Hampton Vale's Talent Show 2026! What an absolutely incredible afternoon at Hampton Vale! Mrs Clulow was soooo proud of each and every child who took to the stage and truly shone. The confidence, creativity and courage on display were amazing – and our parents absolutely loved it! We've received such wonderful feedback already. Every single performer received a medal for taking part – because stepping onto that stage is a huge achievement in itself! A huge congratulations to our winners: 1st Place – The six girls performing songs from Six The Musical – what a show-stopping performance! 2nd Place – Our talented Year 4 violinist, who wowed the audience with a beautiful performance. 3rd Place – The fantastic "Trio of Magic" from our Year 6 boys – full of surprises and brilliant showmanship! Star Prize Winner A very special well done to our Year 5 performer who won a FREE term at Sophie's Stage School to continue pursuing her love of performing – what an amazing opportunity! A big thank you to Mr Markham and Sofia from Wildcats Theatre School for being our special guest judges And finally, thank you to our wonderful Musical Theatre Club for performing while the judges deliberated – extra rehearsals for us ahead of our performance at The Cresset on Thursday evening! We are so proud of all our talented Hampton Vale stars!

Easter Netball & Multisports Camp! Looking for an active and exciting way to spend the Easter holidays? Join 'threecountiesnetball' on Wednesday 1st April and Wednesday 8th April for Easter Netball and Multisports Camp at Sir Harry Smith Community College! Open to boys and girls in Years 4–8, this fun-filled camp is the perfect opportunity to develop skills, build confidence and enjoy a range of sports in a friendly and supportive environment. For full details and booking information, please see the poster.

World Book Day 2026 at Hampton Vale Primary Academy We are delighted to be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March 2026 at Hampton Vale Primary Academy! This year's theme, 'Stories from Around the World', will give our children the opportunity to explore books, tales and traditions from different cultures across the globe. We have an exciting day planned, including an immersive rainforest experience to truly bring stories to life and spark imaginations! Throughout the day, children will enjoy storytelling, creative activities and shared reading linked to our global theme. They are also welcome to bring in their favourite book to share with their class (please ensure it is clearly named). We will also be having a special themed menu on the day – keep your eye out for the menu this Thursday! Scholastic Book Fair We are also hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Thursday 5th March – Tuesday 10th March, open to parents after school in the Studio. Allocated days are as follows: Thursday 5th March – Nursery & Reception Friday 6th March – Year 1 & Year 2 Monday 9th March – Year 3 & Year 4 Tuesday 10th March – Year 5 & Year 6 Children can purchase books at the fair or complete a wishlist to buy online at home. Payments can be made by scanning the QR code provided. We will accept cash (exact money only, as no change will be available). Every book purchased helps us earn FREE books for our school – thank you for your support! We can't wait to see the children's amazing World Book Day outfits and celebrate the joy of reading together!

Warriors Wanted! Calling all Year 5 and Year 6 pupils – this is your open invitation to join the Warriors! Come along and try a session every Tuesday, 5:30–6:30pm at Manor Leisure Centre (outdoor courts), Whittlesey. It's a fantastic opportunity to build skills, make new friends and be part of a great team. Whether you're new to the sport or already love the game, we'd love to see you there! No need to book – just come along and give it a go!

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Half Term Reminder – February 2026 School finishes today, Friday 13th February, for the half term break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 23rd February 2026. We hope you all enjoy a relaxing and fun week, and we can't wait to see you back after half term hopefully with some brighter weather ahead!