attend the Nursery settings), they will be photographed together throughout the day. 

If your child has a sibling who does not attend Hordle Primary School, family pictures will begin at 8:10am. We ask that you arrive promptly if you wish for your children to be photographed together. Please enter via the main school gates, where you will be directed into the hall. Please ensure you are in the queue by 8:30am at the latest. Parents are responsible for their children until they are dropped to class at 8:45am. 

If your child has a sibling who attends Hordle Explorers Nursery and you would like them photographed together, please come to the school hall for 8:10am.

Please note, if you have HEN and School siblings in Breakfast Club, you can still drop off as usual - they will be photographed together.  

Numbots and TTRS!

We’re excited to remind you about Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots, two excellent online platforms designed to support your child’s maths learning in a fun and interactive way!

Times Tables Rockstars helps children master their multiplication tables through exciting games and challenges, while Numbots focuses on building solid foundations in addition and subtraction skills. Both platforms are fantastic for boosting your child’s confidence and fluency in maths, and they are easily accessible from home! 

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How to Use Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots at Home:

♦ Log in regularly: Just 5-10 minutes a day on each platform can make a big difference. Consistency is the key to building strong maths skills.

♦ Play together: Engage with your child by playing along, setting challenges, and celebrating their progress.

♦ Track progress: Both platforms provide feedback on your child’s improvement, helping you see how much they’re growing.

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Why It's Important  

Mastering times tables, addition, and subtraction is fundamental for many areas of maths, from problem-solving to understanding fractions and beyond. Quick recall of these facts helps children tackle more complex problems with confidence, both in school and in real-life situations, like shopping or handling money.

By making learning fun through Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots, we can ensure your child builds a solid mathematical foundation, preparing them for future success.

Every child has a log on for these platforms and we look forward to sharing with you, each week, the progress and engagement.

Thank you for your continued support in making maths enjoyable and rewarding for your child! 

Gifts for Buddies

We know that our Year 6 Buddies are enjoying getting to know their FS Buddies - it has been wonderful to see their friendships blossom. However, please can we respectfully ask for buddies to not exchange gifts of any sort to ensure fairness and inclusivity for all.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Year R School Tours

Spaces are now filling fast on our Year R School Tours! 

If you or anyone you know has a child who is due to be starting school in September 2026, please do not hesitate to book a place on one of our tour dates.

To book, please email adminoffice@hordle.hants.sch.uk or call us on 01425 611657. Please be aware that the 15th October tour is now fully booked.

Applications Open: Saturday 1st November 2025

Application Closing Date: Thursday 15th January 2026

More information regarding admissions can be found on our website by clicking HERE.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Save the date - Flu Immunisations - Monday 13th October

As per the recent communication, the School Nursing team will be attending school on the morning of Monday 13th October to deliver the flu nasal spray to all year groups where a completed consent form has been provided by parents. This is free from the NHS. Please click the link below to provide consent for and information about the vaccine. 

Click the link below for the electronic form and information about the vaccine. You will need to input the School Code below to complete the form. Access to the form will close two working days prior to the session. 

School Code: SH116486

Session date: Monday 13^th October 2025

Year Group: Years R – 6

Link to website: Annual Nasal Flu Vaccination Programme - Hampshire - Parents: Health for Kids 

The nursing team will be unable to offer the nasal spray vaccination if we do not have a completed form by this date. The form submissions are managed directly by the nursing team and therefore, we will be unable to advise if you have completed the form, so please do so at your earliest convenience to avoid any confusion. We strongly advise all children to receive their flu immunisations.

Thank you in advance.

Bag2School - Tuesday 4th November

Help our school raise funds by donating your unwanted, quality items!

Team PATCH have organised our first Bag2School collection of the year on Tuesday 4th November. 

Bags can be dropped off to the front school car park from the afternoon of Wednesday 29th October and no later than 9am on Tuesday 4th November.

 Please place the bags under the provided tarpaulin to protect all clothing from the rain. This is extremely important as wet clothes will not be collected and unfortunately, we will be forced to dispose of them 

As well as clothing, Bag2School also accepts items such shoes, hats or bags. For a full list on what you are able to donate, please click here. 

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support!