Dear Parents and Carers, 

We are writing to update you about a situation involving a fire at a nearby residential property within the last hour. Please be assured that all children are safe and well. 

The school day is continuing as normal with some small adjustments. 

Collection Options 

If you would like to collect your child early, you are welcome to do so.  

Please note that Wymering Road is currently closed, so vehicle access is limited. We ask that you do not drive up to the school – please walk. Porchester Road is open for access if driving is essential. 

If possible, park safely nearby and walk to the gates next to the school entrance. Staff will be available to assist with collection. Please be mindful, your child may have not collected all their belongings.  

For Children Staying in School 

For those remaining at school, we have planned a range of supervised activities to keep children engaged and comfortable for the rest of the day. 

Normal dismissal will take place at the usual time, unless we advise otherwise. Please be mindful of the above road closure.  

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. 

Kind regards, 
Jack Jones 
Headteacher 

 

Early years become detectives to learn about why a spaceship crash-landed in our playground

June 9, 2023 11:27am

Children at New Horizons Primary School started their first week of the new term surprised to see a spaceship crash-landed in their playground.

Early years children at the school have been spending their week as detectives to understand what happened over the half term while the school was empty.

Together, they have been discussing ideas on what may have happened and why the spaceship landed where it did.

The spaceship crash-landing has been the hook for the ‘Toy Story’ topic currently being taught in early years.

On closer inspection, the children found Buzz Lightyear inside and have decided to work as a team to get him back home to space by finding out all about the different planets in our solar system.

The children have been working throughout this week with their teachers to build a new spaceship to help get Buzz home. It has been wonderful to see the creative imagination of our children at work!

Thank you to Liz from Thinking Facilities for her support in bringing this project together.

 

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