Last week, our school took part in Safeguarding Week 2025, a special time dedicated to helping our pupils understand how to stay safe, look after themselves, and support others. Each day focused on a different theme, explored through fun and interactive workshops across all year groups.

Monday – Being Safe Online

We kicked off the week by learning about digital safety. Pupils discussed how to protect personal information, spot online dangers, and make smart choices when using technology. They even designed their own “Digital Safety Hats” to remind us of the importance of staying safe online.

Tuesday – Positive Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing

Our second day focused on building healthy friendships and understanding feelings. Through role-play and creative activities, pupils explored how to show kindness, respect boundaries, and ask for help when needed.

Wednesday – Bullying & Peer Support

Midweek, we tackled the topic of bullying. Children learned how to recognise bullying, speak up, and support each other. Classes created “Support Circles” and made pledges to stand against bullying.

Thursday – Physical Safety & Personal Boundaries

Thursday’s workshops taught pupils about personal space and physical safety. Using the NSPCC’s “Talk PANTS” resources, children learned simple rules to keep themselves safe and identify trusted adults.

Friday – Child Voice & Participation

We ended the week by empowering pupils to share their ideas about safety. Each class contributed to our “Classroom Safety Promise” and created suggestion boxes to ensure every child’s voice is heard.

Well done to everyone who earned their Numbots and TT Rockstars awards. We were so impressed by some of your Hugh scores!

Well done to everyone who earned their Headteacher awards this week. You deserve it for all of your hard work!

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The children in EYFS had a fantastic time celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week 2025! Throughout the week, our children explored classic rhymes through singing, storytelling, and creative activities. Nursery rhymes play a vital role in developing early language skills, rhythm, and memory – and the children loved every moment!

We shared our performance of the songs in assembly on Friday and were presented with our completion certificates.

Our school kicked off Anti-Bullying Week 2025 in style with Odd Socks Day! Pupils and staff wore their brightest, most mismatched socks to celebrate individuality and remind everyone that being different is something to be proud of.

This fun activity helped start important conversations about kindness, respect, and standing up against bullying. A big thank you to everyone who joined in and showed their support!

Pudsey Bear Fundraiser Success!
We are thrilled to share that our school proudly took part in RunPudsey to support Children in Need. Every child participated in a sponsored 3K run, showing incredible determination and community spirit. Thanks to their amazing efforts and your generous support, we raised an incredible £3,673.80! Medals will be sent out in the post for our awards ceremony assembly.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed – together, we’ve made a real difference!

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The children took part in a Remembrance Service on 11.11.25, to remember all of the amazing people that fought for our country during the War! We talked about why we celebrate on this day and raised lots of money for the Royal British Legion, a UK charity that supports serving personnel, veterans, and their families! We held a minute silence to show our respect and laid money on our poppy! Thank you so much for all of your kind donations, towards such an amazing cause! All of the children also created a piece of art work, to display on our school fence for our community to see.

This week we had lots to celebrate in assembly and the children have been working so hard!

Lexia Awards

Well done to all of the children who have achieved their next level on Lexia. You have all been working hard at home and school! Keep it up.

Numbots and TT Rockstar Awards

We had so many children this week achieving highest scores on Numbots and TT Rockstars. You have all been working hard at home and school to achieve your next level! Well done.

Well done to everyone who earned their Head Teacher awards this week! We were so impressed with all of your hard work. Keep it up!

We were thrilled to welcome author Adam Bushnell to Nettlesworth Primary School for a truly inspiring day of storytelling and creativity!

Adam began the day with a whole school assembly, where he shared his journey as a writer and showed the children how storytelling can become a lifelong passion and even a career! His energy and enthusiasm sparked imaginations across every year group.

• EYFS were transported to outer space, creating imaginative oral stories filled with rockets, aliens, and adventure.

• Years 1 & 2 stepped into enchanted woodlands, crafting magical characters and exploring the wonders of nature through storytelling.

• Year 3 unleashed their creativity with mighty metal superheroes, writing exciting narratives full of action and heroism.

• Years 4 & 5 delved into the world of traders and raiders, sparking curiosity about history and the lives of Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.

• Year 6 explored the theme of revolution, engaging in powerful discussions and writing that reflected change and resilience.

Adam Bushnell’s visit truly ignited imaginations and set the tone for a term full of creativity, curiosity, and learning. We’re so proud of the children’s enthusiasm and the incredible work they produced!