Dear Parents and Friends of the school,

Mrs Brooks

It’s difficult to know where to begin. Mrs Brooks has been such an important part of the school – holding us all together with a million different tasks which ensure the smooth running of the school. But more than that, a common figure on playground duty, a bandager of knees and a good friend to all. Clearly, we will miss her hugely, but we wish her well in all her new and exciting endeavours. Thank you, Mrs Brooks!

Mrs Turner

Mrs Turner has confirmed she’ll be back with us on the 1st June (Day 1 of Term 6) – and we just can’t wait!

I am especially grateful to Mrs Donaldson and Mrs Caddy for working with us so well.

Mrs Heavisides

Parents may well soon see an advert for a part time class teacher. Miss Heavisides will be reducing her hours with us, to work 3 full days from the start of next year.

Whole School Trip

The Friends of the school have been busy behind the scenes and a whole-school trip has been arranged to Slimbridge Wetlands Centre! Our grateful thanks go to all who have helped support the children through fundraising activities. Your efforts have enabled a significant reduction on the full cost! Expect a letter shortly via School Ping.

Website updates

Work continues, with more to come! New and updated pages include:

  • Policies – inc School Uniform
  • Hive pages (more to come)
  • Governors profiles
  • Admissions
  • Key Information

THINK. It is ILLEGAL TO PARK on zig zag lines outside a school. Potentially, it endangers all our children.

Important Dates, Terms 5 & 6 – Summer 2026

Find the school year dates on our website – https://www.kempsfordschool.com/school-hours-and-term-dates/

Friday 22nd May ·         Last Day of Term 5 Pick-up time 3:15 as usual

Friends of Kempsford – collect sunflower seeds – £1!
Monday 1st June ·         Term 6 begins A prompt start for the children please – 8:45
Tuesday 2nd June ·         FULL school photo Bring a hairbrush to school, full uniform please
Wednesday 10th June ·         Cathedral Y6 Leaver’s Service Full uniform please. Details to follow.

PLUS A SPECIAL SURPRISE! Details after SATS!
Thursday 18th June ·         District Sports Go Team Kempsford!
Friday 19th June ·         Father’s Day Gifts A Friends of Kempsford event
Wednesday 24th June ·         School Trip to Slimbridge Details to follow
Weds 24th to Mon 29th ·         Our ‘Book Fair’ is open Please support reading and the school.
Tuesday 30th June & Wednesday 1st July ·         Y6 Transition Day to Farmor’s School  
Monday 6th July ·         Sport’s Day

·         NO SWIMMING (SEE 13th)

 Details to follow
Monday 13th July ·         LAST SWIM for Years 3, 4 & 5  
Tuesday 14th July ·         Y6 Leaver’s Service at Church Details to follow
Thursday 16th July ·         End of Term 6 for pupils. Pickup at 1:30 please. Have a wonderful summer!
17th and 20th July ·         Teacher INSET days. Final record keeping, data analysis training, policy revision and preparing for the next chapter!