Recent FSM Updates

We wish to remind families of the upcoming recent government changes to FSM, effective from September 2026. Please find our letter issued to families to outline how this may affect families HERE.

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FSM Eligibility

Your child may be eligible for Free School Meals if you or your partner receive:

♦ Income Support

♦ Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

♦ Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

♦ Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

♦ the guaranteed element of Pension Credit

♦ Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)

♦ Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit · Universal Credit - if you applied on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).

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If you think your child/ren may be eligible, please click HERE for further details on how to apply. 

If you would like some help or to speak to someone about Free School Meal entitlement, please email adminoffice@hordle.hants.sch.uk.

Team Squirrel and Year 6 Learning Reviews ONLY - Bookings LIVE!

We are pleased to advise that dates have now been confirmed for the Team Squirrel and Year 6 Learning Reviews.

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Team Squirrel

Team Squirrel Learning Reviews will be held by Mrs Hillyar on Wednesday 15th July and Friday 17th July, 2:00pm - 5:00pm on both evenings.

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Year 6

Year 6 Learning Reviews will be held by Mrs Marchant and Miss Dawson on Wednesday 15th July and Monday 20th July, timings are below on both evenings.

Team Deerleap - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Team Hawkhill - 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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To Book

To book please log in to your child's Arbor account via the App and follow these instructions.

Bookings are now live and will close on Monday 6th July at 5:00pm.

We strongly advise booking at your soonest convenience to secure a suitable slot.

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We look forward to sharing updates on your child's learning journey this year.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with the school office by emailing admin.office@hordle.hants.sch.uk.

Parent Reminders - Clubs Not Running Next Week

Please be reminded that the following 2 Hub Clubs will not be running next week due to PGL:

♦ Tuesday 30th June - No Athletics with Coach

♦ Wednesday 1st  July - No Upper Junior Homework Club

Lower Junior  Minstead Parent Meeting – Wednesday 1^st July at 2:45pm

A meeting with more details of the Minstead Residential trip will be held on Wednesday 1st July at 2:45pm in the Acorn Room. The meeting will give parents more specific details of this year's trip and enable you to ask any questions you may have.

We are delighted to be able to invite parents to join us for this years Sports Day on Friday 3rd July. Please find key timings and information for the day below.

Important Reminders:

All children will need to come to school in PE kit
Please send your child to school with a named sun hat and water bottle
Please ensure sunscreen is applied to your child(ren) before school. Application of 'Once' type cream provides your child with adequate protection throughout the day.
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KS2 Sports Day
9:10am - 11:15am

After dropping your child to class, please may we ask that you leave the school site and make your way to the Longfield Road entrance (back gate) of the school - this will be used for entrance and exit for Sports Day. 

The gate will be reopened at 9:10am. 

For safeguarding reasons, we cannot have parents waiting on the school grounds until 9:10am.  

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FS & KS1 Sports Day
1:50pm - 3:15pm

Entrance to Sports Day will be via the Longfield Road entrance (back gate) to school. 

The gates will be open at 1:50pm, for a 2pm start. 

At the end of Sports Day, you may make your way to your child's class to collect them. 

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Spectators

Please can parents stand around the outside of the Daily Mile track or on the bank next to the ball court to view.

Please can we ask that you do not at any time walk on to the track and.or areas where races and events are taking place.

Several events will be taking place at once and the children will be moving around the field to participate. 

Please note, the Daily Mile track will be in use on the day, so please ensure that you stand on the grass, not the track. 

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Parking

Please can we ask that you park respectfully in roads surrounding the school and if you are able to, please take the opportunity to walk to school.

In the event of cancellation due to weather, a decision will be made at the earliest opportunity. 

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Refreshments

PATCH will be serving refreshments during sports day. They will have teas/coffees and soft drinks for £1 and squash for 50p. Depending on the weather, ice lollies may also be available for £1 each!

Hot Weather Guidance

Due to the ongoing warmer weather hot weather, please may we ask parents/guardians to ensure the following:

• Send your child to school with a named sun hat

• Make sure sunscreen is applied to children before school (application of a `Once' type cream provides your child with adequate protection throughout the day)

• Give your child a water bottle (named) - it is also important that children remain hydrated throughout the day, so if your child is having a packed lunch, please make sure you enclose a drink bottle in their lunchbox, as well as giving them one for the classroom

• For children who are having a packed lunch, please pop in an ice pack to keep their lunch cool

•  As children are likely to be removing their jumpers more frequently, please ensure they are clearly named

Keyboards for Sale!

We still have a few keyboards available at school for families to purchase for a small donation to the school (we kindly request a minimum donation of £10).

Please be aware that some keyboards do have some stickers and writing on the keys. Whilst they may not be in the best condition, they would be a good starter kit for anyone who has recently started or is potentially thinking about starting taking up the keyboard. 

If you would be interested in purchasing one of our keyboards, please email adminoffice@hordle.hants.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time to collect.

Please note, keyboards will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. 

IMPORTANT UPDATES - Transition From Scopay to Arbor

From September, we will be moving bookings and payments for trips, Breakfast and After School clubs, Hordle Hub clubs and lunches from Scopay to Arbor.

In preparation for this, please can we ask parents to ensure that Scopay accounts are kept up to date with no excessive credits and that debts are promptly cleared over the next few weeks. 

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Arbor Transition Update Communication

Please click HERE to read our next instalment of updates and information regarding the transition to Arbor Parent Portal.

We will continue to communicate further details regarding the upcoming changes and advise you of any outstanding balances on current Scopay accounts.

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Arbor Parent App

If you have not already registered for access to the Arbor Parent App it is essential that you are able to access this from September. Please email the school office if you require assistance with this. 

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Updating Parent/Emergency Contact Details

We also recommend using this as a time to ensure all contact details are correct on your child's Arbor profile. It is essential that we have up to date contact details for parents/guardians and any emergency contacts listed on your child’s pupil file. This is our safeguarding duty.

If you change contact details or move house please update your details via the Arbor App. We require proof of address for any change of address records. 

Please note, if you have more than one child attending Hordle Primary School and Nursery, any changesd made to one profile will not automatically apply to any siblings and so you will need to ensure you update both profiles accordingly.

Thank you for your support in ensuring our records are kept up to date.  

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Medical, Dietary and Other Important Updates

For any further updates needed for children's profiles, e.g. medical or dietary, please email adminoffice@hordle.hants.sch.uk who will be more than happy to help.

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Thank you for your consideration of this in the coming weeks as we head towards the end of the school year.

'Book with Legs' Donations 

We are thrilled to see how popular our 'Book with Legs' initiative has been amongst our families. Due to it's high demand, our shelves are currently looking rather empty. 

We kindly ask for any further donations families may have of any pre-loved books for Year R - Year 6 children. 

If your child has recently borrowed from 'Book with Legs' and has now finished their book, we kindly ask that these are returned to school for the next person to enjoy.  

Green Fingered Volunteers Needed!

Do we have any green fingered parents/grandparents who would like to volunteer their time to help spruce our flower beds and help with some weeding?

On this occasion, volunteer clearance (including DBS) is not required but is preferred if possible.

If you are able to help, please either send us an email to adminoffice@hordle.hants.sch.uk or come in to the school reception to discuss.