Smartphone Free Update

Following our continued intention to work towards smart-phone free childhoods, we would like to thank those of you who have taken your time to share your thoughts with us.

We have had some feedback with many of you expressing strong support for the initiative while others have raised thoughtful questions. We value all of this feedback and want to ensure that our final decisions are informed by the views of the school community and therefore we would like to hear from more of you.

We kindly ask all families to read THIS letter and complete the short questionnaire included within. 

The deadline for completion is Friday 21st November.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support.

Parent Forum - Thursday 20th November

We are running a parent forum on Thursday 20th November at 2:45pm.

This is an opportunity to express your views/make suggestions for our Senior Leadership Team on any matters relating to school. This could include (but is not limited to) curriculum, school activities, uniform, trips and school events. We would love to see as many of you there as possible.

In order to prepare for this event, please can we ask parents/guardians to complete the form on the link below with your suggested topics for discussion: Parent Forum Discussion Topics

Even if you cannot attend on the day but you wish for a particular subject to be discussed, please complete this form and give us as much information as possible.

Please can we kindly ask that the above form is completed before Monday 17th November.

Thank you for your engagement.

Year R - Year 6 Face to Face Learning Reviews Reminder

Please be reminded that our face-to-face learning reviews will be taking place next week on the following dates:

♦ 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. 

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Locations of Learning Reviews, Den and Facilities

♦ All learning reviews will take place in your child's class, with the exception of Squirrel which will take place in Miss Trim's office (located in the library)  

♦ Early Years Den will remain in HEN as usual

♦ Den will relocate to Acorn

♦ School children are to use KS1 toilets, only

♦ Visitors (both adults and non school siblings) are kindly asked to please use the staff toilets in reception

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Important Information

♦ Please be aware that you must have made an appointment. Teachers will be unable to see you if you have not booked an appointment.

♦ 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.

♦ Both the back gate and Church gate will be locked at 3:40pm for safeguarding reasons, please can we kindly ask all families to enter/exit via the front gates 

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Extra bonus!

As we will be hosting in person learning reviews, we are excited to share that the following will also be available in the School Hall:

♦ A book sale! We will be re-introducing our book sale at in-person learning reviews. 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

♦ 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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We look forward to welcoming all of our families!

Bag2School Collection

We are delighted to share that we managed to raise a fantastic total of £192.90 from today's Bag2School collection.

Thank you to all of the families who so kindly donated. 

We will keep you updated regarding future collection dates.

Odd Sock Day - Wednesday 12th November

We're looking forward to taking part in Anti-Bullying Week 2025, which will take place next week, Monday 10th November - Friday 14th November.

Our whole-school theme this year is ‘Using Power for Good’ and we’ll be exploring how we can all make a difference by showing kindness, speaking up and supporting one another when things go wrong.

To mark the week, we’ll be holding our annual Odd Sock Day on Wednesday 12th November (later than usual due to the Lower Junior trip).
Odd Sock Day is a fun reminder that we are all unique and special, and that our differences should be celebrated. We recognise that not everyone feels comfortable wearing odd socks, so children are welcome to wear odd, matching, colourful, fluffy, special or silly socks – whatever makes them smile and showcases who they are! 

Throughout the week, children will be learning about:
• The difference between bullying and unkindness
• How to speak up and speak out when things go wrong
• How even the smallest act of kindness can go a very long way

We can’t wait to see how our children use their power for good as they continue on their journeys towards living life in all its fullness. 

'Cut Your Carbon' Campaign

Team Eco have been hard at work thinking of ways we can become even more eco-friendly both at school and in the community. As a result, we are very excited to introduce a new, whole school initiative for November called 'Cut Your Carbon'. Throughout November, we are challenging everyone at Team Hordle to complete THESE 6 simple carbon-cutting actions (also found below) at home with friends and family. These actions will reduce your everyday carbon emissions, help to save some money and benefit our beautiful planet.  

We kindly ask all families to complete THIS 30 second form by Sunday 30th November so that we can tally our carbon savings and enter our results to the Eco Schools programme in the hopes of winning a bespoke mural for the school!

Team Eco wish to thank you for your carbon cutting support!

Children in Need - Friday 14th November

We are delighted to share that Team Hordle will once again be supporting Children in Need. On Friday 14th November, we will be collecting small change on arrival to school, should you wish to make a donation. 

We welcome all children to wear Pudsey ears (only), should you have them.

Christmas Countdown

We know that this half term is very busy for families in the run up to Christmas, so we have a compiled a list below of all of our key Christmas dates for your diaries. Please click on each of the relevant links for more details on each event.

Friday 14th November

Deadline for ticket requests for FS and KS1 Nativity performances. Please click on the relevant link below for more information and to request tickets.

FS Nativity

KS1 Nativity

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Monday 17th November

Deadline for Christmas Lunch Bookings. Please click on the link below for more information.

Christmas Lunch

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Friday 28^th November

PATCH Christmas Craft sale

PATCH wreath workshop - letters were sent home before half term, copies are available from the school office. Please note the deadline for forms to be returned is 21^st November.

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Monday 1st December

Christmas mobiles due into school (please take directly to the hall and place on the stage)

Family Christmas tree decorating with carols sung by the Choir (a letter for Choir members can be found HERE)

Christmas post boxes will be available in phase - simply bring your child's Christmas cards into class (please don't forget to name the envelopes and ideally add the child's class where possible) and they will be delivered to each class by our team of elves!

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Thursday 4th December

PATCH Secret Santa event - letters were sent home before half term, copies are available from the school office. Please note the deadline for forms to be returned is 21^st November.

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Friday 5^th December

INSET Day – School and Nursery Closed

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Monday 8th December

Mrs Claus Storytime - letters were sent home before half term, copies are available from the school office. Please note the deadline for forms to be returned is 21^st November.

Reindeer visit

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Tuesday 9th December

KS1 Nativity to parents, 2.30pm KS1 Nativity

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Wednesday 10th December

KS1 Nativity to parents, 9.30am KS1 Nativity

FS Nativity to parents, 2.30pm FS Nativity

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Thursday 11th December

FS Nativity to parents, 10am FS Nativity

KS1 Nativity to parents, 2.30pm KS1 Nativity

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Friday 12^th December

PATCH Christmas Jumper Day in exchange for a chocolate/sweets donation

PATCH Chocolate tombola, 3.25pm

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Saturday 13th December

PATCH Gingerbread house decorating event - letters were sent home before half term, copies are available from the school office. Please note the deadline for forms to be returned is 28^th November.

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Monday 15^th December

FS & KS1 Christmas party - more information to follow

Team Wild Christmas event - more information to follow

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Tuesday 16^th December

LJ Carol concert to parents, 9.30am (taking place at All Saints Church)

Team Nest Christmas event - more information to follow

LJ Christmas party - more information to follow

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Wednesday 17th December

Christmas lunch day - your time slot will be provided to you on Friday 28th November, following completion of your booking form. Christmas Lunch

Christmas jumper day

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Thursday 18th December

UJ Christmas party - more information to follow

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Friday 19th December

School closes at 1pm

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We hope that this will help you to plan ahead. Should you have any queries, please speak to a member of Team Office.

Year R School Tours

Limited spaces are available on our Year R School Tour on Friday 14th November! 

Due to popular demand, we have also added a further tour date on Wednesday 7th January - please ensure you book fast as spaces are filling quickly.

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!