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Falconer's Hill Infant School Friday 12th December 2025

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✨Head of School Review of the Week ✨

Wow, what a week!

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Nativity performances. The children were incredible—learning their lines, singing beautifully, and proudly showing off their fantastic costumes. It has been a joy to watch their confidence grow as they showcased our whole-school production of Prickly Hay.

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased Christmas ornaments and cakes to raise money for our partnership work in Uganda. We raised a total £245 to support school fees for the children we are linked with. Our pupils have loved learning about their partner child in Uganda and have enjoyed writing Christmas cards and letters to them. This is a special connection that we truly value.

We are also extremely grateful for your wonderful support at last week’s Christmas Fayre. Together, we raised £750 which will go towards new outdoor learning equipment. Thank you for helping to make this event such a success.

It has been a truly festive week in school.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another joyful week ahead.

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
8th December - 12th December

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

🌰 Chestnut – 94%
🍁 Sycamore – 97%
🌿 Ash – 83%
🍂 Maple – 78%
🌳 Oak –  95%
🌼 Willow – 92%

🏫 Whole School Attendance – 91% 

🥇 Congratulations to SYCAMORE Class for achieving 97% 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 Reminder

We kindly ask all parents/carers to please make contact with the school as early as possible if your child is going to be absent from school. You can notify us by telephone (01327 702878), email (admin@fhis.inmat.org.uk) or Seesaw.

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

Thank you for your support & cooperation 

Key Reminders for Next Week

✨ Tuesday 16th December – Christingle Craft Morning

We welcome you into school from 8:45am–9:00am to help the children make their Christingles. Please remember to bring an orange!

✨ Wednesday 17th December – Christingle Service at Holy Cross Church

FHIS pupils will walk to Holy Cross Church in Daventry for our Christingle service—the first in many years. We are delighted to be rebuilding this partnership. Please remember to consent to this via Arbor so that your child can take part.

✨ Thursday 18th December – Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day

We will enjoy our school Christmas lunch together in the hall. Children are invited to wear their Christmas jumpers and join in the festive celebrations. Christmas lunch can be ordered in the usual way via SchoolGrid – if you need a login reminder, please ask the school office.

✨ Friday 19th December – Cinema Trip & Christmas Party

We begin the Christmas holidays with a whole-school trip to the cinema to watch The Muppets Christmas Carol. We will then return to school for a Christmas party and a surprise visit from Santa!

Children may wear Christmas party clothes or a Christmas jumper. Please ensure they have appropriate footwear, as we will be walking to the cinema.

Wishing all our families a warm, festive, and joyful start to the Christmas season.

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🚌 Upcoming School Trips – Important Information & Payment Deadlines

We are excited to offer the following enrichment opportunities for our pupils.

🌿 EYFS Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm
📅 Trip Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
💳 Payment Deadline: Thursday, 8th January 2026
To extend children’s learning from their understanding of the world linked to life cycles and habitats.

Payments should be made via Arbor by the deadlines stated to secure your child’s place & ensure the trip can go ahead.
🔐 If you need a login reminder, please contact the school office.

If you have any other questions, we’re happy to help!

Family Hubs West Northamptonshire

About Family Hubs | West Northamptonshire Council

Parent Workshops to support with managing behaviour at home

Workshops – Behaviour Support Hub

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Parent Useful Resources Padlet

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
🎓 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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Polite Reminder – School Office Foyer

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

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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