Hesters Way Primary School

Would you like some practical tips to help make the transition to school smoother?

Do you want to know ways in which you can build your child’s confidence for their upcoming change?

Come along and get some advice and tips from our Family Hub Staff at one of our Parent sessions on either:

📅 Monday 22nd June, 1pm - 2:30pm
📍 Brockworth Children and Family Centre, GL3 4JQ

📅 Friday 3rd July, 9am - 10am
📍 Hester's Way Children and Family Centre, GL51 0ES

Or bring your reception age child along to a Parent and Child sessions led by a School Nurse on either:

📅 Thursday 30th July, 10:30am - 11:30am
📍 Noah's Ark Children and Family Centre, GL20 5HU

📅 Wednesday 12th August. 1:30pm - 2:30pm
📍 Gardner's Lane Children and Family Centre, GL51 9JW

You can secure your place at any of the above sessions here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/121403491018

Children can wear PE kits to school this week, please apply sunscreen and provide hats. We will have indoor play or go in shaded areas for brief time periods. It is likely that sports days will be postponed. We will confirm tomorrow. Many thanks - stay safe in the sun! ☀️☀️☀️HWPS team

Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful men that support and love our HWPS children 🥰

In four weeks, eligible families can book free summer activities for children and young people 🎾 🏏 🖌️ 🏹

The Holiday Activities and Food Programme offers a wide range of sessions across Gloucestershire, including sports, creative activities and outdoor adventures.

You can:
🗓️ View activities from midday on Monday 22 June
🗓️ Book activities from midday on Monday 6 July

Activities are available for children in Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.

To get ready, create an account on the Family Hubs booking system now. Link in comments 👇

Year 3 and Wentworth Court are getting ready for the Football World Cup. Come on England!!! ⚽️🏆🎉

Congratulations to our star Year 5 pupil who has completed a first aid course with St John’s ambulance. This is an amazing achievement and what brilliant life skills to learn! 🎉🎉🎉

For any Year 5 pupils wanting to register and sit the grammar test here is the information. Please tick to say that all grammar schools should be considered, as they have different admissions criteria. 😃

Registration for the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test for a place in Year 7 in September 2027 is now open.

Click here to register: https://g7.applicaa.com

Reception had a wonderful time celebrating Elmer day today. Bright outfits, hearing Elmer stories under the shade of a tree, painting and many more activities. Then finishing off the day with a film treat. 🐘

It was lovely to meet some of our new parents and children that will be joining us in September at today's Reception induction meeting. If you were unable to attend, your induction pack is on it's way to you today.