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Falconer's Hill Infant School 05.09.2025

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Head Of School – Review Of The Week

A Wonderful Start to the New School Year

We’ve had a settled and positive start to the new academic year at Falconers Hill Infant School. A very special welcome to our new Early Years children and their families — we are delighted to have you join our school community.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our dedicated staff for ensuring a smooth and calm transition back to school. Your hard work has made the beginning of term a happy and successful one for our children.

This marks the beginning of an exciting new journey for all our pupils as they move into new year groups and embark on fresh learning adventures.

This week, we came together for our first assembly of the year, where we practised our uplifting school anthem, ‘Reach’ by S Club 7 — a wonderful way to start the year on a high note!

Year 2 children have been enjoying the story ‘The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark’, while our Year 1 pupils began exploring the story ‘Be You’ as part of their first learning topic: All About Me.

It’s been a short but busy week full of excitement, settling in, and new beginnings. We look forward to many more amazing weeks ahead as we continue our learning journey together.

Warm wishes,

Miss Giles

Attendance

Attendance is a priority concern in our duty to ‘safeguard’ children. We believe that children can reach their full potential only by receiving full-time education through regular attendance.  

Our target 

At FHIS we want to achieve attendance for all pupils of 96% or greater. This is a minimum of an additional 62 hours of learning achieved compared to that of 90% attendance.   

This week's attendance

3rd September - 5th September

Chestnut – 100%

Sycamore – 98%

Ash – 93%

Maple – 98%

Oak – 97%

Willow – 100%

Whole school – 98%

Each week, the class with the most attendance is awarded the attendance cup. 

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Introducing Mrs Birch – Our Parent-Link Worker

We are delighted to introduce Mrs Birch, our dedicated Parent-Link Worker here at Falconers Hill Infant School.

Mrs Birch has been a valued member of our school community for many years and brings a wealth of experience in offering practical parenting tips, emotional support, and guidance on a range of services available to families.

As a key member of both our Safeguarding and Attendance Teams, Mrs Birch plays an important role in supporting the wellbeing and engagement of all our children and families.

She is often based in the Heather Room, where parents and carers are warmly welcomed to drop in for a cuppa and a biscuit — whether you’re looking for advice, a listening ear, or just a friendly chat.

If you’d prefer a more private conversation, appointments can be booked through the school office.

We’re incredibly lucky to have Mrs Birch as part of our team, and we encourage all parents to reach out and make the most of the support she offers.

                                                          

Introducing Mrs Burton – Our Behaviour &Nuture Leader

Hello, my name is Sue Burton, aka Mrs Jellyfish!

It has been my absolute pleasure to have worked at FHIS for the past 21 years in various roles and this year I am happy to be continuing as the Behaviour/Nurture Lead and also as part of the Safeguard Team.

My days are spent ensuring that all our amazing children feel happy, safe and loved, and I accomplish this by implementing all my training in supportive strategies and various fun social and emotional interventions.

Be it support with friendships, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem or learning how to keep themselves safe, I offer both 1:1 work or small group programmes that are consistent and fun for the children to attend.

The children I have the pleasure of working with are identified not only by their class teacher but also by you, the parent/carer.

Please contact your child’s class teacher if you feel my support would be helpful and this can be discussed.

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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
🎓 Free 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! 🚀

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Social Media 

As a school, we are renovating and improving our communication and influence on social media to show our community the great work that the children and school are doing.

We welcome you to join our new Facebook and Instagram followings and share with family and friends, to keep up to date with school events.

Instagram

On Facebook, please search for Falconer's Hill Infant School.

*It is really important that you log in to Arbor to consent or decline the use of your child’s photo on social media*

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Pupil Premium

If your household income is below £16,190 you may be entitled to receive Pupil Premium.

Pupil Premium funding offers a range of support, including school holiday food vouchers and subsidised school trips.

If you think you might be eligible, please apply online using the following link:

West Northants Gov

Or alternatively, pop to the school office for a form.

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Foyer

Can we politely ask if you are in the school office foyer, that you please refrain from letting other people in.

This is for everyone’s safety & privacy.

Thank you for your understanding.

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