Latest News
Please find below Aldeburgh primary Schools Latest news, you can also check out what's been happening but looking at our latest Newsletters.
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Whole School - Pipers Vale Gymnastics
Fri 18 Jul 2025We’re thrilled to let you know that on Friday 18th July, we’ll be taking the whole school on a very special trip to Pipers Vale Gymnastics Centre in Ipswich! 🤸♀️🤸♂️
This free trip is a fantastic way to celebrate the end of another brilliant school year, while also promoting team building, confidence, and gymnastics skills in a fun and active setting.
Please note the following for the day:
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Children should arrive at school in their PE kits.
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Please ensure they bring a packed lunch (or one is ordered from the school kitchen by Monday 14th July) and an extra water bottle, as they’ll be moving a lot and staying hydrated is key.
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Attached to this email are important documents with full details about the day, including timings and travel arrangements.
- Consent is required via ParentPay, 'Pay for other items', please ensure you have given consent by Monday 14th July.
We’re really looking forward to giving the children an energetic and memorable end-of-year experience.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
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Sports Day & PTFA Summer Fayre
Fri 11 Jul 2025We’re getting ready for one of the most exciting days of the school year – Sports Day, BBQ & PTFA Summer Faye! Join us on Friday 11th July for a fantastic afternoon filled with fun, friendly competition, delicious food, and summer celebration!
Sports Day kicks off after lunch, and our BBQ will be serving from 12:00 noon until around 3:45pm, giving you plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a tasty bite.
BBQ Pre-Orders
To make sure no one goes hungry, please pre-order your BBQ favourites via ParentPay TODAY (under ‘Pay for Other Items’). You can choose from these six mouth-watering options:
- Single burger & cheese in a bun – £2.35
- Double burger & cheese in a bun – £3.85
- Hot dog in a roll – £1.80
- Quorn single burger & cheese in a bun – £2.00
- Quorn double burger & cheese in a bun – £3.55
- Quorn sausage in a roll – £1.90
If you have more than one child in school, you only need to order through one child’s account, and you can order as many items as you like for the family.
Please place all pre-orders by Tuesday 8th July so we can ensure enough food is available. There will be limited BBQ food available to buy on the day, so pre-booking is strongly advised! Please have your ParentPay receipt email handy to collect your BBQ food from LunchTime on the field.
School Lunch Option – Fish & Chips
If your child normally has a school lunch or is entitled to Free School Meals or Universal Infant Free School Meals, the usual Fish & Chips meal will still be available and can be booked through the usual ParentPay meal service. Your child will collect this from school before 12:00 noon, and they can then take it down to the field in a container to enjoy with you during the BBQ.
On the Day
You’ll need to collect your child from school at 12 noon and make your way to the school field, where you can collect your BBQ lunch and find a sunny spot to enjoy it. At 1:00pm, children will head back to school to collect their bags and will return to the school field by around 1:15pm, when Sports Day will begin.PTFA Summer Fayre & Grand Draw
When Sports Day finishes, the fun continues with our PTFA Summer Fayre, and the Grand Prize Draw will take place at around 3:45pm. Raffle tickets will still be available to buy on the day.Please do stay and support the PTFA – they are raising funds for a brand-new Play Boat for the playground! There will be lots of fun activities and stalls at pocket-money prices, so bring some change and join in the fun!
Urgent plea for help! If anyone is able to lend a hand with setting up, running a stall, or helping with clear-up at the end of the day, please do speak to a PTFA member or let me know in the school office. We would be incredibly grateful for any support you can offer to help make the event a success!
If you have any questions or run into any issues with ordering, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re always happy to help.
We can’t wait to see you all there for a sizzling afternoon of sunshine, sports, BBQ and summer fun.
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Foxes Fashion Show
Thu 10 Jul 2025Get ready for glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of style!
We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to the Foxes Class Fashion Show, taking place on Thursday 10th July at 2:30pm in the one and only Jubilee Hall.
Our fabulous Foxes have been busy designing, creating, and rehearsing — and now it’s time for them to shine on the runway! Expect flair, fun, and fierce fashion as our young designers and models showcase their creativity in a spectacular celebration of self-expression and imagination.
This dazzling event is open to all Foxes parents, so bring your claps, cheers, and cameras — we promise it’ll be a show to remember!
Doors open at 2:30pm, and the show will be wrapped up in plenty of time for you to head back and collect any siblings from school.
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Otter's Parents Maths Workshop
Wed 09 Jul 2025We are delighted to invite you to a Maths Workshop with Otters Class on Wednesday 9th July, starting at 2:30pm here at school.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see how we teach maths in class and to take part in some fun, hands-on activities alongside your child. The children are excited to show you their skills and share some of the strategies they’ve been learning throughout the year.
Whether you're a maths whizz or just curious to find out more, we’d love for you to join us and experience a little of what maths looks like in Otters Class!
Please remember to sign in at the school office on arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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Midsummer Nights Dream - Owls Production
Wed 09 Jul 2025The stage is set, the costumes are ready, and the magic of Shakespeare is about to come to life!
We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to a spellbinding performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, brought to you by our very own Owls Class. This timeless tale of fairies, mischief, and midsummer madness will be performed at The Jubilee Hall on:
Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 6:00pm
(Please bring your young stars to the Jubilee Hall for 5:45pm sharp.)Prepare to be dazzled by the hard work, humour, and heart the children have poured into this production. It promises to be an unforgettable evening of drama, laughter, and a touch of midsummer magic.
Dress up, bring your applause, and join us for an evening that celebrates the incredible talents of our Owls!
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Hedgehogs & Foxes - Films
Mon 07 Jul 2025We are thrilled to invite you to a very special red-carpet event!
Hedgehogs and Foxes Classes proudly present the world premiere of their very own films — created, directed, and starring the children themselves! Join us for this exciting BIG screen experience at Aldeburgh Cinema on Monday 7th July 2025, with the screening starting at 2:30pm.
Come and celebrate the creativity, teamwork, and imagination that have gone into these wonderful projects. It promises to be a memorable afternoon full of smiles, laughter, and maybe even a few surprises!
Please note:
You will need to collect your child directly from the cinema after the screening. There should still be plenty of time to make your way back to school to collect any siblings from other classes.We can’t wait to see you there for this special celebration of our young filmmakers!
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150 Celebrations
Fri 20 Jun 2025Aldeburgh Primary School Marks 150 Years of Education with a Joyous Victorian Celebration
On Friday 20th June 2025, pupils, staff, and the wider community came together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of education at Aldeburgh Primary School with a vibrant and immersive Victorian-themed day.
The school was filled with excitement and energy as children arrived dressed in period attire, ready to step back in time and experience life as Victorian pupils. The Long Shop Museum played a central role in the celebrations, delivering engaging and hands-on period lessons that brought the past to life. Pupils wrote with slate and chalk, practised pen and ink handwriting, and baked traditional scones, fully immersing themselves in the day.
A host of lively activities added to the atmosphere, including singing, clarinet performances, maypole dancing, a traditional Punch and Judy show, and storytelling from former pupils and staff, whose memories offered a touching link between past and present. The event truly brought together generations of Aldeburgh Primary’s community.
Special thanks go to The Long Shop Museum, Rob from United Charities, the PTFA, and the many parent volunteers who gave their time and energy to make the day such a success.
A significant moment in the celebrations was the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Lady Hawes, who spoke movingly about the school’s long-standing musical heritage and her deep connection to its history. Speeches were also given by Mr Angela Goduti and Mrs Cheryl Singleton, CEO and Deputy CEO of EAST, who reflected on the importance of honouring the past while continuing to inspire future generations. Current Head of School, Mrs Heidi Norman, thanked pupils, staff, parents, and visitors for making the celebration such a meaningful and memorable occasion.
Adding to the fun, children took part in two Victorian-themed competitions: Best Victoria Sponge Cake and A New Crown for Queen Victoria. The creativity and enthusiasm on display were impressive, with some fantastic cakes enjoyed and exciting prizes awarded.
The celebration came just weeks after the school received confirmation from Ofsted that it remains a ‘Good’ school following its most recent inspection—affirming the school’s ongoing commitment to high standards, a nurturing environment, and quality teaching.
Mrs Norman summed up the day by saying, “It was a joy to see the school buzzing with excitement and community spirit. The children had a fantastic time, and it was a truly memorable way to honour the school’s history.”
