Exciting News - Welcome Baby James!

We are dleighted to share the exciting news that Mrs James has welcomed her beautiful baby girl, Bella to the world. 

We wish you and your family all the best as you adjust to life with your new bundle of joy and are all looking forward to cuddles in the near future!

Mobile Phone Reminder

Please be reminded that all children who are currently bringing in their mobile phones to school, these are to be handed in to the front office upon your arrival to school. 

Phones are not to be left in school bags/on person.

Poppy Appeal

Please be aware that from Wednesday 22nd October, Upper Junior children will be going around school, offering children (and families) the opportunity to purchase poppy's and other poppy appeal merchandise. We recommend a minimmum donation of £1 per item.

Thank you for your support.

New Forest Football Half Term Camp at Hordle Primary School

Exciting news! Over the October half term, New Forest Football Academy will be back to run a holiday camp! 

When? Monday 27th October and Tuesday 28th October

Cost? Both days for £51.98 or £25.99 per day (currently on offer for £39.99 for both days or £23.39 per day!) 

Please click HERE to book.

BBC Young Writers Competition

The BBC’s annual young writers’ competition is open for entries and we would LOVE Team Hordle to get involved!

Pupils are encouraged to write a story they would love to read themselves which is no longer than 500 words. There are two age categories: 5-7 and 8-11 year-olds and spelling, punctuation and grammar are not marked - as has always been the case for 500 Words, it's all about our writers' brilliant creativity.

There are many prizes to be won, as well as each winner taking home a bundle of books, with the gold winners also winning 500 books for our school library!

50 finalists will be invited to a star-studded grand final at Windsor Castle in February 2026, which will once again be hosted by Her Majesty Queen Camilla. If that's not enough, each winner will also see their story be read aloud by a superstar celebrity on TV, which will be shown as part of a special 500 Words programme with The One Show in early March.

What other reason do we need to give for our young writers to share their passion for literature and reading and get writing?!

All entries to the competition must be submitted via the BBC Young Writers Competition website HERE.

We would also LOVE to see your stories, so please ensure you also email us a copy to adminoffice@hordle.hants.sch.uk. 

Entries close on Friday 8 November 2024 at 9pm.

Year R - Year 6 Face to Face Learning Reviews Reminder

Due to feedback from our parent survey regarding Learning Reviews last academic year, we are delighted to confirm that we will be trialling the return of one face-to-face learning reviews!

We are delighted to share that our first face-to-face learning reviews will be on:

- Tuesday 11th November (3:30pm - 6:30pm*)

- Thursday 13th November (3:30pm - 6:30pm*)

*Please note, FS learning reviews will be held between 3:30pm - 5:40pm on both dates. 

Bookings will be open from Friday 10th October at 12:00pm, until Sunday 2nd November at 12:00pm, when the system will close. 

As learning reviews are in place to benefit your child(ren)'s learning, we strongly encourage parents/guardians to book an appointment with your child's teacher. 

All appointments are to be booked via SchoolCloud which can be accessed by clicking here. You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment time.

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As we will be hosting in person learning reviews, we are are also able to offer the following:

♦ A book sale! We will be re-introducing our book sales at in person learning reviews. This will take place in the hall. Books will cost £3 and we would appreciate correct/small change.

♦ Staff from Arnewood and Priestlands will be attending to showcase their secondary school options, who will also be based in the school hall

♦ ABM Catering will be offering food samples and will be available to discuss the new menu with you

♦ Special certificate presentations from Miss Trim

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It is certainly not an event to be missed! Please ensure you book at your soonest convenience to secure a suitable time for you to attend.

Please note, all appointments must adhere to the 10 minute limit and so appointments will be cut short if they over run. For any more in-depth conversations or concerns, please contact your class teachers directly to arrange a suitable time for this type of conversation to take place.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Collection From Hordle Hub Clubs After Half Term

After October half term children will not be allowed to walk home alone after clubs or wait outside the school gates alone due to the dark evenings and our safeguarding policy.

Please ensure your pick up protocol is updated with any adults who have permission to collect from school and after school clubs and that children are collected directly from clubs. For any changes, a copy of our pick up protocol form can be requested from the school office.

Donut Friday

Please be reminded that the next PATCH Donut Friday will be next Friday, 24th October - yum, yum!

For any allergies, the allergy station is positioned under the cover outside the library.

Don't forget your change!

Bag2School Reminder - 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 , during half term 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!

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.

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!