This week’s class attendance winners are: 

   Ladybirds, Hedgehogs and Ash classes with 99%  - Well done! 

This week’s class punctuality winners are:

Ladybirds, Hedgehogs and Maple with 100% - Well done!

                                                              Also a big well done to all other classes this week!

📍 Online Forum 

📅 Date: Monday, 30th March
🕘 Time: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Online

Community Forum

📍 In-Person Forum 

📅 Date: Wednesday, 1st April
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
📍 Location: Cotham Grove Hall 

We have had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day week! On Monday, we began with Book At Bedtime, which was a lot of wholesome fun. It was great to get children of different ages together. They all had a lovely time listening to stories and drinking hot chocolate. On World Book Day itself, the school was filled with an amazing array of costumes, creative characters, and a lot of excitement around reading. On Friday, we had reading buddies and our prize draw for the sponsored read. It has been non-stop reading goodness.

Next week, we’ll be sharing more photos from the day, including the brilliant outfits, today’s reading buddies, and other book‑themed activities from the past few days—so keep your eyes peeled!

 
We know that deciding when your child should be able to access a mobile phone is a big and complex decision. There are lots of things to think about and you might well be considering questions such as these:

Is my child ready for a phone?

How do I keep my child safe?

What’s the right approach for our family?

Are children and phones a good mix?

The NSPCC advise that every child is different, and the decision about when to introduce a phone is down to the parents or carers – and should be based on your child’s individual needs, maturity, and circumstances. They have produced a guide to help parents and carers weigh the pros and cons, understand signs of readiness, and set up healthy habits from the start.

If you have any questions about this or any other aspect of safeguarding please speak to any member of the school safeguarding team (Mr Insall, Ms Julie Smith, Mrs Welsford, Miss Dunne, Ms Emmeline Smith) any time.

We're excited to announce our special Red Nose Day menu for Friday 20th March featuring some delicious options for the day! Your child can enjoy:

- Fish Fingers and Chips
- Cheese Toastie (requested by School Council) with Chips  (select the bbq pasty)
-  Jacket Potato 

All served with  Red Nose Biscuit

Don't forget to book lunches via Arbor, even if your child will be bringing a packed lunch from home. We can't wait to celebrate the joy of reading with these fun meals!

More exciting information coming.....

This term, Eagles have eagerly begun reading The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan — an exciting adventure set in an imaginary world filled with everything the twins love (dragons, witches, mermaids and ninja wizards) and everything they fear. 

The story follows Arthur and Rose, whose Grandad mysteriously disappears into a folding bed. Has he simply vanished… or is the Land of Roar real after all? 

This gripping book has sparked brilliant discussions about imagination, sibling relationships, and courage. It has whisked us into a world of adventure and left us eager to discover what happens next. 

The girls football ball has expanded!

Inspired by the original crew, a new batch of keen footballers came to join the team.

Essentially, they all got game play and developed their communication and team playing skills. It was a hard slog but in the final match they kept a clean sheet. Both keepers worked relentlessly. Plenty on smiles and aching legs after the evening was through. Well done ladies, it is wonderful to see more of you wanting to get on the pitch.

Our new (optional) school jumpers are available to order via the school shop on Arbor. We are also selling iron-on embroidered badges that can be attached to a plain green sweatshirt and/or white polo/T shirt. We would like to thank the school council for their input in deciding colour and for advocating for a T shirt option.

We know that our school community has a wide range of views about school clothing. Some families would appreciate a consistent school item to help children feel part of a team, while others value the freedom and individuality that comes with not having a uniform.

A school jumper can help promote the following:

• Equality: Reduces visible differences between pupils, helping prevent peer pressure based on clothing.
• Sense of belonging: Creates a shared identity and promotes school pride.
• Focus on learning: Minimises distractions from fashion trends and peer pressure.
• Safety: Makes it easier to identify pupils on trips or in public spaces, especially at sports events
• Cost: Can be cheaper for families compared to buying multiple outfits for school.
• Time-saving: Simplifies morning routines for parents and children.

You can find the school shop under the "Quick Actions" section on Arbor. Once you place your order, it will be delivered straight to your child's class, so that they can bring it home with them.

If your child receives pupil premium funding, you can order one school jumper free of charge through the school shop.

Not sure what size to order?

Jumpers are also available to try on for size at both school offices before you order.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Please note, due to popular demand - stock is running low but don't worry - more is on the way! 

The school nurse will be dropping in for some sessions with parents and carers on the dates below - please click on the date to book your lot:

• Tuesday 17th March 2026
• Tuesday 5th May 2026
• Tuesday 23rd June 2026

The sessions will be about offering support and information around topics such as emotional support and relationships, sleep, healthy eating, exercise, being healthy, smoking/vaping.

The sessions will be running between 9am-10am and are held in the hall at Elmgrove. There are four 15 minute slots available per session and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. You will be able to join in with coffee morning whilst you wait to be seen.

If you do book a slot with the Sirona Nurse and are then unable to  attend, please let us know in advance so we can offer out that sessions to another family.

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YEAR 6 CRAFT MARKET

Friday 13th March

The year 6 children will be holding a market in the Cotham Grove hall straight after school. There will be homemade crafts, second hand books, cakes and more. This will be to raise money for the year 6 end of school party.

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The next PTAF meeting will be on Wednesday 18th March. 7.30pm in the Cotham grove library.

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PTAF EASTER EGG HUNT

27th March 

3.45pm

Cotham Grove Playground (all families, from both sites are invited)

Tickets go on sale on Classlist on 6th March

£3 each

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YOUR SCHOOL LOTTERY

One very easy way you can help raise money is to buy a lottery ticket through our new school lottery system. 

One winner from our school is guaranteed every week!

Click on the link below to buy tickets!

https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/cotham-gardens-primary-school?utm_campaign=you-went-live&utm_source=cause-admin&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Hyperlink

CREATIVITY CLUB

Tuesdays at Cotham Grove: 

Our after school Creativity Club is bookable for terms 5&6 now. Devised by Emma from Chandos Atelier and delivered by professional makers with years of experience, it is an hour of creative exploration using art materials. Enriching and imaginative, they develop skills and resilience, teaching techniques and methods rather than giving follow-along instructions -  perfect for creative kids and art adventurers!

https://www.chandosatelier.co.uk/bookings

“His creativity at home and his attitude to materials and projects has exploded, which includes scientific endeavours, inspired by your materials and attitude to creativity.”

SONGTREATS - MUSIC CLUB

BRISTOL FAMILY HUBS

Please find the Parenting Groups Information Booklet

BRISTOL PARENT CARERS  

On 16 March at We The Curious, Bristol City Council will be joining Bristol Parent Carers for the annual SEND event.

The Education Psychology Team will be running a session from 12:30-1:45pm focused specifically on building confidence with maths.

The event is free to attend.
Families can book a free ticket here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bristolparentcarers/2013650

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