on Thursday 16 July at 1.30pm school closes for Summer
Wishing everyone a lovely summer holiday
on Thursday 16 July at 1.00pm and parents/carers are invited to join us – tissues at the ready!
on Wednesday 15 July from 8.45am to 10.00am for all our parents/carers to reflect on what has been a fantastic year in Gruffalo’s – we hope to see you there!
on Tuesday 14 July from 3.30pm to 6.00pm we will be having our parents evening, letter to follow nearer the time with further information
as follows :
EYFS, Y1 & Y2 Monday 13 July from 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6 Wednesday 15 July from 3.15pm to 4.15pm
on Monday 13 July split between the morning and afternoon. Parents/Carers are invited to come and spectate, letter to follow nearer the time with further information
on Friday 10 July starting a 1.30pm Y6 – with Y5 supporting – will be performing Alice in Wonderland. Ticket entrance only, so get yours soon!
on Friday 10 July Y1 children can bring in their most awesome toy. As part of the day we will be enjoying delicious fruit kebabs and reading exciting Toy Story tales – can’t wait!
on Thursday 09 July starting at 9.30am and being held at St Catherine’s Church and all parents/carers & grandparents are invited
on Thursday 09 July the Gruffalo class will be going to St Anne’s beach for the day
Traffic permitting they will be back for 3.00pm
on Wednesday 08 July Y3 & Y5 pupils will be going to the Cinema to see Toy Story 5
Y6 children attending Blessed Trinity, Burnley High, Sir John Thursby or Unity College from September should go direct to their new school for the day on Thursday 02 July
on Wednesday 01 July there will be a meeting for all our new parents/carers and their children starting at Springfield in September. We look forward to seeing everyone!
on Thursday 25 June the Gruffalo class can come to school wearing sparkly/rainbow-coloured clothes as part of our Culture curriculum topic
on Wednesday 24 June Coram Life Education will be delivering workshops for Years 4, 5 & 6 related to PSHE
on Monday 22 June Year 1 & 2 will be going to St Anne’s beach for the day
Traffic permitting they will be back for 3.00pm
on Monday 15, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June our Wonderland pupils will be having Road Safety sessions and all our WL parents/carers are invited to join us
on Thursday 11 June we will be travelling by train to the Eco Hub at Accrington as part of our learning about living things and their habitats – letter to follow with details
School opens on Monday 01 June at 8.45am and breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
on Friday 22 May at 3.15pm school closes for the May half-term holiday
on Friday 22 May all the children can come to school dressed in their pyjamas as part of our learning ‘What keeps us Healthy’ – letter to follow with details
School will be closed on Monday 04 May for the May Day Bank Holiday and open as usual from Tuesday 05 May
on Friday 24 April Year 2 will be taking part in Outdoor Adventurous Activities at Towneley Park – letter to follow with details
on Wednesday 15 April for Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6 at St Catherine’s Church starting at 9.30am and parents, carers, grandparents and friends are welcome to join us
Year 3 will be swimming this term starting on Tuesday 14 April and every Tuesday thereafter until Tuesday 14 July
School opens on Monday 13 April at 8.45am and breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
on Friday 27 March at 3.15pm school closes for the Easter Holidays
on Friday 27 March from 2.00pm at Springfield our parents/carers are invited come along and meet with local community organisations & enter our raffle!
on Thursday 26 March Year 4 will be taking part in Outdoor Adventurous Activities at Towneley Park
on Tuesday 24 March from 3.15pm to 4.15pm for EYFS, Y1 & Y2
on Wednesday 25 March from 3.15pm to 4.15pm for Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6
Letters with ticket details will be sent home on Monday 16 March
on Monday 23 March school will be open following the staff training days at 8.45am and breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
on Thursday 19 & Friday 20 March school will be closed to all children as we are having 2 Staff Training Days
on Wednesday 18 March Year 4 will be taking part at the ‘Let’s Go Sing’ event being held at the Blackburn Ice Rink
on Wednesday 18 March for Reception, Y1 & Y2 at St Stephen’s Church starting at 9.30am and parents, carers, grandparents and friends are welcome to join us
Y6 are going to Robinwood Activity Centre, Dobroyd Castle, Todmorden from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March
on Wednesday 11 March, Year 3 and Wonderland will be visiting Blackpool Zoo leaving at 9.00am prompt and returning at 3.15pm
on Thursday 05 March we will be celebrating World Book Day and are inviting all the children to dress up as a character from a book. Special activities will be held during the day. We look forward to seeing all the costumes!
on Wednesday 04 March the Reception class will be celebrating the vibrant festival of Holi – on the field from 2.45pm
School opens on Monday 23 February at 8.45am and breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
School closes Friday 13 February at 3.15pm for the half-term
on Wednesday 11 February FofS are hosting a movie night. Tickets on sale Monday 26 & Thursday 29 January at 8.30am at the main entrance & after school at 3.15pm at the Safe Haven door. Please note limited seating so first come first served. Tickets £1.50each
on Friday 06 February children can come to school wearing a maths/number themed top or jumper, the rest of their school uniform must be worn; in return we are asking for at £1.00 donation per family, thank you
on Friday 30 January the Reception Class will be taking part in an ‘Animal Day’; dressing up, live animals visiting, how exciting!
Year 4 will be swimming this term starting on Tuesday 06 January and every Tuesday thereafter until Tuesday 24 March
School opens following the Christmas/New Year holiday on Monday 05 January at 8.45am – breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
School closes Friday 19 December at 1.30pm
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
on Thursday 18 December from 2.00pm we will be celebrating Christmas with festive fun for everyone, we hope you can join us – letter with details to follow
on Wednesday 17 December at St Catherine’s Church at 9.30am and parents/carers and friends are invited to join us
on Tuesday 16 December the school nurse will be on site to see the Reception children that have not been ‘opted out’ for the test
Friday 12 December for Y4 & Y5
Monday 15 December for Y3 & Y6
Tuesday 16 December for Y1 & Y2
Thursday 18 December for YR & Wonderland
from Monday 15 to Friday 19 December, all the children can come to school wearing their Christmas Jumper with the rest of their uniform [jumpers instead of their sweatshirts or cardigans]
will be served on Wednesday 10 December. The whole school will be catered for so, no packed lunches needed today and there will be no charge for those who normally pay
on Wednesday 10 December Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6 will be attending St Catherine’s Church from 9.45am [doors open at 9.30am] and all parents/carers, grandparents & friends are invited to join us
on Monday 08 December there will be 2 performances by Reception, Y1 & Y2 at St Stephens Church: in the morning at 9.30am and in the afternoon at 2.30pm
on Thursday 04 December the Reception Class [Gruffalos] are having a sponsored ‘Santa Dash’ and the children can wear festive and twinkly jumpers or costumes – letter with details to follow
Oh yes there is! Performance of Dick Whittington for the whole school to watch on Monday 24 November at 1.30pm
on Monday 17 November from 1.00pm for every pupil in school with parent/carer consent
on Friday 14 November the children can come to school dressed as Pudsey bear or something in yellow! Pudsey ears, headbands, yellow jumper, trousers/leggings or socks and in return we are asking for a £1.00 donation. Pudsey sends a big THANK YOU to everyone taking part.
We raised £161.00 for Children in Need, thank you everyone 😊
We are having an Open Evening on Tuesday 11 November from 3.15pm to 5.15pm for any new parents/carers who have children starting school in September 2026
Remembrance Day Poppies and other small items will be available to buy at 8.35am every morning from 03 to 11 November, thank you for your support
School opens on Monday 03 November at 8.45am and breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
School closes on Friday 24 October at 3.15pm for the half-term holiday
on Tuesday 21 October, the school nurse will be on site to check the Height & Weight of the Reception and Y6 pupils who have not been ‘opted out’ by their parent/carer
on Wednesday 15 October at St Catherine’s Church starting at 9.30am and we invite all parents/carers, grandparents and friends to join us
on Wednesday 08 October at St Stephen’s Church starting at 9.30am and we invite all parents/carers, grandparents and friends to join us
on Thursday 25 September in the morning from 9.00am, Tempest will be on site to take individual/sibling photographs
Year 5 will be swimming this term starting on Tuesday 09 September and every Tuesday thereafter until Tuesday 09 December
School opens on Tuesday 02 September at 8.45am and breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
