Sophie's Stage School Halloween Party! Join us on Monday 26th October from 4:30-6pm at the West End Studio Hampton Vale Primary Academy for an evening of SPOOK-TACULAR fun! Classic party games, Halloween dances, prizes, makeovers and more! Spaces are limited but we are open to bookings now, just message us on our Sophie's Stage School socials or drop us an email at sophiesstageschool@outlook.com, £15 per child. Join us.. if you dare!

HAMPTON CHARITY WALK 2026 Just a little reminder that on Friday 18th September, our children will be taking part in the Hampton Charity Walk 2026, held at Hampton College! The walk is a fantastic opportunity for our children to come together, get active and help raise money for two wonderful local charities: East Anglian Air Ambulance Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice PE UNIFORM REMINDER: Please ensure that your child comes to school dressed in their PE uniform on Friday, ready to take part in the walk. If you would like to support this fantastic cause, donations can be made through the JustGiving pages: East Anglian Air Ambulance: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hampton-college-26?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hampton-college-27?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help support these two incredibly important charities. We can't wait to see our children getting involved and doing their bit for such a great cause!

A very special visitor at Forest School! We've had a very unexpected visitor at Forest School, and Beijing Class absolutely loved it! The children have been exploring how our Forest School changes throughout the seasons, thinking carefully about what looks different now compared with when we left for the summer. From changes in the plants and trees to the wildlife we might spot, there has been lots to notice and discuss! And, of course, our furry visitor really topped off the lesson! What a lovely way to start our Forest School adventures this term!

Reminder – School Council Vacancies 2026–2027 Just a reminder that applications for our School Council Main Representatives and Deputy Representatives are due this Friday, 11th September! We're looking for enthusiastic and responsible pupils who are keen to share ideas, represent their classmates and help make a positive difference around our school. The application process is for KS2 pupils only. KS1 pupils will take part in class-based discussions with their teacher. Applications: Children are welcome to create their application letter at home. Please address it to Miss Caswell and hand it in at the school office. Deadline: Friday 11th September There's still time to get your application in! Good luck to everyone applying!

OPEN EVENING – RECEPTION 2027 Are you looking for the perfect start to your child's school journey? We are delighted to invite all prospective parents and carers of children starting Reception in September 2027 to our Open Evenings at Hampton Vale Primary Academy! Tuesday 13th October 2026 – 5:00pm Tuesday 10th November 2026 – 5:00pm Come along and: Meet our wonderful Reception teachers Explore our welcoming Reception classrooms Find out about our exciting curriculum Discover our school values and what makes Hampton Vale special Learn more about how we nurture, support and inspire every child We'd love the opportunity to welcome you into our school, answer your questions and show you what life at Hampton Vale Primary Academy is all about! To book your place, please email: office@hvp.org.uk We can't wait to meet you!

NETBALL YOUTH CAMP – CAMBRIDGESHIRE! Looking for something fun and active this October half term? England Netball are hosting a Netball Youth Camp for young players aged 9–14 years! Wednesday 28th October 2026 Hinchingbrooke School, Cambridgeshire 10:00am–3:00pm Ages 9–14 A fantastic opportunity for young netballers to develop their skills, build confidence, meet other players and, most importantly, have lots of fun! To book: Visit englandnetball.co.uk/youth-camps Email janette.bowden@englandnetball.co.uk Don't miss out – get your place booked for an action-packed day of netball this October half term!