RESULTS FOR OUR ANNUAL PARENT/CARER QUESTIONNAIRE
Please click on the following link to see the results of our annual parent/carer survey:
https://www.haydn.nottingham.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=200&type=pdf

YEAR 6 SATs
Year 6 SATs tests start next Monday 12th May. It is important that all children taking part in these are at school every day, by 8.30am at the latest. Please see that your child gets plenty of sleep, exercise and healthy food over the next week. Please also reinforce the message that they are all fabulous and will do really well. They can only do their best, and mustn't worry about the tests! 

YEAR 6 – SATS DATES 2025
Monday 12th May     English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: Short answer questions
English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: Spelling

Tuesday 13th May     English Reading Paper
Wednesday 14th May     Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic
Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning
Thursday 15th May     Mathematics Paper 3: Reasoning

TRY A SCHOOL MEAL – THURSDAY 15TH MAY
Next Thursday is the ‘Hot School Meal Head Count Day’ for the school. This is the day when our uptake is counted and then used by the local authority to instruct the size of the funding they will commit to sharing with the school in the future.

If your child doesn’t normally have a school meal, why not do so next Thursday, 15th May – even if it’s only for the day. 

The menu for next Thursday is:

Beef Chilli served with rice and seasonal vegetables or Quorn Fajita Wrap, served with Rice and Seasonal Vegetables, followed by Apple Crumble Sponge & Custard or Fresh Fruit Salad.

The cost is free to children in F2, Year 1 and Year 2 and £2.70 for children in Years 3,4,5 and 6.

So why not give hot meals a go next Thursday? It will be  helpful to you, it will definitely be helpful to the school and we’re sure your child will really enjoy it.

PARKING 
Can we please remind everyone that blocking or obstructing driveways for local residents is not acceptable. The school has received several complaints from residents and more recently, from residents on Sceptre Street, who have been unable to leave their homes during dropping off and picking up times as their driveways have been obstructed. They are monitoring registration numbers and reporting them.  Please be aware that parking on dropped kerbs is a motoring offence.

WEEKLY % ATTENDANCE FIGURES – THIS WEEK’S WINNERS ARE: 2DS & 6G                          
 FS    97.10%    FW    95.24%    1D    94.55%    1S    97.60%    2C    98.56%
2DS    99.52%    3H    95.57%    3T    94.93%    4EG    98.10%    4W    99.04%
5C    93.33%    5H    93.81%    6G    100.00%    6CH    98.10%        
100% ATTENDANCE WINNERS – KS1: Eddie (1S) KS2: Alannah (4EG)   

READING, READING, READING
It is important that children see themselves in books. Seeing themselves represented is crucial for children's development, fostering a sense of belonging, boosting confidence, and promoting empathy. When children see characters and storylines that mirror their own experiences, cultures, or identities, they feel validated and understood, leading to a stronger sense of self-worth.
Here are some great choices for all ages. Click the link below to see lots more great examples. 
https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/diversity-inclusion-100-childrens-books-that-celebrate-difference-6090

                                 
                                                      MATHS CHALLENGE

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Key Stage 2 SATs    Monday 12th – Thursday 15th May
Nursery (F1) ‘Tiny Town Adventures’ Trip    Wednesday 21st May
Bike Bus    Friday 23rd May
Last Day of School    Friday 23rd May
Half Term Holidays    Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May
Back to School    Monday 2nd June
Year 6 Shrewsbury Residential    Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th June
F2 Bestwood Environmental Education Centre Trip    Thursday 26th June
Year 4 ‘Camp Redwood’ Residential    Tuesday 24th – Wednesday 25th June
Bike Bus    Friday 27th June
Inset Day     Friday 25th July 
Summer Holidays    Monday 28th July – Friday 29th August
Inset Day    Monday 1st September
Inset Day    Tuesday 2nd September
Back to School    Wednesday 3rd September
Last Day of School    Friday 17th October
Half Term Holidays    Monday 20th October – Friday 31st October
Back to School    Monday 3rd November

Signposting
Mapperley Park Tennis Club – Junior Membership – 12 and under £40, 10 and under £30 per year. 16 Week Junior Night – May to October. Starts 12th May, 4.30pm – 5.30pm. Organised play and drills with Simon McBride – LTA, PTR and DBS registered. Rackets and equipment provided. Unlimited access to play, use of mini tennis court, discount on coaching fees. To book a free trial session, starting 12th May and information on how to join, please text or call 07711 080862.
Mapperley Park Tennis Club Open Day – Saturday 17th May, 2.00pm – 4.30pm. Carisbrooke Drive, Nottingham. NG3 5DS. A chance to discover a friendly club. If you don’t want to take part in the activities, feel free to drop in and get to know us! To book, please call 07815 198806. Free Coaching  - 2.00pm-2.45pm Juniors (ages 6-8), 2.45pm – 3.30pm Juniors (ages 8+), 3.30pm-4.30pm Adults. 20% discount if ou join the club on the day!
Expressive Arts Academy Fundraiser - Free Family Fun Day – Sunday 25th May, Haydn Road Pavillion & Sports Ground, NG5 1EB – 12pm – 4.00pm. Bouncy castle, inflatable slide, dance workshops/demos, games with prizes, food & refreshments, tombola, stalls and more! Interested in having a stall? Find our event on Facebook and send us a message or email cathwhinc@gmail.com for details. We are fundraising to help with the costs of sending 13 of our talented and hardworking dancers to represent England at the Dance World Cup 2025 in Burgos, Spain. There is plenty of parking along Haydn Road and in the car park behind the Courtauld’s Building/Nottingham Free School. Please do not park at Pirate Soft Play or on the housing estate.
Notts County Foundation Football Camps for May Half Term! – Wednesday 28th May, 1pm – 5pm, Thursday 29th May, 9am – 1pm, Friday 30th May, 12pm – 4pm. Portland Centre, Muskam Street. NG2 2HE. Early Bird Offer: £9.50 per child, per day (until Monday 19th May), Standard: £12.50 per child, per day. Book now officialsoccerschools.co.uk/nottscounty.