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title: "Weekly Newsletter"
url: "https://barlaston.staffs.sch.uk/news/2025-09-26-weekly-newsletter"
school: "Barlaston CE (VC) First School"
---

# Weekly Newsletter

  ![Image of Weekly Newsletter](https://files.schudio.com/barlastonfirstschool/images/news/Newsletter_Icon(1).png)  26 September 2025

**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**

| **17 October** | **Harvest Service 9am** |
|---|---|
| **11 November** | **Remembrance Service** |
| **18 November** | **Flu Vaccinations** |
| **4 December** | **Reception – Year 4 New Vic – Little Mermaid** |
| **9 December** | **Nativity 4.30pm  Early Years** |
| **10 December** | **Key Stage 1 Performance 2.15pm** |
| **11 December** | **Key Stage 2 Performance 5.30pm** |
| **2025/26 School Term and Holiday Dates** |
| **Half Term** | **27th  – 31st October 2025** |
| Staff Development Day  School Closed to Children | 3rd November  Monday 3rd November 2025 |
| Christmas Break | 22nd December – 2nd  January 2026 |
| **Spring 2026** |
| School Opens | Monday 5th January 2026 |
| **Half Term** | **16th- 20st  February 2026** |
| Easter Break | 30th March – 10th April 2026 |
| **Summer 2026** |
| School Opens | Monday 13th  April 2026 |
| Staff Development Day – School Closed to Children | Friday 1st May 2026 |
| May Bank Holiday | Monday 5th May 2026 |
| **Half Term** | **25th – 29th May 2026** |
| Last Day of Summer Term | Friday 17th July 2026 |
| **2026/27 School Term and Holiday Dates** |
| Staff Development Day  (School Closed to Children) | Tuesday 1st September 2026 |
| Staff Development Day  (School Closed to Children) | Wednesday 2nd  September 2026 |
| **Autumn 2026 Term Begins** | **Thursday 3rd September 2026** |
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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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