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Newsletter Number 34   -   13 June 2025

Message From Mrs Dance

Dear parents and carers,

This week has been a hive of activity at school. With only 5 weeks left of this academic year, there is a lot going on!

On Tuesday, Mr. Burdock and Miss. Horsfield, took a mixed team of Y6 children to a cricket tournament at the Andover cricket ground. The team played brilliantly, exemplifying our MIRROR values throughout the day. They were incredibly successful-coming joint second overall- congratulations to them all!

On Wednesday we had an unannounced visit from the English Hampshire Inspectorate and Advisory Service (HIAS) to carry out a monitoring visit to observe our delivery of the phonics check in Y1 and 2. This is something that all local authorities across the country have to carry out each year. I am delighted to say that our local authority colleague was very impressed with how we as a school support this important check. She observed some of the children and was complimentary of the administration and our phonics curriculum as a whole. Thank you to Mrs. Martin (Phonics Lead), the Y1 and 2 team and all the children.

Today, we welcomed back into school those children and their families who are joining our school community as our new Year R in September. It was lovely to see all the children enjoying their time in the classrooms, familiarising themselves with all the provision. It was a great opportunity for the Year R team to spend some time getting to know the families; supporting a smooth transition into Early Years.

 As a school, we take our safeguarding role very seriously. To that end, I have been made aware of a Safer Schools warning about a character called Jeffy. I am sharing the link to the Safer Schools website to support your ability to safeguard and supervise your children’s internet use. Please click on the link to access the website: Safeguarding Update: Jeffy - Safer Schools

The weather forecast looks a bit brighter over the weekend. Whatever you are doing, I do hope that you all have a wonderful time.

Mrs. Dance

Headteacher  


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Attendance this week

Please think carefully before keeping your child away from school. 

As parents and carers, you have a responsibility to inform the school before 9.00am every day if your child will not be in school, this can be done via the Arbor app, by emailing the attendance email address: attendance@vigo.hants.sch.uk or by calling the school and selecting option 1.

More about attendance at Vigo >>

Lateness

We have recently noticed a significant rise in lateness.

Please ensure your child is at school at 8:35am ready for the school day.

You may be invited into school for a meeting with our Attendance Support Worker if lateness is persistent.

Unfortunately, due to updated government guidelines, non-attendance of this meeting could result in a penalty notice or referral to the Legal Intervention Team.

 

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Sign of the week

This is the sign for fathers Day.

ask your child to sign with you

Quote of the Week

 

“The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been kindness, beauty, and truth”

 

Albert Einstein


Summer 2 Forest School/PE/Art Timetable

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

Miss Marta – Art

Year 5

Year 1

Year 2

Mr Holmes – PE

Year 5

Year 1

Year 2

Mr H – Forest School

Year 5 – USA

Year 1 - Portugal

Year 2 - Peru

Class PE

Year 1

PM

Miss Marta – Art

Year 4

Year R

Year 6

Year 3

Mr Holmes – PE

Year 4

Year R

Year 6

Year 3

Mr H – Forest School

R2L

Year 4 - Nepal

Year R - Whale

Year 6 – South Africa

Year 3 –
New Zealand

Class PE

Year 6 and Year 3

Year 2

R2L and Year 5

Year 4

 

 

Year 6 Graduation, Performance and Leavers Assembly

Letters for the Yr 6 Graduation, Performance and Leavers Assembly were sent out on Tuesday 10 June by email. There are three Google Forms that must be completed if you wish to attend each of these events. Please check your emails for the letters if you have not yet completed all three Google Forms.


Diary Dates

26 - 30/05/2025   Half Term to Summer Term 2
02/06/2025 Inset Day 5
03/06/2025 School open to all students
13/06/2025 Wear blue for Diabetes Awareness - No Donation
13/06/2025 Yr 6 Disco 17:00-18:30
18/06/2025 Yr 4 Trip to Andover town centre
20/06/2025 Dress Down in purple or blue for Purple Oak - Monetary donation
25/06/2025 Sports Day
25/06/2025 Family Celebration Event after school
30/06/2025 Yr 2 Trip to Sea City: Details to follow
01/07/2025 Shuffle Up Day
02/07/2025 Reserve Sports Day
04/07/2025 Country Dancing Festival at John Hanson School
14/07/2025 Yr 6 Graduation at the Lights - Ticketed event
15/07/2025 Yr 6 Production at 1:45pm - Please complete the Google form
16/07/2025 Yr 6 Trip to Paultons Park - Details to follow
17/07/2025 Yr 6 Production at 5:00pm - Please complete the Google form
21/07/2025 Yr 6 Leavers Assembly - Please complete the Google form
TBC July Donations for Food Bank
22/07/2025 Last Day of Summer Term
Inset Days 2025-2026
03 September 2025
24 October 2025
05 January 2026
13 April 2026
03 July 2026

Please click on the link below to visit our school website's calendar. You can sync this calendar with your own electronic calendar to stay up to date with key events.

School Website Calendar


Amazing Fundraising!

Two of our pupils, Tristan and TJ, are currently training to do the half Clarendon Way walking marathon on Sunday 8th June. They are getting up at 5.45am every week and training for four to five hours, without moaning!

They are hoping to raise £200 to split between Naomi House and Battersea Dogs Home. 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tristantristan

Head Lice

We have been made aware of head lice in school. We would ask ALL parents to check hair and treat as necessary. It is recommended that all parents check their child’s hair at least weekly.

Lice and nits can be removed by wet combing. Wash hair with ordinary shampoo, apply lots of conditioner. Comb the whole head of hair with a fine-toothed lice detection comb, from the roots to the ends.

Wet comb on days 1, 5, 9 and 13 to catch any newly hatched head lice. Check again that everyone's hair is free of lice on day 17.


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Owlets

The following children have received an Owlet Certificate this week. Well Done!

Penguin

Dalton B

for

a great attitude and motivation to taking care of his environment both indoors and outdoors.

Olivia C

for

doing great Phonics this week and being brave enough to speak in front of teachers and peers.

Seal

Lidia L

for

showing resilience in coming into school

Natalie K

for

being motivated in independently writing during discovery time.

Whale

Freya H

for

great improvement in staying focused during play in Whale Class! Well done Freya.

Samuel B

for

fantastic independent writing! You’ve been staying focused, working on your own, and putting in great effort. It’s been brilliant to see how much progress you’ve made – well done!

Iceland

Kaiden W

for

showing motivation and resilience during his English lessons. You have worked incredibly hard and we are proud of you!

Rex M

for

working hard during his ART lesson. He showed resilience when it was tricky and motivation to keep going. Well done, you superstar!

Norway

Tyler M

for

using the vocabulary learnt in Maths when learning about position in direction and being very enthusiastic about this topic.

Charlie C

for

being open minded when sharing his knowledge in class discussions, using lovely and exciting vocabulary.

Portugal

Tyler W

for

working hard independently and showing resilience with tricky tasks. We are very proud of you!

Zofia W

for

blowing us away with the effort and dedication to her work.  You have worked so hard lately and we have been so impressed Zofia! Awesome job.

Brazil

Lexi W

for

demonstrating confidence to share her thoughts and ideas during input sessions.

Junior C

for

having a successful week and completing all of his learning tasks.

Chile

Arlo S

for

showing motivation in Maths and trying his best to complete the tricky challenges.

Mollie S

for

always being so helpful and prepared to take responsibility for keeping Chile class looking clean and tidy. Thank you!

Peru

Tommy S

for

trying really hard to focus in class this week and producing some excellent writing! Well done Tommy.

Tommy H

for

embodying the school MIRROR values in everything that he does, Tommy is a good role model to his peers in Peru class.  Thank you for being such a super start Tommy!

Australia

Freya M

for

working hard to develop thoughtful and interesting ideas. Well done!

Sonny J

for

showing resilience and maturity in your learning.

Fiji

Jaxson D

for

being open-minded and sharing his ideas to our discussions in lessons.

Cole G

for

writing a fantastic interview using humour.

New Zealand

Jaxon C

for

showing motivation to produce high quality work with beautiful, careful presentation and for speeding up!

Edward A

for

showing resilience when editing and improving his writing.

Georgia

Maci P

for

your increasing confidence especially with sharing your ideas in group discussions. Well done Maci!

Cody B

for

demonstrating amazing resilience especially in English, you are an inspiration to all in Georgia class. Well done!

Japan

Evie B

for

showing perseverance and resilience in the preparation for the multiplication tables check

Issac O

for

showing amazing resilience and determination in your English work this week. You are doing so well!

Nepal

Ianica Mae M

for

always showing motivation to her learning in Maths, especially her times tables.

Connor H

for

always having a positive, motivated and resilient attitude to learning in every subject.

Costa Rica

Finley P

for

showing resilience in Maths this week.

Oscar M

for

sharing knowledge in Science this week.

Jamaica

Linara L

for

always being proactive in the classroom

Mason M

for

continued determination in Maths

USA

Mario Y

for

being independent and resilient in all of your learning this week, well done!

Kenya

Maja L

for

100 percent effort in all lessons.

Kye C

for

improved concentration and focus in class.

Madagascar

Emily H

for

super effort and enthusiasm in our first set of play rehearsals.

Lexie H

for

a fantastic setting description of Quetico Park.

South Africa

Poppy G

for

consistently trying hard and really working on her handwriting lately.

Oscar F

for

consistently trying his best in all areas and being a wonderful role model to all other children.

Milkshakes

Congratulations to the following children who have been chosen for a Milkshake.

Rose M, Arlo C, Syd W, Ruby B, Alfie K, Alasdair N, Thomas M, Tanaka M, Abu Baker U, Henry M, Kingsley S, Tiana B, Dosyfey D, Charlotte H, Lorcan B, Izzie S, Laci-Mae B, Maddy D, Ferhan B, Jonathan M, Samuel E.


Useful links

Please follow this link to find useful recent letters that have been sent home.

Letters to Parents>>

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A huge well done to some of our year 6s who represented the school amazingly at today's cricket competition! Miss Horsfield and Mr Burdock were really impressed with the children's attitude throughout - they even squeezed in some time for a celebratory selfie!
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Our fabulous children celebrating with a delicious milkshake and a biscuit or two for always following the school High 5-well done everyone
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