Staff News

After almost 20 years service at Team Hordle, we are sad to share that Mrs Woodhouse will be leaving at the end of this half term.

We are very sad to see her leave but know that our whole school community will wish to join us in sending our very best to Mrs Woodhouse for the future.

We're Recruiting!

Following the sad news of Mrs Woodhouse, Team Hordle are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our experienced staff team, working with our wonderful KS2 pupils (Year 3+)!

We aspire to excellence and want to recruit like-minded colleagues who thrive on the challenge of inspiring the next generation. Candidates will ideally have previous experience working within a similar role.

For more information or to apply, please follow THIS link.

Safer Internet Day 2026 – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI

Next week, our school will join others nationwide to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2026, the largest global online safety campaign.

This year's theme is ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI,’. This will focus on teaching the children the skills to use AI technology safely and responsibly and highlight available support. 

From voice assistants, to chatbots, to algorithms, AI technology is playing an increasingly large role in all our lives. It is important that we find time to discuss these tools and the impact they can have on our own and our families’ online experiences, including:

•  the news and content we see,

• the way we work, including using AI for homework or studies,

•  the risk of misuse of AI, for example to create realistic scams or fake images.

We encourage you to join us by continuing the conversation about AI technology at home. Here are some helpful resources:

•  You can complete the UK Safer Internet Centre’s interactive quizzes with your child.

•  Read the UK Safer Internet Centre’s tops tips for parents and carers here.

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Useful Parent Resources

•  You can share the UK Safer Internet Centre’s top tips for children and young people with your child.

A key part of protecting children and young people from online harms is through preventative education. By talking about this in school and at home, we can all work towards keeping children safe when they are online. Celebrating Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity for you to re-emphasise the online safety messages we deliver throughout the year.

If you have any concerns or questions about keeping your child safe online, please do get in touch with your child’s class teacher.

World Book Day - Friday 6th March!

Team Hordle will be celebrating World Book Day on Friday 6th March, taking part in a joyful celebration of all thing literary.

There is no set theme this year and children are invited to attend school dressed as their favourite character from any fictional or non fictional book or simply in their own clothes, should they prefer.

Please remember that costumes do not need to be expensive and can be created at home using what you already have. Please find some 'dressing up' ideas/solutions from World Book Day here.

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Ali Sparkes Visit

We will also be welcoming local children's author, Ali Sparkes, to Team Hordle! Ali will very kindly be signing copies of her books for our children so don't forget to bring your favourite with you!

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World Book Day 'Book Cover' Competition

Children are invited to recreate a book cover for a book of their choice. Please bring your entries into school on Thursday 5^th March for judging. We can’t wait to see what the children come up with!

Further details can be found in our World Book Day Letter HERE.

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World Book Day Book Tokens

Did you know? Nearly 1million children in the UK don’t have a book of their own.

The World Book Day book tokens have now been distributed to classes and will be coming home with your child this evening. We are pleased to share that tokens can be redeemed at the following retailers:

Tesco, New Milton

Waterstones, Lymington

The Imaginarium, Lymington

TG Jones, Lymington

Sainsbury's, Christchurch

The Works, Christchurch

Bookends Book Shop and Art Centre, Christchurch

Families will be able to claim their tokens for between 12 February and 15 March 2026. 

Please note, only one token can be used per transaction.

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Electronic Book Tokens

World Book Day have also introduced electronic book tokens which can be found HERE. The book token barcode can either be scanned from your phone/tablet screen or printed out and shown in-store. Please check if your local bookseller can accept the barcode on mobile devices before visiting.

Upcoming Charity Cake Sale - Team Squirrel!

Team Squirrel will be holding it's charity cake sale on Friday 13th February to raise funds for their class charity, Health Bus. If you are able to provide some sweet treats (nut and sesame free), either homemade or shop bought, please take them to the classroom on the morning of the sale.

If you are able to help in selling the cakes please let a member of the KS1 team know.

Alternatively, if you are accessing the newsletter from your mobile device or wish to view further parent guides, please click HERE to view the full CAHMS parent videos and podcast library.

Further information regarding each of the PATCH events can be found via the links below.

You can also keep up to date with PATCH events and reminders by following them on Facebook by clicking HERE.

New Forest Football Academy - February Half Term Football Camp!

We are excited to share that New Forest Football Academy are back this half term, hosting a one day football camp which will take place on Wednesday 18th February. 

Places are usually £20.99 per child but New Forest Football are currently offering a 10% discount on bookings received by Wednesday 11th using the code HordleFootball10!!

so book now to secure your place! Please click HERE to head to the booking form.