We hope all of our pupils, parents, carers and families had a wonderful summer break and enjoyed spending quality time together. It has been a real pleasure to welcome everyone back to Fountains Primary School and see our classrooms, corridors and playgrounds filled with smiling faces, enthusiasm and excitement for a new year of learning.

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Over the summer holiday, our dedicated staff team worked hard to prepare classrooms, develop new learning opportunities and ensure everything was ready for the start of another successful academic year. We were also delighted to welcome many new children and families to the Fountains community and thank everyone for the positive start they have made.

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One of the highlights of the summer was our extensive Summer School programme. We were proud to offer 10 Summer School days for our pupils and families, with more than 70 children and family members attending across the programme. The sessions provided valuable opportunities for children to maintain routines, build confidence, strengthen friendships and enjoy a range of engaging activities in a familiar and supportive environment. It was wonderful to see so many families taking advantage of these opportunities and helping children prepare for a successful return to school.

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The first few weeks of term have already been incredibly busy. Children have settled well into their new classes, begun exciting new topics and demonstrated the positive attitudes, resilience and enthusiasm that make us so proud. We have also held our annual pupil elections, allowing children to learn about democracy, understand the importance of pupil voice and take an active role in shaping our school community through the School Council, Eco Committee and Online Safety Team. Congratulations to all pupils who put themselves forward for election and to those who were successfully voted into representative roles by their classmates.

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We are also looking forward to a number of exciting opportunities planned for the year ahead. Our residential visit programme continues to provide valuable experiences for pupils, helping them develop confidence, resilience, independence and teamwork through a range of outdoor learning activities. Alongside this, pupils can look forward to educational visits, sporting events, enrichment opportunities, Forest School experiences and many exciting curriculum projects throughout the year.

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As a school, we are incredibly proud of the many achievements celebrated over the last year. These include achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction, gaining our UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold Award, receiving recognition through the Inclusive Quality Mark as a Centre of Excellence, achieving Gold School Games Mark status and continuing our work as a Thrive School, placing emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. These successes reflect the commitment of our pupils, staff, governors and families and help ensure that Fountains remains a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive school for every child.

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We are also excited about the next stage of development for specialist SEND provision through our partnership work with William Shrewsbury Primary School. This proposal reflects our commitment to sharing expertise and supporting more children with additional needs across Staffordshire, whilst continuing to provide excellent opportunities for the children already attending Fountains.

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Thank you for your continued support and partnership. The strong relationships between home and school are a key part of what makes Fountains such a special place, and we look forward to working together throughout the coming year.

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We are excited about everything that lies ahead and cannot wait to share the achievements, successes and special moments of the year with you. Here's to another fantastic year of learning, friendship, personal growth and memorable experiences at Fountains Primary School.

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Mrs Price

Executive Headteacher