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Reading Is Fun

At Petersfield, reading for pleasure is really important to us. In school, you can see our display of children and staff reading in alsorts of unusual places. Published author Ute, usually runs our book club in school. She recently donated a copy of her book - Max and Milky make it to Mars – to our school. Since the start of lockdown, she has written stories for us which are published here below. Everyone can have a go at writing stories others can read for pleasure. Can you share a story you have written with us?

We are delighted to introduce 'Through the Gateway' a new chapter story from Ute Maria and RIchard Sproulle. Approximately weekly, we will upload another chapter. Read on to find out more....

This term, we introduce and exciting new, story chapter by chapter, from our fabulous local author!

Latest News

24th Oct - School is now closed for the half term holiday. During this time, wellbeing information can be found on the 'Pupil Welfare' page under the Safeguarding menu above. We look forward to welcoming our pupils, parents and visitors back to school on Monday 3rd November after the clocks change!

24th Oct - We ended this half term with a fantastic celebration of learning for Black History Month. Classes shared photos, facts and learning tasks about some really inspirational individuals. What a wonderful way to end our half term. Well done everyone!

16th Oct - Today. Mrs Penrose met with our Ely Diocese Regional Advisor (EDRA) to celebrate the Petersfield successes so far this term.

15th Oct - Thank you to everyone who attended the FOPs AGM and to the outgoing committee for their work to fundraise over the last year. If you have any time to spare to help, please do get in touch.

15th Oct - Thank you to everyone who attended the book look this afternoon and enjoyed sharing and celebrating the children's work.

15th Oct - Well done to everyone who had their flu vaccine today. Also, well done to those people who reassured their friends if they were a bit nervous at first.

Click here to read more of our recent posts about school life.

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Mental Health support, including crisis support:
YOUnited offers support to children and young people aged 5 to 17 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Click here to access their resources including a link to 'Help in a Crisis' info.


Is your child due to start school in September 2026? If so, click here to visit our admissions page.


Have you visited our 'Reading for Pleasure' page where local published author Ute Maria is adding stories regularly? Click on the 'Curriculum' tab to enjoy the stories.


Have you tried any of the experiments in the science magazines you can find on the 'Science is Fun' webpage? Click on the 'Curriculum' tab to find out more.


Save yourself time naming uniform and raise money for school. Visit www.stikins.co.uk. Quote code 15787


As per County and national guidance, Petersfield will only close in exceptional circumstances or where instructed to do so. The decision will be made ASAP and displayed first on our school website in the 'Latest News' above.


Funding for Petersfield - As you may have read in the media, school funding is under threat. Please click here to see the information about how you can continue to help.


As we explained in a newsletter, we have updates our policies and privacy notice about how we process data in line with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). Click here for the updated policies.


Please see our vacancies page for an opportunity for a Playworker.


Are you interested in being a Governor? Do you have HR or Finance skills? If so, please do visit our Governors' webpage to find out more about the strategic role of our Governors.

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Petersfield Church of England Aided
Primary School,
Hurdleditch Rd,
Orwell,
Near Royston.
SG8 5QG

office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone 01223 207382

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