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Nicky Nook Summer Newsletter
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THIS HALF TERM AT SCHOOL

Mrs Farnworth: Welcome back to Calder Lodge for our exciting summer term. I trust you have had a lovely Easter break. We have much to look forward to this term, with all the wonderful opportunities that will be on offer to the pupils, including trips to Waddecar Scout Camp, the beach and our local community.

Mr Hutchinson – Class Teacher
Miss Lowe & Mr Davis – Keyworkers

Welcome back to Nicky Nook for the Summer term! We are delighted to begin what promises to be a vibrant and engaging term, filled with sunshine, outdoor exploration, and enriching learning experiences. With the warmer weather upon us, we are excited to make the most of our outdoor environment, providing the children with meaningful opportunities to learn, discover, and grow beyond the classroom.

As we enter the final term of the school year, there are many exciting moments ahead. From hands-on outdoor activities to exploring the world around us. This term offers a wonderful chance for the children to develop their curiosity, confidence, and independence. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and continuing our journey together, making this a fun, memorable, and inspiring end to the year for all.

DON’T FORGET……
If your child has any medical appointments please inform school in advance where possible – you MUST send a copy (either hard copy or a picture by email) of the appointment letter/card/text to school for our register.If your child is absent due to illness please telephone school before 8.00 am and leave a message. Your child will not be collected for school until you inform us that they are well enough to return. 

IMPORTANT DATES
Earth Day  – 20th April 2026.  St Georges Day 23rd April 2026.  Vesak 1st May 2026. Fairtrade Day 9th May 2026.  Ascension Day 14th May 2026.  Shavuot 21st May 2026.

Cultural Capital Dates: 6th May 2026 – Half Moon Bay minibeast scavenger hunt.

Monday 4th May – May Day 

Summer Term (1) 2026 Ends: Friday 22nd May 2026Summer Term (2) 2026 Begins: Monday 1st June 2026
PARENT REMINDER
Please can sun cream be applied to children during the summer months. It would also be useful to bring a sun hat in for playtimes and trips. During the summer months children can wear shorts, but they MUST be plain black/grey or school shorts – no sports motifs. 
CURRICULUM
Our main topic this term is “Bright Lights, Big City,” where we will explore London and discover significant historical events, including the Great Fire of London. This exciting topic will provide opportunities for the children to develop their understanding of the past whilst making meaningful connections to the present day. Our topic will also enrich our English learning. The children will explore a range of text types, including adventure narratives, emails, and instructional writing. Our Maths focus this half term will be money, where we will explore different coins and notes and how to use them in real life situations; helping develop their wider world skills. 

Our Science topic will be focused on minibeasts. This topic comes with great excitement as one of our topics at the start of the school year was Paws, Claws and Whiskers. Nicky Nook class enjoyed this topic and developed their knowledge on the animal kingdom through focusing on insects and bugs. Our minibeast topic will build on the children’s previously learnt knowledge.
CULTURAL CAPITAL
As part of our Science topic on minibeasts, the pupils will have the exciting opportunity to visit Half Moon Bay. During this hands-on fieldwork experience, the children will explore both woodland and coastal habitats in search of a variety of minibeasts.

This visit will allow pupils to observe living creatures in their natural environments, helping them to identify different species and understand their habitats. It will be a fantastic opportunity to develop their scientific enquiry skills through careful observation, questioning, and discussion, bringing their classroom learning to life in a meaningful and memorable way.