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• 🌾 Harvest Donations for Buntingford Food Support

  Mon 29 Sep 2025

  🌾 A huge thank you to everyone who donated food as part of our Harvest celebrations – we are truly overwhelmed by the incredible amount collected for Buntingford Food Support. 💛

   

  Special thanks to Tor, who visited Millfield today to share more about the important work Buntingford Food Support does and how much they value the kindness and generosity of our Millfield community. 🙏

  

• Please see information below for the week commencing 29th September 2025:

  Fri 26 Sep 2025

  Monday	Harvest Donations for Buntingford Food Support: Please see the email sent for more information. If you wish to donate any items that are listed in the email, please send them in with your child in the morning. Thank you.    Harvest Assembly for KS1 & 2 children in partnership with Buntingford Food Support.
  Tuesday	9:15am 2026-27 Nursery (2- & 3-year-olds) & Reception Prospective Parent/Carer Open Morning: Here at Millfield, we look forward to welcoming prospective parents with children starting school in September 2026 for a tour to see our school in action.   6:00pm Online booking system opens to book parent/carer consultations. As shared within our school calendar and via email, this term we will be holding our parent/carer consultations at Millfield with your child’s class teacher on Tuesday 21st October (3:30pm – 7:00pm) and Thursday 23rd October (3:30pm – 5:30pm).   The online booking system opens at 6:00pm and closes on Tuesday 14th October at 10:00pm. Please note, in order for teachers to hold a meeting for every child, there is only availability for one meeting per child. For exceptional circumstances, please email your child’s class teacher.
  Wednesday	Individual and Sibling Photographs: Please see the email sent for more information. Children in Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4, who usually have PE on Wednesdays, should come to school wearing their school uniform and bring their PE kit with them to change into later in the day.
  Thursday	National Poetry Day: We will be sharing poems in our classes today. We would like to invite children to bring in a poem, this maybe in a book or on a piece of paper, to share with their friends. We are looking forward to reading and sharing a variety of poetry with our children.   9:00 – 10:00am Nursery & Reception Coffee Morning for Parents/Carers: Please see the email sent for further information.   Buntingford School of Dance Workshop: KS2 children have the opportunity to take part in taster sessions. All Year 3 & Year 4 children should come to school wearing their PE kit. Please see the email sent for further information.
  Friday	9:05am Oak Class Assembly for Parents/Carers: For Oak Class parents/carers, please see your invite for further information.   Celebration Assembly for Millfield children.
  Attendance: Whole school attendance this week was 96.12%.  Well done to Willow Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 99%.

   

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 26 Sep 2025

  KS1 & KS2 Friendship Ladders

  We are very proud of the children for their excellent focus during our Friendship Ladder morning today. Throughout the session, the children explored the important message that “we all have the right to feel safe all the time.” They reflected on what this means in their everyday lives and discussed ways they can help to make sure that both they and others feel secure and valued.

   

  The children also worked on their ‘Network Hand’, identifying five trusted adults they can talk to if they ever feel worried, unsafe or in need of support. This activity encouraged them to think carefully about the adults in their lives who can listen and help, whether at home, in school or within the wider community.

   

  It was wonderful to see how thoughtfully the children engaged with these important themes, and we are confident that the ideas they explored will support their friendships, wellbeing and confidence in speaking up.

  

• Please see information below for the week commencing 22nd September 2025:

  Fri 19 Sep 2025

  Monday	Today’s Topic Assembly for KS1 & 2 children will focus School Council Elections.
  Tuesday
  Wednesday
  Thursday	Pupil Voice Group Class Assemblies.
  Friday	Friendship Ladders: As part of our ongoing commitment of promoting children’s safety and wellbeing, children will be taking part in activities designed to help them understand how to keep themselves safe.   One key activity will be creating their ‘Network Hand’. This is a simple and meaningful exercise where children identify five trusted adults they can turn to if they ever need help, support or someone to talk to. This helps children build a strong personal support network, both in and out of school.   These sessions are delivered in an age-appropriate and sensitive way, ensuring children feel safe, confident and empowered.   Celebration Assembly for children.
  Attendance: Whole school attendance this week was 95.2%.  Well done to Cherry Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 99.6%.

   

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 19 Sep 2025

  Parking Reminder

  As our school is positioned amongst houses on a residential street, if you drive to school, please ensure you park considerately and do not block driveways or the school gates.

   

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 19 Sep 2025

  School Website

  We are pleased to let you know that you can now view Termly Parental Planning for the Autumn term on our school website. These plans outline what your child will be learning across different subjects this term and are designed to help you stay informed and involved in their learning. To access the information, please visit: Parental Termly Planning | Millfield First and Nursery School

   

  Long Term Plans are also available for you to view; these reflect the topics taught within all curriculum subjects across the school year. To access the information, please visit: Long Term Plans | Millfield First and Nursery School

   

  We’d like to remind you that each Year Group has its own dedicated page on our school website. These pages provide tailored information specific to your child’s class, including:

  • Names and photographs of staff within the year group
  • General information
  • Photographs of the classroom environment
  • Forthcoming learning information for the week ahead

  You can access the Year Group Pages by visiting: Year Group Pages | Millfield First and Nursery School

   

  We hope you find these pages helpful in staying connected with your child’s learning.

   

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 19 Sep 2025

  Pupil Voice Groups

  We value the thoughts and opinions of all our children at Millfield and therefore have a wide range of Pupil Voice Groups within our school. The children who represent their peers in these groups ensure that the views of the children have a clear forum; this helps to shape the direction of the school. Most groups meet at least once a week. The children for these groups are selected in a variety of ways; sometimes they are voted for by their peers, while other times they are selected by their teachers.

   

  School Council elections will be held on Monday, please see the email sent to Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 parents/carers. Following the elections, we will begin organising our other Pupil Voice Groups, including:

  Assembly Committee

  Reading Rockets

  Eco-Action

  Peer Mentors

  Sport Stars

  Online Safety

   

  We look forward to seeing children getting involved and having their voices heard!

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 19 Sep 2025

  We are delighted to share how well the children have settled into school. Over the past two weeks, we have been so impressed with their enthusiasm, positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

   

  The children have adapted beautifully to new routines and have shown great curiosity and confidence in their learning. They are engaging well in lessons and are representing our school values of Respectful, Determined and Proud.

   

  It has been a pleasure to watch them grow in independence and take pride in their work. We’re excited for the term ahead and all the wonderful learning experiences to come.

  

• Message from Mrs Kennedy-Weeks

  Fri 12 Sep 2025

  Forthcoming learning information: As children settle into a new school year, over this half term, teachers will begin to share forthcoming learning for the week ahead to inform parents/carers of future learning.

  • 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.  https://www.millfield.herts.sch.uk/year-group-pages/

• Please see information below for the week commencing 15th September 2025:

  Fri 12 Sep 2025

  First week of Extra-Curricular Clubs: Please see the Extra-Curricular Clubs identified below, which will be running for the Autumn Term for children that have been booked on via Arbor. Please see the school website for collection points: Extra Curricular Clubs | Millfield First and Nursery School
  Monday	🍃 Lunchtime Forest Club for Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 children.   Today’s Topic Assembly for KS1 & 2 children will focus on kindness and respect.   🏃 3:15 – 4:15 After School Cross Country Club for Year 3 & Year 4 children.   ⚽ 3:15 – 4:15 After School KS1 Football for Year 1 & Year 2 children.   🥁 3:15 – 4:15 After School Drumming/Stomp Club for Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 children.   📚 3:15 – 3:30 Pre-Loved Books available from the playground (or in the hall if raining): We have a good selection of pre-loved books that Millfield children can enjoy at home. You're very welcome to take any books free of charge — or, if you wish, you can make a small donation to our PTA. Thank you for helping us share the joy of reading!
  Tuesday	🎶3:15 – 4:15 After School Choir Club for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 children.   🤸3:15 – 4:15 After School Gymnastics & Circuits Club for Year 3 & Year 4 children.
  Wednesday	🧵3:15 – 4:15 After School Sewing Club for Year 3 & Year 4 children.   🏅 3:15 – 4:15 After School Multi-sports Club – Including Games of Choice for Year 1 & Year 2 children.   🎨 3:15 – 4:15 After School KS1 & 2 Art Club for Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 children.
  Thursday	⚽3:15 – 4:15 After School KS2 Football for Year 3 & Year 4 children.   💻 3:15 – 4:15 After School Technology Club for Year 2, Year 3 & Year 4 children.
  Friday	🔢✨Lunchtime Magic Maths for Year 3 & Year 4 children.
  Attendance: Whole school attendance this week was 98.26%.  Well done to Olive Class & Birch Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 100%.