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title: "Weekly Newsletter"
url: "https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/news/2023-05-26-weekly-newsletter"
school: "Barlaston CE (VC) First School"
---

# Weekly Newsletter

  ![Image of Weekly Newsletter](https://files.schudio.com/barlastonfirstschool/images/news/Newsletter.png)  26 May 2023

**Barlaston First School**

**Weekly Newsletter**

**26th May 2023**

**Let your light shine through family, friendship and faith**

**Dougie Mac Day 22nd May**

We had a lovely day on Monday. Sam Holgate from Dougie Mac came to talk to us in worship and the children looked fantastic dressed in yellow.  The children have brought home a range of sponsored activities which you can take part in if you wish to.  Sam will return to collect any money raised on Tuesday 20th June.

**Tea Room Takeover**

PTA will be serving drinks and cakes at their Village Market takeover tomorrow between 10am and 2pm.  Please go along to support them.

**Mrs Hewitt**

Big congratulations to Mr and Mrs Hewitt on the arrival on Wednesday of baby Lydia.  Best wishes from everyone at school to mum, dad and their beautiful new arrival.  We can’t wait to meet Lydia.

**Half Term**

We break for half term this afternoon, and return at 8.45am on Monday 5th June.

**Holiday Club**

Holiday club is open next week.  For those needing to access the club who haven’t yet booked please do this a soon as possible so that we can ensure appropriate staffing levels.

**23rd June**

Friday 23rd June is an inset day with the school closed to children.  We will however be running holiday club that day.  Please book as soon as possible if you would like to use the club.

**Mr J Gordon**

| May 27th | PTA Tea Room takeover at Barlaston Village Market. |
|---|---|
| June 13th | Information Evening for those joining Reception Class in September. |
| June 16th | Father’s Day Family Breakfast.  Details to follow. |
| 23rd June | Staff Training Day. School closed to children. |
| 26th & 27th June | Transition days – details to follow. |
| 30th June | Family Summer Tea Party. Details to follow. |
| 14th July | Sports day – details to follow. |
| 20th July | KS2 Performance 6.15pm – Details to follow. |
| 25th July | Leavers Service in Church 9am  Year 4 Leavers Picnic and Presentations at school 12.30 pm |
| 25th July | School Closes for Summer  3.30pm |

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### Parents

- [Term Dates 2026-2027](https://files.schudio.com/barlastonfirstschool/files/AAHelen/Term_Dates_2026-2027.pdf)
- [Newsletters](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters)
- [Breakfast Club](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/breakfast-club)
- [After School Club](https://files.schudio.com/barlastonfirstschool/files/AAHelen/Baralston_First_School_-_Progressive_Wraparound_Club.pdf)
- [Clubs and extra activities](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/clubs-and-extra-activities)
- [Holiday Club](https://files.schudio.com/barlastonfirstschool/files/Holidayclub/Holiday-Club-February-2026-STONE-PDF.pdf)
- [Uniform](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/uniform-online-ordering)
- [Lunch Time Menu](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/lunch-time-menu)
- [Free School Meals](https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Educational-awards-benefits/FreeSchoolMeals/Overview.aspx)
- [Parent Teacher Friends Association](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/pta)
- [E-Safety](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/e-safety)
- [Emergency School Closures](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/emergency-school-closures-list)
- [School Money (Eduspot)](https://login.eduspot.co.uk/public/portal/parent/?app=schoolmoney&source=website&version=20190314)
- [Attendance/Punctuality](https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/parents/late-absence-procedure)

   **Barlaston CE (VC) First School**
Head Teacher: Mr. John Gordon

Barlaston CE (VC) First School
Broughton Crescent
Barlaston
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST12 9DB

Chair of Governors: Miss Alison Dando
SENCo: Miss Hannah Gill

Email: office@barlaston.staffs.sch.uk
Tel: 01782 372543

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