Welcome
It has been a pleasure to welcome everyone back after the Christmas break. I hope you all enjoyed a restful and happy holiday with family and friends, and that the new year has started well.
The children have returned to school with smiles, enthusiasm and a real readiness to learn, which has been wonderful to see. Our staff team has been busy preparing engaging learning experiences for the term ahead and we are all looking forward to another positive and productive few weeks together.
You will notice a refreshed look to our newsletter this term and we hope you enjoy the new format. We are also in the process of launching a new school Facebook page which will help us share news, celebrations and information more easily with our school community.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. I wish all our families a happy, healthy and successful year ahead.
Mrs Kerry Exon
Headteacher
Congratulations to all those who received a Gold Leaf
9.1.26 16.1.26
Dormouse Jax and Eyad Dormouse Ava and Vienna
Otter Orla Otter Jenson
Hedgehog Pippa Hedgehog Ann
Puffin Aubrey and Evelyn Puffin Gracie and Kane
Squirrel Parker Squirrel Charlotte
Dragonfly Boedi Dragonfly Skye
Kingfisher Aliah Kingfisher Emily F
Forest School
Dormouse Class enjoyed their first Forest School session. It was lovely to see them exploring lots of new activities and areas, turn-taking, working together and enjoying themselves. Miss Brimble was impressed with how well they listened to instructions.
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New Books
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Sponsored Read before the summer holidays. We have now received lots and lots of new books for the school which are being distributed to the classrooms and the library. We always love getting new books and we know Usbourne produce such lovely books for all ages so thank you again to everyone who helped us to get these.
NSPCC Visit
Today, Hedgehog, Dragonfly and Kingfisher Classes had a visit from the NSPCC. They spoke to the children about ways they can stay safe and who they can talk to.
PTA May Fayre
The next project for the PTA to fund in school is a beautiful revamp of the library, especially to create welcoming seating areas for all our children.
We are soon expecting delivery of the free books that were earned via the Scholastic Book Fair in October but the BIG EVENT that will help us to make the revamp a reality is the Annual PTA May Fair - this year to be held on Saturday 16th May 2026.
The PTA urgently needs volunteers to help with elements like the bar, cafe, games, raffle and much more. Without additional support, this event may not be able to go ahead.
So please put Monday 26th January in your diary!
Monday 26th January
8:00 – 8:45 pm
Please click on the link below to join the meeting:
PTA Link
Your time, ideas and support—no matter how big or small—make a huge difference. The May Fayre is a much‑loved school event and we would be incredibly grateful for any help you can offer.
Thank you very much.
The PTA Team
Useful Information
Please click on the link below if you would like to support your child in today’s fast-changing digital world:
Free Enrichment Clubs On Offer
Today is the deadline for signing up. Places will be allocated next week and slips will be sent home to confirm if your child has got a place. The clubs will begin on 26th January and will run until Easter. Please click on the link below to sign your child up:
EYFS/Year 1/ Year 2/ Year 3 - Multi-Sports
Years 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 - Mondays - Mindfulness Club
Year 4/Year 5/Year 6 - Ball Sports (handball, basketball, netball)
Years 4, 5 & 6 - Tuesdays - Debating Club
Due to a lack of interest, Reading Club will not be running. We are going to offer Gardening Club as an alternative. This club will run on a Monday for Years 1 - 3. If you are interested, please email the school office by next Tuesday 20th January.
Well Done Ace
Ace in Year 6 would like to share this achievement with the school. He walked to the top of Pen y Fan in the wind and snow, 886meters, 2,907 feet high.
Dates 2026
February
6th School Disco.
7th PTA Adult Disco.
9th Parents’ Evening.
11th Parents’ Evening.
16th - 20th Half Term.
23rd Back to school.
March
5th World Book Day.
PTA Meeting at 8.00 pm.
15th Comic Relief.
20th PTA non-school uniform day (Easter Tombola).
25th Rocksteady Concert at 10.00 am.
27th PTA Easter Bingo.
31st Year 5 Castle Community Concert Rehearsal.
31st Mar – 2nd Apr Year 4 Kilve Residential.
April
1st Year 5 Castle Community Concert.
2nd PTA Easter Tombola.
3rd – 17th Easter Holidays.
20th Back to school.
May
4th Bank Holiday.
8th PTA non-school uniform day (Bottle Tombola).
16th PTA May Fayre, 2.00 - 5.00 pm.
20th Reception Sports Festival at The Castle School.
25th – 29th Half Term.
June
1st Back to school.
Tempest class and Year 6 Leavers photographs.
2nd – 5th Year 6 Escot Residential.
3rd Year 5 Sports Festival at The Castle School.
4th PTA Meeting at 8.00 pm.
10th Year 1 Sports Festival at The Castle School.
17th Year 6 Sports Festival at The Castle School.
23rd Sports Day:
KS1: 9.15 am
KS2: 1.15 pm
26th School Disco.
29th Year 5 Bikeability.
30th Year 5 Bikeability.
Year 6 Transition Day.
July
1st Year 6 Transition Day.
Move Up Day for rest of the school.
3rd INSET Day.
6th Year 5 Bikeability.
7th Year 5 Bikeability.
8th Rocksteady Concert at 10.00 am.
18th End of year Uniform Sale.
20th School closed for INSET Day.
21st School closed for INSET Day.
22nd Break up for summer holidays.
30th Year 6 Transition Day
September
25th Tempest individual and sibling photographs.
Bishop’s Hull Primary School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils in our school. If you have a concern about the welfare of a child, please contact safeguarding team. The designated safeguarding lead for our school is Mrs Exon.