Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• EYFS Intake 2023 - Open Day

  Thu 15 Sep 2022

  EYFS Open Day for September 2023 Intake

  on

  Thursday, 6^th October 2023

  2pm - 4pm

  St Sebastian's Primary School will be holding an open day for EYFS children due to start school in September 2023.

  If you wish to visit the school, please contact the school office:
  Email: amy.parnham@gvsf.school
  or
  Tel: 01476 565896

  

• School Closed on Bank Holiday - Monday, 19th September 2022

  Mon 12 Sep 2022

  St Sebastian's school will be closed on Monday 19th September due to being a National Bank Holiday to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.

  The Department of Education has released a statement saying that all schools and colleges will be closed on this day, in line with other national bank holidays. The school apologises for any inconvenience that this will cause.

  School will reopen on Tuesday 20th September.

• St Sebastian's School Commemorates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Fri 09 Sep 2022

  The pupils, staff and governors at St Sebastian's School are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The moral standards, devotion to service, aspirations, courage, friendship, perseverance, care and empathy demonstrated so consistently throughout her long reign are an inspiration to the whole school community as we collectively mourn the nation's loss. 

  The school had a moment of silence, reflection and prayer this morning. Link to BBC Newsround

  Prayer

  Gracious God, we give thanks

  for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth,

  for her faith and dedication of duty.

  Bless our nation as we mourn her death

  and may her example continue to inspire us;

  through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  Amen

  

• KS2 Football Practice - Autumn Term 1

  Wed 07 Sep 2022

  Thurdays; 3.30pm - 4.20pm 
  Starting date: Thursday 15th September 2022
  
  Mr Johnson and Mr Palmer will be holding football practice sessions on Thursdays after school. This is to prepare for a tournament that will take place near the end of Autumn. (Details will be sent nearer the time)
  If your child is attending football practice, could you please send your child to school in their PE kit. They will also need to bring shinpads, football socks and boots.
  Please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school.
  It is most important that every parent completes the permission form via ParentMail for their child to attend this event and provide us with emergency contact details. 

• Autumn Term 1 - KS1 Sports Club

  Wed 07 Sep 2022

  Inspire+ will be running a Sports Club for children in KS1.
  This club is open to children in Y1 & Y2 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. We will be limited to 16 places and we ask that if you are allocated a place you commit to all of the sessions.
  The Club  will run from 3.30pm-4.30pm. The first session will be on Thursday 15th September 2022 until the end of term.
  If it is not usually your child's PE day, please send your child to school in their PE Kit
  
  It is most important that every parent completes the permission form via ParentMail for their child to attend this club and provide us with emergency contact details. 

  Thank you

• Active Lifestyle

  Wed 07 Sep 2022

  Over the next few weeks we are taking part in a programme to promote active lifestyles to the children.

  From Monday 12th September to Friday 7th October we would like the children to come to school in an active way. This could include walking, jogging, scooting and biking.

  We understand this is not possible for all children, but would encourage those who come to school by car to walk a little further from the car to school. 

  For each morning the children come to school in an active way, they will be given an 'active point'. For every five times, the children will receive a school success point.

  At the end of the programme, the class with the most points will be awarded five class credits and a class trophy.

• Year 6 Expected Arrival Time From Fantasy Island

  Wed 20 Jul 2022

  Year 6 will be late in their return from Fantasy Island. The expected arrival time at school is now 5.15pm

• The Daily Mile

  Tue 19 Jul 2022

  Well done to everyone who has taken part in the daily mile in the mornings!

  The challenge has finished for this term so please bring children to school for the normal time of 8.40am. We shall resume the mile in September, information will be sent nearer to the time.

   

  Thank you

• Reminder for Year 6 Trip to Fantasy Island

  Tue 19 Jul 2022

  We are all looking forward to the trip on Wednesday, 20th July 2022. We will be leaving school at 8am so could all children arrive at 7:45am please. We are arriving back at school at 4:30pm.

  All children can bring spending money if they wish (we recommend £10 maximum), we ask that they bring their spending money in a named envelope please.

  Children will need to bring their lunch, hats, sun cream and a water bottle. Due to the weather, children can wear their PE kits and trainers for the day.

  Thank you

• Important information - Early Finish, Pirate Day and Leavers Service

  Sun 17 Jul 2022

  We are constantly reviewing the school’s risk assessment regarding the Red Extreme Heatwave warning which is predicted for tomorrow and Tuesday.  According to my weather apps the hottest part of the day will be between 3-4pm which is when we send children home.  

  Therefore, we would like to give you the option to collect your children at 1.10pm on Monday and Tuesday when it’s predicted to be a couple of degrees cooler.  Please email school at amy.parnham@gvsf.school if you would like to collect early so that we can have the children ready for collection from the normal exits.

  Pirate Day/Treasure Hunt for the Pandas Class - unfortunately, we will have to postpone this until Wednesday afternoon 2.30-3.30pm so that we can avoid the heat outside.

  Y6 Leavers Service in Church - With some children leaving early this service will be cancelled and the whole leavers event will take place on Thursday at 2pm  - as previously advertised all Y6 parents/carers are invited, we will confirm the venue tomorrow. (either school or church)

  We will be following all government guidance over the next couple of days and ensuring we keep the children as comfortable as possible.  Please ensure that your child has a water bottle in school that they can refill, a hat and sun cream. 

  Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.