Issue 2 - Newsletter - Friday 26th September 2025
- srichards82
- Sep 26
- 6 min read
Autumn 2025 - Issue 2
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
Another two weeks have gone by at Tipton Green! I’ve had the pleasure of visiting classrooms across the school and have been blown away by the enthusiasm, creativity and hard work our pupils are showing. A huge well done to everyone - your dedication and brilliant attitude to learning are truly inspiring.
Our after-school clubs are now in full swing, and it’s been wonderful to see pupils enjoying such a wide range of activities. From dodgeball and cooking to science and choir, there’s something for everyone. The joy and energy around school in the afternoons is a real highlight of the week!
On Monday, we welcomed Paul from Litter Watch, who gave an engaging and thought-provoking talk about the importance of recycling. The children asked insightful questions and left with a renewed sense of responsibility for looking after our environment. Thank you, Paul, for helping us kick off Recycling Week with such impact!
We’re looking forward to a visit from Canon Ben Whitmore next week, who will be talking to the children about the meaning of Harvest and how we can show gratitude for what we have. This will be followed by our Year 4 Harvest Assembly on Wednesday 1st October at 9am. Families are warmly invited to join us for this special event – we can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you for your continued support. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Richards
Attendance
We have had a positive start to the year with attendance.
This week our whole school attendance was 95.4%
Year 3 - 96.2%
Year 4 - 96%
Year 5 - 94.7%
Year 6 - 94.9%
Upcoming Events
Harvest Festival Assembly
Wednesday 1st October
Year 4 pupils would like to invite their families to a special assembly to celebrate and give thanks for the Harvest. This will take place on Wednesday 1st October at 9am in the school hall.
Mental Health Day
Friday 10th October
In order to promote and celebrate Mental Health Day, pupils will be invited to wear yellow to school on Friday 10th October.
Year 4 Parents Workshop - Timestables
Thursday 9th October - 2.15pm
Each year, Year 4 pupils take part in a statutory test for timestable knowledge. We would like to invite parents to a meeting where we will give out more information as well as an opportunity for you to work with your children. More information will follow in a letter next week.
Parents Evening
Sharing the progress of your children's learning is important to us. This term, Parent Consultations will take place on Wednesday 22nd October (3.20pm-5pm) and Thursday 23rd October (4pm-6pm). Further information regarding booking appointments will be sent out closer to the time.
School Photos
Monday 13th October
Individual School Photos will be taken on Monday 13th October. There will be the opportunity for pre-school siblings to have photos together between 8am - 8.30am, while pupils will have their pictures during the morning. Please send all pupils into school in their School Uniform.
Children in Need
Friday 14th November
In order to raise money for this valuable cause, pupils will be invited to 'wear something spotty' on Friday 14th November. A small donation of £1 per children is kindly requested so that we are able to support this charity.
Own Clothes Day - Christmas Fayre Fund raiser
Friday 21st November
In order to collect donations to support the Christmas Fayre. More information regarding this will be sent out closer to the time.
Christmas Fayre
Friday 5th December - 3.30pm - 5pm
Pupils and their families are invited to join us for the annual Christmas Fayre alongside Silvertrees Academy. From Father Christmas to tombolas there will be lots of exciting fun to be had. We hope you will be able to join us.
Year 4 and Year 6 Residentials
This year we are looking forward to be able to offer a residential trip to both Year 4 and Year 6 pupils. Year 4 will be going to Frank Chapman while Year 6 will have the opportunity to spend 3 days and 2 nights at Laches Wood. If you have not yet signed up to these trips and would like your children to go, please speak to the school office for more information.
Sporting News
Our Year 6 football team, kicked off to a fantastic start this term winning their first match against St Martins Primary School. Well done team Tipton. Here's to a fantastic season ahead!
We are also excited to announce that Tipton Green has been successful in achieving the School Games GOLD Mark Award!
As part of our application, we were assessed across several key areas: participation, competition, workforce, and clubs. We are incredibly proud that the dedication and teamwork of our students, staff, and wider school community have been recognised with this award.
A huge well done and thank you to everyone who contributed towards this achievement!
We’re already looking ahead and excited to apply again in 2026!
Use of E-Scooters and E-Bikes on School Grounds
For health and safety reasons, e-scooters and e-bikes are not permitted on school grounds across our Trust.
While we recognise that these forms of transport are becoming increasingly popular, they present significant risks when used in busy areas where children, parents, and staff are moving around. To ensure the safety of everyone on site, we kindly ask that e-scooters and e-bikes are not brought onto or used anywhere within the school premises.
It is important to note that there is a legal distinction between e-scooters and e-bikes:
· Privately owned e-scooters: It is currently illegal to ride these in public places, including pavements, roads and parks.
· E-bikes: These are legal to use on roads and cycle paths if they meet specific government requirements (such as speed and motor power limits and age restrictions).
For further guidance on regulations, please visit: · Electric bikes: www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules · Electric scooters: www.gov.uk/electric-scooter-rules
We appreciate your support in helping us to maintain a safe environment for our school community.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Winter Months
Unfortunately, the colder weather does now seem to be setting in. Can we ask you to ensure pupils come to school with coats please so that they are able to go outside. Names in all belongings is vital to ensure that we are able to reunite coats to the right people should they become misplaced.
Maths Mastery
At Tipton Green, our approach to the teaching of maths, follows the Maths Mastery approach. For more details on how and what we teach the children, please visit the school website: https://www.tgjs.org.uk/copy-of-maths
Here you will find curriculum coverage documents so that you know what your children are learning as well as useful websites which can continue to support them further.
Spotlight on Learning
Look at our hard work to improve our writing and maths skills in Year 3,4 and 5!
Dates for the Diary
Autumn Term 2025 2026
Wednesday 1st October 2025 - Harvest Assembly (Y4 leading) - 9am
Thursday 9th October - Year 4 Parent Workshop (Multiplication Timestables)
Friday 10th October - Mental Health Day - Wear Something Yellow
Monday 13th October - School Photo Day
Tuesday 14th October - Year 4 Trip - group 1
Wednesday 15th October - Year 4 Trip - group 2
Tuesday 21st October - Year 3 Trip - group 1
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Parents Evening (3.20pm-5pm)
Thursday 23rd October 2025 - Parents Evening (4pm-6pm)
Friday 24th October - Year 3 Trip - group 2
Friday 24th October - Last day of half term
Half-term holiday: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025
Monday 3rd November - Pupils return to school
Thursday 13th November - Year 5 Trip
Monday 10th November - Odd Sock Day
Tuesday 11th November - Remembrance Celebrations
Tuesday 11th November - Year 6 Remembrance Event
Friday 14th November 2025 - Children in Need
Friday 5th December 2025 - Christmas Fayre
Monday 8th December 2025 - Y3 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Y4 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Y5 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Thursday 11th December 2025 - Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Dinner
Friday 12th December 2025 - Y6 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025 - Pupils finish at 1pm
Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026
Spring term 2026
Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
Half-term holiday: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026
Monday 23rd February 2026 - INSET day - school closed to pupils
Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Pupils return to school
Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Easter Holiday: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026
Summer term 2026
Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
Monday 4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday - School closed
Half-term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026
Monday 1st June 2026 - INSET day - school closed to pupils
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - Pupils return to school
Term ends: Friday 17th July 2026 - Pupils finish at 3.15pm
Monday 20th July - INSET day - school closed to pupils
Summer holiday starts: Tuesday 21 July 2026
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