🎓 Warboys Primary Academy Daily Briefing
Archive for 6 September 2026
Dates for Your Diary
Autumn Term Begins (All Pupils Return)
📅 Thursday 3rd September 2026 (08:45)First official day of the 2026-2027 academic year for all pupils.
Meet the Teacher - Years 5 & 6
📅 Wednesday 9th September 2026 (15:30)Meet the Teacher session for Years 5 & 6 in classrooms.
Meet the Teacher - Years 3 & 4
📅 Thursday 10th September 2026 (15:30)Meet the Teacher session for Years 3 & 4 in classrooms.
Meet the Teacher - EYFS
📅 Friday 11th September 2026 (15:30)Meet the Teacher session for Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception).
Meet the Teacher - Years 1 & 2
📅 Monday 14th September 2026 (15:30)Meet the Teacher session for Years 1 & 2 in classrooms.
Caythorpe 2026 Parents Meeting
📅 Wednesday 16th September 2026 (Evening)Information briefing for parents of Year 6 pupils attending the Caythorpe residential trip.
Year 5 & Year 6 Bikeability Training
📅 Friday 18th September 2026 (Daytime)Practical cycle safety training course for Years 5 & 6. Helmets and roadworthy bicycles required.
KS1 Individual Photos / Family Groups
📅 Wednesday 7th October 2026 (AM)Individual portrait photographs for KS1 & Reception and family sibling groups including Year 6.
Grafham Water Information Evening
📅 Wednesday 7th October 2026 (15:30 - 16:00)Information evening for Year 4 parents regarding the Grafham Water residential trip.
KS2 Individual Photographs
📅 Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026 (AM)Individual pupil photographs for Key Stage 2 across two morning sessions.
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Achievement Assembly
📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026 (Daytime)Celebration and Achievement Assembly for all pupils.
Caythorpe Residential Trip
📅 Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd October 2026 (Multi-day)Year 6 outdoor residential trip to Caythorpe Court.
Autumn Half Term
📅 Monday 26th to Saturday 31st October 2026 (School Closed)School closed for autumn half term holiday.
Flu Vaccinations - 1st Session
📅 Friday 13th November 2026 (Daytime)First session for nasal flu vaccinations for eligible pupils with parental consent.
Flu Vaccinations - 2nd Session
📅 Monday 7th December 2026 (Daytime)Second session for nasal flu vaccinations (catch-up / follow-up).
Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Lunch
📅 Friday 11th December 2026 (All Day)Pupils and staff wear festive Christmas jumpers; traditional school Christmas lunch served.
Last Day of Autumn Term
📅 Friday 18th December 2026 (Normal finish)Final day of the autumn term before the Christmas holiday break.
Training Days - School Closed
📅 Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th January 2027 (School Closed)Staff professional development training days. School closed to all pupils.
Spring Term Begins
📅 Wednesday 6th January 2027 (08:45)Pupils return to school for the start of the spring term.
Young Voices Concert
📅 Friday 15th January 2027 (Day / Evening)Years 5 & 6 participation in the Young Voices arena choir performance.
Spring Half Term
📅 Monday 15th to Saturday 20th February 2027 (School Closed)School closed for spring half term holiday.
National Space Centre Visit
📅 Monday 1st March 2027 (School Trip)Years 5 & 6 educational curriculum visit to the National Space Centre, Leicester.
Life in Ancient Egypt Day
📅 Monday 22nd March 2027 (All Day)Immersive curriculum history workshop day on Ancient Egypt for Years 3 & 4.
Spring Term Ends
📅 Thursday 25th March 2027 (Normal finish)Final day of the spring term before the Easter holiday break.
Training Day - School Closed
📅 Monday 12th April 2027 (School Closed)Staff professional development training day. School closed to all pupils.
Summer Term Begins
📅 Tuesday 13th April 2027 (08:45)Pupils return to school for the start of the summer term.
May Day Bank Holiday - School Closed
📅 Monday 3rd May 2027 (School Closed)School closed for the May Day national bank holiday.
Bikeability Cycle Training
📅 Thursday 6th May 2027 (Daytime)Years 5 & 6 cycle safety and road skills practical training course.
Class Photographs
📅 Wednesday 26th May 2027 (Daytime)Official whole-class group photographs for all year groups. Full uniform required.
Summer Half Term
📅 Monday 31st May to Saturday 5th June 2027 (School Closed)School closed for the summer half term break.
The Wizard of Oz Production
📅 Thursday 10th June 2027 (Matinee & Evening)Academy musical theatrical production of The Wizard of Oz.
Grafham Water Residential Trip
📅 Monday 28th June 2027 (Multi-day)Year 4 outdoor water sports and team-building residential trip to Grafham Water.
Summer Term Ends (Last Day of Academic Year)
📅 Wednesday 21st July 2027 (Normal finish)Final day of the 2026-2027 academic year. School breaks up for summer holidays.
Announcements & Updates
Headteacher's Message: Welcome Back & Start of Autumn Term
4 September 2026A very warm welcome back to all of our pupils and families after what has been a very hot summer break. It has been wonderful to see the children return to school with smiling faces, ready for another exciting year of learning and growth. Over the past two days, the children have been settling into their new classrooms, getting to know their teachers, reconnecting with friends and beginning to establish new routines. We would also like to extend a huge welcome to our new Reception children and their families.
P.T.F.A: Pre-Loved School Uniform Sales
4 September 2026A quick reminder that our PTFA sells high-quality pre-loved school uniform through their Facebook page. It is a great way to save money, support the school, and give uniform items a new life. Extra items for the autumn term are available online.
Abbey College ASCA Music: In-School Instrumental & Vocal Tuition
September 2026Abbey College Music Service (ASCA Music) is providing in-school instrumental and vocal tuition this term at Warboys Primary Academy for Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Woodwind, and Singing with qualified, DBS-checked tutors. Parents can register expressions of interest online.
Y.D.P Cambridge: Weekend Football Sessions at One Leisure Ramsey
SundaysY.D.P Cambridge runs Sunday football coaching sessions at One Leisure Ramsey catering to all abilities. First session is FREE (£5 cash per session thereafter). Diddy's (ages 2–5): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Little Legends (ages 6–11): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ramsey Heritage Open Day (Sunday 13th September 2026)
13 September 2026Ramsey Heritage Open Day takes place on Sunday 13th September 2026 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Features Sealed Knot, Vikings, and Roman re-enactors on Abbey Green. Free bus service from Ramsey Library to each historic site; free admission and parking.
1st Warboys Scouts: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts Weekly Meetings
Weekly1st Warboys Scouts welcomes new members to their weekly sessions: Beavers (ages 6 to 8) meet Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00 PM; Cubs (ages 8 to 10.5) meet Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 PM; Scouts (ages 10.5 to 14) meet Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Parent Forum Minutes & Key Actions
📄 Open Full Minutes (PDF) →Communication & School Platforms
Parent representatives highlighted the high utility of weekly digital newsletters and requested continued consolidation of school event schedules into digital calendar feeds.