Achievement Awards - 11.7.25

Amazing Awards!

Attendance Awards

A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above. New Zealand, Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Northern Ireland, England, Italy, England, Greece, Germany, Spain, USA, Brazil and Canada. As you can see lots of classes have had an excellent week for attendance. With the final week of term next week please continue to ensure your child attends school. There are lots of exciting things in store for the children and it would be a shame if they miss out on all the fun!

15 Books Certificates 

Bronze (5 books) -  Oscar, Noor, Leo, Teddy N, Kevin, Re’niyah, Jamarb and Luke (New Zealand) Thomas and Ishaq (Palau),

Silver (10 books) - Emma, Teddy G, Robbie, Samuel, Ruby, Elsie, Rois, Kevin, Ozil, Lukas, Neel, Harry, James, Gabriela and Albie(New Zealand), Rose, Lilith (Fjij)

Gold (15 books) -  Caitlin, Harry and Gabriela (New Zealand), Gracie-May, Maaz, Reggie, Harley, Thomas, Holly, Maxim, Theo (Fiji), Carter, Yani, Aahil (Palau)

Malta Star of the Week

Congratulations to 

Star Writer Certificates

These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Kevin (England), Re’niyah (New Zealand), Maaru (Greece), Zofia (Germany), Reggie (Fiji), Chelsea (Wales), Hazel (St Lucia), Antonio (Brazil), Mayra (Northern Ireland), Eve A, Jessiah, JJ and Nifemi (Morocco) Lucas (Jamaica), Isha (Scotland), Gloria (Mexico), Evie B, Preston  (Kenya),  Artem (Palau), Lexi (Canada), William (Egypt), D’E’Ja (Italy), Blu (Antigua), Carter (India), Milena (Spain), Daniel (Madagascar) William (USA)

Star Reader Certificates

These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to Amy (England), Oscar (New Zealand), Nathan (Greece), Zofia (Germany), Savannah (Fiji), Ella (Wales), Lucas (St Lucia), Leya (Brazil), Emily (Northern Ireland), Aiza (Morocco) Nina (Jamaica), Harry (Scotland), Karma (Palau),  Lucille (Mexico), Briana, Cory, Nellie (Kenya), Sidrah (Canada), Dennis (Egypt), Mahir (Italy), Sarajane (Antigua), Teddy (India), Vinnie (Spain), Flourish (Madagascar) Andrew (USA)

Star Mathematician Certificates

These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Ellie (England), Kevin (New Zealand), Emaan (Greece), Nathan (Germany), Maaz (Fiji), Mujeeb (Wales), Inaya (St Lucia), Constantine (Brazil), Monelen (Northern Ireland),PJ,Atanas, Alessia and Princess (Morocco) Leo (Jamaica), JJ (Scotland),

Kevin (Mexico), Teddy, Olivia, Rishi (Kenya), Lenny (Canada), Elhan (Palau), Sebastian (Egypt), Olivia (Italy), Andreea (Antigua), Gracelyn (India), Reggie (Spain), Aria (Madagascar) Ella (USA)

Achievement  Certificates 

These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of honour: Rayan A, Kavi Adriana, Ella (Spain), Olivia (Greece), Theo, Vivaan, Harley (Fiji), Phoebe (Wales), Neel, Rois, James, Gabriela, Lukas, Jamarb, Luke, Shay Shay, Ava, Kevin, Robbie and Noor (New Zealand), April and Emily (Northern Ireland), Alessia (Morocco), Varnika, Nikole and Liyana-Mae, Abdullah, Preston, Oscar, Evie B (Kenya),  Scarlett-May (Palau) Kevin (Mexico), Rubi (Mexico) Zuzanna, Domas, Ignacy, Johnny Gracie (USA)

Mathletics Awards

Bronze certificate	Mayra (Northern Ireland), Roman (Canada) Charlotte (Germany), Amirah, Adriana (Spain)
Silver certificate	Milena (Spain)
Gold Certificate	Harry (New Zealand), Heavenly (Wales), Chloe (Scotland)
Platinum Certificate	Max (Wales), Grace (Canada) , Aayan (Spain)
Emerald Certificate	Nancy (Northern Ireland), Enki (Scotland)
Diamond Certificate	Sebastian (New Zealand), Maaz (Fiji), Alicia (Wales), Sydney (Northern Ireland), Sid (Scotland), Leo (Canada)
Epic Certificate	Jake (England), Jamarb (New Zealand), Azrah & Ethan (Wales), Katy (Scotland), Leo (Canada)
Legend Certificate	Olivia, Lilly (England), Luke and Emma Sebastian (New Zealand), Jaxson-Bridge (Fiji) Sofia P, Elhan, Aahil, Artem (Palau)
Cool Legend	Amy (England), Thomas (Fiji), Amy, Ustym (Canada)
Super Legend	Georgia (Fiji)
Mythic Legend	Maxim, Vivaan (Fiji), Albert (Wales)
Diamond Legend	Stefan (England), Adrian (Palau),

Golden Certificate

Congratulations to these children who have been awarded a Golden Certificate as they have made exceptionally good choices linked to The Mead Creed. These certificates are not easy to get so very well done to this week’s winners!

St Lucia (YR)	Mirko	Antigua (YR)	Vladimir
Jamaica (YR)	Harper	New Zealand (Y1)	Gabriela
Palau (Y1)		Fiji (Y1)	Harley
Madagascar (Y2)	Whole class and Vinnie	Morocco (Y2)	Whole class
Kenya (Y2)	Teddy, Ezra, Whole Class	Egypt (Y2)	Whole Class and Eman
Scotland (Y3)	Nikole	Wales (Y3)	JJ
Northern Ireland (Y3)	Malachi	England (Y3)	Mitakshi
Italy (Y4)	Amelia	Greece (Y4)	Charlie
Spain (Y4)	Nubian- Reign	Germany (Y4)	Amelia
Brazil (Y5)	Haider	Canada (Y5)	Angelo
Mexico (Y5)	Leona	USA (Y5)	USA Class
China (Y6)	China Class	Malaysia (Y6)	Keeley, Paulina & Kaden
India (Y6)	India

 

Weekly Newsletter - 11.7.25

 

Weekly Newsletter 

Friday 11th July 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we enter the final week of the 24–25 academic year, it’s a moment to reflect on what has been a truly incredible year at Mead. Our children have made fantastic progress, overcome challenges, and embraced every opportunity to grow, both personally and academically.

One of the standout highlights for me has been the many moments we’ve shared together as a school community. Whether it’s been sports events, parent workshops, performances, or whole-school celebrations, these moments have truly captured what makes Mead so special.

Your ongoing support has been unwavering, and we can’t thank you enough. In school, we often use the phrase: “Together we can!”—and this absolutely includes you. Everything we’ve achieved this year has been made possible through your partnership and encouragement.

We’re looking forward to seeing many of you at our Farewell Picnic on Friday 18th July, please refer to the letter from Mrs Wagstaff for more details.

Children may continue wearing PE kit for the remainder of the term and we are gratefully accepting donations of good-quality school uniform.

📅 Key Dates:

• Last day of term: Friday 18th July

• Return to school: Wednesday 3rd September

And in true Mead style… keep an eye out next week for something special. Our end of year staff video will be shared in place of the newsletter to celebrate another amazing year together!

Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joyful summer break.

Together we can! 💚

Kindest regards, 

Ms A Holmes  

Headteacher

Important Information

Goodbyes and New Beginnings

As we reach the end of the school year, we are also saying goodbye to three valued members of staff who have each made a meaningful contribution to life at Mead.

Miss Bergasse, our Maths Lead and Year 5 Year Group Leader will be stepping away from Mead at the end of this term to explore new opportunities and take time for personal development. She has been an inspiring leader, a committed teacher, and a much-loved member of our team. While she’ll be greatly missed, this is not necessarily goodbye forever and we hope to welcome her back in the future.

Miss Burt-Davis, who has supported pupils both in the ARP and across mainstream classes, will also be moving on to a new school. She has played a key role in nurturing and supporting so many children across the school and has brought warmth and dedication to every role she has undertaken.

Mrs Bernardes will be leaving us to take an exciting next step in her career. Following further training, she has secured a new opportunity at another school where she will continue to develop and grow professionally. Her calm, caring approach and unwavering support for her pupils will be greatly missed.

We thank each of them for their dedication, care and hard work, and we wish them all the very best in their next chapters. Once a part of Mead, always a part of Mead. 💚

Reports and Open Evening – Report Follow-Up

Children will be bringing home their end-of-year reports today. Please take time to read through them together and celebrate their successes and hard work. They’ve truly earned it. A reminder that our Open Evening will take place on Monday between 3pm and 4pm. This is an opportunity for parents and carers to speak with teachers about their child’s end-of-year report. No appointments are necessary, please drop in during the hour if you would like to discuss your child’s progress.

Mobile Phones – School Policy Reminder

Mobile phones should not be brought into school unless a signed mobile phone agreement is already in place. These agreements are only available to children who walk to and from school independently. Any phones brought in without permission will be held securely and returned to a parent or carer.

AirTags & Tracking Devices – Important Reminder

A reminder that tracking devices such as Apple AirTags are not permitted in school or on school trips.

While we understand that families may wish to feel reassured about their child’s safety, these devices raise serious safeguarding, privacy, and security concerns.
Key concerns include:

• Privacy risks, including tracking without a child’s informed consent

• Location sharing, which could endanger children—especially those with specific safeguarding needs

• Disruption to school trip management and protocols
  
  

We encourage parents to trust in our robust safeguarding systems. If you have specific concerns about your child’s safety, please speak with a member of staff in advance.

Full guidance is available on the school website.

Labubu Dolls – Not Permitted in School

Please note that Labubu dolls and similar soft toys are not allowed in school. These items can cause distraction during learning time and are not appropriate for the school setting. We appreciate your support in keeping toys at home.

Support for Parents and Carers

Mental Health Support 

If you would like information on how to support your mental health and your child’s mental health, please see the website below which contains useful resources: https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/

Bucket drumming

Last term in Music, the children developed their skills in bucket drumming. 

Years 1-2 focused on holding a steady beat and playing simple rhythms using crotchets and quavers. Meanwhile, children in Years 3 to 6 explored more complex rhythmic patterns, performing along to well-known songs. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and progress. Who knows - some of them may even go on to become professional drummers in the future!

Achievement Awards - 4.7.25

 Amazing Awards!

Attendance Awards

A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above.  Kenya, Northern Ireland, Wales, Italy, Mexico, USA, Canada and Malaysia.

Our overall class winners this week were Northern Ireland with an impressive 99.2%! Once again they can come to school on Monday in Non School Uniform.  Let's keep it up and see all of our children in school for the last two weeks before our summer break.

15 Books Certificates 

Bronze (5 books) - 

Silver (10 books) -

Gold (15 books) -  Ella, Sofia J (Palau)

Malta Star of the Week

Congratulations to Mason M who has received Malta Star of the Week for starting to use the toilet! 

Star Writer Certificates

These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Ellie (England),Aaliyah and Princess (Morocco), Darcy (St Lucia) Ella (USA), Poppy (Canada), Harry (New Zealand) Moksha(Mexico), Mirellie (Antigua), JJ (Wales), Milena (Northern Ireland), Esther (Scotland), Freya (Palau), Haider (Brazil), Jax (Madagascar), Rosie (Kenya), Ivy-Rose (Fiji), Harvey (Italy), Zofia (Germany), Ella (Greece), Nubian- Reign (Spain), Anja (Egypt)

Star Reader Certificates

These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to Yasmin (England),Ethan (Morocco), Maeve (St Lucia) Lavinia (USA), Maisy (Canada), Robbie (New Zealand) Coby (Mexico), Vinnie (Antigua), Max (Wales), Daniel (Northern Ireland), Enki (Scotland), Arthur (Palau), Bobbie (Brazil), Anas (Madagascar), Angelica, Iyaz, Donatela (Kenya), Rose (Fiji), Ezra (Italy), Ellison (Germany), Maaru (Greece), Kane (Spain), Tamia (Egypt)

Star Mathematician Certificates

These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Jake (England),  Tyler and Luna (Morocco), Augustus (St Lucia) Gracie-Anne (USA),, Ustym (Canada), Dulcie (New Zealand) 

Lily (Mexico), Robyn (Antigua), Tereza (Wales), Matas (Northern Ireland), Logan (Scotland), Artem (Palau), Jason (Brazil), Flora (Madagascar), Thomas (Fiji), Preston, Evie B (Kenya), Elena (Italy), Domas (Germany),Charlie (Greece), Dennie (Spain), Isla and Ella (Egypt)

Achievement  Certificates 

These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of honour: Tyler and Denizhan (Morocco) Kelvin (USA), Roman and Maisy (Canada), JJ, Ruby,Heavenly, Azrah, David, Dylan De, Alicia, Mujeeb, Tillie, Aleena, Chloe, Iulian & Albert (Wales), Siyaa and Lucian (Northern Ireland), Sid and Kian (Scotland), Esmae, Eleanor, Sofia P (Palau), Kaisan, Maaz, Gracie-May, Kaine (Fiji), Stefan (Kenya), 

Mathletics Awards

Silver certificate	Faith, Milena, Zion-Elijah, Sophie (Spain)
Gold Certificate	Mikel (USA), Chloe (Scotland), Kaiyan (Fiji), Mahir, Faith, Kane, Lenny (Spain), Heavenly (Wales)
Platinum Certificate	Malakai (USA), Isha (Scotland), Aayan (Spain), Max (Wales)
Emerald Certificate	Enki (Scotland), Sai, Victoria (Spain), David (Wales)
Diamond Certificate	Sydney (Northern Ireland), Yasmin (England), Sid (Scotland), Maaz (Fiji), Elena (Italy), Jacob, Mahir (Spain)
Epic Certificate	Jamarb (New Zealand), Jake (England), Katy (Scotland), Sofia P (Palau), Jaxson-Bridge (Fiji), Domas (Germany), Tadei (Italy), Azrah & Ethan (Wales)
Legend Certificate	Luke and Emma (New Zealand) Nuhaa (Mexico), Amy, Lily and Olivia (England), Milena (Scotland), Thomas, Georgia (Fiji) Elhan, Aahil, Artem, Nathan (Greece), Ahmet, Lenny (Italy)
Cool Legend	Akhila, Sara (Italy), Rayan A (Spain)
Super Legend	Stefan (England), Adrian (Palau), Akhila (Italy), Rayan A (Spain)
Diamond Legend	Vivaan, Maxim (Fiji), Albert (Wales)
Epic Legend	Aum, Amber, Isla (USA)
Ultimate Legend	Sebastian (Greece)

June Year 4 Times Table Rock Star Awards

Headliner	Harvey, Sophia (Italy)
Support Act	Ella (Spain)
Rock Hero	Lenny (Italy), Sohie (Spain)
Rock Legend	Zach (Germany), Ruby M, Lillie W (Italy), Reggie, Nubian-Reign (Spain)
Rock Star	Henry (Greece), Jack (Italy), Emma (Spain)
Gone Green	David (Greece), Delia (Italy), Vinnie & Blessing (Spain)

Well done to Spain class for winning the June Year 4 Battle. The top three scorers in each class were; Faith, Sophie & Oscar (Spain),Zach, Ollie & Emilia (Germany), Maaru, Ruby & Callum (Greece), Roens,Lenny & Gabriel (Italy)

Golden Certificate

Congratulations to these children who have been awarded a Golden Certificate as they have made exceptionally good choices linked to The Mead Creed. These certificates are not easy to get so very well done to this week’s winners!

St Lucia (YR)	Ella-Rose	Antigua (YR)	Jessica
Jamaica (YR)		New Zealand (Y1)	Leo
Palau (Y1)	Aren	Fiji (Y1)	Fiji Class
Madagascar (Y2)	Whole class	Morocco (Y2)	Alessia
Kenya (Y2)	Oscar	Egypt (Y2)	Leo
Scotland (Y3)	Rayne	Wales (Y3)	Heavenly
Northern Ireland (Y3)	Sara and Talula	England (Y3)	Kevin
Italy (Y4)	Akhila	Greece (Y4)	Yoyin
Spain (Y4)	Lenny	Germany (Y4)	Eva
Brazil (Y5)	Visha	Canada (Y5)	Canada Class
Mexico (Y5)	Biddy	USA (Y5)	Ignacy