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Newsletter 31 – 11th May 2026
Knowledge begins with respect for God (Proverbs 1:7)
This half-term’s value is ‘Hope’ (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Year 6 Assessments (SATs): Monday 11th May – Thursday 14th May
A reminder that children in Year 6 (all the Eagles and some of the Falcons) are taking their SATs assessments this week. To do their best, children need to be well-rested and get plenty of sleep each night. They also need to eat a good breakfast to help their concentration.
We are providing free breakfasts for all Year 6 children, Tuesday – Thursday this week from 8.00am – 8.20am. All Year 6 children are welcome to come along and eat breakfast with their friends.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 is taking place from 11 to 17 May. This year’s theme is “Action”.
Increasing understanding about mental health has always been central to Mental Health Awareness Week. But awareness alone is not enough. That’s why action is the theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week.
When people find out more about mental health, when they recognise early signs of problems in themselves and others, when they know what support looks like and what they can do to maintain their mental health, they are already taking action.
This year’s theme is an invitation for all of us to take that next step. Your action can be something you do for yourself, for someone else, or for all of us.
Our mental health is shaped by the environments and circumstances in which we live. While there are some things we have little control over, we still have the power to take action to boost our wellbeing. Even small actions can have a big impact.
Good mental health doesn’t come from gimmicks or unproven wellness trends, but through everyday acts of care. That includes both self-care and caring for others.
All children will take part in a special assembly this Thursday to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, led by Joe Wicks - remember him from Covid?
There are ideas and resources on the Mental Health Foundation website:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week
This week’s Amazing Achievers!
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You’ve Been Spotted! Children who have been demonstrating one of our school values:
Minahil Farhan & Aani-Fatima Raheem – Robins Hana Zohaib - Woodpeckers Isa Zamir - Kingfishers Azaan Khan – Swallows Muaaz Hanslod – Doves Zulekha Aswat – Owls Jumaanah Isa - Kestrels Zakariyya Motala – Hawks Labeeqa Nawaz – Falcons Sakina Shah - Eagles |
Headteacher’s Award Children chosen for a special achievement:
Aima Shah & Ziyaan Muhammad – Robins Yahya Latif - Woodpeckers Hina Hamid– Kingfishers Aariz Hussain – Swallows Ameen Awan – Doves Nathan Szileczki – Owls Simrah Hajat – Kestrels Aminah Farooq – Hawks Subhan Atiq – Falcons Benin Jafar - Eagles |
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Recent Reading Badges
Swallows Adil Abdrabou – Topaz
Doves Rayhan Rizwan - Silver
Hawks Rehan Khan & Anivardh Vyas – Ruby Ahmed Mulla – Pearl Ebraheem Sadiq - Emerald Muhammad-Adam Patel – Bronze Star Liza Kara – Silver Star
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Remarkable Readers
Children who have impressed their teachers with their reading this week:
Anaya Sharif & Zaynab Zohaib - Robins Aliza Chaudry - Woodpeckers Zoya Satia – Kingfishers Yusuf Muhammadi – Swallows Ayra Kayani – Doves Zeeshan Nain – Owls Ziyan Ditta – Kestrels Ahmed Mulla – Hawks Azaan Jamadar – Falcons Yusuf Mahmood - Eagles |
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Mrs Martin’s Class of the Week: Falcons |
Mr Ulhaq’s Ultimate Achiever: Mikail Hussain (Doves) |
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Mr Richardson’s Lunchtime Awards: Bushra Kousar (Swallows) & Ali-Abdullah Syed (Eagles) |
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Last Week’s Attendance
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Best attendance |
Best punctuality |
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Infants |
Swallows |
Kingfishers |
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Juniors |
Eagles |
Kestrels |
Attached to this newsletter:
Information about a new toddler group at Shadsworth Hub. The group will run every Friday from 9.30am-10.30am for 0-5 year olds with their adults. The first session will be on Friday 15th May
Best wishes
Julian Rogers
Headteacher