Freeman CommunityPrimary School

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.

Sports Day and Colour Run Today! Please make sure everyone comes prepared with sun cream, a hat, and plenty to drink to help them stay hydrated, as it's going to be a warm day. We're looking forward to a fantastic Sports Day and Colour Run and can't wait to see everyone enjoying the fun!

On Thursday 18th June, children from Year 5 and Year 6 took part in a rounder's competition at Stowmarket High School. 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. They represented the school brilliantly and we are incredibly proud of their efforts and achievements. Well done Freeman

Hot Weather Update We are aware of the high temperatures forecast over the coming days and would like to reassure parents and carers that we currently have no plans to close the school. We are taking a number of measures to keep children as comfortable as possible, including: Keeping classrooms cool by closing blinds where appropriate Encouraging regular water breaks throughout the day Making use of shaded areas during outdoor activities Adapting activities where necessary to minimise time spent in the heat For the remainder of the week, we will not be carrying out active PE lessons and will instead provide alternative activities that are more suitable for the current temperatures. Please ensure your child comes to school with a named water bottle and suitable sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen applied before the school day where needed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep parents and carers informed should there be any changes. Thank you for your continued support. Team Freeman

Cherry Class had their first fire in Forest School. They learnt the safety rules and how to toast a marshmallow. The s'mores were a huge success and there were lots of sticky faces afterwards. The children also enjoyed a caterpillar hunt and found a tree covered in sacks of tiny ermine caterpillars. Hopefully, after half-term the caterpillars will be larger and wriggling more.