Freeman CommunityPrimary School

Happy National Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day! Today we would like to celebrate and say a huge thank you to all of our amazing Teaching Assistants, and those working in schools everywhere. Your dedication, patience, kindness and hard work make an incredible difference to the lives of children every single day. Whether you are supporting learning in the classroom, providing encouragement and reassurance, helping children overcome challenges, or simply being a trusted and caring adult, your impact never goes unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our children, staff and families. Schools simply would not be the same without you. Thank you for your commitment, compassion and the countless ways you help our children grow, learn and thrive. You are truly appreciated today and every day. #NationalTeachingAssistantAppreciationDay #ThankYouTAs #SchoolCommunity #MakingADifference #Teamwork #EducationHeroes

We are excited to announce that our Book Fair will be in school on the following dates: Thursday 8th October Friday 9th October Monday 12th October Please come along and support this exciting event. The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity for children to discover new books and develop a love of reading. Reading is one of the most important skills a child can learn. It helps to build vocabulary, improve imagination and creativity, develop concentration, and support learning across all areas of the curriculum. Most importantly, reading for pleasure can foster a lifelong love of books and learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our Book Fair and helping our children discover their next great read!

We hope you and your families have had a fantastic summer break! We can't wait to hear about the adventures and memories you have shared. A very special welcome to our new Reception children and their families! We are so excited to meet you and begin this important journey together. Our Reception team will be there to look after the children, help them settle in and make sure they feel safe, happy and cared for as they get to know their new surroundings. We would also like to say hello to all our new Reception parents and carers, we look forward to getting to know you and working closely with you throughout the year. We are really looking forward to welcoming every child back to school tomorrow. Whether you are feeling excited, nervous or a little bit of both, remember that you are part of our school community, and we are here to support you as you settle back into school life. As you move up into your new year groups, we will support and help you settle in, ensuring you feel happy, confident and ready for the year ahead. We can't wait to see you all and begin another wonderful year filled with learning and fun.

From all of us here at Freeman, we'd like to wish everyone a wonderful, restful, and well-deserved summer break! Thank you for being part of our community throughout the year. We hope you enjoy making special memories, taking time to relax, and having lots of fun over the summer. A special good luck to our Year 6 pupils as they leave us and begin their exciting journey to high school. We are so proud of everything you have achieved and wish you every success for the future. We will miss you! We look forward to welcoming you all back in September. Have a fantastic summer!

Year 1 had their final Forest School session of the year, making the most of the outdoors. The children enjoyed a fun follow-the-leader game with their eyes closed, using their other senses to guide them. The children were busy birdwatching, hammering, building dens and even performing as pop stars on the stage. Working in pairs, the children particularly enjoyed taking part in a scavenger hunt, demonstrating great teamwork. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a successful term of Forest School learning and adventure.

Year 1 have been busy in Forest School making elderflower cordial and enjoying it with sparkling water, finding caterpillars, a frog and stag beetles, and using leaves to print butterfly pictures. The forest has been a wonderful relief from the intense sunshine, and perfect for building dens and making pop up coffee shops.

Year 5 have enjoyed a busy and exciting few weeks, taking part in a range of musical and cultural events. They attended the WCET Festival in Ipswich, performed for Stowupland Pre-School, and took part in Culture Day at Stowupland High School. Throughout each event, Willow Class were fantastic role models, demonstrating enthusiasm and respect.

Rounders Tournament Success! A special congratulations to our Year 5 team at the U11 CET Trust Tournament. The team won both of their games on Thursday to secure a place in the final and played exceptionally well throughout the competition. In a very close finish, they narrowly missed out on the trophy, losing by just half a rounder. We are incredibly proud of all the children for their teamwork, determination, and excellent sportsmanship. #Teamwork #Rounders #ProudSchoolMoment

Well done to our Year 3 and Year 4 teams, who represented the school brilliantly at the U9 Tournament on Tuesday. They competed against a number of local schools and did a superb job throughout. The children showed great teamwork, determination, and enthusiasm in every match, supporting one another and playing with excellent sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and achievements.