Knypersley First School

21/08/2026

As always our Key Dates for parents are ready for your use before our return. They can be found on our school website as linked below.

Paper copies can be requested via Arbor or verbally at the main office upon our return.

The PTFA and British Heart Foundation fundraising overview will be ready and shared following our first annual school council meeting.

The dates we pull together are to aid communication and organisation over the year. If there are any unforeseen changes we will continue to communicate these through Facebook, Arbor and when possible our Friday weekly newsletter.

21/08/2026

Please see our Sports Timetable below to aid preparations for September 2026.

There have had to be changes to some year groups since 'Welcome to..' evening, so please double check.

All PE and Swimming lessons will start from week 2 (7.9.26).

Nursery will be informed by Mrs Ellis on swimming start dates upon our return via Arbor.

Thank you all and see you on Wednesday 2nd September.

Enjoy your final week,

Miss Leese and Team Knypersley.

21/08/2026

Apply by 2nd September - see full details to apply below...

Parent Governor (safeguarding link) & Parent Link (Observer) Roles – September Start

Knypersley First School

We’re looking for committed parents who want to make a real impact in our school community.
We are recruiting for:
• Parent Safeguarding Link Governor
• Parent Link (Observer Role)

These roles play a vital part in strengthening safeguarding, supporting leadership and shaping the future direction of our school.

We’d especially love to hear from parents with experience in:
• Finance
• Operational management
• Human Resources
• Children’s services

Why get involved?
• Influence the future of Knypersley First School
• Support strong safeguarding and high standards
• Use your professional skills to help drive school improvement
• Full induction and training provided

📨 How to apply: Please send a short paragraph outlining your experience, skills and knowledge, addressed to Mrs Keelie Gibson, Chair of Governors, by 2nd September.

Email: [email protected]

Help us continue to make Knypersley First School a place where every child thrives. 🌟

17/07/2026

What a wonderful way to end year 4’s time at Knypersley First School. Well done all! 🥳 we wish you all the best as you move to middle school.

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

What a lovely end to the school year Class 5 had yesterday with ice creams and a disco. Have a great Summer everyone. 🌞

17/07/2026

The final certificates of Class 7! It’s been a blast! Have a fabulous summer, well done for all your hard work this term!🤩⭐️

17/07/2026

Well done to our Summer 2 reading raffle winner! Well done from Mrs Johnson and Miss Emery 📚📚

17/07/2026

Creative Caterpillars have had a brilliant last few days in Reception! Yesterday we had our party day, played some games, ate some ice cream and had a disco! And today we have had lots of fun spending time with our friends and teachers. Miss Shields and Miss Lunn are so proud of all the progress and achievements these children have made and we will is you all very much. Well done everybody and have a lovely summer ☀️🐛⭐️

17/07/2026

Class 2 have had a really good giggle this morning whilst playing “How well do you know your teachers?” 🌟 It goes without saying that the children won by a mile!!! 😂🌟🎖️🥇