Dear Parents and Carers,

Year 6 SATS

🌟 We are so proud of our amazing Year 6 pupils this week! 🌟

You have shown resilience, determination, and positivity throughout your SATs, always giving your very best and supporting one another along the way.

Well done, Year 6 – you should all be very proud of yourselves! 👏🎉

YR 6 Trip

Year 6 will be going to Eden Camp this week – a well-deserved trip.

Author Visit

We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming award-winning author and activist Onjali Q. Raúf to our school on Thursday 21st May 📚⭐

Author of the bestselling books The Boy at the Back of the Class, The Star Outside My Window and The Lion Above the Door, Onjali’s powerful stories inspire empathy, kindness and courage in young readers.

Our children cannot wait to meet her, hear about her journey as an author and be inspired by her incredible work!

Best Wishes from Miss Loughlin and all the staff at St Stephen's

This week’s attendance and punctuality

Little Wandle - Letters And Sounds.

The resources on this site will help you support your child with saying their sounds and writing their letters. There are also some useful videos so you can see how they are taught at school and feel confident about supporting their reading at home.

Little Wandle 

Starting school is a huge milestone — and a little preparation can make a big difference! 🎒✨

The Starting Reception website is packed with simple tips, fun activities and practical advice to help children feel confident and ready for their first day at school. From building independence to encouraging communication and routines, there are lots of easy ideas for families to try at home together.

Explore the resources and support your child’s exciting next step: startingreception.co.uk

Healthy smiles start at home: a guide to brushing your child’s teeth.

This brilliant Children’s Toothbrushing Guide gives parents simple, practical tips to build healthy habits before children start school — from brushing routines and toothpaste advice to making toothbrushing fun. Healthy smiles really do start at home! 😊 https://startingreception.co.uk/toothbrushing/

The new, Government-backed guide to when and how to potty-train your child.

Potty training can feel overwhelming, but this practical guide is packed with expert-backed advice to help parents feel confident every step of the way 🚽✨ From knowing when to start to handling setbacks and building independence, it’s full of simple tips to make the process easier for both children and parents. The Potty Training Guide - Starting Reception