Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been another jam packed week at North Town with trips to a farm, trips to the library, a netball tournament against local schools at North Town and a visit from England cricketer and Somerset legend Jack Leach today.
Congratulations to Olivia in Year 6 on being handed the captaincy for the hardball cricket team for the 2024 season. We know that she will lead the team with confidence and give the rest of the team much encouragement and support.
A huge well done to Eddie Adfield who represented North Town at the UK Under 11’s Trampolining Championships last weekend. Eddie came second and was clearly so proud with his success. I was lucky enough to see video footage of his two routines and was stunned at the twists, turns and somersaults! What a talented young man!
Have a smashing weekend everyone!
Mr Braund
Nursery Staff
A huge congratulations to our three Nursery apprentices, Cody Norman, Amy Halsey and Yasmine Qureshi, who have recently qualified and completed their apprenticeship in Early Childhood Studies. They are brilliant practitioners (as are the whole team) and we are thrilled for them. They will continue as North Town Nursery as fully qualified practitioners.
Sam White
Sam White will be leaving North Town at the end of the Spring Term. Sam has been at North Town these past months covering two maternity covers and he has now secured a permanent position at Holway School. A permanent teaching role is something he could not turn down. We are grateful for everything Sam has done these past months. I am delighted to confirm that Nicki Reece will be joining the North Town team for the summer term and will be teaching in Kingston Black on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Abby Chalcroft (5CK) will be teaching Kingston Black on a Thursday and Friday.
Donna Griffiths
Donna Griffiths will be joining the support staff team for the summer term to replace Mary Duke. Donna is already part of the North Town team as she works in our Wrap Around and also is part of the catering team.
Gemma Connah
Gemma will sadly be leaving North Town at the end of the spring term for an exciting new opportunity. I just want to thank Gemma for all she has done for North Town over the years and wish her all the very best for the future. Keep in touch Gemma.
New Learning Assistant
We have a new Learning Support Assistant joining us after Easter. Laura Lawrence will be starting at North Town on Monday 22nd April.
Rachel Stoodley
We have successfully recruited a new Admin Assistant at North Town. Rachel Stoodley will start at North Town on Monday 15th April. A huge thank you to the existing office team. Sarah, Jane and Louise for the way they have ensured the office has continued to operate these past weeks.
School Uniform
As we enter the summer term, we are reminding all parents and carers of our overall school uniform policy and what we allow for the summer term. I would also like to highlight that boots are not part of the school uniform policy. Please can all parents also pay close attention to the accessories we allow and what colour.
North Town School Uniform
Logo sweatshirt or cardigan*
White shirt (NOT polo shirt)
Tie*
Grey trousers/skirt/pinafore
Grey, black or white socks
Grey or green tights
Black shoes
For the summer
Warm Weather Options (Between April and October at parents’ discretion)
Green & white gingham dress
Grey shorts
White short sleeved shirt (NOT polo shirts)
No tie in warm weather at the discretion of the Head/Senior Leadership
Accessories
Hair ties and accessories should be green, grey, white or black.
Jewellery other than plain ear studs, make up, and temporary tattoos are not permitted.
PE Kit
Just a reminder that from the summer term we will be following the lead of other schools by asking the children to come into school on their PE days dressed in their PE kit. We want to ensure that the children are getting as much of their PE time as possible and we feel this will help. We are really proud of the North Town school uniform (including the PE kit) and want the children to come to school dressed in the correct PE kit. Please see below the PE uniform policy.
PE Uniform
Green and yellow sports shirt
Black shorts/skorts of a suitable length
Winter tracksuit trousers (plain unbranded black)
North Town hooded sweatshirt or school jumper
Black or white sport socks
Black or white trainers
The timetable for PE throughout the school is below:
Pippins – Monday & Friday
Year 1 – Wednesday & Friday
Year 2 – Monday & Wednesday/Thursday alternate weeks (Reminders will be put out weekly on whether it will be a Wednesday or Thursday on Class Dojo)
Year 3 – Tuesday & Wednesday
Year 4 – Tuesday & Friday
Year 5 – Monday & Wednesday/Thursday alternate weeks (Reminders will be put out weekly on whether it will be a Wednesday or Thursday on Class Dojo)
Year 6 – Tuesday & Thursday
We are aware that the only year groups where there may be come confusion is Year 2 and Year 5. As stated above, we will be sending out reminders for these year groups on Class Dojo but we have also added the exact days below for Summer Term 1.
| Year 2 | Year 5 | |
| WB 15th April | Monday and Thursday | Monday and Wednesday |
| WB 22nd April | Monday and Wednesday | Monday and Thursday |
| WB 29th April | Monday and Thursday | Monday and Wednesday |
| WB 6th May | Monday and Wednesday | Monday and Thursday |
| WB 13th May | Monday and Thursday | Monday and Wednesday |
| WB 20th May | Monday and Wednesday | Monday and Thursday |