The Buzz

A hearty welcome back to HPP and the new academic year. I hope you all had a restful break and were able to have some quality time together. The children looked resplendent in their new uniforms and they were looking happy and eager to return to school as they arrived. The staff have been back since Monday and are absolutely ready to welcome the children. We are pleased that the new staff have settled in so quickly and hit the ground running.

Please ensure you have checked the Autumn term dates which will be coming up this term.

Tomorrow we look forward to welcoming parents of the classes in year 1 and 2, the classrooms will be open to parents for a visit from 3pm to 3.30pm. Please enter from the playground doors.

Welcome meetings will take place on :-

Year 1 Tuesday 9th September @ 2.30pm - 3pm

Year 2 Wednesday 10th September @ 2.30pm - 3pm

This term. HISN has welcomed Mrs Anna Gale as our new Head of School, she joins myself and Mr James as a member of the Executive Leadership team.

Mrs Gale's reflections on the start of term:-

It has been a real pleasure to start the new term and feel so warmly welcomed by everyone at Hampton Infants and Nursery. I have felt immense pride this week watching the children come in wearing their uniforms with big smiles and lots of enthusiasm.

It was lovely to see Year 1 and Year 2 children settling so well and joining in beautifully during assembly. Our Nursery children have been enjoying their ‘Stay and Play’ sessions, building confidence whilst meeting Miss Dowden and Mrs Newman. Meanwhile, our Reception teachers have been out and about completing their home visits, getting to know each child and family in a supportive and personal way. It’s been a fantastic start, and I’m really looking forward to the term ahead!

We are looking forward to welcoming all the new reception children over the next week.

If you are interested in volunteering in school on a regular basis, please attend one of our parent volunteer meetings on the following dates:

Hampton Infant School: Friday 26th September 9 - 10am
Hampton Junior School: Thursday 18th September 9 - 10am

Full details regarding volunteering in school will be given at these meetings.

Finally, thanks to all those families whose child returned with Pritt Sticks and black whiteboard pens, links below. Please send them in if you haven't yet.

Pritt stick / Whiteboard pen

Helen Lockey

Executive Headteacher

Anna Gale

Head of School

Clubs will resume next week - the club timetable can be found at the end of the newsletter.

Please make sure that your child's water bottle, sweatshirt or cardigan is named; lost property will be put in the box outside the office reception area.

Please make sure you familiarise yourself with the useful links section at the end of this newsletter as it contains links to calendars, menus, club timetables and important forms that may need completing by parents/carers.

Your consideration is appreciated when parking in the roads surrounding HISN and we would ask you to be mindful of not parking across resident's properties and also parking safely. Parking Officers are in force and are in regular attendance in the surrounding areas.

For the safety of your child and others, we would respectfully remind you that parking on the zig zag lines outside the school is strictly prohibited.

Ripley Road restrictions :- 8.30am - 9:00am / 2.45pm - 3.15pm

Parent Support Advisor

Karen Finnegan, our Parent Support Advisor, has been providing support to parents and carers for the past four years here at Hampton Primary Partnership. Karen provides a confidential, non-judgemental service to help with a wide range of challenges that can affect home and school life.

Whether you're facing day- to- day parenting struggles or just need a bit of guidance. Karen is here to help improve your child’s wellbeing by supporting you through the ups and downs of family life.

New availability from September 2025

Karen will be available for drop ins, calls or appointments on:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

8am - 4pm.

Contact Karen on 07471 234544

Email: kfinnegan@hpp.school

HPPA

HPPA is doing an amazing job fundraising for HPP. For more information please visit our website (link above).