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      <title>Newsletter 10/07/2026 by Sandfield Primary School</title>
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         <title>SCHOOL NEWS</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Surrey Maths School Project</strong></p><p>Year 6 have successfully completed their Maths Project with The Surrey Maths School and The University of Surrey.  They held an assembly today to show their parents the products of their learning.  The children have been amazing both on and off site and a real credit to the school.  Well done everyone!</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Vacancy for a Midday Supervisor</strong></p><p>We currently have a vacancy for a Midday Supervisor for September 2026.  If you are interested, please catch me in the playground or book an appointment to have a chat.</p><p>Click <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eteach.com/job/midday-supervisor-1564241">here for the details of the job and how to apply!</a></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Important Dates</strong></p><p><strong>Friday 17th July: </strong>End of term at <strong>1:30pm</strong></p><p><strong>Tuesday 1st September:</strong> INSET Day</p><p><strong>Wednesday 2nd September 2026:</strong> INSET Day</p><p><strong>Thursday 3rd September 2026:</strong> All children in Year 1 to Year 6 back to school</p><p><strong>Monday 14th September:</strong> Reception Class 2026 start full time </p><p>Please check the website for all term dates for 2026-2027 here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/school-day-term-dates/"><strong>Term and Inset Dates</strong></a></p><p><br/></p><p>Have a lovely weekend,</p><p>Mrs Collins and all the staff</p><p><br/></p><p>Please click<strong> </strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/sports-news-and-fixtures/"><strong>here to see all the latest sports news and fixtures</strong>.</a></p>]]></description>
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         <title>NEWS FROM THE CLASSROOMS</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Reception Class</strong></p><p>This week, our little Reception astronauts flew up, up and away into space! </p><p>They learnt all about our solar system and discovered the eight planets and five dwarf planets that orbit the Sun, which is a star, not just a ball of fire! The children even met some aliens and used their phonics skills to sound out their funny alien names!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>PE day for Reception Class is on Mondays</em></strong>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Year 1 &amp; 2</strong></p><p>Year 1 and Year 2 had lots of chocolatey fun on Wednesday! They learned all about the journey of chocolate before putting their new knowledge to good use by making some delicious rocky roads.</p><p>The children also became chocolate taste-testers, sampling a variety of flavours and trying to guess what they were. Not every flavour was a winner, but that only made the experience even more memorable—with plenty of funny grimaces and lots of laughter along the way!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>PE days for Year 1 &amp; Year 2 are on Mondays and Wednesdays</em></strong>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Year 3 &amp; 4</strong></p><p>Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic trip to Haslemere Museum, where they stepped back in time to Ancient Egypt. </p><p>They enjoyed learning about mummification, reading hieroglyphics and playing Egyptian games. The real artefacts and mummy were a highlight of the day, with the children particularly fascinated by seeing the mummy’s toes sticking out!</p><p><br/></p><p><strong><em>PE days for Year 3 &amp; Year 4 are Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays</em></strong>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Year 5 &amp; 6</strong></p><p>Year 5 have had a very busy week, completing their non-chronological reports on extinct animals and showcasing some fantastic research and writing skills. They also took part in a PSHE puberty day, approaching the discussions with great maturity and enthusiasm. </p><p>In Science, the children explored gestation periods in animals of varying sizes, making comparisons and identifying patterns between different species. </p><p>Year 6 have been equally busy as they continue rehearsing for their upcoming performance, working hard to perfect their songs. Alongside this, they have been completing their Surrey Maths School project, demonstrating impressive problem-solving and teamwork skills. It has been a wonderfully busy and engaging end to the week, with the children showing excellent curiosity and commitment to their learning despite the hot weather.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Swimming Lessons for Year 5 &amp; 6</strong></p><p>Payment information is now available on your MCAS app.  <mark>Please make a note of the deadline of Friday 22nd May 2026.</mark></p><p><br><strong><em>PE days for Year 5 &amp; Year 6 are Thursdays and Fridays.  All children will need to wear PE kits on Tuesdays for swimming.</em></strong></p>]]></description>
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         <title>THIS WEEK&#39;S CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Children in Celebration Assembly were:</p><p>Year R: Jack and Holli</p><p>Year 1: Khadija and Luna</p><p>Year 2: Dylan Ha and Henry</p><p>Year 3: Ella and Archie</p><p>Year 4: Lockhart, Paul and Maya</p><p>Year 5: Ty and Luca</p><p>Year 6: Ines and Lucas</p>]]></description>
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         <title>MESSAGES FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>School Meals: </strong>Don't forget to order your child's school meal for next week!</p><p><br/></p><p>Please can everyone ensure notifications are turned on in your <strong>MCAS</strong> app.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Parent Diary:</strong> Please check the School Diary <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/parent-calendar/">here for day-to-day information, clubs and wrap-around-care information</a></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Useful Links</strong></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/school-day-term-dates/"><strong>Term and Inset Dates</strong></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/forms-for-parents/"><strong>Parent Forms</strong></a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>CONTACT US!</strong></p><p><strong>All parents please use the Message module on your MCAS app to contact the school.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>To report an absence and upload documents for medical appointments etc.  use the Attendance Module on your MCAS app.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>T:</strong> 01483 566586</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>E:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:parents@sandfield.surrey.sch.uk">parents@sandfield.surrey.sch.uk</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>I:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sandfield_guildford?igsh=enRxNGZueWdlem52&amp;utm_source=qr">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>To request access to any of the Parent and Carer WhatsApp groups, please email your name, telephone number and the class or classes you would like to be added on to:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:parents@sandfield.surrey.sch.uk"><strong>parents@sandfield.surrey.sch.uk</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>All parents and carers are required to agree to the Code of Conduct before access is granted: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Code-of-Conduct-for-the-Acceptable-Use-of-Parental-WhatsApp-Groups.pdf"><strong>Code of Conduct for the Acceptable Use of Parental WhatsApp Groups</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Many thanks</p>]]></description>
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         <title>THE ADVENTURES OF SANDFIELD BEAR!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>You may have seen this much loved bear on the window sill in the office.  He is almost 40 now and has comforted many children over the years.</p><p>He is now resurrecting his travels after a much needed break and this week he accompanied Year 3 &amp; 4 to Haslemere Museum!  You will be able to follow his adventures with your child on Instagram.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>MESSAGE FROM THE PTA</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Sandfield Primary School PTA is incredibly grateful to our entire school community for making SandFest 2026 such a resounding success!&nbsp; Organizing an event of this magnitude requires a tremendous amount of teamwork, and we are immensely thankful for the support we have received.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>We extend our deepest gratitude to the school leadership, teachers, and support staff for their invaluable guidance, unwavering dedication, and unwavering support. &nbsp; We truly could not host these community-building and fundraising events without the backing and flexibility of the school staff. Thank you for your ongoing partnership!</p><p><br/></p><p>To our parents and carers, your generosity through donations, volunteer hours, and attendance has been nothing short of inspiring! Your willingness to actively participate and support PTA events has enabled us to fund exciting new projects and events for the children. We truly appreciate your constant commitment and dedication, and we could not have done this without you!</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>We are fortunate to be part of such a supportive community, and your continuous support and collaborative spirit are the very essence of our PTA.</p><p><br>With heartfelt love and appreciation,</p><p>All of us at the Sandfield PTA</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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