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• Please see information below for the week commencing 31st March 2025:

  Fri 28 Mar 2025

  Monday	Last Week of Spring Extra-Curricular Clubs   Bags2school: All children will be bringing home a Bags2shool donation bag this week. If you would like to participate, please follow the instruction on the bag.   Sustrans Big Walk & Wheel Assembly and activities in classes.
  Tuesday	Food Donations: We will be welcoming donations for the Buntingford Food Hub today. Please see recent communication sent out detailing the items they are most in need of. Any donation is muchly appreciated and provides a great support for the Food Hub and local families.   9:05am Elm Class Assembly for Parents/Carers: For Elm Class parents/carers, please see your invite for further information.
  Wednesday	9:05am Olive Class Assembly for Parents/Carers: For Olive Class parents/carers, please see your invite for further information. Nursery Parents Stay and Play: Please see individual times communicated to Nursery parents by the Nursery Team.   PTA Easter Themed Non-School Uniform Day and Easter Egg Hunt: Thank you to Millfield PTA for arranging this event for Millfield children during the school day. Please see the recent email from the PTA for more details. We kindly ask for a voluntary donation of £1 to help support the PTA. You can donate via the following link: https://square.link/u/U7TZ0QSV?src=sheet Millfield children are always very EGGcited to take part in this event!
  Thursday	Friendship Ladders: KS1 and KS2 children will create Easter crafts with peers from across the school today.   Nursery Spring Walk around Buntingford: our Nursery children will be going on a spring walk! They will explore nature, spot blooming flowers, listen to birds singing and enjoy the fresh air. It will be a wonderful adventure full of curiosity and joy! 🌸🐦☀️   Award Assemblies for children in school to celebrate half termly achievements.
  Friday	End of Term Assembly for children in school.   School finishes at 1:10pm.
  Attendance: Whole school attendance this week was 97.61%.  Well done to Apple Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 98.8%.   Forthcoming learning information: To view information about year group learning for next week please click on the following link to year group pages on our school website.  Please then find the icon titled ‘Forthcoming Learning’ within your child’s year group.  Please note: This will be available to view by the beginning of each week.

   

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 28 Mar 2025

  Edwintree Readers’ Visit

  It has been a delight to welcome Edwinstree children to Millfield over this term. It has been such a positive experience for everyone involved! Millfield children have thoroughly enjoyed reading with their Edwinstree peers. The visits have not only fostered a love of reading but also provided a great opportunity for our children to meet staff from another school and strengthen the connection between our schools. We look forward to continuing to build our links with Edwinstree.

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 28 Mar 2025

  Faiza Spittles Visit to Year 3

  Thank you to Faiza Spittles for joining us in Year 3 today. This term, our Year 3 children have been learning about Islam and exploring the Quran, including how it is used in daily life. Faiza supported the children by sharing a wealth of experience and interesting facts.

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 28 Mar 2025

  Family Friday Sessions

  Thank you for your support with Family Friday Sessions this half term. We hope that the sessions have been helpful, and that your child has been able to share some useful tips and strategies to support their spelling at home.

   

  We will continue to offer Family Friday Sessions and looking ahead to next half term (Summer 1), the focus of these sessions will be Phonics in Year 1 and Reading in Years 2 to 4. In addition, Reception will continue with their ‘love of books’ focus.  

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 28 Mar 2025

  Governor Open Morning

  We recently held a Governors' Open Morning at Millfield which was a wonderful event. Our governors had the opportunity to view the school in action, and they were thoroughly impressed with what they saw.

   

  They particularly noted the focus and motivation of the children, as well as their engagement with the learning activities. Additionally, the governors praised the exemplary behaviour demonstrated by all pupils throughout the morning.

   

  It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the positive atmosphere at Millfield, and we are proud of the efforts and enthusiasm shown by both children and staff. Thank you to Millfield Governors for their commitment and support to Millfield.

• Please see information below for the week commencing 24th March 2025:

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  Monday	Sustrans Big Walk & Wheel Week: This week children are encouraged to walk, use a wheelchair, scoot or cycle to school on as many days as possible during the event which runs from 24th March – 4th April 2025.   To support families that live further away, the Co-op has kindly agreed to allow the use of their car park for drop-off and pick-up during the Sustrans event, provided there are available spaces. Please note that there is a 90-minute parking limit, after which a fine will be issued. Parents are welcome to shop within the 90-minute period, but this is entirely optional. We’d like to extend our thanks to the Co-op for their support in making this possible.   KS1 and KS2 Sustrans Class Assemblies.
  Tuesday	Governor Open Morning: Governors will join us for a tour of Millfield to see children and staff in action.
  Wednesday
  Thursday
  Friday	Family Friday Session: We look forward to welcoming parents and carers to our Family Friday Session for you to learn alongside your child.   Year 3 visit from Faiza Spittles from RE Hubs: Year 3 children have been learning about Islam and exploring the Quran this term, including how it is used in daily life.   Edwinstree readers will be visiting Millfield weekly to read with some KS1 and KS2 children.
  Attendance: Whole school attendance this week was 94.88%.  Well done to Oak Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 97%.   Forthcoming learning information: To view information about year group learning for next week please click on the following link to year group pages on our school website.  Please then find the icon titled ‘Forthcoming Learning’ within your child’s year group.  Please note: This will be available to view by the beginning of each week.

   

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  Site Developments

  Thank you for your understanding during the installation of our two new canopies. Children and staff are thrilled with these extended spaces and are in the process of sharing their thoughts regarding furniture and resources. We will keep you posted as these new spaces develop.

   

  We are pleased to share that the installation of the hall floor will begin next week.

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  Alice Hemming Author Visit

  Millfield children thoroughly enjoyed Alice’s visit this week. EYFS, KS1 and KS2 children all took part in a fun and engaging workshop based on storytelling with their classes, exploring the magic of stories through creative activities and group participation. The children were inspired by Alice’s visit and loved engaging with her stories. Alice thanked Millfield staff and children for their warm welcome and passion for learning. Many thanks to Mrs Lewis for arranging this exciting opportunity!

  

• Lost property

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  Please remember lost property is put out each Friday in the Office corridor so if you have lost an item that is not named, please do come and have a look. Any uniform not claimed will be recycled at the end of term.

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  Red Nose Day

  It was wonderful to see Millfield filled with red today in support of Comic Relief! The children had a fantastic time sharing their jokes with their classes, filling the day with fun and laughter. Here are a few of our favourites:

  Why did the scarecrow win an award?
  Because he was outstanding in his field!

  Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?
  Because it was two-tired!

  What do you call a bear with no teeth?
  A gummy bear!

   

  At the time of writing, we have raised an incredible £117—thank you so much for your generosity and support! Your donations will make a real difference.