Whole School Newsletter 9 October 2026

EP Highlights

There’s been lots of fantastic learning happening across EP this week. Years 2 and 5 enjoyed a visit from the Fire Brigade today, learning all about fire safety, prevention and how to stay safe at home. This is an important part of our wider work to help children understand how to keep themselves and others safe. As part of Black History Month, children in the Juniors joined the Great Big Live Assembly, celebrating Black history, community and inspiring role models. This year’s theme, Honouring Our Communities, encouraged children to think about the people who make a positive difference in their families, schools and wider communities.

Looking ahead to next week, some of our Key Stage 2 children will be joining a special online lesson with The British Museum to discover the fascinating history of the Bayeux Tapestry. With tickets to see the tapestry in person so hard to come by, what a fantastic opportunity to have a virtual front row seat to this remarkable piece of history! The lesson also coincides with the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on 14 October.

Meanwhile, Year 6 have been looking back on their wonderful week at Wick Court, producing some beautiful artwork inspired by the animals they cared for during their stay. It's been lovely to see their experiences brought to life through their art! And now it's Year 5's turn for an adventure as they head off to Gilwell Park for their three day residential next week.

Best wishes,
Natalie and Sally

Info and News

Wear Red Day - Friday 16th October

Next Friday 16th October, we will be joining schools and organisations across the country for Wear Red Day, organised by Show Racism the Red Card. The day is an opportunity to come together and show our support for anti-racism, equality and inclusion. We would love all children (and staff!) to wear something red to school on the day - this could be anything from a pair of red socks or a red hairband, right through to a completely red outfit! There is absolutely no need to buy anything especially for the day; anything red you already have at home will be perfect. We hope to see EP looking wonderfully red as we stand together to show that racism has no place in our school or community.

Early Reading and Phonics Talk - Friday 16th October 9:15 in the Lab

Helping children as they first learn to read is crucial, and we want to work together with adults at home so that all our children learn to read fluently and develop a love of books. Children read every day at school and all staff embed the value of reading - but there's lots you can do to help! Please join us to learn how early reading is taught at EP and take away key information to support your child's reading at home. It's important all Reception and Year 1 parents attend if possible.

You will learn about how approach to teaching phonics and reading, and be given a free phonics pack plus the opportunity to win a pack of wonderful picture books to enjoy with your child!

PTA News

A busy few months ahead for school events and our amazing PTA leads. Everyone is part of the PTA, so please get involved. Make sure to save the dates!

Thursday 22 October - EP Disco! 6-8pm
Friday 6 November - Winter Fair planning meeting - open to all straight after drop-off
Thursday 19 November - PTA AGM - all are welcome! 6:30pm
Friday 4 December - Winter Fair 3-5pm

Half-Term Sports Camp at EP

Pro-Revo will run their half-term sports camp here at EP Monday 26th - Friday 30th October

9:00-3:00pm (short day)
8:45-3:30pm (extended day)
Age: 5-12 year olds (no under 5s- sorry)
Activities: football, dodgeball, gymnastics, basketball, cricket, tennis, dance, hockey, parachute games and many more
Concessionary & sibling discounts apply

To book your child’s place, please click on this link

If you have any queries, please email prorevolution.development@gmail.com

directly.

Author Massimo Fenati visiting Year 1-3

Massimo Fenati will be visiting on October 23rd to speak to Years 1-3 about his upcoming books - PiriPenguins - Welcome to the Iceberg' and 'PiriPenguins - Search and Find' following the success of his Piripenguins series on CBeebies. We're excited about this opportunity for the children to hear from a real author, ask questions about his career and see a live draw-along of the characters!

Play Shed Donations

We have a playshed in our Infant playground which is rather depleted. Donations of Duplo and building blocks would be greatly appreciated.

Nasal Flu Vaccine

A reminder that the vaccination team are in school on Wednesday 21st October to administer the nasal flu vaccine. This is offered to all children in Reception to Year 6. The flu vaccine is a quick, painless vaccine administered up the nostril. Sign-up for the vaccine is through a link texted and/or emailed directly to parents and carers or on the link below. The vaccine is only given with parental consent, but please complete the link to decline or consent so that the vaccine team can monitor uptake and outreach.

Nasal Flu Vaccine consent or decline

Next Week

The Scholastic Book Fair will be here next week - after school everyday!

Monday

8am Y5&6 Muliti-sports Club
Y6 rehearse at EP for their Old Vic Concert with the 12 Choirs
Year 1 Autumn Walk to Waterlow Park
3:30pm Junior Development Football

Tuesday

Y6 visit Parliament
3:30pm Football Squad training

Wednesday

8-8:45am Dawn Chorus Choir
Year 5 leave for their residential trip to Gilwell Park!

3:30pm Y1 & 2 Multi-sports Club

Thursday

3:30pm Year 3 & 4 Multi-sports Club
Magic of Chemistry Show for Years 1-2

Friday

9:15am Phonics & Early Reading talk for parents in the Lab
Wear Red Day - see above
Year 3 to The National Gallery
Year 3 Snack Sale
Year 5 return from their residential trip - ETA 3-3:30pm
3:30-4:30pm Year 2-6 Gym Club

Autumn Diary Dates

Year 5 go to Gilwell Park adventure residential - Wed 14th - Friday 16th October
Early Reading & Phonics Talk - Reception & Y1 parent talk - Fri 16th October 9:15am
Wear Red Day - Friday 16th October

EP Disco - Thursday 22nd October

Nasal Flu vaccination Rec-Y6 Wednesday 21st October (with parental consent)
Harvest Collection - Friday 23rd October
Half Term - 26th October - 30th October (Monday 2nd November is an INSET Day - children back on Tuesday 3rd Nov)
Winter Fair planing meeting - all welcome! Friday 6th November at drop-off in the Lab
Parent and Carer Progress Meeting - Wednesday 11th November 4 - 7:30pm and Thursday 12th November, 4-6:30pm
PTA AGM - all are welcome! Thursday 19 November - 6:30pm
Winter Fair - Friday 4th December - 3-6pm
Christmas Holidays - Monday 21st December - Friday 1st January inclusive (Monday 4th Jan is an INSET day - Children back Tuesday 5th January).