Cheddar First School

🌞✂️ The grass is cut, the sun is shining… and today after school it’s Summer Party time at Cheddar First School! 🎉☀️ A huge thank you to the amazing FPTA for organising this fantastic fundraiser for our school, we can’t wait to celebrate together this afternoon! 💛 #CheddarFirstSchool #SummerParty #TodayAfterSchool #SchoolFundraiser #FPTA

💚 Wear it Green Day – Tomorrow! 💚 A reminder that tomorrow is our Wear it Green Day, with a non-school uniform day to raise awareness and support for children’s mental health. Children are invited to wear something green and make a donation to support The Space, a local charity providing vital mental health support for children and young people in the Cheddar Valley. 💚 Donate here: /page/cheddar-first-school-19 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MilesForMinds #WearItGreen #ChildrensMentalHealth #CheddarFirstSchool #TheSpace

💙 Mental Health Awareness Week at Cheddar First School 💙 This week we are taking part in Miles for Minds and aiming to run 100 miles as a whole school! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Every class is completing daily laps on the field, and we’ll total everything up at the end of the week to see if we’ve hit our target! We are also raising funds for @thespacecheddarvalley , supporting children and young people’s mental health in the Cheddar Valley 💚 🎯 Donate by year group: Reception: /p/miles-for-minds-cheddar-first-school-reception Year 1: /p/miles-for-minds---cheddar-first-school-year1 Year 2: /p/miles-for-minds---cheddar-first-school-year-2 Year 3: /p/miles-for-minds---cheddar-first-school-year-3 Year 4: /p/miles-for-minds---cheddar-first-school-year-4 🏆 Prize for the highest fundraising year group! 💚 Wear It Green Day – Thursday 14th May 💚 We’re also going green this Thursday! Children are invited to wear something green for our non-uniform day to raise awareness for children’s mental health. Please donation if you can, all proceeds go directly to The Space 💙 👉 Donate here: /page/cheddar-first-school-19 Thank you for your support, every mile and every donation counts! 💙 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MilesForMinds #WearItGreen #ChildrensMentalHealth #CheddarFirstSchool #TheSpace

In the Friday sunshine, our Year 3 children enjoyed some fantastic botanical weaving in Forest School! ☀️🌿🍃 It wasn’t an easy task, so plenty of perseverance, patience, and resilience were needed, but they rose to the challenge brilliantly. We are so proud of their creativity and determination! 🌟 #ForestSchool #Year3 #LearningOutdoors #Perseverance #Resilience #Creativity #CheddraFirstSchool

📢 Looking for a school place for the next academic year? At Cheddar First School, we have spaces available across all year groups from Reception to Year 4. If you’re considering an in-year application, now is the perfect time to discover what we can offer your child. Come and see our school in action! Book a tour and experience our welcoming community, caring staff, and engaging learning environment. 📩 To arrange a visit or find out more, contact us at: [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you! #CheddarFirstSchool #InYearAdmissions #SchoolTour #SomersetSchools #JoinUs

🌟 We’re Hiring at Cheddar First School! 🌟 Join our team and make a real difference in the community! We’re looking for an Operations Assistant to join our busy and supportive ops team. 📄 Find out more and apply here: /vacancies/ #NowHiring #SchoolJobs #JoinOurTeam #EducationCareers #LocalJobs #MakeADifference #CheddarFirstSchool

You may have noticed our new signage this morning, helping to keep our children safe. A big thank you to our fantastic FPTA for making this possible! 💛 What a glorious day, wishing everyone a sunny Friday and a lovely weekend ☀️ Please remember to park and drive safely to support our school community. Thank you! #schoolcommunity #drivesafely #FPTA #schoolsafety #cheddarfirstschool

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our new children who found out last week that they will be joining us at Cheddar First School in September. We are really excited to begin this journey with you and to support your child as they take this important next step in their education. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be in touch with further information about transition arrangements, key dates, and everything you will need to help your child feel happy, confident, and ready for school life. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to get in touch with us at: [email protected] We very much look forward to getting to know you and your child over the coming months.

🌟 We’re Hiring at Cheddar First School! 🌟 Join our team and make a difference in your community! We are currently recruiting for: Local Partner – Volunteer role supporting school leadership and helping shape the future for children Preschool Practitioner – Hands-on role nurturing our youngest learners Lunchtime Support Assistant – Help ensure happy, safe lunchtimes for our pupils 📄 Learn more and apply here: /vacancies/

📢 Reminder: Parents’ Evening This Week! A quick reminder that Parents’ Evening will take place: 🗓️ Wednesday 1st April & Thursday 2nd April ⏰ 4:00–6:00pm 👉 Please remember to book your appointment via My Child At School (MCAS). Simply log in and head to the Parents’ Evening tab to secure your time slot.

❤️🎉 RED NOSE DAY – FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 🎉❤️ We’re excited to be celebrating Red Nose Day at school this Friday! 🥳 Children are invited to come in wearing red or clothes of their choice – let’s make it bright and fun! 🌈 If you’d like to support this amazing cause, donations can be made here icrelief.com/ Thank you for your support. Let’s make a difference together! 😊 #RedNoseDay #ComicRelief #SchoolCommunity #MakeADifference #WearRed #CharitySupport

💛 We’re proud to share some wonderful feedback from our parent community at Cheddar First School! ⭐ 93% of parents agreed their children are well supported in their learning. 😊 93% of parents said their children feel happy and safe at school. Here’s what some of our parents had to say: “Fantastic communication. A nurturing approach to children and their learning, with a real focus on wellbeing and mental health as well as academics.” “Inclusive and friendly – a real community feel. Great teachers, strong subject coverage, and we love the additional sessions that pop up every now and again.” Thank you to all our families for sharing their feedback and helping us continue to grow and provide the best possible experience for our pupils. 🌟