Parent/Carer Updates

Dear parents and carers This is just a reminder that children may not use mobile phones in school. We are aware that some parents of children in Years 5 and 6 may want their child to have a phone with them for safety on their walk to and from school. …

Dear parents and carers From September 2020, schools have been legally required to teach Relationships and Health Education. You can read about these changes in this DfE guide for parents here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-sex-and-health-education-guides-for-schools The DfE also strongly encourages primary schools to deliver sex education to help prepare children for their transition …

Dear Parents and Carers,   We are very pleased to be able to provide swimming at Blackbrook Pavilion Pool this term. This meets with the National Curriculum Physical Education Programme.   Bath Place class (Years 4 & 5) will attend swimming lessons on a weekly basis for 10 weeks from Monday 12 January until Monday 30 March. The children will travel to …

Dear parents/carers, Owing to unforeseen and unfortunate personal circumstances, Miss Angela Cogan will no longer be teaching River Tone Class at Minerva Primary School. We recognise the change in circumstances this presents and whilst we advertise for a permanent class teacher, we are seeking a familiar and consistent supply teacher …

All primary school children in Reception to Year 6 are entitled to receive a free flu vaccination this winter. In light of the recent rise in flu cases and the impact this is having on our local hospitals, the NHS strongly encourages all parents / carers to have their children …

Dear Parents and Carers,  I am writing to let you know that Mrs Perry will be leaving River Tone Class at the end of this term to pursue new opportunities. We would like to express our sincere thanks for all she has done for the children and the school during her …

Dear parents and carers I am aware that some children are arriving on the school site significantly earlier than the start of Breakfast Club and are left unattended. While we appreciate the efforts families make to ensure punctuality, we must stress that the safety and wellbeing of all pupils is …

Here is a list of all the Christmas activities that are happening between now and the end of term. We hope to see as many of you as possible coming along to support your wonderful children.  Friday 5 December: POMS Christmas Fayre 3:30 – 5:00pm in the school hall.  Wednesday …

Dear Parents and Carers, I am delighted to inform you that, following a robust recruitment process, we have successfully appointed an experienced teacher, Miss Katie Glenn, to join our team and teach in Year 2 from January 2026. Miss Glenn brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm, and we are confident she …

Dear parents and carers We are delighted to announce that on Wednesday 17th December we are taking Years 1 – 6 on a trip to Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre to watch the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk! What your child will need Your child should wear school uniform and bring: A …