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Home > Newsletter – Friday 21st November

Culloden Newsletter

November 21st 2025

Unsung Heroes

This week’s unsung heroes are:

Ruhana for organising a fantastic science workshop for parents and pupils.

Jubeda for stepping and supporting the new school councillors develop into their roles.

A Reminder to Parents

If your child is part time, please collect them at 12.00pm. The Kirmichael Road entrance will promptly close at 12.05pm. Thank you.

DSLR camera on tripod in the studio

Whole School Photoshoot

This will take place on Tuesday 25th November 2025. Please make sure you’re wearing our new school jumper on that day!

Children in Need

Thank you to all our parents and carers who have donated – we raised £90.30 for the charity.

School Jumpers

You can buy school jumpers with the Culloden logo for £5 at school – please check with the admin team for the time and dates to purchase them.

We have limited stock left over for anyone who would like to purchase school jumpers.

9-10 yrs (few pieces left)
7-8yrs
5-6yrs
3-4yrs

School Disco Party

Our School Disco Party will take place on Monday 15th December 2.30pm – 3.30pm

£3 entry (money goes towards educational visits).

Get your ticket on the school app today!

Captivating melody of music notes and signs on abstract dark background musical banner concept.

Get musical!

Did you know we offer instrumental lessons to children in Years 3-6?

Our team of tutors offer lessons in:

  • Piano
  • Singing
  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Trumpet
  • Drums
  • Guitar

These lessons are at a subsidised fee that is payable through the MCAS app! Please ask at the office for more information.

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Are you signed up to our My Child At School app?

This is our way to communicate and share important news. To sign up, go to https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin and click on the ‘Sign up’ link, via the App or on a desktop/laptop.

If you are having difficulty signing up or using the app, please speak to the admin team or email us.

Seated on mats the children sit cross-legged to enjoy the music lesson

Attendance Matters

It is important for all our pupils to come to school every day and on time! Regular attendance and punctuality helps us learn well in school, make friends and have fun. When we miss school, it is easy to fall behind and miss out on exciting lessons and activities. Poor attendance can also affect our friendships, making it harder to join in class discussions and group projects.

School Lunch Menu
Term Dates
 A yellow icon suggesting a formal shirt
Uniform
A lot of fruit and vegetables

Healthy School

A reminder to all parents/carers, please ensure to provide your child/ren with a healthy packed lunch. Children should not be bringing in sweets and crisps for lunch. Things you can include in your child/ren’s packed lunch are sandwiches, pasta, fruit, cheese or yoghurt.

Important Dates

Return to School
Mon 23rd Feb
Spring 2 Term Starts
Mon 23rd Feb
School Councillors at the Houses of Parliament
Wed 4th Mar
World Book Day
Thu 5th Mar
1I Class Assembly
Thu 12th Mar
Maths Games/Puzzles
Mon 16th - Fri 20th Mar
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Year 6 Parent Consultations
Wed 18th Mar
1C Class Assembly
Thu 19th Mar
Eid Closure
Fri 20th Mar
Eid Class Parties
Mon 23rd Mar
DSB Coffee Morning
Wed 25th Mar
10.00am
Academy Council Meeting
Wed 25th Mar
9.10am
1E Class Assembly
Thu 26th Mar
Movie Day for 100% Spring Attendance Winners
Fri 27th Mar
Staff INSET Day
Mon 13th Apr

Parents Coffee Morning

We hold a coffee morning every Wednesday during term time, from 9.10am-10.00am.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet with other parents and carers, make connections and enjoy a bit of socialising. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. We look forward to seeing you!

Save the Date!

There will be a special ceremony for those children who are recognised as having displayed all three of Paradigm’s values (integrity; community; excellence) by the end of June.

The ceremony will take place at Old Ford Primary on Friday 10 July, starting from 2.15pm. Parents/carers of children receiving awards will be invited to attend. We will confirm nearer the time if your child has been invited to the ceremony, along with additional details but, for now, please pencil that date and time into your diary.

The view from the playground to the school building

See you soon!

We are now closed for the holidays! We hope you enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you back at school on  Monday 23rd February.