Corsham Primary School Parent Portal - Corsham Primary School Newsletter

Welcome to our last newsletter of this academic year.

Message from Mrs Fry and Mrs Parker

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As we wrap up a fantastic school year, we’ve enjoyed celebrating all the achievements and milestones with our wonderful school community.

Farewell Year 6
Our Year 6 pupils have officially said goodbye to primary school. We’re incredibly proud of them and wish them every success as they move on to secondary school.

Welcome New Starters
We’re excited to welcome our new Foundation Stage children in September. It’s been a pleasure meeting them during play sessions, and we’re confident they’ll settle in brilliantly.

Staff Changes
We bid a fond farewell to some of our staff who are off to pastures new. We are delighted to welcome Mrs Woodward, Mrs Sanchez and Miss Faulkner who will join our teaching team, and Miss Carr and Mrs Ewles joining our TA team in September.

Thank You, PTA
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA, who raised over £6,500 this year—funds that have provided valuable resources for our classrooms.

Volunteer Readers
We’re so grateful to our volunteer readers for their time and dedication. Your support has made a real difference to our children’s learning.

Thank You Families
To all our parents and carers—thank you for your kind words, cards, and gifts. Your continued support means so much to us.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and sunshine-filled summer break. We look forward to seeing you in September!

PS - Please don't forget that ordering/paying for school lunches will need to be done in advance online through your Arbor account. Thank you.

Governor Awards

This term, Bigyan has been awarded the Spirit Award. He has consistently demonstrated the school values of being caring and positive whilst having an outstanding attitude towards his learning. He is a brilliant member of the class who learns well with others. He is a kind, thoughtful and supportive friend. Bigyan is always positive towards his learning and the activities completed in school and fully engages in every activity with drive and determination. He is proactive in his learning and takes every opportunity to deepen his understanding. Well done Bigyan on being awarded the Spirit Award.

Ava S has been given the CPS award for her very caring nature, her wonderful positivity and always being engrossed in our stimulating learning! She truly embodies our Caring Positive and Stimulating ethos - well done!

Ready, Set, Read! Summer Reading Challenge 2025

This year, the challenge is for children aged four to 11 to read six library books (or the equivalent) over the summer holidays in return for various fun prizes, including a certificate and badge on completion. Children register at a Wiltshire library where they receive their own special reading record. It's all free and can make a real difference to your child's motivation and enjoyment of reading.

The 2025 challenge is called Story Garden - Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature. The Summer Reading Challenge launches in Wiltshire libraries on Saturday 5 July and runs until Saturday 6 September.

The first two weeks (5 to 19 July) will be for registration only, from Monday 21 July children can start to collect stickers (and continue to register). Children must be library members to take part - it's free and easy to join.

Children can read any books of their choice; they don't have to be linked to the theme and they can read/listen to eBooks and audiobooks as well. Although the challenge is to read six books, there is flexibility in this number, especially for children who struggle with reading or read longer books.

Books on the official Story Garden book collection(opens new window) list are available to reserve and borrow for free from any Wiltshire library. The list includes a mix of fiction (picture books, early readers and middle grade titles), non-fiction, poetry and graphic novels, plus several dyslexia-friendly.

Enjoy some summertime reading!

Attendance

Corsham Primary School supports the principles, practice and procedures outlined in the DfE school attendance document. We believe pupils can only take full advantage of their education by regular and punctual attendance at school to ensure continuity of learning.

Overall attendance in July = 93.5%
Percentage of children late to school during July = 0.16%

If you need to report your child's absence, please telephone and leave a message on the office answerphone giving the reason for absence. This is important for our daily registers which must reflect accurately, why a child is not in school. (Broadwood 01225 811997/Pound Pill 01249 712387)

Merit Card Achievements ...

Congratulations to Daniyal H, Ned O, Elsie M, Rufus P, Zac M, Immy P, Rosie C, Henri B, Brayden L, Zoey C, Joseph R, Oriana J, Flo T, Alexia P, Poppy F, Albie S, Albie J, Sid M, Betty O, Ayla S, Mattie T, Hollie E, Holly S and Henry H who have received Peacock Awards for completing 6 merit cards.

Congratulations to Aiden O, Mia C, Ava G, Holly G, Clyde O, Oliver H, Beatrix J, Freddie C and Nathan P, who will all be entered into the Golden Book for completing 9 merit cards.

Congratulations to Annabel M, Eli S, Luna-May P and Tiggy J-M, who have received Achievement Pens for completing 12 merit cards.

Congratulations to Charlie B, Albie O, Violet P, Mason P, Dexy P, Eryn P, William G-B, Vaughan A, Gigi U, Effie S and Elsie W, who have had their names added to the Roll of Honour for completing 15 merit cards.

Congratulations to Tommy J, Sydney M, Ava R, Alfred G, Robyn A and Alfie C, who have received a Golden Badge for completing 18 merit cards.

Congratulations to John-Paul C and Lottie T, who have both received a Book Token for completing 21 merit cards.

Annual Talent Contests

As always at Corsham Primary, our annual talent contests have been a highlight—full of fun and a brilliant showcase of the incredible talents our children have to offer.

At Broadwood:

Broadwood contestants — *Broadwood Contestants*

Third place - Ned - skateboarding
Second place - Brea - singing
First place - Harry W - comedy

At Pound Pill:

Third place - Flora, Isabelle, Indie, Delilah and Alba - dancing
Second place - Charlie - singing
First place - Freddie - Rubix cube skills

The Sam'O'Dell Comedy Award was presented to Maeve and Ruby