Today was a truly magical day at Nettlesworth Primary! Our children lit up the school in their colourful Christmas jumpers, spreading joy and festive cheer throughout the dinner hall.

Sarah and Lisa made sure our stomachs were just as happy as our hearts, serving up a delicious Christmas dinner that everyone enjoyed. From laughter and smiles to tasty treats, it was a wonderful day filled with happiness and togetherness.

Adding to the excitement, Santa delivered a special letter to every child, bringing even more festive magic to the day. The joy on their faces was priceless as they opened their letters and shared their Christmas wishes!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special!

This week, our mischievous visitors have taken over the school, spreading mayhem and giggles everywhere! From cheeky pranks to playful surprises, the elves are certainly keeping us on our toes.

But here’s the big question: Can our Rights Respecting attitudes and brilliant behaviour help turn these naughty elves around before Christmas Eve? Stay tuned to see if kindness and respect win the day!

Our children had an amazing experience working alongside local author Adam Bushnell and Sarah in a creative cooking workshop! They combined storytelling with culinary skills, turning everyday food into imaginative heroes and villains. From crafting characters out of ingredients to cooking up a storm in the kitchen, the children made delicious recipes from scratch, including gingerbread and chicken fajita pasta. It was a fantastic blend of creativity and teamwork—well done to everyone involved!

Well done to everyone who has achieved their next level in TT Rockstars, Numbots or Lexia this week. It is lovely to see you all working so hard at home and school!

Well done to everyone who earned their Headteacher Award this week! We are so proud of the amazing work you have been doing.

What a truly magical nativity performance! The children shone brightly on stage, sharing the Christmas story with confidence, joy, and festive spirit. We are so proud of their hard work and teamwork – it was a wonderful celebration to remember!

Our Christmas Craft Fayre was a fantastic event and a wonderful way to bring our school community together. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised over £850, and that’s before counting the raffle total! The raffle will be drawn during our Christingle Service, so stay tuned for the final amount.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make this event so special. Your generosity and festive spirit truly made a difference!

We enjoyed showcasing our amazing Team Party manifestos to our parents and carers at our Parliamentary Coffee Morning! It was great to see everyone voting for the party they wanted to win and to see our parents and carers getting involved. Everyone had so much fun participating in the activities around the workshop areas and enjoyed some delights from our Fairtrade stall.

We have counted all of the votes and can now say that the winner of our in-school election is… Blue Party! Their ‘Break The Rules’ Day will be happening very soon. We will forward more information about this day next week.

UNCRC Article 12 – every child has the right to be heard.

UNCRC Article 15 – every child has the right to meet in groups.

UNCRC Article 28 – every child has the right to an education.

UNCRC Article 31 – every child has the right to take part in a wide range of activities.

In assembly, we announced our new Rights Respecting Council for 2025-2026! These dedicated children make a huge difference and play a big role in helping our school’s Rights Respecting Ethos thrive. We cannot wait to share how we’re helping with international aid this year as part of our Outright campaign.

UNCRC Article 12 – children and young people have the human right to have opinions and for these opinions to be heard and taken seriously.

Our whole school had an amazing time at this year’s Christmas pantomime, Secret Agent Frostbite! The performance was packed with laughter, music, and plenty of festive cheer. The children loved singing along to the catchy tunes and joining in with the interactive parts of the show. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season together and create magical memories for everyone.