How have you shown: Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Thankfulness this week?
Friday 11 September 2026
"And I will be with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28 16:20
Important Information for w/c 14/09/26
- Sun 13th Sep - Blessing of the Backpacks (& picnic) 9.30 am service at St Peters Church
- Mon 14 - Fri 18 Sep - Y6 PGL!
- Please check your child(ren)'s lunch accounts and top up as necessary.
- A reminder that NUTS and PINEAPPLE are not allowed in school.
- Applications for Secondary School are now open - paragraph 3
- SEN Update - paragraph 4
- Flyers at bottom of newsletter - The Art Shed, Street Dance and Musical Theatre, Game On Dodgeball
Oracy Homework Would you rather live in a castle made of candy or a castle made of ice?
Emails sent out this week
- Y6 Ashlyns Open Evening Invite
This Week
Friends of Thomas Coram
This year we’re trying to raise £15k to fund a bank of Chromebooks. Noone has handed over a massive cheque yet, so we carry on with our fundraising.
Our first event to get us to our goal is the Family WhoDunnit!
Come along with your family to solve clues to find out who stole the famous Berko Bell. Why did they do it? How did they do it? Only the smartest will discover the truth 😘
Friday 25th Sept, all-family event (no sitters needed!), 6pm – 8.30pm.
https://buytickets.at/thefriendsofthomascoramschool1/2317007
And whilst you’re in social admin mode, grab your Dress Down Annual Pass. The feeling of having it sorted and not scrabbling for the pound coins is sooooo good.
https://buytickets.at/thefriendsofthomascoramschool1/2403343
Volunteer Superstars
This is who we’re celebrating this week for stepping up to help:
⭐️ Chloe Marley along with Sandy Ellis have agreed to take on Pre-Loved! ⭐️
⭐️Sophie Sturgeon is leading on the Adults only Murder Mystery Dinner ⭐️
⭐️ Jenni Vallance has agreed to be our shed-meister ⭐️
⭐️ Shanna Brogan is leading Team Tidy Up ⭐️
⭐️ Jo Lugg has joined the Board as a Trustee ⭐️
⭐️ Claire, Gemma, Mari, Emma H, Kylie, Nalini, Nicola, Shell, Linda, Charley, Kate, Emma E, Sarah-Jane, Nick, Becca, Tara, Jenni are our amazing Class Reps ⭐️
Want your name in lights? Get in touch…there’s loads to do, including….
Calling all thespians
We’re in full planning mode for our November adults event. Sophie S is looking for keen actors to get involved. Want to know more?
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOXhAjFX9gm2qQNoMeGHUc?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4
Important Information
Applications for Secondary School September 2027
The applications for secondary/upper school places to start in September 2027 opened on Tuesday 1 September 2026, for children in year 6. Applications can be made now at Hertfordshire Admissions. The Moving on Open Events 2027 can be found here. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026.
Community Information
Blessing of the Backpacks (and a picnic):
On Sunday 13th September as part of our regular 9.30am Sunday Service we'll be inviting the schoolchildren of the parish to come forward to have their school backpacks/satchels blessed to mark the start of the new school year. All are very welcome to join us.
After the service there will be a picnic at The Rectory (Rectory Lane, HP4 2DH) to which everyone is very welcome (weather permitting!).
20MPH Consultation for Berkhamsted and Northchurch
Hertfordshire County Council is currently running a public consultation on proposed additional 20mph speed limits in Berkhamsted and Northchurch. Parent feedback is particularly valuable. The consultation aims to gather views on where lower speed limits may be appropriate to improve safety, encourage walking, wheeling and cycling, and reduce traffic noise.
The consultation is available at 20mph programme in Hertfordshire | Hertfordshire County Council and closes on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Weekly Attendance W/C 07/09/2026
Year 3 : 96.9%
Year 4: 96.1%
Year 5: 98.6%
Year 6: 92%
Whole school: 95.9%
👏👏👏Congratulations to Gambia for 100% attendance this week👏👏👏
"Attendance is the key to success"
Values in Action
Back next week
Madagascar - Whole Class - For a fantastic start to Year 3. They have adjusted brilliantly to the expectations and have shown fantastic resilience, enthusiasm and determination.
Gambia - Whole Class - For settling into Year 3 well and for showing resilience this week.
South Africa - Whole Class - For showing resilience starting a new school and confidence when sharing ideas with their new class
Norway - Whole Class - For resilience in coming back to school this term, settling well into the routines of Year 4 and showing some fantastic effort and behaviour.
Croatia - Whole Class - For settling back in for a new year and showing enthusiasm for our work!
Finland - All of Finland - For a fantastic first week back, for working hard and showing resilience in getting to grips with the routines of Year 4. Keep it up!
China - Whole Class - For their resilience and settling well into the routines of Yr 5.
Borneo - Whole class - For excellent resilience and settling in.
India - All of India - Thankful for the amazing start that you have all made to Year 5.
Brazil - Whole Class - For For Showing tremendous determination and enthusiasm to complete their baseline assessments this week ready for a great year ahead!
Peru - Whole Class - For Showing tremendous determination and enthusiasm to complete their baseline assessments this week ready for a great year ahead!
Mexico - Whole Class - For For Showing tremendous determination and enthusiasm to complete their baseline assessments this week ready for a great year ahead!
A full calendar is available here
Flyers
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This week at St Peter's
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