Diary Dates
Diary Dates
2026 Autumn Term Important Diary Dates
| Date | Event |
| Thursday 15th October | PTA Pumpkin Carving Trail – Carve your pumpkin and bring it to school to win a prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. A display of pumpkins will be from 5pm. £1.50 to come along and have a hot chocolate. More information and rules to follow. |
| Thursday 15th October | Halloween Themed Cake Sale – We will be asking families to support our cake stall at the PTA Pumpkin Carving Trail to make/buy Halloween themed cakes. |
| Friday 16th October | Multicultural Parade – Multicultural Week will take place from Monday 12th to Friday 16th October. Pupils will enjoy a variety of activities throughout the week, culminating in a whole-school parade at 2:45pm on Friday. |
| Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st October | Inset Day |
| Thursday 22nd to Friday 30th November | Half Term |
| Thursday 5th November | Bonfire Night Disco – KS1 3.30pm to 4.30pm with a drink and snack for £3.00. Please buy tickets from the school office. KS2 4.45pm to 5.45pm with a drink and snack for £3.00. Please buy tickets from the school office. |
| Thursday 5th November | Tempest School Photos – Sibling and individual photos can be taken. If orders are placed by the deadline, photographs will be returned before the Christmas holidays. |
| Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th November | Parents Evening – This is an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s class teacher and discuss their progress and experiences at school. Appointments can be booked via MCAS and are available between 3:30 pm and 6:00 pm. |
| Monday 16th November | Odd Socks Day – To support Anti-Bullying Week, please send your child to school wearing odd socks. |
| Friday 4th December | Non-Uniform Day – Return Your Filled and Decorated Pint Pots Please note – Pint pots will be sent home on 20th November 2026 for children to decorate and fill. |
| Thursday 10th December | Christmas Fayre – We warmly welcome everyone to come along between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. |
| Tuesday 15th December | KS1 Nativity – Morning and afternoon performances will take place. Tickets will be available for purchase, with a charge per ticket. |
| Wednesday 16th December | Christmas Dinner & Christmas Jumper Day – Please remember to order a Christmas dinner for your child. Children are also welcome to wear Christmas jumpers or festive T-shirts to school. |
| Wednesday 16th December | KS2 Carol Service at Church – We do not charge an entry fee; however, refreshments will be available to purchase. |
| Thursday 17th December | Class Parties – Closer to Christmas, your child’s class teacher will ask families to contribute food items for the children’s Christmas class party. |
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