Good morning everyone,

I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for supporting us through our Ofsted inspection over the past couple of days. Your Parent View responses were incredibly positive, and the lead inspector said she was impressed by how many of you had taken the time to praise different aspects of the school. We are so grateful.

An inspection is a high-pressure experience, but we went into it confident that Quinton is a wonderful school and keen to share that with the team. Four inspectors joined us, and we found the process exceptionally thorough, but very positive.

Most of all, I am proud of our pupils. They were, as ever, incredible. School carried on as normal, giving inspectors the chance to see our children learning, playing and enjoying being part of Quinton.

We will have to keep you in suspense about the grades until the official report is published, but we are very happy with the outcome. I could not be prouder of our staff and pupils, and I am grateful to you all for the support you give our school.

Mrs Hopkins

WELCOME BACK!

It has been lovely to see all the smiling faces and shiny shoes this morning! The children have returned brilliantly and are already settling well into their new classrooms. We are very impressed with them all.

Our first message of the school year includes a few important reminders. You will also find our useful dates list attached. Please be aware that some dates may need to change as the year progresses, but we hope this will help families plan ahead.

1. Meet the Teacher Evening

We look forward to welcoming parents and carers into school on Monday 7 September, from 6.00pm until approximately 7.00pm. This will be an opportunity to visit your child’s new classroom, meet their teacher and hear about the exciting learning and experiences planned for the year ahead. Knowledge organisers, spelling documents and other useful resources will also be shared during the evening, so please do attend if you can. 

2. Breaktime Snacks and Allergy Safety

In line with the new statutory allergy guidance introduced under Benedict’s Law, we have updated our school Allergy Policy. Quinton Primary School does not permit nuts or products containing nuts. Please check packaging carefully when preparing snacks and packed lunches. Although no school can guarantee an entirely allergen-free environment, we need everyone’s support in reducing the risks for children with allergies. 

Children should bring a healthy snack, such as fresh fruit or vegetables, for morning break. To reduce choking risks, children will now eat their snacks while seated in their classrooms before going outside to play. Staff will monitor snacks, and unsuitable items will be returned home and replaced with an appropriate piece of school fruit where it is safe to do so. 

3. End-of-Day Arrangements

Children should be collected from the following locations: 

Nursery and Reception: front office entrance

Years 1 - 6: hall doors at 3.15pm 

We will aim to dismiss Years 1 and 2 first each day. Parents and carers collecting younger children must come close to the collection point so that staff can hand each child over safely. For safeguarding reasons, children will not be sent across the playground to meet an adult.

Thank you for reading! We are really looking forward to another happy and successful year at Quinton!

We are delighted to announce that Quinton has been awarded the Gold School Games Mark for this academic year! The School Games Mark is a national award that recognises a school's commitment to providing high-quality PE, school sport and physical activity opportunities for all pupils. Schools are assessed on a range of criteria, including participation in competitive sport, opportunities for all children to be active, the development of leadership through pupil roles, and links with local clubs and community sporting events. Achieving the Gold Award is a fantastic recognition of the hard work and enthusiasm shown by our pupils, staff and wider school community throughout the year. From competitions and festivals to competitive fixtures, leadership opportunities and inclusive sporting events, we are incredibly proud of everything our children have achieved. Well done, Team Quinton!

WORLD CUP AFTERNOON

Yesterday afternoon, the children had an amazing time taking part in a range of football activities. Working in mixed year group teams, they rotated between three exciting stations: mini-matches, a penalty shoot-out, and skills challenges. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, trying their best and having so much fun.

A special shout-out goes to our incredible Year 5 and 6 Pupil Leaders, who put so much effort into organising and setting up the event before leading their teams brilliantly throughout the afternoon. They showed fantastic leadership, encouraging and supporting every child with enthusiasm and kindness.

It was particularly lovely to see our older children helping, motivating and cheering on our younger children. The teamwork, encouragement and sense of community on display really were a demonstration of everything Quinton is about!

Personal Development

Year 3 / 4 Rounders Tournament

What a fantastic afternoon our Year 3/4 team had yesterday at the rounders tournament at Shipston High School!

The children played three matches and were outstanding throughout, winning all three games and scoring an incredible 54 rounders across the tournament. It was brilliant to see how much they improved with each match, growing in confidence and developing their skills as the afternoon went on.

Their excellent teamwork, enthusiasm and determination were evident in every game, and their hard work was rewarded as they finished the tournament as overall winners!

We are incredibly proud of every member of the team for the way they represented our school.

A huge thank you to all the parents and families who came along to support the event. Your encouragement from the side-lines was greatly appreciated and helped make the afternoon so special.