Bird feeders

In Kingfishers we have been thinking about how nature changes during the Autumn and Winter.  We thought about how some birds fly away to somewhere warmer.  The children then began to think about the birds that don't, and what they eat.  Some children said the birds eat berries off of trees and insects.  After realising it's harder for birds to find food during the Winter, the class decided they wanted to help the birds by making bird feeders.

The children mixed lard and seeds together before coating a pine cone in the mixture.  Our bird feeders are now hung outside and we can't wait to see the birds start to use them.

Tree Planting

We are very pleased to support the tree planting initiative below. Hopefully, this little area by the side of our playground will prove a good home for these trees in the future.

100 Free Trees for Southampton
CitizEn Energy, an energy provider set up by Southampton City Council, has kicked started their campaign to plant 100 trees in Southampton by donating free trees to local schools and community groups.

With growing concerns about climate change, as an energy provider they feel they have both a greater responsibility and opportunity to have a positive impact on the amount of CO2 this country produces. They only offer 100% green electricity to their customers, but they want to do more so they’re starting with local communities here in Southampton.

Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Environment at Southampton City Council, said:  “As a city we want to take a stand against climate change. We’re delighted that by signing up to CitizEn Energy’s green electricity our customers have already saved over 1,500 tonnes from entering the atmosphere, but we want to do more. This is why we’re pleased to be offering 100 free trees to local schools and community groups. This campaign not only supports the council’s commitment to making Southampton a cleaner, greener, healthier city through its Green City Charter, we also hope it will help our children to understand the importance of trees.”

Road Closure Care and Safety

Please be aware that the current works along Quayside Road are causing additional safety concerns for pupils getting to and from our school. Please exercise a great deal of caution as both a pedestrian and driver at drop off and pick up times. I witnessed several near misses this morning due to either excessive speed or lack of awareness. Noise, insufficient warning signs and poor visibility along with the volume of traffic are making this quite a hazardous situation. I have raised my concerns and suggested some improvements to the authority and would encourage everyone affected to do the same. In the meantime, please be careful!

PTA NEWS - Autumn 2019

News about the amazing work of our dedicated PTA, ways in which they have benefited the school community, upcoming events and ways you can help :)

SWIFTS SOAR through their first half term!

What a SUPER half term it's been for the Swift class! The Year 2 team are so proud of each and every member of the Swift class for all of their amazing efforts.  They have worked incredibly hard and it's been a joy to watch each and every one of them grow.  A HUGE thank you to the parents! You have been wonderful and your support has been greatly appreciated!  

It's safe to say that they thoroughly enjoyed their popcorn party this afternoon!

Have a SUPER half term :)

Kingfisher's Magical Day

Kingfishers enjoyed dressing up as magical beings to end their Abracadabra topic. We had a letter from Winnie the Witch who set us a colour mixing challenge using our magic paintbrushes. We enjoyed watching the colours change colour as we mixed them. We also conducted some magical experiments. We saw walking water, a magical lava lamp and disappearing skittles.

Your City, Your Say....

The message below has been sent to residents who have signed up to Southampton City's Portal but for those that haven't you might be interested in responding to this survey. Link below!

We would like to know what you think about a draft budget for 2020/21 and onwards to 2022/23.

This year we are taking a slightly different approach to the budget. We are continuing to find and deliver efficiencies but we want to grow our way out of the budget gap. By this we mean making bold investments in the areas which are important to the city, and by investing money in things which can generate income to the council and therefore support services. We feel this is the best way to create a city of opportunity where everyone thrives.

This is your opportunity to have your say. For example, we want to hear how it may affect you and if you have any suggestions for us. We will consider all the feedback received before any final decisions are made.

To read about the proposals and give us your views, please complete the following questionnaire.

Please complete this questionnaire by 7 January 2020.