E-Newsletter 250

‍SIAMS Inspection Report

I am delighted to share our SIAMS Inspection Report with you. The report captures the many strengths of our school and I would strongly recommend that you spend some time reading the outcomes. I have included some of my favourite quotes from the report below. Many thanks for your continued support in making our school a very special place.

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The school 'takes exceptional care to meet individuals' needs, enabling the school community to thrive' and it is a place where 'pupils develop a love for learning'. 

The culture of the school is one where 'pupils are known individually and cherished.'

The Global Curriculum is described as 'unique and ambitious' and 'inspires pupils to think about the world beyond themselves. Making a difference through action is woven into the fabric of the school' and this 'empowers pupils to be confident change-makers in the world.'

The inspector described 'a nurturing envrionment where pupils and adults flourish'.

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Read the full report via the link below:

Grendon CE Primary School SIAMS Inspection Report January 2026

‍Engagement Week!

Following the wonderful findings of the SIAMS Inspection, I have shared below some images from Engagement Week where children have exemplified so many of the positive aspects highlighted in the report. We have begun our new Global Curriculum themes and pupils returned from half term to find brand new learning environments and have spent this first week immersed in learning - a gondola in Venice, London buses, marmalade sandwiches, Greek salads and music, a drumming workshop and investigating suitcases from The Titanic - it has been a busy but brilliant week! 

Easter Service

Please join us in church on Thursday 19th March at 1.30pm for our Easter Service. Everyone is welcome.

‍World Book Day

A reminder that World Book Day takes place on Thursday 5th March and pupils are invited to come to school dressed as a book character.

Competition Time! 

There wiill also be a 'Design a book cover' competition open to all ages. Entries should be returned to school by Wednesday 4th March. Winners from across the school will be chosen and each will receive a £5 Waterstones voucher. The competition form is available via the link below, with hard copies being sent home with children either today or at the start of next week. 

World Book Day Competition Form

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Two Mufti Days! 

FOGS - Easter Mufti - Friday 13th March

FOGS are collecting Easter eggs for their annual tombola. In exchange for wearing mufti on Friday 13th March, children are asked to bring a voluntary donation of a Easter egg to school.

Red Nose Day Mufti - Friday 20th March

The school will be support Comic Relief on Friday 20th March. Children can wear mufti on this day in exchange for a voluntary donation which should be made directly to the charity via the link below:

Comic Relief Donation Page 

‍Competition Winner

Mrs Evison was the winner of Cedar's Treasure Hunt for Mumtaz Mahal! This competition was part of Open Afternoon and profits were used this week for Cedar's food tasting as part of their Global Curriculum theme of Greece. 

Governing Body

Ellie O'Callaghan resigned from her role as parent governor shortly before February half-term. Sean Maher moves into the vacant parent governor position which keeps our governing body at capacity.