Gazette 27/03/2026

Year to date 94%

We expect pupils to be in school everyday.

We will not authorise term time absence except in exceptional circumstances and where appropriate, Essex County Council will issue fines.

Classes:

RBC: 96.9%	3VB: 97.2%
RS: 94.8%	4A: 95.2%
1D: 93.2%	4L: 95.5%
1P: 93.8%	5R: 95.9%
2A: 97%	5/6P: 86%
2N: 93.6%	6CH: 97.6%
3MH: 97.2%

This week, the class with the highest attendance was 6CH with 97.6%.  Well done!  The attendance reward will be coming your way.

 

Updating Personal Details

If you have changed any personal contact details including your phone number, postal address or email, please can you let the school office have this information.  Please email any new contact details to admin@glebeschool.com or complete a change of details form available from the school office.

Nut Free School

A reminder that Glebe Primary School is a nut free school.

News from EYFS

This week in Reception we’ve had an egg-cellent time!  We have continued our topic of dinosaurs; this week we looked at a dinosaur skull to help us think about what they might have eaten.  We learnt the meanings of the words carnivore, herbivore and omnivore, and discussed what different dinosaurs might have eaten and why, thinking about their teeth and features.

We also explored what sounds dinosaurs might have made and how we make those decisions.  For example, we thought about whether a T-Rex, as a meat eater, might have sounded like a lion.  To finish our dinosaur topic, we used ‘Now Press Play’ to move, sound and behave like different dinosaurs, which was lots of fun!

In Maths, we have been learning about 3D shapes, including their names and properties, and spotting them in the environment.  We even proved that a sphere is not a circle by rolling it!

We have also been busy completing lots of Easter crafts.  We made chocolate nest cakes, created collage Easter eggs, decorated bunnies and made Easter cards to take home.  We have also introduced the concept of Easter and discussed why it is celebrated.

Well done, Reception, for another fantastic week!

News from the Resource Base

RBH: In English we have been looking at instructions.  The children started by writing a set of instructions for how to make toast (after Miss Hollis had modelled this using a toy toaster).  This was a cold task to see what the children already know about instructions.  We then looked at the features of instructions and the children had to order instructions that were all muddled up.  In Maths, we have been continuing to look at multiplication.

On Thursday we had our Year 2 trip to Hyde Hall and what a lovely trip we had.  From seeing a Mummy duck who had set up her nest right by the Hyde Hall classroom to throwing petals in the air (as natural confetti).  There was lots of exploring of nature as well as plenty of opportunities to create art work.  I am sure we all slept well last night – including the grown ups!

RBN: The children have been creating their own ideas for their Diary Entry.  They ‘hugged’ the model text map to create their map.  They have used this brilliantly to begin their diary and I look forward to reading their finished pieces.

We have been learning to divide 2 digit and 3 digit numbers by a 1 digit number with and without remainders.  This has been a challenging concept as it has involved more than one step to solve the calculation.  I am proud of their perseverance and strength to continue even though they were finding it hard.

RBR: This week we put the finishing touches to our narratives based on World War II.  The children focused on writing powerful openings that created tension and suspense, describing an air raid siren sounding at school and a character rushing back to retrieve something they had forgotten.  They worked hard to apply the techniques from our toolkit to engage the reader from the very first sentence.

Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Kerry Tidman and her dog Duckie alongside the other RB children.  It was a truly wonderful experience – a morning filled with reflection, thoughtful discussion, and creativity.  The children gained so much from hearing about Kerry’s experiences and were fully engaged throughout.

The children created their own kintsugi canvases looking at who we are beneath the gold.

Kintsugi teaches that things which have been broken and repaired are not ruined, but can become even more special and beautiful.

RB: Lastly, we say goodbye to our wonderful pupils, Leo and Ruby.  We wish them both all the best on their new adventure – go smash it!

Influential Figure – Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher was an influential British leader who served as the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.  She is remembered for her strong leadership and determination during a time of significant change in the country.  Margaret Thatcher’s achievements show children the importance of perseverance, confidence, and taking on challenges, helping to inspire future generations to believe they can make a difference regardless of their background.

Music Moment

Our music moment this week was Bjork – Play Dead.