Adapted from Matthew 13:1-23, The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Jesus left the house and sat by the lakeside, but such crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat there. The people all stood on the beach, and he told them many things in parables. He said, “Imagine a sower going out to sow. As he sowed, some seeds fell on the edge of the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Others fell on patches of rock where they found little soil and sprang up straight away, because there was no depth of earth; but as soon as the sun came up they were scorched and, not having any roots, they withered away. Others fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on rich soil and produced a great crop. This is like those people who hear my words and understand them; they yield a great harvest and produce now a hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty. Listen, anyone who has ears!”
Attendance Award – Year 4 – 99% – Well done!
Whole School Attendance – 96%
Superstars of the Week!
YR -Jude for his incredible results in Phonics this week! He even completed the Year 1 phonics screening assessment and scored 40/40!
Y1 – Erid for always showing enthusiasm and participation during our input sessions.
Y2 -Katia for always trying her best and consistently putting in 100%.
Y3 – Ameerah for her aspiration, enthusiasm and dedication towards learning.
Y4 – Alex for his focus, hard work and sensible, responsible attitude.
Y5 -Adam for being helpful to others during the woodwork workshop.
Y6 – The whole of Year 6 for putting on a fabulous show! We are incredibly proud of you!
Proud Work: 9/07/2026
YR -Amelia for her beautiful rangoli pattern painting this week in RE! She made sure it was symmetrical and tried hard to paint within the lines.
Y1 – Vedha for her beautiful writing in English this week, which she is now publishing into her own book!
Y2 -In Science, Hemashi used her fact file to explain how humans are not helpful to wildlife.
Y3 -All of Year 3 for completing their end of term assessments, giving it their all even in the hot temperatures.
Y4 -Sebastian for the quantity and quality of excellent suggestions for our shared story-writing.
Y5 – Riley for trying an activity he was unsure of and creating a fabulous wooden car.
Y6 – Pola for producing a clear and creative front cover for our end of year production.
Bronze Reader – 50 reads
Y1 –
Silver Reader – 100 reads
Y1 – Theo
Y6 –
Gold Reader – 150 reads
YR – Lily
Y3- Zachary
Y5 – Arina
Violet Reader – 200 reads
YR – Richard, Oliver
Y2 – Toby
Magnificent Reading Award – 250 Reads
YR- Jude
Y5 –
Outstanding Reading Award – 300 Reads
Y1- Lydia
Y3 – Annie, Jacob
Spelling Shed Certificate of Achievement
Y1 – Arlie
Y2 – Rory
y4 – Aaron
Numbots
Kevlar:
Steel:
Brass: Lila
Carbon Fibre : Kateryna
Titanium :
Iron : Ralph
Rust: Cassandra
Chrome:
Bronze: Lilian
Tin: Lila,Jude,Artin
Glass:
Times Tables Rockstars
Gigger: Kieran W
Garage Rocker :
Headliner :
ISS Catering Update
You should have now received an invitation to download the FEED School Meals app from ISS Catering.
This is from the Catering company who are taking over from Chartwells in September. You will be able to view the Autumn/Winter 3-week menu this week, and orders will be able to be placed in August.
Please note the following features of the app:
- You can order for the whole term in one go, or set recurring or default orders, such as a vegetarian meal four days a week and a packed lunch on Monday’s.
- Auto top-up can be switched on so the account balance is topped up automatically when it runs low.
- Multiple children can be managed under one parent account, even across different schools and year groups.
- Orders can be placed or cancelled, up until 9am on the day, so children can still have a school meal even if the order is placed that morning.
If your child requires an adapted menu, FEED will invite you via email in the coming weeks to provide them
with information about your child’s medical dietary requirements. Please visit their website for more information on their dietary safeguarding policy and procedure: www.feedwestsussex.co.uk
If you are on Universal Credit, you are eligible for Free School Meals. Please make sure to apply on the following link: westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/schools-and-colleges/free-school-meals/
2026 Term Dates!
Summer Term
Monday 13 July: Teacher led After School Clubs finish this week.
Tuesday 14 July: Y6 school trip
Thursday 16 July: YR school trip
Monday 20 July at 2pm: Leavers Mass at Church
Wednesday 22 July: children break up for Summer holidays
2026/27 Term Dates!
Autumn Term
Thursday 3 September: Children return to school
Monday 14 – 18 September: Y6 Residential
Monday 28 September: Individual and Sibling School Photos (full, smart uniform)
Thursday 1 October: Flu Vaccinations 1-3pm (info to follow at later date)
Friday 9 October: INSET day
Monday 26 – Friday 30 October: Half-term
To keep up to date with future school events, please visit the school calendar which can be found on the parents page on our website.
RESPECT Assembly
This weeks RESPECT assembly was about winning and loosing and dealing with disappointment (in relation to sports day).
We explored emotions around winning and loosing and how feeling disappointed is ok but we need to learn how to move on from this and be a ‘good sport’. We discussed what this means, why it is important and how we can demonstrate being a good sport, particularly on sports day. We also talked about competitive sports and how competition can help us to improve and develop our skills further, and that if we loose, we can use it as an opportunity for growth, therefore turning it into a positive learning experience!
Fingers crossed we can put being a good sport into practice next week!
Years 5 & 6 Drama Workshop
A big thank you to Mr McEwan for delivering a wonderful drama workshop for our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils on Monday. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in a range of engaging activities that encouraged them to use their imagination, build their confidence and work together in teams. It was fantastic to see the children getting involved with such enthusiasm and creativity. We are very grateful to Mr McEwan for giving up his time and providing such an inspiring and memorable experience for our pupils!
Love Parks Week is returning this summer holidays, offering a range of free and low-cost activities for children across the District
Love Parks Week, is a celebration of our wonderful parks and green spaces.
From Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July, we’ll be hosting an exciting programme of activities, including:
Theatre
Sports
Arts and crafts
And much more!
There’s something for everyone, so if you could please share with your children and families, we would love them to get involved and make the most of their local green spaces this summer.
To find out where we’ll be and what’s happening throughout the week, please visit https://www.horsham.gov.uk/parks-and…/love-parks-week
Why not get your kids active and outdoors this Summer with a tennis racket and ball set for just £4.99? It’s the perfect low-cost way to introduce them to a new sport and spark a lifelong love of tennis.
For just £4.99, your child will receive:
🎾 A junior tennis racket
🎾 A set of tennis balls
🎾 Access to free taster tennis sessions (Barclays Free Park Tennis and/or Barclays Big Tennis Weekend)
🎾 LTA Advantage membership, unlocking exclusive discounts and benefits
The LTA are giving away 10,000 racket and ball sets, so don’t miss out! To claim yours and start your child’s tennis journey, simply sign up here:
https://www.lta.org.uk/play/parents-area/kids-tennis-how-to-get-started/
Springboard Project is an affordable and inclusive project is for children, young people and young adults.
With SEND we offer supportive youth clubs and holiday activities, volunteering and employability sessions, life skills to increase independence and confidence, as well as support during periods of transition or family crisis all in Horsham, Crawley and Worthing – families can refer in through hello@springboardproject.com
Suitable from birth to 11 years and located in Hurst Road, Horsham our Centre offers soft play, sensory room, role play/dressing up, books, arts and crafts, sensory play, a spacious garden with inclusive, adapted play equipment, accessible changing facilities, and mobile hoists.
Please see schedule below.
