Dear Parents and Carers,

What a fantastic first full week back! Our team worked tirelessly all summer to improve our school, and we are delighted the children love the results!

Our School Vision & Values 

"Every child who walks through our doors carries infinite potential; together, we ASPIRE to reach it."

To help every child reach that potential, we are focusing on our ASPIRE values every day:

• A – Ambition: Reaching for our goals and giving new things a go.

• S – Support: Lifting others up, being kind, and making sure no one feels left out.

• P – Perseverance: Keeping on trying, even when something feels tough.

• I – Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

• R – Respect: Treating others the way we want to be treated.

• E – Enjoyment: Finding the fun in learning and playing together.

Our Behaviour Approach: Consistency Over Severity 

We know that children learn how to behave just like they learn Maths or Reading, and making mistakes is a normal part of growing up. Our new policy focuses on consistency over severity—keeping calm, predictable boundaries that children can trust. When a mistake happens, adults work with the child using restorative actions to help them understand their choices, repair relationships, and move forward positively once they feel calm. You can see our overview attached to this letter.

Celebrating Good Choices

We love recognising when children show our values! This year, we have some exciting new ways to celebrate:

• ClassDojo Points: Earned for positive classroom choices towards individual and whole-class targets.

• House Points: Reserved strictly for outstanding work.

• ASPIRE Passports: We have developed a new passport! Children will earn value stickers for being role models, with the aim of completing their passport by the end of the year.

• Star of the Week: To encourage kindness and a strong sense of community, this award is now chosen by the children! Peers will nominate each other and decide the reasons why their classmate deserves to be Star of the Week.

• ASPIRE Ambassadors: Special half-termly awards for children who consistently shine.

Thank you for your ongoing support in making this start of term so special. Have a wonderful, restful weekend!