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Falconer's Hill Infant School Friday 6th March 2026

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Head Of School Review of The Week

Wow, what a busy and exciting week it has been in school!

On Monday, we welcomed visitors who led a fantastic whole-school drama workshop based on the story of The Ugly Duckling.

Our Early Years children have been learning about non-fiction texts and exploring the life cycle of plants, making the most of the sunshine while planting bulbs and flowers outside.

Year 1 showed great perseverance—one of our school values—during their assessment week.

Year 2 have had a creative week, using imaginative adjectives to bring their dragon descriptions to life in their writing. They have also been practising their sewing skills in preparation for making their own bags.

We were delighted to welcome the Big Sing Company, who began practising songs with the children for the upcoming concert. To top it all off, the whole school celebrated World Book Day by sharing stories, dressing up as wonderful book characters, and taking part in an exciting playground hunt to follow clues and discover which book character had taken the books from the library!

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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
2nd March - 6th March

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

🌰 Chestnut – 97%
🍁 Sycamore – 98%
🌿 Ash – 100%
🍂 Maple – 96%
🌳 Oak – 94%
🌼 Willow – 98%

🏫 Whole School Attendance – 97%

🥇 Congratulations to ASH Class for achieving 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 Reminder

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 Griifiths 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.


S4A Wrap around Care

We are pleased to share that we are currently collaborating with S4A to explore the development of a wraparound care offer for our children and families.

We know that many families have previously expressed interest in extending school provision until 6:00pm, and we have listened carefully to this feedback. As we move forward, it is important to us that any wraparound care is thoughtfully tailored to meet the needs of our children and reflects what parents and families would find most supportive and valuable.

To help us shape this provision, we kindly ask that you complete the following survey to express your interest and share your views. Your feedback will play a vital role in ensuring that the offer is designed around our school community.

Falconer’s Hill Infant School Survey -  Wrap Around Care Survey

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.

Respectful Language & Behaviour on School Grounds

We kindly remind parents, carers, and visitors to use kind and respectful language at all times on the school site. Swearing, hand gestures or unkind words are not appropriate, as we aim to set a positive example for our children and maintain a caring, welcoming environment for everyone.


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Year 2 Big Sing Competition

This year, the theme of our Year 2 Big Sing at the Royal & Derngate Theatre is “At the Zoo” 🦁🐘🦒

We are excited to announce a brand-new competition linked to this event! One outstanding piece of artwork from across the school will be selected to be showcased on the stage at the theatre.

All children are invited to take part by creating one piece of artwork inspired by animals that live at the zoo. This can be:

  • A drawing
  • A painting
  • A craft or mixed-media piece

Please ensure that all artwork is clearly labelled with your child’s name and age.

Only one piece of artwork will be chosen to be displayed, so children are encouraged to take their time and make it their very best effort.

We can’t wait to see the wonderful, creative zoo-inspired artwork from across the school.

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Parent Useful Resources Padlet

FHIS Parent Resources Padlet

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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