Weekly News Page 

Friday 12th September 2025

Headteacher's Welcome

We have had a really positive week in school with all our new Reception children settling so well and getting used to the new routines of school life. They have been so good at coming into their classrooms in the mornings, having lunch in the hall and play times outside - well done everyone! Lots of children have also used  Breakfast and After School Club too. Our Year 1 and 2 children have been super role models too showing the Reception children what to do and helping them.  

Building Work in School 

We are pleased to share with you the news that building work will start next Wednesday 17^th September for our Preschool which is due to open in January.  The Preschool will be situated in the classroom at the front of school which was previously Turtles classroom.

We are fortunate that there will be no major disruption to school life, however, a number of small changes will need to happen in order to keep all our children safe. The work which is planned includes:-

• New toilets in the Preschool classroom
• Refurbishment of the Preschool classroom
• Development of the front outdoor play area

Please read the following important information about some changes that will be taking place. 

Building Work - Implications for Parents...

As much of the work is happening on the front of school there will be no access to school via the top gate. As this gate is used for Breakfast and After School we will need to make the following changes for drop off and collection. These changes will come into effect on Mon 15^th Sep:-

Breakfast Club – Please press the button on the usual buzzer; this will alert staff in the hall that a child is arriving. Please then take your child to the main entrance where they will be collected by a member of the Breakfast Club Team.

After School Club – Please press the button on the usual buzzer; at the gate so that so that staff can see which parent is collecting.  A member of ASC staff will then bring your child to the main entrance.

Extra-Curricular Clubs: Please wait on the pavement and collect your child from the main gate.

Please be patient whilst staff navigate the new system – our priority is always the safety of our children. There will be a skip on the road at the front of school and there will also be some deliveries; please bear this in mind when choosing where to park in the mornings.

Building Work Letter - full details 

Dates for the Diary

Please see attached the Parent Calendar  for this year. Please take a few minutes to take note of dates including INSET and holiday dates, Parents' Evenings, Parent workshops to find out about learning in school and performances.  

Notes about the calendar: 'Friendly Friday' - every 4th Friday that the children are in school parents will be invited into classrooms from when they open at 8:40am until when the bell rings at 8:55am. Initially this will just be Y1 and Y2 classes whilst the new Reception children settle. 

Wed 17th Sep - 9:00am Y1 Phonics Talk for Parents

Thurs 18th Sep - Choir starts

Tues 23rd Sep - Kangaroos & Turtles Seaside Workshop in school

Wed 24th Sep - 9:00am SEND Parent Coffee Morning

Wed 24th Sep - Elephants & Penguins Seaside Workshop in school

Fri 26th Sep - Friendly Friday - Y1 & Y2 parents in class until 8:55am

Wed 8th Oct - 9:00am Y2 Maths Calculations Policy Talk for Parents

Thurs 9th Oct - 5:30pm Open Evening for Prospective Parents 

Tues 14th Oct - 3:30 - 6:30pm Reception Parents Evening

Wed 15th Oct - 9:00am Reception Maths Parents Talk & Workshop

Wed 15th Oct - Y2 Trip to Ecclesall Woods

Thurs 16th Oct - Individual school photos

Thurs 16th Oct - 3:30 - 6:30pm Reception Parents Evening

Fri 17th Oct - Friendly Friday - parents in class until 8:55am

Tues 21st Oct - 9:00am Y1 Maths Talk for Parents

Wed 22nd Oct - Last day of half term

School Term Dates 2025-26

Notes from the Teachers 

Waterproof Coats

Unless it is heavy rain the children will play outside every day at morning playtime and lunchtime. Please ensure your child has a waterproof coat everyday - we seem to be heading quickly into Autumn! 

Year 1 and 2 Parent Meetings Next Week 

It was great that so many parents were able to join us for our KS1 class meetings this week to find out more about what will be happening in your child's class. It is always difficult find a time that works for everyone and we know that, for some, meetings at this time are tricky. We will put the information on our website  - you can follow the link here.

If you have any further questions please get in touch with your child's class teacher via the class email. 

Learning Information for this Term

Specific learning information for each year group has been uploaded to the Key Stage pages of the website. Please follow the links:-

Year 1 & 2 (KS1)

Reception (Foundation Stage)

Foundation Stage (Reception)  Information

In addition to the half term Parent Overview, there is also a Weekly Newsletter for parents of children in Reception which gives details of specific leaning each week in school and how this can be supported at home. 

This can be found each week on the Foundation Stage page of the website. Click Here.

Contact with Teachers 

If you need to contact your child's class teacher you may email them using the class email which is the name of the class as follows e.g. bears@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk, koalas@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk etc

Please do not expect an immediate response as teachers are teaching all day and are not expected to reply to emails during evenings and weekends. For a quick chat you can wait at the end of the day. For urgent messages please contact the school office. 

Allergies in School

We have a number of children in school who have severe allergies. Please do not send any products to school containing nuts. This includes cereal bars, biscuits, peanut butter sandwiches etc

Encouraging your child to wash their hands regularly, including before school can also reduce the risk of a reaction. 

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