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Falconer's Hill Infant School Friday 23rd October 2026

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🍂 October Half-Term Message from Miss Giles 🍂

Dear Families,

What a very autumnal and wonderful first half-term we have had at Falconer’s Hill Infant School! 

The children have worked so hard to learn our school routines, build friendships and settle into their classes. It has been lovely to see their confidence grow and to watch them embrace their learning. We are so proud of our wonderful children!

This week, it was an absolute joy to watch our Harvest Festival celebrations. There was so much singing, fantastic actions and plenty of smiles! Our EYFS children also proudly shared their very own handmade scarecrows, which were a wonderful celebration of their creativity. 🌾

A special thank you to our fantastic PTA for arranging the cakes, hot drinks and squash. Your support helps make these events so special for our school community.

As we reach the end of our first half-term, I would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful children, our hardworking and dedicated staff team, and our families for your continued support. It really does take a team to ensure that our children feel happy, safe and loved, and I am incredibly grateful to be part of such a caring school community.

We have also had a positive start to the year with whole-school attendance, finishing this half-term at 95.9%. While this is just below our minimum target of 96%, thank you to all the children and families who have continued to make sure children are in school, on time and ready to learn. Every day really does count!

As we welcome the October half-term break, I hope you all enjoy a well-deserved rest, with plenty of autumn adventures, cosy moments and precious time together.

We look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday 2nd November for another wonderfully festive term, full of exciting learning, celebrations and special memories together!

Take care and enjoy the break.

Warmest wishes,

Miss Giles
Head of School

Autumn home learning

We have had some wonderful Autumnal Home learning this term and the children have been very proud to come into school and showcase this.

Thank you to those families who have supported their children in completing their home learning.

             

McCarthy Dixon – Mufti Day

Thank you to all our families for your generous donations to the for today’s Mufti Day. We are delighted to share that together we have raised an amazing £116.80!

Your kindness and support will help make a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued generosity.

Thank you for helping us support such a wonderful cause.

Attendance Matters

Attendance is a priority concern as part of our commitment to safeguarding every child. We believe that children can only reach their full potential through regular, full-time education.

🎯Our Attendance Target

At Falconer's Hill Infant School, we aim for all pupils to achieve at least 96% attendance.

✅  Why 96%?
Pupils with 96% or higher attendance gain a significant advantage — that’s at least 62 more hours of learning compared to a child with just 90% attendance.

Let’s work together to support our children’s education and make every school day count!

This Week's Attendance
19th October - 23rd October

Here’s how each class did this week with their attendance:

🌰 Chestnut – 88%
🍁 Sycamore – 89%
🌿 Ash – 92%
🍂 Maple – 9.%
🌳 Oak – 98%
🌼 Willow – 91%

🏫 Whole School Attendance – 91%

🥇 Congratulations to for Oak achieving the most attendance this week! You’ve earned the Attendance Cup! Well done!

Let's keep up the great attendance at our school — every day counts!

Attendance Communication

We kindly ask all parents and carers to contact the school as early as possible if your child is going to be absent.
You can notify us via: 

  • Telephone: 01327 702878 – Office hours are 8am-4pm but leaving a voicemail is an option
  • Email: admin@fhis.inmat.org.uk
  • Seesaw message: Ideally to Mrs Griffiths or Mrs Orme.

If your child has a medical appointment, please inform the school office in advance.
Where possible, please provide appointment letters, cards, or confirmation messages so we can update our records accurately.

Early communication helps us keep our attendance records accurate and supports the wellbeing of all our students.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

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🌟 Year 2 Transition to Falconer's Hill Academy 🌟

As our Year 2 children begin to think about their exciting move to Year 3, Falconer's Hill Academy is inviting families to attend one of the upcoming open morning sessions.

📅 Open Morning Dates

🍂 Tuesday 3rd November
🕘 9:00am or 🕐 1:00pm

🍂 Tuesday 1st December
🕘 9:00am or 🕐 1:00pm

Please let us know if you plan to attend and which session you would like to join.

For those attending the 9:00am session:

✅ Bring your child to school as normal so they can be registered first.
✅ Let your child's class teacher know at drop-off that you will be attending.
✅ Once your child has gone into class, please wait in the school office foyer where a member of staff will bring your child round to you once registration has taken place.

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October Half-Term Activities

                                       

📢 Open to All! 🎉
✅ Free Entry
🚶 Drop-in Sessions – no booking needed!

🎃🍂 Looking for something fun to do during the school holidays? Families are welcome to come along and enjoy a range of activities throughout the break.

🔗 Find full details of all Daventry Town Council school holiday activities here: Daventry Town Council holiday activities

🎸 Rock Out with iRock at Falconer's Hill Infant School! 🎸

Did you know that iRock School of Music visits Falconer's Hill Infant School every Tuesday afternoon, giving children the exciting opportunity to learn and perform as part of a real rock and pop band? 

iRock lessons are designed to build confidence, teamwork and musical skills in a fun and engaging way. No previous musical experience is needed, and instruments are provided!

If your child loves music, enjoys singing, or would like to learn an instrument, this could be a fantastic opportunity for them.

👉 For more information and to enrol your child, please visit:

🌐 iRock School - Enrol Now

Let your child discover the joy of music, make new friends and become part of a band! 🎸🥁🎹🎤

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Free School Meals & Pupil Premium – The rules have changed!

🌟 DON’T MISS OUT! 🌟

From September 2026, the rules around Free School Meals (FSM) have changed. This means that your family may now be eligible even if you weren’t eligible last year.

Being eligible for FSM and/or Pupil Premium may also mean you can access additional support from school, including:

🍎 Free School Meals
🎟️ Half-price school trips
🥣 Reduced-price breakfast club places
👕 Support towards school uniform
📚 Additional support through Pupil Premium funding, where applicable

Not sure if you qualify? Don’t worry — we can check for you!

All you need is -

✅ Your National Insurance number
✅ Your date of birth

Please speak to a member of the office team if you would like us to check whether your family may now be entitled to this support.

There is no need to worry if you weren't eligible before — the criteria has changed, so it is worth checking again.

🔎 Find out more about the Government’s Free School Meals guidance:
GOV.UK – Free School Meals guidance

Don’t miss out — come and check with us next week! ❤️

Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK

Check if your child can get free school meals and find out how to apply on your local authority’s website.

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School Office Foyer

If you are in the school office foyer, we kindly ask that you do not let other visitors in.

We appreciate the politeness, but this is an important part of keeping everyone safe and maintaining privacy within our school.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Useful Links

FHIS Parent Resources Padlet

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Breakfast Club

Every Day: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
With Mrs Burton & Mrs Howard

Start your day with a smile!
Enjoy a tasty, healthy breakfast and some fun before the school day begins.

✅ Nutritious Food
✅ Friendly Faces
✅ Safe, Welcoming Environment
✅ Open to All Students
🍫 PLUS – Don’t Miss Chocolate Friday! (A sweet treat to end the week!)

💷 £4 per session

💷 £2 per session for families eligible for Pupil Premium

📍 Where: School Hall, access via Mulberry
⏰ When: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
📅 Every School Day
📞 Please speak to the school office to book your place.

Come hungry, leave happy – fuel up for a fantastic day! 🚀

Breakfast Club Bookings

If you wish for your child to attend Breakfast Club, please, where possible, ensure their place is booked in advance.

We understand that emergencies can happen. However, if possible, a quick phone call to the school office to let us know would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

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