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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
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June 2026
Welcome
Half term is nearly upon us which means we only have one half term before the end of the academic year. The next half term is really important as we want to ensure that all children are ready for their move to their new classes and ready for the work that becomes a little bit harder! Staff are working hard to ensure lessons are well planned to support this so please ensure your child comes to school every day.
Please keep reading for important information.
Attendance
Attendance is still a key area for us and we are aiming as a school for 96%, so please support us with this and get your child to school every day and on time as learning begins at the start of the school day.
Changes to our school day times starts on June 1st the day after half term
As you are aware through our consultation and letters sent through Reach More Parents our school day is extending so we are in line with expectations from Ofsted.
Our new school hours will be 8.45am - 3.15pm each day.
The school gates will open:
Morning 8.35am and will close at 8.45am
(please note: you cannot leave your child until the classroom door opens)
Afternoon the school gate will open at 3.10pm and close at 3.20pm promptly, as staff have meetings after school.
Book Fair
Reading is such an important skill so we will be holding a book fair at the end of the school days on the playground. This will take place on Wednesday 17th June 2026. Please come along and support school and purchase a few books.
Weather
Please send your child dressed for all weather eventualities, sunhats for the sun, a coat in case of rain. Fingers crossed we are moving more to sunshine and warmer weather,
Please ensure your child has a water bottle in school each day.
Celebration assembly
On Fridays we have our celebration assembly in the afternoon at 2.30pm. If your child is chosen for an achievement certificate then you will receive a Weduc/ Reach More Parents invite to attend the assembly, through the inbox messaging service. Please come through our main reception, to be in the hall for 2.25pm, assembly will start promptly at 2.30pm. We look forward to you joining our assembly.
Transition day
On Wednesday July 1st there is a transition day where the children move to their new classes and meet their new teacher. All year 2 children will go straight to Shaftesbury or the school they were assigned, they do not need to come to King Richards in the morning.
All other classes come to school as usual and we will move you to your new classes for a meet the teacher day after registration.
Sports day
Sports day will be Tuesday 16th June on the school field. Parents will be invited to watch the sports day and then stay for a family picnic. All school dinners that day will be a packed lunch. Please come and join us. It will finish around 1.00pm.
Axe throwing taster session
We are holding an axe throwing session with children in year 1 and year 2. Don’t worry they are foam and we will be teaching them correct health and safety on how to use them safely and correctly. This will be on Friday 19th June, we will post pictures on Reach More Parents.
Non-Uniform Day
We would really like to start raising funds to support improving the school grounds. Friday 22nd May the children can give a donation of £1 to come to school in their own clothes.
Tesco voting
Our application for the Tesco blue counter voting has been successful. This means when you go shopping please vote for us as we are raising funds to support improvement of the KS1 outdoor areas.
Voting will commence in store from Tuesday 28th April 2026 until the end of July 2026
Weduc/ reach more parents
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS APP. This will be our main communication tool in school - Teachers will also be posting messages, work and pictures.
We are trying to be sustainable and go paperless for letters and permission slips. Again, all parents should have this App on their mobile phones and be checking it daily for information.
Book bags
Every child should have a book bag and this should be bought to school every day, this includes Nursery Children.
Reading is a key and important skill for life.
Important dates
Friday 22nd May - Non-Uniform Day
May half term - School closes on Friday 22nd May and reopens on Monday 1st June 2026
Week of June 8th is phonic screen week all year 1 children need to be in school this week.
Tuesday 16th June Sports day and parent picnic starts at 10am
Wednesday 17th June Book fair on the playground
Thursday 18th June Year 2 Jasmine and Bluebell class trip
Friday 19th June Axe throwing taster session
Wednesday 1st July - Transition day