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🌈Children’s Mental Health Week

Fri 13 Feb 2026

We have enjoyed recognising and celebrating Children's Mental Health this week at Millfield. Children took part in assemblies and activities throughout the week to explore the importance of helping everyone feel safe, valued and that they truly belong. The children engaged positively in discussions and activities that encouraged kindness, understanding and support for one another, reinforcing Millfield’s commitment to a caring and inclusive school community.

🎨 Me & My Family - Young Artists Company

Wed 11 Feb 2026

The children received their copy of Me and My Family from the Young Artists Company!

Millfield have their own chapter in the book and some of the children's pictures of their families have been published!

We are so proud of them for taking part and we have a copy of the book for school so the children can always be proud of their achievement!

Great work Reception!

👑🤴 Kings & Queens Day in Year 1! 👸👑

Wed 11 Feb 2026

Year 1 are having a truly royal day celebrating Kings & Queens Day! The children arrived looking magnificent in their crowns, capes and sparkling outfits, ready for a day fit for royalty.

They are taking part in a range of exciting activities, including designing their own crowns, creating royal portraits and learning about famous kings and queens from the past. There is plenty of imaginative role play too, with the classroom transformed into a grand palace!

The children are showing fantastic creativity and enthusiasm, and it is wonderful to see their confidence shine as they embrace the theme. What a memorable day for our brilliant Year 1 royals! 👏✨

Upcoming Prospective Governor Information Session.

Wed 11 Feb 2026

We are looking to welcome new governors to support and shape the future of our school. If you’re interested in finding out more about the role and how you can make a difference, please join us at our upcoming prospective governor information session. We’d love to see you there!

🗞️ BREAKING NEWS from Year 4! 🗞️

Mon 09 Feb 2026

🕵️‍♂️✍️ The Year 4 children have been busy this morning working hard as journalists as part of their English unit on newspaper reports. They’ve been investigating a mysterious event after a parachute was found caught in a tree on our school grounds!🌳🪂

Our reporters have carried out eyewitness interviews with Mr Ridge and Mrs Skinner and have begun drafting their very own newspaper reports 📰.

Please see information for the week commencing 9th February 2026:

Fri 06 Feb 2026

Monday	💛 🌈This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme is ‘This Is My Place’. We will be carrying out assemblies and activities throughout the week to explore the importance of helping everyone feel safe, valued and that they truly belong.
Tuesday	💻Safer Internet Day🔒: Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year, the focus is on a key online issue or theme. The theme for Safer Internet Day 2026 is ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’. Today, KS1 and KS2 children will take part in an assembly linked to this year’s theme. Computing lessons this week will focus on developing safe and responsible online behaviours 🌐. 📅3:30 – 7:00pm Parent Consultations: The 10-minute consultation meetings will take place in the hall; please enter through the main entrance by the School Office. Children’s books will be provided by the class teacher for you to look through.
Wednesday	👑Year 1 Kings and Queens Day: Year 1 children will be celebrating their learning about kings and queens by enjoying a fun-filled day of activities, experiences and crafts related to monarchs. Children are invited to dress like royalty; however, please ensure they also bring a coat and wear suitable outdoor shoes for playtime.
Thursday	🧸10:30 – 11:30 & 2:00 – 3:00 Nursey Stay & Play Sessions: For Nursery parents/carers, please see communication sent on Tapestry from the Nursery team for your allocated time. 📅 3:30 – 5:30pm Parent Consultations: The 10-minute consultation meetings will take place in the hall; please enter through the main entrance by the School Office. Children’s books will be provided by the class teacher for you to look through.
Friday	🎉Half Term Award Assemblies for 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 06 Feb 2026

Whole school attendance this week was 94.38%. Well done 👏 to Willow Class who were the class winners for attendance with an amazing 98.3% 🏆🎉.

🧥Lost Property

Fri 06 Feb 2026

If your child has misplaced any items, please remember to check the lost property which can be found in the cabinet outside Year 4. Please note, any items not reclaimed will be emptied and donated at the end of each half term.

✍️Family Friday: Handwriting

Fri 06 Feb 2026

It was fantastic to welcome so many parents and carers to our Family Friday Handwriting session today for children in Years 1, 2, 3 and 4. The session was a wonderful opportunity to share the children’s learning and for families to spend quality time together in the classroom environment.

🌏 Year 2 China Experience Morning

Fri 06 Feb 2026

Year 2 children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the China Experience Morning this week. It provided opportunities for children to explore aspects of Chinese culture through a variety of activities, including sampling Chinese cuisine, creating a Chinese lantern, practicing basic Mandarin calligraphy and writing a New Year good-luck wish. This enriching experience helped develop a broader cultural awareness and bring the classroom learning to life.