St Paul's C of E Primary School & Nursery

We know mornings can be busy, and everyone has places to be, but the safety of our children comes first. Please park with care, leaving keep clear zones free so children can cross safely and drivers have a clear view. We also ask that you are considerate of our neighbours when parking. Thank you for helping to keep all of our children safe.

There is a vacancy for two parent governors to serve on the school’s governing body. We are very keen to encourage parents and carers of registered pupils to nominate themselves to become part of our governing body. Parent governors are elected by other parents and are vital to our governing body. They share equally with other governors the duty of carrying out the governing body's wide range of responsibilities. Governors do not run the school day to day, as their role is at the strategic or policy-making level in the school. They ensure that the headteacher performs his or her responsibilities for the educational performance of the school and ensure the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources. You do not have to be an expert on education to be a school governor, and we value the experience and skills that all governors bring to the role. However, you will be expected to demonstrate skills and experience that will enhance governance at the school, a commitment to undertake training and a willingness to engage in the life of the school and its strategic development, over and above merely attending meetings. The Governing Body would welcome applications from parents, any of with the following skills/experience are a bonus, BUT NOT A NECESSITY: • Special educational needs, (understanding/experience of). • Children’s & young people’s services or activities (in any sector) • Safeguarding, (understanding/experience of). If you join our governing body, you will serve for a four-year term and you can continue to the end of the four years even if your child leaves the school. Being a governor does take up time. There are 8 governing body meetings each year plus additional training and events you will need to attend. You will need to set aside time to be able to be an effective governor: time to prepare for meetings, for visiting the school, to undertake training and updating. If you would like to take the opportunity to put yourself forward as a candidate, please contact the school and request an application pack which will contain further information along with a parent governor election form. Please complete and return the election form to the school office, marked for the attention of The Clerk of Governors by Friday 17th October 2025. If there are more nominations than vacancies the election will be by secret ballot. If that is necessary, voting papers will be sent to all parents together with details of the ballot procedure. To find out more about what being a governor at this school is like, you can contact The Clerk to Governors at sgover@stpaulstongham.com, who will be very willing to answer any questions.

Hi everyone! 😊 Just a quick update about our Friends of the Farm animal sponsorships. We’ll be giving the first batch of certificates to the school on Thursday 3rd October. If payment isn’t received by the end of the day on Tuesday 1st October, your child’s certificate will be included in the following week’s batch instead. A big thank you to everyone who has already sponsored. We’ve had amazing support so far and really appreciate it! We have had a few bank transfers come in without the forms, so please hand to your child’s teacher or the school office (not left in book bags). The forms are available from the school office and also attached to this. If you need any more information, feel free to email friends@stpaulstongham.com. Thanks again for all your support it makes such a difference to the farm and the children! 🐰🐓🌾

The Friends of St Paul’s (PTA) are offering an amazing opportunity to sponsor your favourite animal to help fund their care on our Nurture Farm. Come along to meet the animals up for sponsorship after school on Monday 22nd September. If you are unable to attend but still want to sponsor, please return the sponsor form that your child brought home today to the office or email the PTA on: friends@stpaulstongham.com

Please click the link to view the start of term newsletter. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/NZ3kRPR39ZbdZwHT?ref=Link Meet the Teacher You are invited to our meet the teacher events outlined below. If you can't attend, we will be sharing the slides and information afterwards. Your child's teacher is also available at the door morning and evening should you have any questions. Monday 15th September @8:45AM - Year R Tuesday 16th September @8:45AM - Year 2 Wednesday 17th September @8:45AM - Year 1 Thursday 18th September @8:45AM - Year 3 Monday 22nd September @9AM - Nursery

Please click the link below to view the latest newsletter. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/PBWQ3gJFyoLoFSnt?ref=Link Have a lovely Summer.

You are invited to your child's showcasing event, where they will share some of what they have been learning about. These are on the following dates and times: Monday 14th @ 3:15 PM - Year 2 Tuesday 15th @3:15PM - Year 1 Wednesday 16th @3:15PM Year R Thursday 17th @3PM Nursery.

As you know, high temperatures are forecast for today and tomorrow. I would like to reassure you that we will be keeping the children inside during the hottest parts of the day and will be having lots of drinks breaks. All our classrooms have air conditioning and are already at a cool temperature which can be maintained throughout the day. For today and tomorrow, if you would like to send your child to school in PE kit as it will be cooler for them, please do so.

It was fantastic to see so many people at the Summer Fete on Saturday. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. A fantastic £756 was raised for our school Nurture Farm. A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, both in the build-up and also on the day, these sorts of events are not possible without you.

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