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Newsletter Number 21   -   6 March 2026

Message From Mrs Dance

Well, it has certainly been a sunny week this week. The mornings are lighter, and I am starting to feel more confident that spring is on its way.

The focus of my assemblies this week have all been around the philosophical question of: Why Should I be Good? Using an animation and time to discuss, I asked the children to think about the person that they want to be. Giving them time to reflect upon how having the freedom to make choices is a powerful one, and it is our responsibility to make the best possible choices that we can, learning from the ones that don’t go well.

As part of our ongoing safeguarding practice, I have been signposted this week to a valuable resource for parents from the NSPCC. The NSPCC’s guidance on children, mobile phones and online safety addresses one of the most common questions schools are asked: when is a child ready for a phone, and how can families manage the risks?

Please click on the link below to access the NSPCC guide which offers balanced, practical advice on readiness, boundary-setting, parental controls, and ongoing conversations about safe and responsible use.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/children-phones-online-safety/

Yesterday (Thursday 5th March) we hosted our annual visit from our Leading Learning Partner – Mrs McCarthy. It was a great day, where the children and staff team showcased our school to an extremely high standard. Mrs McCarthy spent time joining in with lessons, looking at books, speaking to children and staff as well as gathering lots of evidence to support the school’s successes and achievements as well as supporting our future school development plans.

On Tuesday, Ivy (Y6) and Logan (Y5) attended the finals of the Hampshire Cross Country event. Both Ivy and Logan were fantastic MIRROR values ambassadors and finished the event placing well in their individual events. Congratulations to Ivy and Logan!

What a wonderful World Book Day we all had. It was marvellous to see so many in the school getting into the story spirit. It also added an extra dimension to our annual LLPR visit. It was a first for me spending the day with a Local Authority Inspector dressed as Mr Tumnus from the Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe!

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Rachel Dance

Headteacher


Key Dates

Events during week commencing 9 March 2026

Friday 13 March - Friends of Vigo Primary Dress Down Day for Easter Raffle - Donations of Easter themed items (See poster further down Newsletter)


Please Be Aware!

In Hampshire, stopping, parking, or waiting on yellow "School Keep Clear" zigzag markings is prohibited during specified times, to ensure child safety. Violations can result in a £70 Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

Spring Flowers

Spring may seem a long way off, but the daffodils are already starting to bloom! While we understand how tempting it is to pick them, can we remind you that wild flowers need to be left where they are so they can complete their life cycle and produce seeds ready for next spring. All the daffodils and other flowers that the council have planted, do belong to the council and picking them is legally seen as theft. 


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

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.

 


Dojo Points

Tierra

Agua

Fuego

Aire

19,480 20,232 20,121 21,423

      

 

Sign of the week

There are two signs this week

This is the sign for story

This is the sign for book

ask your child to sign with you

Quote of the Week

 

 

“It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive.”

 

 

Maya Angelou


Diary Dates

16-20/02/2026  Half Term to Spring Term 2
13/03/2026 Friends of Vigo Primary Dress Down Day for Easter Raffle – Donations of Easter themed items
16/03/2026 Young Carers Action Day – awareness day only. (Andover Young Carers are a local charity if you would like to support them directly)
   
   
20/03/2026 Red Nose Day – Monetary Donation. Children may wear something red with their normal school uniform.
27/03/2026 Friends of Vigo Primary Easter Raffle draw at 10am
27/03/2026 Down Syndrome awareness day. Wear bright/odd socks with school uniform. No donation in school (local charity is Andover Twenty1 if you would like to support directly)
   
27/03/2026 Last day of Spring Term
30/03 - 10/04/2026   Easter Holidays
Summer Term 1 2026
13/04/2026 Inset day 4
14/04/2026 School Open for all Students
   
   
30/04/2026 Year 4 Trip to Hampton Court. Details to follow.
04/05/2026 Bank Holiday - School Closed
25-29/05/2026  Half Term to Summer Term 2
03/06/2026 Country Dancing Festival - selected children will receive information closer to the date.
04/06/2026 Science Dome visiting school for Yr 3 and Yr 5
   
19/06/2026 Diabetes awareness day, wear blue with uniform - no donations
19/06/2026 Friends of Vigo Primary Bingo Night
26/06/2026 Sports Day - full details to follow
26/06/2026 Friends of Vigo Primary Summer Raffle will be drawn at Sports Day
27/06/2026 Armed Forces Day at Vigo Recreational Park, please contact Friends of Vigo Primary if you are able to help with their stall at this event
03/07/2026 Inset day 5
08/07/2026 Year 6 Trip to Paultons Park - Information to follow
09/07/2026 Learning Disabilities awareness day, no collection in school. (local charity is Purple Oak if you would like to support them directly.)
   
22/07/2026 Last Day of Summer Term
2026-2027 Inset Days
1 September 2026 - Inset Day 1
4 January 2027 - Inset Day 2
22 February 2027 - Inset Day 3
12 April 2027 - Inset Day 4
7 June 2027 - Inset Day 5

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


Please be aware the school is not responsible for undertaking any vetting checks for out-of-school, third-party activity providers.

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Owlets

Penguin

Lillie D

for

being so motivated in phonics in learning her first five sounds, well done Lillie

Willow B

for

being responsible with making green choices all this week, especially in the rainforest

Seal

Riley O

for

showing great independence during maths. Riley you have been a superstar at measuring and have used fantastic vocabulary to explain your ideas.

Noah S

for

showing great motivation for joining in with classroom activities such as maths games and phonics sessions. It's wonderful to see you getting stuck in Noah!

Whale

Rowan M

for

being such a responsible and respectful member of Whale Class.

Edie W

for

excellent motivation to write independently!

Iceland

Logan H

for

always being eagerness to learn, confidently sharing your ideas, and supporting your friends when they need help. We’re incredibly proud of your hard work—keep it up, Logan!

Gray W

for

being brave in class and participating more often, sharing his ideas, and always putting his hand up. We are so proud of you—keep sharing your wonderful ideas!

Norway

Isabel C

for

showing great motivation in lessons by taking time and care over your work, especially in science when creating your animal fact file. Well done Isabel!

Evan B

for

being resilient in your learning and approaching every lesson with a positive attitude. Well done Evan!

Portugal

Eli A

for

showing resilience in his own learning and showing respect to others in their learning.

Sukriti G

for

motivation in her maths work. Super job Sukriti!

Brazil

Leo L

for

showing resilience with his learning and persevering when things get a bit tricky.

Stanley B

for

successfully transitioning into school in the mornings and being motivated to get on with your learning.

Chile

Oliver B

for

independent writing on a whiteboard without being prompted, well done!

Jack S

for

being motivated for his learning in music and showing the class how to clap to a rhythm.

Peru

Alba V

for

showing amazing independence and responsibility in the classroom. Keep being brilliant!

Daisy C

for

being passionate and motivated and answering carpet time questions in lots of detail.

Australia

Mollie S

for

really pushing herself in her English writing this week, ensuring she is continually improving her writing. Well done Mollie.

Tommy H

for

using prior knowledge during maths this week. Well done Tommy.

Fiji

Sashaan S

for

always demonstrating a positive attitude to his learning and being motivated to keep improving.

New Zealand

Jaxson S

for

being a happy, positive member of the class who always has a smile and tries his best.

Arthur M

for

always being motivated and ready to learn and producing some fantastic English work.

Georgia

Mercie-Leigh C

for

being motivated to take part in class discussions, sharing her ideas.

Kaiyah P

for

being a supportive friend.

Japan

Molly C

for

always being a responsible and reflective learner. You are a great role model to others and a kind, supportive friend.

Armani H

for

demonstrating resilience in maths by using the 5B's effectively to finish her work on her own with accuracy and confidence.

Nepal

Henry M

for

demonstrating independence and resilience learning his multiplication facts.

Kiean L

for

his motivation in history, recognising and sorting primary or secondary sources.

Costa Rica

Amy B

for

fantastic resilience and a wonderful 'can do attitude' to your learning, especially in Maths! Well done!

Keaton E

for

outstanding motivation and hard work in all areas of your learning, and for creating an amazing dialogue in English! Well done!

Jamaica

Freddie R

for

being respectful and caring towards others in our class.

Raphael W

for

demonstrating motivation towards all his learning especially his reading.

USA

Logan M

for

always making the right choice and representing Vigo at Cross Country.  You’re an asset to our school!

Freddie-James M

for

showing independence and motivation in his learning. Well done Freddie!

Kenya

Tamia D

for

increased confidents in lessons and always trying her absolute best in everything she does.

Mason J

for

consistent hard work in all areas of his learning.

Madagascar

Mason M

for

consistently putting fantastic effort into all areas of his learning.

Cameron P

for

writing a fabulous through the door narrative inspired by Narnia.

South Africa

Oscar M

for

showing fantastic independence when learning about angles in maths, well done!

Kaila S

for

consistently being a fantastic role model of our MIRROR values

Milkshake Time

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

Jack E, Evie H, Elodie B, George E, Olivia C, Iris C, Rosalie B, Callum B, Grayson T, Tanaka M, Meila L, Madelyn B, Daniel H, Emily T, Caleb H, Evelyn N, Bella Mae P, Oscar L, Kiara E, Isabella K.


Useful links

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

Letters to Parents>>

Please follow this link to our School Facebook page.

Vigo Primary School>>

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Happy World Book Day 2026 The most incredible buzz around school today celebrating all the wonderful things that World Book Day brings. Collaboration between year groups, wonderful costumes, reading for pleasure, a dog dressed up as a lion and our headteacher, Mrs Dance, chairing serious meetings dressed as "Mr Tumnus"...only on World Book Day!A huge thank you to Mrs Thompson and Mrs Baker for hosting our "winter warmer" reading cafe - it was brilliant to see so many of you attending. Please enjoy a selection of photos from across the school throughout the day!I know we're biased but...we think our staff and our amazing pupils are pretty awesome!
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Sporting Achievments Huge shout out to current Year 4 pupil, Billie, who has been smashing it at Andover Gymnastics Club! Billie has been attending the club for over a year now and has been progressing through her stages superbly! She now has her sights set on working towards competing for the club in the future!It was so lovely to see Billie showing off her awards so proudly in school today - keep up the amazing work
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