Friends of New Siblands School

Ever wanted to find out more about Makaton?

As part of A Place for Everybody, Nic from Better Communication Together CIC will be delivering a FREE iMakaton Taster session at Bishopston Library.

This friendly session is perfect for beginners and open to anyone interested in learning more about how Makaton can support communication and inclusion.

Find out more about Better Communication Together CIC here:
 https://www.facebook.com/BristolMakaton?

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yksauhp4

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We’ll be announcing our programme very soon! 🎉

‘A Place for Everybody’ will be a week of events and activities on and around Gloucester Road in celebration of Learning Disability Week, 15 – 21 June.

Expect games, performances, workshops, crafts and social events!

Explore the wetlands at your own pace and get involved with a variety of nature-based events.

Dates: Sunday 17 May and Monday 18 May

Our SEND Day programming includes:

Pond Dipping (10:30am to 11:30am)
Storytime with Nic, Makaton Tutor (10:30am)
Gozzle Vet Check (11:00am)
Quiet and Calm Pond Dipping (12:00pm to 1:00pm)
Quiet and Calm Storytime with Nic, Makaton Tutor (1:00pm)
Minibeast Hunt (2:00pm to 3:00pm)
Sensory Room (all day)
Arts and Crafts (all day)
Tickets to this event are limited, so please book in advance. Wristbands will be provided for exclusive access to the SEND Day activities.

All activities are included in your ticket—once you've collected your wristband from Admissions, just pop along and join whichever sessions take your fancy!

You will also have access to our general admission pond dipping 2:00pm to 3:00pm, a range of talks and tours, and our Gozzle offering. General admission Gozzle Vet Checks are at 12:30pm, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm.

Entry to this event includes admission to the site. Prices are as follows:

Adult (18+): 1 free adult per booking, additional adults: £13.35
Carer: 1 free carer per booking
Young person (16-18): £11.25
Junior (3-15): £8.20
Under 3: free
Member: WWT members go free but must still book a ticket. Please be prepared to show your membership card alongside your ticket on arrival.

https://tickets.wwt.org.uk/event-tickets/77040?branches.branchID=36&_gl=1*120g1m6*_gcl_au*MjAzNTYwMjU1MC4xNzc3MDE4MDY3*_ga*MTY4MzYxODY5Ny4xNzc2MTg3Njgy*_ga_3NTBT76G2J*czE3NzcwMTgwNjckbzMkZzAkdDE3NzcwMTgwNjckajYwJGwwJGgw

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🌺 FONSS Gift Shop – Friday 13th March 🌼

FONSS will once again be running our Gift Shop in school on Friday 13th March.

During the school day, children will have the opportunity to visit the shop and buy a small gift to take home for someone special in their life ready for Sunday’s celebrations.

If your child would like to take part, please send £2 into school by Friday 13th March.

All proceeds will go towards purchasing items and resources for the school.

Thank you for your continued support 🌼
— The FONSS Team

Thank you so much to Singing Hands for a truly magical and joyful morning. It was wonderful to see children, families and staff completely absorbed, signing, singing and smiling together. It was a real privilege to welcome you back to New Siblands and to see our community come together through music and communication. We are so grateful for everything you do — both through your fantastic online content which are used ALL THE TIME in class and assemblies, and for bringing that same inclusivity and joy to life in person. LUSH indeed!
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✨ SINGING HANDS – LIVE! ✨
JUST OVER A WEEK TO GO!
If you’ve been thinking “I’ll book in a minute…” — this is your nudge! 👇
Saturday 24th January
10:00 – 11:00am
New Siblands Primary School

Join the brilliant Singing Hands for a joyful, inclusive, high-energy live session packed with:
Signing
Movement
Laughter
Proper feel-good vibes

💥 BARGAIN PRICE for a live Singing Hands experience
💥 Perfect for children, families, schools, settings & professionals
💥 Inclusive, accessible and guaranteed to leave you smiling

Tickets are still available but won’t hang around!
Book now: https://www.facebook.com/share/17o7YRYNHG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Please share, tag a friend, or send to a school or setting who’d love this — let’s fill the room and make it a brilliant morning together 🙌

Only a few weeks to go! Have you grabbed your tickets yet?

Join us for a joyful, inclusive and interactive concert in support of Friends of New Siblands!

Suzanne & Tracy from Singing Hands will be signing, singing and filling the room with music, movement and Makaton magic. This family-friendly event is perfect for children, young people and adults of all abilities.

Date: 24 January 2026
Time: 10:00am (doors open 9:30am)
Venue: New Siblands Primary School

Tickets: £5 per person – each person must hold their own ticket. This will be a standing event – limited seating available for those who need it. Picnic mats encouraged!

All proceeds support Friends of New Siblands, helping fund experiences, resources and opportunities for our amazing school community.

Tickets on sale now:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-new-siblands-school

Come join the fun — we can’t wait to see you there!

🎄 THANK YOU! 🎄
The FONSS Fayre raised over £2,000 – we’re blown away by your support!

As we look ahead to our summer and Christmas fayres, please save any festive jumpers that don’t fit and any unwanted or unused gifts. Instead of throwing them away, send them in to FONSS to help us raise funds again!

Every little donation makes a big difference.
Merry Christmas from Friends of New Siblands!

Next event reminder:
Singing Hands are coming to New Siblands! www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-new-siblands-school