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Newsletter Number 29   -   15 May 2026

Message From Mrs Dance

I hope that you have all enjoyed the week.

We have marked National Mental Health Week this week in class and in my assemblies. The theme for this week has been: ‘taking action’. In my assemblies, I reminded the children of different things that they could do to support happy mental health, such as; exercise, being in nature, getting enough sleep and doing things that we like to do. We then explored the science of kindness; how scientists have discovered that by being kind, witnessing kindness and being in receipt of a kind act has an actual scientific impact on our bodies, keeping us healthier and supporting a kinder community. I have challenged the children and staff to ensure that our school is a kind place to be in.

As we draw nearer to half-term and the summer holidays, please see the links below that will support activities for the entire family.

Families on: 

  • Universal Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Pension Credit
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance

can visit any of the royal palaces for £1 and also get 50% off on food at some of the places, including Hampton Court, during their visits. 

This is the link you need for Royal Palaces. Under 5s are free too: £1 Tickets to Our Palaces | Historic Royal Palaces

Blue Peter badges give free access to several local attractions too. Find out about the different types of Blue Peter badge and how to apply for free using My Blue Peter - CBBC

The Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza has written to all schools  asking children to complete her new survey, The Big Future. Under the Children Act 2004, it is Dame De Souza’s role to promote the views and interests of children in England; she is asking children about the changes they want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns, and their hopes for the future. More than anything, she wants to know what they think a good childhood should look like today. To complete the survey, click here: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture.

Wishing you all a lovely  weekend.

Rachel Dance

Headteacher


Key Dates

Events during week commencing 18 May 2026

  • Tuesday 19 May - Yr 1 Trip to Marwell Zoo
  • Thursday 21 May - School Photographer in school for class photo's. All children to wear full school uniform
  • 25 - 29 May - Half term holiday


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

11,035 14,356 13,212 14,314

      

 

Sign of the week

There are two signs this week

This is the sign for frog

This is the sign for tadpole

ask your child to sign with you

Quote of the Week


Diary Dates

Summer Term 1 2026
15/05/2026 Epilepsy Awareness Day - No Donation - Wear something purple with school uniform
19/05/2026 Yr 1 Trip to Marwell Zoo
21/05/2026 School Photographer for Class Photo's
25-29/05/2026  Half Term to Summer Term 2
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 - letter with full details here
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
   
30/06/2026 Year 4 and KS2 Choir Trip to Fareham Live. Details to follow
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.)
13/07/2026 Yr 6 Performance Dress Rehearsal
14/07/2026 Yr 6 Graduation at The Lights Andover - Ticket information to follow
15/07/2026 Yr 6 Performance - afternoon. Details to follow
16/07/2026 Yr 6 Performance - after school. Details to follow
20/07/2026 Yr 6 Leavers Assembly. Details to follow
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

Seal

Oscar K

for

displaying increased independence with his reading, especially during phonics sessions.

India R

for

displaying amazing motivation with her writing this week. She has been sharing writing from home and independently selecting writing challenges during Discovery Time.

Whale

Elodie B

for

for always being a responsible and respectful member of Whale class!

Haylie L

for

being a super motivated mathematician this week!

Iceland

Sophie P

for

being more motivated in her learning and trying harder in including her ideas in English.  Well done Sophie!

Nola F

for

becoming more focused and working more independently in English this week and coming up with some fantastic sentences using time words! Well done, keep up the great work Nola!

Norway

Bonnie M

for

showing resilience and motivation in your lessons. You have been consistently trying your hardest in lessons, listening carefully and putting your hand up to answer lots of questions. Well done Bonnie!

Maddison W

for

showing responsibility and open-mindedness in Forest school. You have been concentrating on instructions and helping different people in your class when using the mud kitchen. Well done Maddison!

Portugal

Oscar N

for

showing independence when writing instructions for the farmer to make a jam sandwich.

Natalie K

for

showing independence in her writing of instructions to make a jam sandwich for the farmer.

Brazil

Vinny D

for

showing resilience with his English learning when putting time adverbials in order. Well done, Vinny.

Sahil A

for

showing respect this week and trying to follow the Vigo Hi-5 rules. Keep it up Sahil.

Chile

Gracie S

for

continued motivation in all lessons. You are always willing to try and have a go. Well done!

Peru

Thomas W

for

independently writing his own version of the Three Little Pigs, with a twist. Well done Tommy.

Kyra S

for

showing resilience and motivation when completing all of her work.

Australia

Eli W

for

producing a lovely guide book using persuasion for his own Island.

Fiji

Caleb S

for

being motivated to produce work of a consistently high standard, with excellent attention to detail and creative flair!

New Zealand

Clayton S

for

showing motivation and open mindedness in your approach to school lately! Well done and keep it up!

Georgia

Melissa S

for

showing independence when solving time problems in maths.

Ethan H

for

being a responsible member of Georgia class, a role model for the year group and the school.

Japan

Armani H

for

being an independent learner in English this week. Well done, keep it up!

Melody G

for

your well thought-out and interesting blurb. You listened carefully and used exciting vocabulary!

Nepal

Esme L

for

always being a responsible, reflective learner who aims to complete her work to a high standard.

Jaxson D

for

his increased motivation in English and developing his own writer's voice

Costa Rica

Mia C

for

being a wonderful role model to all in Costa Rica class, well done!

Akatendeka M

for

working extremely hard in all areas of your learning, well done!

Jamaica

Maksim O

for

fantastic motivation during English, creating an awesome information page on the human heart.

Bella Mae P

for

demonstrating outstanding levels of respect and being a true role model to others.

USA

Oscar L

for

persevering in his English learning and creating a fantastic double page spread.

Amelia R

for

showing motivation in her learning and creating a brilliant Heart information page. Well done, Amelia!

Year 6

Everyone!

for

having an amazing week showing Mirror values of resilience, Motivation and being Responsible.

Milkshake Time

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

Daniel M, Kayden W, Gracie O, Evan B, Eli A, Darcy N, Oliver B, Connie B, Sarim N, Robyn J, Delilah M, Alfie M, Freya E, Alisha N, Amelia F, Joseph C, Lorcan B, Lily N, Parker H, Logan L.


Useful links

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

Letters to Parents>>

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Epilepsy Awareness Day Tomorrow (Friday 15th May) Vigo Primary School are holding an "Epilepsy Awareness Day" across the school. As a number of pupils and members of the Vigo Community suffer from epilepsy, we therefore wanted to create an opportunity to raise awareness and show our support. The children are invited to wear something purple with their school uniform.
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SATS 2025/26 completed The biggest congratulations to all of our wonderful Year 6 pupils who today completed their final SATs tests. Whether it was the children sitting the tests, or those supporting younger peers in other year groups, the children have applied themselves superbly and should be so proud of all of their efforts. As always, we've celebrated and welcomed the pupils in every morning with a Year 6 SATs breakfast event. These were really well attended and we wanted to take this opportunity to say the BIGGEST thank you to our Year 6 staff team who have given up their time to come in well before their start time to set things up for the pupils - the event couldn't happen without them so we're sure you'll join us in giving them a huge shout out. A special mention has to go to Mrs Weymouth and Mrs Pass who have led the charge in terms of ordering food and cooking it all every morning - on behalf of all the pupils thank you so much
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