Friday 13^th November 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week, we had the opportunity to come together as a school community to mark Remembrance.  On Wednesday, the children took part in our Remembrance Service in church before gathering alongside the War Memorial.  It was a poignant opportunity to pause, reflect and remember those who have given so much in the service of others. Thank you to everyone who helped make the occasion so meaningful, and particularly to the children for the respect and thoughtfulness they showed throughout.

Living our vision every day

At the heart of St Anne’s is our vision to develop the whole child spiritually, mentally and physically, through looking to God, loving others and loving ourselves within a caring Christian environment.  This vision is not simply a statement; it is something we want to see lived out in our daily actions, relationships and interactions.

It is important that, collectively, as a St Anne’s community, we support one another, including the adults, to flourish.  As we support national themes and events such as Anti-Bullying Week, it is equally important that children understand what these words mean in practice.  Our focus is on tolerance, kindness and respect for one another, recognising that every child is unique and precious in the eyes of God.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school in many different ways, where everyone should feel valued, accepted and able to thrive. We also place great importance on pupil voice, ensuring that children feel listened to and empowered to make a difference.  Once again today, the children have demonstrated their ability to look beyond themselves, showing a genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference in the wider community.  These are the values we want to nurture, not just during themed weeks, but every day.

A reminder about reading – helping every child become a remarkable reader

Once again, I would like to draw your attention to the importance of regular reading practice at home.  We ask that you make time every day for your child to read, even if it is just 10–15 minutes.  Little and often really does make a difference!

Here are a few simple ways you can support your child:

• Listen to your child read: Give them time to read aloud, encouraging them to sound out unfamiliar words rather than rushing to tell them the answer.
• Talk about the book: Ask questions such as What has happened so far?, Why do you think the character did that? or What might happen next?
• Build vocabulary: Talk about unfamiliar words and encourage your child to use new words in conversation.
• Re-read favourite books: Reading a familiar text more than once helps children develop fluency, expression and confidence.
• Enjoy stories together: Reading to your child is just as important, whatever their age. It helps develop imagination, listening skills and a love of books.

Please remember to sign your child’s reading record so that we can celebrate and monitor their reading journey together.

Our aspiration is for every child to become a remarkable reader – someone who reads confidently, understands what they read and, most importantly, develops a genuine love of reading.  Your daily encouragement and partnership make a real difference. Thank you for helping us make reading a priority at home.

Christmas Fayre – Thursday 10 December

Our Christmas Fayre will soon be upon us, and we are looking forward to making it another joyous occasion for our school community.  As always, we hope to bring together children, families and staff to create a wonderful festive event.  This year, we are keen for the children to play an active part by running stalls alongside the adults, giving them an opportunity to take responsibility, work together and contribute to the success of the event.

The fair is also an important fundraiser for our school, helping us to provide additional opportunities and experiences for the children.  We are extremely grateful for all the donations and support that have already been offered.  Every contribution, however big or small, is very much appreciated and helps us make the occasion special.

If you would like to host a stall at the Christmas Fayre please contact the school office, stalls are £10 each.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school community.

St Anne's PE Lead Published in National afPE Journal

We are delighted to share that Mrs Cooke (Miss Burgoyne), our Class 3 Teacher and PE & Science Lead, has recently been featured in Physical Education Matters, the National Journal of the Association for Physical Education (afPE).

Her article, “St Anne's Church of England Primary School: Quality Mark in Practice", showcases the school's journey towards achieving the prestigious afPE Quality Mark and highlights the importance of providing inclusive, high-quality physical education for every child.

One of the key messages from the article is:

"We believe that PE, when delivered in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, enables every child to achieve their potential regardless of ability."  The article celebrates St Anne's commitment to developing the whole child spiritually, mentally and physically, through a broad PE curriculum, inclusive opportunities, leadership development and active lifestyles.  

We are incredibly proud of Mrs Cooke for sharing the excellent practice taking place at St Anne's on a national platform, and for helping to showcase the positive impact of PE on our children. (Published in Physical Education Matters, the professional journal of the Association for Physical Education (afPE).

News from the Classes

Class Reception

Reception Class have been learning about people who help us and beginning to understand what a community is. They started by discussing the people who help them within their families, before thinking about the different people who help them in school, and in the wider community. The children thoroughly enjoyed a visit from the police, where they learnt about the important role police officers play in keeping our community safe.  They had great fun dressing up in police uniforms, exploring the equipment and even sitting inside a police car. Reception have also been learning about Remembrance Day. They explored why people wear poppies and discussed how poppies are used to remember and honour those who have served, and sacrificed in times of war. The children expressed their understanding through thoughtful discussions and creative activities.

Class One

This week, Class 1 have been developing their ball skills in PE. They have been practising bouncing a ball to a partner and catching it using two hands.  The children worked brilliantly together, supporting and encouraging one another as they practised their new skills.  In Science, the children have been exploring the different leaves that have fallen from the trees during the Autumn.  They enjoyed collecting and sorting the leaves into different groups, looking closely at their shapes, sizes and colours.

Class Two

In Class 2 this week the children have been exploring adding and subtracting across 10, as well as focusing on improving our arithmetic skills. In writing, children have started to look at The Great Stink, finding vocabulary such as colours, sounds, actions and smells they might have seen or experienced during The Great Stink. In our RE lessons, the children have focused on answering the question ‘what did Jesus teach Christians about forgiveness?’ During this lesson they focused on the Gospel and looked more into why Gospel means Good News. In our PE lesson, the children have started to explore striking and fielding, learning the correct position and stance to hold a bat to hit off a tee. A tricky sound for the children in Phonics this week of ‘al’ which sounds like ‘or,’ they have been listening to videos, identifying words with the ‘al’ sound in them, writing lists and reading tricky words. The children have also been focusing on speaking and listening, practising speaking out loud, using different voices and projecting their voices. A busy but exciting week for the children in Class 2!

Class Three

In Maths, the children have been tackling column subtraction, developing their confidence with exchanging. In English, they have been writing their own non-chronological reports about Stonehenge, applying the features and vocabulary they have been learning. In Science, Class 3 have explored how different bones in our skeleton provide protection for important organs. In PE, the children have been developing their orienteering skills, learning how to orientate a map and use it to navigate a course. In French, the children have been learning the names of different animals, building their vocabulary and practising pronunciation. Meanwhile, in History, they have been discovering more about Iron Age hillforts and considering why these settlements were built.

Class Four

In RE, Class 4 have begun an interesting unit of learning exploring the idea of ‘Life as a Journey’.  Throughout this unit, the children will be learning about a variety of world faiths, identifying both similarities and differences in beliefs and practices.  So far, they have explored Christianity and Islam, considering beliefs and celebrations surrounding birth, earthly life and what different faiths believe happens after death.  We have been incredibly proud of the children’s maturity and the thoughtful questions and ideas that they have shared when exploring some of life’s big questions.  They have particularly impressed us during our philosophical discussions, debating whether we have should and going on to consider whether our soul is something different from our personability. These discussions have really encouraged the children to listen to one another, respect different viewpoints and think deeply about what people believe and why.

Class Five

This week in Class 5, the children have continued to demonstrate enthusiasm and determination across all areas of their learning. In English, they have been working collaboratively to write a newspaper report based on the inspiring story of Hidden Figures. They have explored the features of journalistic writing, including headlines, formal language and factual reporting, while considering the achievements of the remarkable individuals featured in the story. In Maths, the children successfully completed their multiplication and division unit, applying their knowledge and skills to a range of reasoning and problem-solving challenges. They have now begun their learning on fractions, exploring equivalent fractions and developing an understanding of how fractions represent equal parts of a whole. In Geography, the children have been comparing the settlements of Hathersage and Worksop. They have examined similarities and differences between the two locations, considering aspects such as land use, population, human and physical features, and how each place meets the needs of its community. In RE, the children have continued to deepen their understanding of different religions by comparing beliefs, practices and traditions. They have thoughtfully identified both similarities and differences between faiths, while also considering the impact these beliefs can have on the daily lives, values and peoples lived experience.

Class Six

This week, Class 6 have continued to work hard across the curriculum. In Mathematics, the children have been developing their understanding of adding and subtracting mixed numbers, applying their skills to increasingly challenging problems. In English, they have been learning how to use the semi-colon accurately to improve the structure and sophistication of their writing.

In History and English, the class have been analysing wartime poetry, exploring the emotions, experiences and messages conveyed by poets during times of conflict. In RE, pupils have been comparing the similarities and differences between world faiths, demonstrating thoughtful discussion and respect for different beliefs and traditions.

The children have continued to work on their fitness in PE, showing determination and resilience as they challenged themselves to improve. We were also incredibly proud of the class for their outstanding Class Assembly, where they dazzled the audience with a fantastic performance of the Lambeth Walk. Their confidence, enthusiasm and teamwork shone through, as always, making it a memorable occasion for all who attended.

Congratulations to our ‘Special Mentions’ this week

Class Reception – Eli & Clemantine

Class One – School Trip today

Class Two – Azra

Class Three – Owen & James

Class Four – Nadia & Pippa

Class Five – Catherine

Class Six – Harri

Lunchtime Special Mention: Teddy (4)

A prayer for the week ahead from George and Sonia (6)

Dear God,

Please help everyone to go out of their way to be kind, fair and generous, no matter whom.

Amen

Dear God,

Let us be kind, loving, caring and generous to those who have less than us.

Amen

Caretaker Award: Class 6 get the ‘Feather Duster Award’

Out of School Achievements:

Worksop Gymnastics Club - Gymnast of the Month: Lily H (2)

Retford Gymnastics Club – Lilac Progress Award: Harriet (6)

School Football Man of the Match and Learn to Swim Stage 6: Daniel (4)

Well done to all!

Church Services

10:00am StA@10, All Together led by Millie

No evening service

2026-2027 Attendance

Please use your Arbor App to check your child's current attendance. You can find this by scrolling up on your home page to see this year’s attendance.

Class	Attendance
R	95%
1	98.15%
2	93.96%
3	97.77%
4	88.89%
5	97.42%
6	96.55%
ALL: 97.68%

Well done, as a whole school we have reached the national target for school attendance!

Have a wonderful weekend

With best wishes,

Mrs Middleton & the St Anne’s Team

🌈 Wraparound Care - Week Commencing: Monday 16^th November 2026

Contact: 01909 473 223 Option 2

💌 Welcome to another lovely week at wraparound care!  Our team are so happy to be spending time with your children. Here’s a peek at all the fun, food, and special activities that we have planned.

🍎 Food & Tasty Treats

🥣 Breakfast Options

Day	Cereals (Low Sugar Options)	Toast Options	Drinks	Fruit Option	Optional Extra	Allergens
Monday	Weetabix Cornflakes Shredded Wheat Rice Krispies Oats (porridge)	50/50 toast with flora buttery and jam	Milk / Water / Apple juice / Orange juice	Banana	Low sugar yogurt or fromage frais	Milk, Gluten
Tuesday				Tinned peaches in fruit juice		Milk, Gluten
Wednesday				Tinned pears in fruit juice		Milk, Gluten
Thursday				Frozen mango		Milk, Gluten
Friday				Tinned oranges in fruit juice		Milk, Gluten

Breakfast is either cereal or toast with yoghurt and fruit as optional extras.

🍌 After School Snacks

Day	Snack	Allergens
Monday	Cheese toastie, raisins, apple Bourbon biscuit or custard cream	Gluten, Milk, Sesame
Tuesday	Beans on toast, banana Bourbon biscuit or custard cream	Gluten, Sesame
Wednesday	Cheese wrap, sweetcorn, pear Bourbon biscuit or custard cream	Gluten, Milk, Sesame
Thursday	Pasta in a tomato sauce, veg sticks, orange Bourbon biscuit or custard cream	Gluten, Sesame
Friday	Scrambled egg on toast, fruit salad Bourbon biscuit or custard cream	Gluten, Egg, Sesame

🎨 Next Week’s Afterschool Activities – Music and Rhythm  

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
3:20–3:40	Snack & Social	Snack & Social	Snack & Social	Snack & Social	Snack & Social
3:40–4:00	Reading	Reading	Reading	Reading	Reading
4:00–4:30	Percussion play	Rhythm games	Song writing	Dance Routines	Make an instrument

Diary Dates

KEY DATES 2026-2027

Please ensure your children are in school during these times as their data will count even when absent.

Class 6 SATS – Monday 10th May 2027 – Thursday 13th May 2027

Class 4 Multiplication Test W/c 7th June 2027 – 2 weeks

Class 2 in school assessments May 2027 and w/c 7th June 2027

Class 1 Phonics Screening 14th June 2027 -2 weeks

Inset Days Monday 4th January 2027 Friday 12th February 2027 Monday 26th July 2027 Tuesday 27th July 2027 Wednesday 28th July 2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

			November
17	14:30	All Welcome	Maths Parent Workshop	School Hall
18	9am	All	Kerry Macadam Coffee Morning – Bassetlaw Behaviour Partnership Drop in session	School
19	All day	6	Class 6 Trip Holocaust Centre
23 - 29	All day		Parliament Week
23	All day	All	Flu Jabs	School
24	All day	Reception and 1	Classes R&1 Perlethorpe Nativity Trail	Perlethorpe
25	All day	3	Class 3 Trip to Creswell Crags	Creswell Crags
26	14:30	2	Class Assembly	School Hall
27	All day	All	Non-Uniform Day & Rainbow Raffle	School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

			December
2			Full Governors Meeting	School
3	15:30- 16:45 17:00-18:15	KS1     KS2	Christmas Disco – KS1     Christmas Disco – KS2	School Hall
7	14:00	1&2	Y1&2 - Nativity	Church Hall
8	09:30 14:00	R 1&2	Reception - Nativity Y1&2 – Nativity	School Hall Church Hall
9	14:00	R	Reception – Nativity	School Hall
10		All	Christmas Fair	School
15		Choir	Portland Carols	St Anne’s Church
16	14:00	All	Christmas Dinner Day Craft Afternoon – Parents in school	School School
18	14:30	All	Christingle	St Anne’s Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

			January
1	All day	All	INSET DAY
11	All day	6   R	Mayan Workshop – in school   Forest School	Perlethorpe
18	All day	R	Forest School	Perlethorpe
20	15:00-15:20	4	Times Table Parents Meeting	School
21	14:45-15:20	5	Class Assembly	School Hall
25	All day	R	Forest School	Perlethorpe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February
1	All day	R	Forest School	Perlethorpe
3	All day	3	Class 3 Trip - Bestwood Centre	Bestwood
8	All day	R	Forest School	Perlethorpe
9	All day	All	Shrove Tuesday
10	09:00	All	Ash Wednesday	Church
11	2:45-15:20   15:30-17:00	1     All	Class 1 Assembly     Valentines Disco	School Hall     School Hall
12	All day	All	INSET Day – No school
15-19			HALF TERM
22		R&6	National Child Measurement Programme	School
23			Young Voices
24	All day	2	Class 2 Trip – National Coal Mining Museum