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Children and staff gathered on the playground to observe the two-minute silence, taking time to remember and honour the bravery, sacrifice and service of those who have served our country, both past and present. We were incredibly proud of the maturity, respect and thoughtfulness shown by all of our pupils during this important moment of remembrance. "At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." 🌺

🎒 Reception Open Evening: this week! 🎒 Are you thinking about a Reception place for your little one? Join us tomorrow, Tuesday 10th November at 5:00pm to: 👩🏫 Meet our wonderful Reception teachers 🏫 Explore our classrooms 📚 Discover our exciting curriculum and the fantastic learning opportunities we offer our youngest learners 📩 To book your place, email our school office at office@hvp.org.uk We can't wait to meet you and show you what makes Hampton Vale such a special place to learn, grow and belong! 💛

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome one of our parents into school to lead a special Diwali assembly! The children learned about how Diwali is celebrated, from the lighting of diyas to the colourful rangoli patterns, delicious sweets, and time spent with family and friends. They also explored the culture and traditions behind the Festival of Lights and the meaning of light triumphing over darkness. The children were absolutely captivated, listening intently and asking lots of thoughtful questions. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and respect for different cultures and traditions. A huge thank you to our parent for sharing their time, knowledge and passion with us. Events like this help make our school community so rich and welcoming. Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating! 🎆

Introducing our new Inclusion Coffee Mornings! We'd love to invite you to our new Inclusion Coffee Mornings. They're a relaxed, friendly space to: 💬 Meet the members of our Inclusion Team 🤝 Connect with other parents and carers 📚 Access information and support There's no expectation to attend every session. Just pop in when there's a topic that interests you, whenever suits you best. If you'd like to join us, please get in touch at inclusion@hvp.org.uk We can't wait to see you all! 💛