To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday, 5th March 2026, our kitchen is turning into a culinary library. Our Sodexo and School Food United Team have created a special themed menu inspired by some of the most beloved stories in children’s literature. We can’t wait to see everyone’s outfits and celebrate the joy of reading together!
Our Nursery and Reception children had a wonderful visit today as part of their Supervised Toothbrushing Audit. The session was led by the Oral Health Improvement Officer from Trafford, who worked closely with our Early Years team to support and promote good oral hygiene practices.
During the visit, the nurse delivered an engaging toothbrushing demonstration using visual resources and model teeth, helping the children to understand the correct way to brush their teeth. The children also enjoyed listening to a story focused on dental health, which supported their understanding of why brushing regularly is so important. This was a valuable and interactive learning experience that encouraged the children to develop positive oral health habits from an early age. We are proud of how well our children participated, listening carefully and showing great enthusiasm throughout the session.
We would like to thank the School Nurse for supporting our Early Years provision and helping to promote healthy routines that will benefit our children both in school and at home.
WK 27.02.2026 – Celebrating our Attendance this week!
In today’s Assembly we have celebrated the Star of the Week and Attendance. Attached is a list of all the Star of the Week winners for each class.
Attendance This Week
We aim for every class to reach at least 96% attendance, in line with national expectations. In today’s Assembly we have celebrated the Star of the Week and Attendance. Attached is a list of all the Star of the Week winners for each class.
Attendance This Week
We aim for every class to reach at least 96% attendance, in line with national expectations. This week, a special well done goes to Yr 1 (Miss Christopher’s class) who had the highest attendance percentage for last week with 99.6% attendance, To celebrate this – the students in this class had a morning toast treat this Friday.
Thank you to all our families for continuing to support excellent attendance — it really does make a difference to children’s learning.
At Acre Hall Primary, we use Dojo points as a way to celebrate and encourage key values and behaviours in our students. We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our students who have been awarded Dojo Star Badges this Half Term! These badges recognise their consistent effort, positive attitude, and excellent behaviour across school life.
This Half Term the teachers have awarded the following badges:
Well done to all our badge earners – your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Keep aiming high and being the best you can be!
Year 5A have shown incredible kindness and leadership by organising a fundraising initiative to help homeless people. The pupils designed their own posters and donation box and encouraged the school community to contribute to their cause. They carefully discussed how the funds could be used to make the greatest impact, deciding to donate part of the money to charity and use the remainder to purchase essential items such as food, drinks and clothing for those in need. We are delighted to share that they raised a total of £55.72 through their efforts. This project was a wonderful example of pupil voice, teamwork and social responsibility in action. The children demonstrated empathy, creativity and a strong sense of community, embodying the values we promote at Acre Hall. We are extremely proud of Year 5A for making a real difference and showing such compassion towards others.
WK 12.02.2026 – Celebrating our Attendance this week!
In today’s Assembly we have celebrated the Star of the Week and Attendance. Attached is a list of all the Star of the Week winners for each class.
Attendance This Week
We aim for every class to reach at least 96% attendance, in line with national expectations. In today’s Assembly we have celebrated the Star of the Week and Attendance. Attached is a list of all the Star of the Week winners for each class.
Attendance This Week
We aim for every class to reach at least 96% attendance, in line with national expectations. This week, a special well done goes to Yr 6 (Mr Stevenson’s class) who had the highest attendance percentage for last week with 99.4% attendance, To celebrate this – the students in Year 6 class had a morning toast treat this Friday.
Thank you to all our families for continuing to support excellent attendance — it really does make a difference to children’s learning.
Today at Acre Hall, we are celebrating Chinese New Year with some delicious themed dishes prepared especially for our pupils. The children will be enjoying today a fantastic menu filled with tasty treats, bringing culture and celebration together through food. A huge thank you to our amazing Sodexo team and School Food United for creating such an exciting and enjoyable dining experience for our children. What a brilliant way to celebrate together!
In Art and Design & Technology, pupils have enjoyed a variety of adult-led activities. They explored colour by creating beautiful Arctic landscape artwork and designed their own musical shakers. Working collaboratively, the children also built an impressive igloo using recycled milk bottles and boxes. This inspired imaginative role play, with children pretending to be Inuits – and even Mr Catherall joined in the fun!
Our outdoor learning continues to be a real highlight. The children have shown fantastic imagination as they apply their learning outside, taking part in dancing and singing performances, practising number composition to five, and role-playing real-life scenarios such as traffic lights and zebra crossings. These activities help reinforce key mathematical concepts in meaningful and engaging ways.
In Mathematics, pupils have been developing their skills using a classroom working wall, which supports them in practising and revisiting their learning. We also make full use of the outdoor environment to apply mathematical knowledge in practical and enjoyable contexts.
We have been particularly impressed with progress in Phase 2 phonics, especially the children’s enthusiasm for writing. Their letter formation is improving well, and we encourage continued practice at home to build confidence and fluency.
This week, the children also began learning about Chinese New Year. We were delighted to welcome Eliza’s mum, who visited to share how her family celebrates the festival. She taught the children how to count to ten in Chinese and kindly gifted each child a traditional “Happy wallet” with a golden coin inside. This was a lovely and memorable experience that enriched the children’s understanding of different cultures.
It has been a wonderful half term full of creativity, collaboration and curiosity, and we are very proud of everything the children have achieved.
Our Year 6 Online Ambassadors led the session, confidently sharing their knowledge about artificial intelligence (AI) and offering practical guidance on how pupils can keep themselves safe when using the internet. The assembly encouraged thoughtful discussion and helped pupils understand how to make safe and responsible choices online.
This session formed part of our preparations for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 10th February, reinforcing the importance of online safety and digital awareness across the school.
Our Young Voices students set off for Manchester yesterday to take part in their much-anticipated concert experience. There was a real buzz of excitement around school as the children departed, full of enthusiasm and ready to showcase the results of their hard work. The pupils have shown outstanding commitment in preparing for this event, learning songs, practising regularly and working together as a team. Taking part in Young Voices is a fantastic opportunity that builds confidence, teamwork and a love of music, and we are incredibly proud of everyone involved.
This has been a memorable and inspiring experience for the children, and one they will remember for years to come. Thank you to our staff and families for their continued support in making this opportunity possible.
