Upcoming Events
05
Jan
Spring Term
Monday 05 January - Friday 27 March
The first day back after the Christmas Holiday for all pupils will be Tuesday 6th January, due to an Inset day on Monday 5th.
20
Jan
Y2 Barns Ness trip to Fort Nelson
Tuesday 20 January
The cost of this trip is £5 and should be paid via ipay.
21
Jan
Y2 St Ives trip to Fort Nelson
Wednesday 21 January
The cost of this trip is £5 and should be paid for via ipay.
22
Jan
Year 6 Royal Navy STEM Workshop
Thursday 22 January
This event will take place at the school.
22
Jan
Author visit for Years 3-6
Thursday 22 January
NOW EXTENDED FOR YEAR 6 TOO
On Thursday 22nd January all pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 will have the exciting opportunity to meet children's author Julie Pike. Her fantastic book Flame Chasers was on the shortlist for the Portsmouth Book Award 2025. Julie will be talking to the children about her books and being an author as well as answering their questions.
The author event is being paid for by the school and is FREE for your child, but there will be an opportunity for your child to buy one of Julie's books and have it signed by her on the day if you wish. Books will be available to purchase from the Hayling Island Book Shop which will be located in the school library on the day. Paperbacks will be subsidised and priced at £7.00.
If your child would like to buy a book, please send in money (cash) in a named envelope on the day.
On Thursday 22nd January all pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 will have the exciting opportunity to meet children's author Julie Pike. Her fantastic book Flame Chasers was on the shortlist for the Portsmouth Book Award 2025. Julie will be talking to the children about her books and being an author as well as answering their questions.
The author event is being paid for by the school and is FREE for your child, but there will be an opportunity for your child to buy one of Julie's books and have it signed by her on the day if you wish. Books will be available to purchase from the Hayling Island Book Shop which will be located in the school library on the day. Paperbacks will be subsidised and priced at £7.00.
If your child would like to buy a book, please send in money (cash) in a named envelope on the day.
23
Jan
Ayrton Family Breakfast
Friday 23 January
Families are invited to share breakfast together in the school hall. The Blackfriar Road gates will open at 8.10am.
26
Jan
Bikeability Week for Years 3 & 4
Monday 26 January - Friday 30 January
26
Jan
Ayrton does Kindness Week
Monday 26 January - Friday 30 January
02
Feb
Y5 St Helier trip to Sustainability Centre
Monday 02 February
The cost of this trip is £3 and should be paid for on ipay please.
03
Feb
Y5 Southsea trip to Sustainability Centre
Tuesday 03 February
The cost of this trip is £3 and should be paid for on ipay please.
03
Feb
MHST/ Place2Be Parent Workshop - Low mood
Tuesday 03 February 14:30 to 15:30
Parents are invited into school to attend a parent workshop run by the Mental Health Support Team and Place2Be. This workshop will focus on low mood in children.
03
Feb
Parents' Evening
Tuesday 03 February 15:30 to 18:00
Letters will be sent home to parents for them to book a slot to speak with their child's teacher.
04
Feb
Parents' Evening
Wednesday 04 February 15:30 to 18:00
05
Feb
Parents' Evening
Thursday 05 February 15:30 to 18:00
06
Feb
Y6 trip to Fort Nelson - WW2 Workshop
Friday 06 February
The cost of this trip is £5 and should be paid for via ipay.
06
Feb
Non-uniform day - wear yellow for Sophie's Legacy £1 donation
Friday 06 February
09
Feb
Children's Mental Health Week
Monday 09 February - Friday 13 February
11
Feb
YR Longships trip to 100 Acre Wood
Wednesday 11 February
The cost of this trip is £1 and should be paid for via ipay.
12
Feb
YR Seahouses trip to 100 Acre Wood
Thursday 12 February
The cost of this trip is £1 and should be paid for via ipay.
13
Feb
INSET Day
Friday 13 February
The school will be closed for all children.
16
Feb
Half Term
Monday 16 February - Friday 20 February
The school will be closed for all children.
23
Feb
Yr 3 St Catherine's trip to Manor Farm
Monday 23 February
The cost of this trip is £9.50 and should be paid for on ipay please.
23
Feb
Year 2 Infant Voices Festival at Cottage Grove
Monday 23 February 12:30 to 15:00
24
Feb
Yr 3 New Brighton trip to Manor Farm
Tuesday 24 February
The cost of this trip is £9.50 and should be paid for on ipay please.
24
Feb
Author visit for EYFS & KS1
Tuesday 24 February
25
Feb
Yr 1 Smalls trip to Marwell
Wednesday 25 February
The cost of this trip is £11 and should be paid for via ipay.
26
Feb
Yr 1 Mumbles trip to Marwell
Thursday 26 February
The cost of this trip is £11 and should be paid for via ipay.
02
Mar
INSET Day
Monday 02 March
The school will be closed for all children.
03
Mar
Yr 2 Barns Ness visit to Winchester Science Centre
Tuesday 03 March
The cost of this trip is £6 and should be paid for on ipay please.
04
Mar
Yr 2 St Ives trip to Winchester Science Centre
Wednesday 04 March
The cost of this trip is £6 and should be paid for on ipay please.
05
Mar
World Book Day
Thursday 05 March
11
Mar
Zoolab visit for EYFS
Wednesday 11 March
The cost of this visit is £6 and should be paid for via ipay.
16
Mar
YR Longships trip to Longdown Activity Farm
Monday 16 March
The cost of this trip is £11.50 and should be paid for on ipay please.
19
Mar
YR Seahouses trip to Longdown Activity Farm
Thursday 19 March
The cost of this trip is £11.50 and should be paid for on ipay please.
23
Mar
Yr 1 trip to Portchester Castle
Monday 23 March
The cost of this trip is £6 and should be paid for via ipay.
24
Mar
Year 1 trip to Portchester Castle
Tuesday 24 March
The cost of this trip is £6 and should be paid for via ipay.
26
Mar
Year 6 trip to Sustainability Centre
Thursday 26 March
26
Mar
Year 5 trip to South Downs Planetarium
Thursday 26 March
Revised date. The cost of this trip is £8 and should be paid for via ipay.
27
Mar
Year 4 trip to Fort Nelson - Roman workshop
Friday 27 March
The cost of this trip is £6 and should be paid for via ipay.
30
Mar
School Holiday
Monday 30 March - Friday 10 April
The school will be closed for all children.
13
Apr
Summer Term
Monday 13 April - Friday 17 July
28
Apr
Year 5 trip to WW1 Remembrance Centre
Tuesday 28 April
29
Apr
Year 5 trip to WW1 Remembrance Centre
Wednesday 29 April
04
May
Bank Holiday
Monday 04 May
School closed for Bank Holiday.
22
May
Year 2 trip to Sea City Museum
Friday 22 May
25
May
Half Term
Monday 25 May - Friday 29 May
The school will be closed for all children.
15
Jun
Yr 1 Mumbles trip to Bournemouth Oceanarium
Monday 15 June
The cost of this trip is £8.50 and should be paid for via ipay.
16
Jun
Yr 1 Smalls trip to Bournemouth Oceanarium
Tuesday 16 June
The cost of this trip is £8.50 and should be paid for via ipay.
23
Jun
Yr 3 St Catherine's trip to Hogmoor Inclosure
Tuesday 23 June
The cost of this trip is £3 and should be paid for via ipay.
24
Jun
Yr 3 New Brighton trip to Hogmoor Inclosure
Wednesday 24 June
The cost of this trip is £3 and should be paid for via pay.
03
Jul
INSET Day
Friday 03 July
The school will be closed for all children.
06
Jul
INSET Day
Monday 06 July
The school will be closed for all children.
17
Jul
Last day of Term
Friday 17 July