What an Amazing Half Term at Southill Primary

Wow – what a fantastic seven and a half weeks it's been! We know it's been a long term, so everyone's definitely ready for a well-earned rest, but we wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the brilliant things we've achieved together.

🌟 Highlights from This Term

Adventures Galore! Our children have been out exploring and learning beyond the classroom – Here's where we've been:

📚 Reception – Weymouth Library (discovering the joy of books!)
🚂 Year 1 – Swanage Railway (all aboard!)
🗿 Year 3 – Stonehenge (stepping back in time!)
🏛️ Year 4 – Roman Adventure (gladiators in training!)
🔬 Year 5 – We the Curious in Bristol (minds blown!)
🏄 Year 6 – Windsurfing adventures (making waves!)
🐄 Year 2 – Travellers Rest Farm coming up next half term!

These trips aren't just fun days out – they help bring learning to life and create memories that last forever.

Community Spirit

☕ Macmillan Coffee Morning – Thank you for your incredible support!
🌈 Diversity Week – Celebrating what makes us all wonderfully unique
💬 Parent Forum – Your voices matter, and we loved hearing from you
📖 5 Star Reading Challenge – So many reading superstars!
👻 Monster Mash Disco – What a spooktacular time!
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Evenings – Great conversations about your children's progress
📚 Book Fair – Filling homes with stories!

In the classroom I've had the privilege of spending more time with the children this year, and I can honestly say they're thriving! Our amazing team of teachers and staff bring such dedication and expertise every single day. The learning happening in every classroom is truly inspiring, and I couldn't be prouder to lead this wonderful school.

🎄 Exciting Things Coming Up!

Get ready for another action-packed seven weeks! Here's what's on the horizon:

November

🧠 Thursday 6th November – Mental Health Support Team's 'Foundations to Wellbeing' course for parents of Reception and KS1 children - see details on the flyer below
🧦 Odd Socks Day & Anti-Bullying Week – Celebrating our differences
📸 Children's Photographs – Smiles at the ready!
🎄 FOSS Festive Fair – Festive fun for all the family

Throughout the Term

🏕️ Year 3 Leeson House Residential – Adventures await!
☃️ Reception and KS1 Christmas Show – Prepare for cuteness overload!
🕯️ Year 3 and 4 Christingle – A beautiful celebration
🎄 Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day – Festive feasting and fashion!
🎵 Year 5 and 6 Winter Songfest – Voices raised in harmony

We break up on Friday 19th December for the Christmas holidays.

📅 Important Reminder

INSET Day – Monday 24th November School is closed to pupils on this day as staff will be training.

🌟 A Final Thank You

Thank you for your continued support and for being such a wonderful school community. We hope you all have a relaxing, restful week off – you've earned it! Spend quality time together, recharge those batteries and we'll see you back, bright-eyed and ready to go, on Monday 3rd November.

Have a fantastic half term!

Caroline
headteacher@southill.dorset.sch.uk

💙 Together, we're creating something special at Southill Primary! 💙