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Barlaston First School
Weekly Newsletter
26th September 2025
Let your light shine through family, friendship and faith
“Enabling our whole school community to flourish and let their light shine, preparing them for their role as gentle and humble agents for change in the world we share.”
Rocksteady Music
The children working in bands with Rocksteady had great fun this morning. Just a reminder to book on directly through their website if you wish your child to take part.
October Activity Days with ASM
ASM will run holiday club activity days on 29th and 30th October. A flyer is attached please book directly on their website.
Visiting Athlete
Danny Butler will visit school to work with the children on Monday 6th October. We are asking all children to come to school in their PE kits on that day.
KS2 Rugby
Our Year 3 and 4 children had a fantastic time this morning taking part in a rugby festival. Well done all who took part!
Snacks
Thank you for all your support around the changes we’ve made at snack time. The new approach is working well and the children are enjoying their snacks.
Regards,
Mr J Gordon
Dates for the Diary 2025
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17 October |
Harvest Service 9am |
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11 November |
Remembrance Service |
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18 November |
Flu Vaccinations |
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4 December |
Reception – Year 4 New Vic – Little Mermaid |
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9 December |
Nativity 4.30pm Early Years |
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10 December |
Key Stage 1 Performance 2.15pm |
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11 December |
Key Stage 2 Performance 5.30pm |
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2025/26 School Term and Holiday Dates |
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Half Term |
27th – 31st October 2025 |
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Staff Development Day School Closed to Children |
3rd November Monday 3rd November 2025 |
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Christmas Break |
22nd December – 2nd January 2026 |
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Spring 2026 |
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School Opens |
Monday 5th January 2026 |
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Half Term |
16th- 20st February 2026 |
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Easter Break |
30th March – 10th April 2026 |
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Summer 2026 |
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School Opens |
Monday 13th April 2026 |
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Staff Development Day – School Closed to Children |
Friday 1st May 2026 |
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May Bank Holiday |
Monday 5th May 2026 |
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Half Term |
25th – 29th May 2026 |
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Last Day of Summer Term |
Friday 17th July 2026 |
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2026/27 School Term and Holiday Dates |
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Staff Development Day (School Closed to Children) |
Tuesday 1st September 2026 |
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Staff Development Day (School Closed to Children) |
Wednesday 2nd September 2026 |
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Autumn 2026 Term Begins |
Thursday 3rd September 2026 |
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