WK 10.07.2026 – 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 Year 5A (Miss Atherton’s class), who had the highest attendance percentage for last week with 98.2% attendance. 

Thank you to all our families for continuing to support excellent attendance — it really does make a difference to children’s learning.
Mrs Kan (Assistant Principal and Attendance Officer)

SSC Sports Day – A Fantastic day of fun, teamwork and achievement!

Our Robins, Kingfishers and Owls classes had a fantastic time taking part in this year’s SSC Sports Day!

The children enjoyed a range of exciting activities and challenges designed to develop their teamwork, coordination, communication and sporting skills. From obstacle courses and relay races to throwing, balancing and target games, every child approached each activity with enthusiasm, determination and a huge smile. It was wonderful to see the children encouraging one another, celebrating each other’s successes and showing fantastic resilience throughout the day. The event was filled with laughter, confidence and plenty of memorable moments.

A huge thank you goes to all of our staff for organising such an enjoyable event and to the families who came along to support and cheer on the children. Your encouragement helped make the day even more special. Well done to all of our pupils—you were all superstars and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you!

Our Year 5 pupils recently took part in an exciting and informative First Aid Training Day, delivered by Hippo Training.

Throughout the day, the children developed a range of essential life-saving skills through practical activities, demonstrations and role-play scenarios. They learnt how to assess an emergency situation safely, how to contact the emergency services, place someone into the recovery position and respond appropriately if someone is unconscious. The pupils also explored the importance of CPR, basic first aid techniques and how to stay calm and confident in an emergency.

The hands-on nature of the training gave every child the opportunity to practise their new skills and build confidence in responding to real-life situations. It was fantastic to see the enthusiasm, teamwork and maturity shown by all of the children as they worked together to solve emergency scenarios and support one another. We are incredibly proud of our Year 5 pupils for the way they embraced this important learning experience. These invaluable life skills will not only support them during their final year at Acre Hall but will remain with them for many years to come.

A huge thank you to Hippo Training for delivering such an engaging, informative and enjoyable day. We hope our pupils never need to use these skills, but they now have the confidence and knowledge to help someone should the need arise.

Our Year 4 students enjoyed a fantastic cricket training session this week, led by Matthew Laker from Academy North. The session was packed with fun, energy and skill-building activities, giving pupils the opportunity to develop their batting, bowling and fielding techniques while building confidence and teamwork.

Matthew’s enthusiasm and expert coaching inspired every child to get involved, with students demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and a real willingness to challenge themselves. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and growing confidence throughout the session.

A huge thank you to Matthew and Academy North for delivering such an engaging and enjoyable experience. We look forward to welcoming them back for more cricket coaching in the future!

WK 03.07.2026 – Celebrating our Attendance this week!

Dear parents and carers,

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 Owls (Mrs Harrison/Mrs Griffin’s class), who had the highest attendance percentage for last week with 96.6% attendance. 

Thank you to all our families for continuing to support excellent attendance — it really does make a difference to children’s learning.
Mrs Kan (Assistant Principal and Attendance Officer)

Bright Futures 15th Anniversary – Special Menu

This July marks a momentous milestone as Bright Futures Educational Trust celebrates its 15th Anniversary. To honour a decade and a half of community, collaboration, and learning, our school is putting together an exciting celebration—and it begins right in the school dining hall!

On Friday 10th July 2026, our catering partners Sodexo will be serving up an extraordinary lunch entirely curated by our very own students.

Over the past few weeks, children across the school have had their say, voting on their ultimate favourite dishes. Rather than a standard Friday menu, this Special Celebration Menu has been completely selected by the student body to reflect what they love to eat most.

Bright Futures Educational Trust has spent fifteen years dedicated to helping students thrive, so it is only fitting that our students take centre stage in leading this celebration.

We are keeping the final, mouth-watering menu items a closely guarded secret for just a little longer, but we promise a vibrant, festive atmosphere with plenty of celebratory cheer. Whether your child regularly enjoys school dinners or usually brings a packed lunch, this is the perfect Friday to join in, try something delicious, and celebrate our wider trust family.

Keep an eye out for the final menu reveal in next week’s newsletter!

A group of our Year 4 pupils proudly represented Acre Hall Primary School at the recent Bright Futures Trust Sports Festival.

The children took part in a variety of sporting activities and competitions alongside pupils from schools across the Trust. Throughout the day, they demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination, resilience, and sportsmanship, embracing every challenge with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Bright Futures Sports Festival provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop their sporting skills, make new friendships, and experience healthy competition in a fun and supportive environment. We were incredibly proud of the way our Year 4 pupils represented Acre Hall and showcased our school values throughout the event. Well done to everyone who took part!

WK 19.06.2026 – 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 Year 4 KH (Mrs Kan/Mr Hayes’s class), who had the highest attendance percentage for last week with 99.2% attendance. 

Thank you to all our families for continuing to support excellent attendance — it really does make a difference to children’s learning.

Mrs Kan (Assistant Principal and Attendance Officer)

As part of our new Design and Technology topic, Making Cushions, Year 4 pupils have been developing their sewing and textile skills. The children began by learning how to safely thread a needle, demonstrating excellent concentration and fine motor control. They then practised a range of sewing techniques, including cross-stitch and appliqué, which they will use when designing and creating their own cushions. The pupils have shown great perseverance and creativity as they develop these new practical skills.

Our Reception and Nursery children had a fantastic trip to St Anne’s Beach this week, enjoying a day full of exploration, discovery, and outdoor learning.

The children showed great curiosity as they explored the beach environment, digging in the sand, designing and building creations, and working collaboratively with their friends. Throughout the day, they used their senses to investigate the world around them and developed their communication skills by describing what they could see, hear, feel, and smell.

The trip provided a wonderful opportunity to bring learning to life outside the classroom, whilst encouraging teamwork, creativity, and confidence. We were incredibly proud of the children’s enthusiasm, behaviour, and willingness to embrace new experiences.

A huge thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success.