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Newsletter 36 – 22nd June 2026
Knowledge begins with respect for God (Proverbs 1:7)
This half-term’s value is ‘Endurance’ (Galatians 6:9)
Reception Welcome Meetings
A reminder that if you have a child starting in our Reception class in September, you should have received an invitation to our induction meetings which will be taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd June at 3.15pm and 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there
Toothbrushing
Blackburn with Darwen has the highest rate of tooth decay in the country for children aged 3-5. It is a sad fact that one in three 5-year-olds in Blackburn have a severely decayed, missing or filled tooth.
Healthy teeth and gums are important for children’s general health and wellbeing. Bad oral health can affect children’s sleep, ability to chew and therefore eat. If a child isn’t eating or sleeping property due to bad oral health, it can impact their ability to grow, to speak, to learn, to play and socialise with other children.
What can you do to help?
- Sugar is the main cause of tooth decay in children. The NHS Healthier Families website offers useful tips on sugar swaps, so you can swap food and snacks for healthier alternatives: https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/
- You should brush your child’s teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes each time with adult toothpaste.
Regular check-ups with the dentist help to identify problems before it’s too late.
Class Assemblies
Thank you to our Swallows’ class for their fantastic assembly last week. Thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to support the children – it was great to see you there.
The Woodpeckers’ class will be leading our assembly this Thursday, 18th June. Parents and carers of children in the Woodpeckers’ class are very welcome to come and join us for this. It starts at 8.45am.
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 & Humza Iqbal – Robins Eesha Hussain - Woodpeckers Zainab Mohammad - Kingfishers Jan Bawah – Swallows Mikail Hussain – Doves Zulekha Aswat – Owls Zakei Ullah - Kestrels Shamsa Hooti – Hawks Subhan Nain – Falcons Yara Saleh - Eagles |
Headteacher’s Award Children chosen for a special achievement:
Sami Abdrabou & Ziyaan Muhammad – Robins Umaima Mohsin - Woodpeckers Isa Zamir – Kingfishers Umair Fulat – Swallows Yusuf Bismillah – Doves Ahmed Hassan – Owls Armaan Ahmed – Kestrels Fatima Geloo – Hawks Subhan Nain – Falcons Imaan Zohaib - Eagles |
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Recent Reading Badges
Kingfishers Ayaan Bhojani- Topaz Yusuf Kayani & Zoya Satia- Ruby Isa Zamir- Emerald Sima Khaled- Silver Mahnoor Syeda- Sapphire
Doves Aafiyah Bhamji & Laraib Hussian - Ruby Khadija Nawaz - Sapphire
Owls Abdul Rahman - Emerald Iqra Aziz - Pearl |
Remarkable Readers
Children who have impressed their teachers with their reading this week:
Zunoorain Haider & Safa Qureshi - Robins Hannah Muhammed - Woodpeckers Aqeeb Hussain – Kingfishers Laiba Nasir – Swallows Zahra Akhtar – Doves Zeeshan Nain – Owls Faiza Akhtar – Kestrels Aisha Hussain – Hawks Malik Hasan – Falcons Nazia Farid - Eagles |
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Mrs Martin’s Class of the Week: Swallows |
Mr Ulhaq’s Ultimate Achiever: M. Daniel Malik (Woodpeckers) |
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Mr Richardson’s Lunchtime Awards: M. Aaron Patel (Woodpeckers) & Khadija Nawaz (Doves) |
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Last Week’s Attendance
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Best attendance |
Best punctuality |
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Infants |
Kingfishers |
Woodpeckers |
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Juniors |
Kestrels |
Owls |
Best wishes
Julian Rogers
Attached to this newsletter:
Information from Blackburn with Darwen about ‘Connect to Work’ – a scheme for helping people to find work
Headteacher