Barlaston First School

Weekly Newsletter

2nd October 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.”

Staffing News

After 13 years as a teacher at Barlaston, and an even longer association with our school, Mrs Broome is leaving us at Christmas to embark upon other exciting adventures on the Isles of Scilly. Mrs Broome has been an integral part of the team here at school, carrying out many roles.  She has taught across the age groups, currently in Year 4, and leads in Maths, Computing, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Educational Visits, among many others.  She has served as our Assistant Head for the last 2 years and our Designated Safeguarding Lead since September last year.  Her work in these areas and in that of Early Help and Family Support have played a key role in the school’s success over the recent years, not least in the outcomes achieved in our latest SIAMS, Ofsted and Health and Safety inspections. She is also the longest serving member of our current governing body. 

Mrs Broome will be very much missed by the children and staff alike, and we wish her every success in the very exciting times ahead.

The recruitment process for a new teacher from January will begin next week.

Visiting Athlete – Danny Butler

Danny Butler will be with us on Monday 6th October.  Please send your child to school in their PE kit for the day.

A reminder that all sponsorship money / donations are due in by Monday 13th October.

Please make any donations by using the link below;

https://sportal.sportsforschools.org/events/landing

Parking

I received complaints once again from our neighbours in Broughton Crescent about parking and the blocking of access to their properties at drop off and pick up time.  Please use the church car park and the crossing patrol that we now have, and if it is absolutely necessary to park in the crescent, please ensure you do so with consideration and respect for our neighbours. Thank you for your co-operation.

October Activity Days with ASM

ASM are running holiday club activity days on 29th and 30th October.  Please book directly on their website. https://asmsports.co.uk/holiday-clubs/

Regards,

Mr J Gordon

Dates for the Diary 2025

17 October

Harvest Service 9am

10 November

Diabetes Screening Morning

11 November

Remembrance Service

12 November

Disco – Dormice, Hedgehogs and Squirrels 4.30pm – 5.30pm

13 November

Disco – Badgers, Deer and Owls 4.30pm – 6pm

17 November

Parents Evening

17 November

Non-Uniform Day – more detail to follow

18 November

Flu Vaccinations

19 November

Parents Evening

4 December

Reception – Year 4 New Vic – The Little Mermaid

5 December

Rainbow Christmas Hamper Draw in Family Worship

9 December

Nativity 4.30pm  Early Years

10 December

Key Stage 1 Performance 2.15pm

11 December

Key Stage 2 Performance 5.30pm

12 December

Rocksteady Performance 9.30am – Details to follow

19 December

Christingle Service in Church  9am

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 4th 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