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• Celebrating Chinese New Year in Reception 🧧🐉

  Fri 27 Feb 2026

  Reception have thoroughly enjoyed their Chinese New Year learning! The children explored Chinese writing, learning how it looks different from our own and having a go at mark-making inspired by it. They discovered the story of the zodiac animals and talked about which animal represents their birth year.

   

  As part of their celebrations, the children worked together to make delicious spring rolls, following instructions carefully and using lots of positional language as they described how to fold them. It has been a wonderful week full of hands-on learning, new vocabulary and cultural discovery!

  

• Please see information for the week commencing 2nd March 2026:

  Fri 27 Feb 2026

  Monday	💬Parent/carer SEND consultations: Allocated consultations for parents of children with SEND. If you have requested a consultation, individual communication has been made. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Betley, our SENDCo.
  Tuesday	🏫Governor Parent Session: Millfield will be holding a governor information session for parents/carers and the local community. Please do join us at 9:00am if you would like to find out more information about becoming a governor at our school.   ✍️📚Author Visit: We are excited to welcome Hannah Shaw to Millfield, where she will be running engaging workshops and storytelling sessions for all year groups. Hannah Shaw is best known for her fantastic Unipiggle series. Copies of her books will be available to purchase on the playground after school, and children will have the opportunity to have their book signed. Books are priced at £5.99 each and payment can be made by cash or card. Please see further information within the World Book Day email sent out.
  Wednesday	📚Buntingford Library Visit: Buntingford Library will be visiting Nursery, Reception & Year 1 children to deliver a special story time session.
  Thursday	🌍📖World Book Day: To mark the occasion, children and staff are invited to come to school wearing their pyjamas and to bring in a favourite bedtime story book. Please see the email sent out for more information.   🎭Teacher Pantomime: Reception to Year 4 pupils will be treated to a performance of a classic children’s fairy tale, brought to life by the Millfield teachers.
  Friday	📚Buntingford Library Visit: Buntingford Library will be visiting Years 2, 3 & 4 children to deliver a special story time session.   🎉Celebration Assembly for Millfield children.
  🌐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.  https://www.millfield.herts.sch.uk/year-group-pages/ Please note: This will be available to view by the beginning of each week.

   

• 📊 Attendance Update 🌟

  Fri 27 Feb 2026

  Whole school attendance this week was 95.37%. Well done 👏 to Birch Class & Ash Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 99.5% 🏆🎉.

  

• Barclays Girls’ Football in School ⚽

  Fri 27 Feb 2026

  Millfield is proud to be part of the Barclays Girls' Football in Schools partnership, which supports equal access to football for girls. Through this programme, girls take part in high-quality football lessons within the PE curriculum, ensuring they develop skills, confidence and a love of the game during school time. This reflects our commitment to promoting equality, participation and opportunity for every child. We are very pleased to have been awarded a trophy in recognition of our dedication and commitment to this partnership. ⚽🏆

  

• Year 4 Learning – World Book Day 📚

  Fri 27 Feb 2026

  As part of World Book Day, Year 4 will be watching short clips to complement their ‘secret book’. The clips are from a well-known PG-rated film. As this is part of their secret book mission, we would like to keep this a surprise for the children. However, if you have any concerns about your child watching a PG clip, please speak to either Mrs Cranko or Miss Ridge.

  

• PCSO Glen Stanway Visits Reception Classes

  Fri 27 Feb 2026

  We were delighted to welcome PCSO Glen Stanway to our Reception classes this week for a special visit focused on community safety and the important role of the police. During the session, PCSO Stanway spoke to the children about what a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) does and how the police help people in our local community. The children learned about ways to stay safe and who they can talk to if they need help. The visit was both informative and engaging, with children eagerly listening and asking questions.

   

  This is what some of our Reception children said about the visit:

  “I loved hearing the sirens and the flashing lights.”

  “I want to be police officer.”

  “I know what a police car looks like.”

  

• 🎶Freman College Big Band

  Fri 27 Feb 2026

  It was a pleasure to welcome Freman College Big Band into Millfield for a special live music performance this week. During the session, the children had the opportunity to see and hear a wide range of instruments up close. The musicians explained how different sections of the band work together, helping children to recognise the unique sounds of brass, woodwind and rhythm instruments. This engaging and interactive experience supported our music curriculum and inspired children by bringing live performance into school.

   

  🙏Thank you to Freman College for providing this opportunity.

  

• 🏆Award Assemblies:

  Fri 13 Feb 2026

  We celebrated our half-termly Award Assemblies today 🎉. Well done to all Millfield children for your hard work, dedication and fantastic achievements.

  

• Please see information for the week commencing 23rd February 2026:

  Fri 13 Feb 2026

  Monday	🎷🎺🥁 Freman Big Band: We are excited to welcome Freman Big Band, who will be performing for our KS1 and KS2 children. As well as treating us to a fantastic live performance, the band will be showcasing a range of instruments and introducing children to the different sounds and sections that make up a big band. 🎶
  Tuesday	👮‍♂️🚓 Reception Police Visit: We are looking forward to welcoming PCSO Glen Stanway, who will be visiting our Reception classes. During the visit, children will learn about the role of a PCSO, how the police help people in our community and how to stay safe. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the children to ask questions and learn more about the important work they do.
  Wednesday
  Thursday	Closing date to respond to Millfield Nursey places offered for September 2026.   NHS Height, Weight & Vision Screening for Reception children with the School Nursing Team.
  Friday	🎉Celebration Assembly for Millfield children.
  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.  https://www.millfield.herts.sch.uk/year-group-pages/ Please note: This will be available to view by the beginning of each week.

   

• 📊 Attendance Update 🌟

  Fri 13 Feb 2026

  Whole school attendance this week was 95.71%. Well done 👏 to Oak Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 100% 🏆🎉.