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Newsletter                

5 June 2026

Thank you from The Hospice of St Francis

The Kindness Ambassadors raised over £200 for the 'Sahara Stars' and they sent us a message:

Hi,

Just wanted to say a big thank you for organising the PJ Day last week in aid of our Trek Sahara challenge for the Hospice of St Francis. 

Please pass on my thanks to the Kindness Ambassadors 🤩

I will be in touch after the Trek to arrange a date for us to come and do an assembly for you.  It will probably be in the new year (2027).

Staff Leavers

Mrs Morris will be leaving Victoria to take up an exciting new role as Matron at Chesham Grammar School. This position brings together her nursing expertise and school experience, allowing her to continue supporting pupils in a new way.

Although this opportunity has come about quite quickly, Mrs Morris's last day will be Wednesday 17 June. I’m sure you will all join me in thanking her for her contribution and wishing her every success in her new role. It is sad to see Mrs Morris leave and will miss her greatly, especially the support given to all the children over the years.

Mrs Neuss will also be leaving us as her maternity cover comes to an end, with her final day on Wednesday 24 June. We are very sorry to say goodbye.

YR2 Sports Morning at TC

Unfortunately with the British weather being unpredictable, we had to postpone our visit to TC. We have now confirmed the new date will be Tuesday 16 June and we are hoping for better weather this time. 

Save the Date -June

8 June-12 June- YR1 Phonic Screening Check

8 June-12 June- Big Green Week (information below)

11 June- Author Visit Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

16 June-Postponed YR2 Sports Morning at TC

19 June-Stay and Play for new Nursery and Reception starters (Sept 2026)

23 June- Stay and Play for new Nursery and Reception starters (Sept 2026)

26 June-Flat Stan First Aid Workshops (Reception to YR2)

30 June- Nursery Sports Day (9.30-11.30)

Great Big Green Week - Monday 8 to Friday 12 June

The Castle Federation Green Guardians have come up with a week of activities for The Great Big Green Week!

Rectory Lane Cemetery are also hosting an event as part of Berkhamsted’s Great Big Green Week on Sunday 7 June. Here is the link: https://GreatBigNatureHuntFreeTickets.eventbrite.co.uk

Oracy Homework Conversation Starters

This week the oracy task to discuss is:

How many bricks make a wall?

 Use these sentence starters to help:

• I think...

• In my opinion...

Encourage your child to turn and face you to talk and use a clear voice when talking.  A fun way to help with turn taking when talking, is to have an object that you hold and you can only talk when you have the object in your hand.

VSA Update

We’ve got two brilliant events coming up, and we’d love to see you there.

Summer Fair - Saturday 27 June, 12–3 pm

Get ready for an afternoon bursting with fun: a real fire engine to explore, goal shoot‑outs with Berkhamsted FC footballers, tombola, BBQ, Didicars, hook‑a‑duck, arts & crafts, face painting and loads more!  

End‑of‑Year BBQ - Friday 17 July, 4–7 pm

Let’s wrap up the school year in proper style. Join us for a BBQ, bar, kids’ entertainer, live band, and plenty of good vibes. It’s the perfect way to slide into summer.

Tickets for both events are available online now - grab yours and join the fun.

Acorn - Isabel for being so kind and helpful to both the adults and children in the Nursery.
Ash - Freddie for settling in so well to Ash class.

Oak - Orla for improvement with her letter formation and sentence writing.

Beech - Max for excellent listening and participation this week!

Cedar - Stanley for listening and participating more in class this week. It has had a positive impact on his learning.
Hazel - Jessica for always trying hard in her learning. She always demonstrates the Castle Way!
Rowan - Bella for her enthusiasm during our assembly practice. 

Arthur and Charlotte

"Everyday in school makes a difference to your child's future" Nursery 89% Reception 98% Year 1 93% Year 2 97%