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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Last Week's News 3rd October 2025
Fri 03 Oct 20256JK’s Class Assembly: On Friday 3rd October, we enjoyed the first class assembly of the year and were impressed with the amount of learning that 6JK have done after only a few weeks being back at school! They informed us about how amazing the human body is and explained the workings of the brain and nervous system, the heart and circulatory system, the lungs and respiratory system, the digestive system and finally the muscles and bones. They then reminded us about the healthy habits, like eating a balanced diet, exercising, getting enough sleep and limiting screen time, we should all adopt in order to keep our bodies in good shape. Thanks very much to 6JK!
Phonics in Reception: On Thursday 2nd October, we welcomed parents and carers into school to find out about how we teach phonics at Moat House. Parents were then given the opportunity to watch their child being taught phonics in their groups. Please can you help your child at home by playing Fred games (eg: stroke the c-a-t, eat your e-gg and ch-i-p-s) and reading them a story at bedtime.
Macmillan Cake Sale: Thank you so much for your support with your contributions for our cake sale on Friday 26th September. We have managed to raise an amazing £663.99, which is significantly higher than last year, so thank you once again.
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Last Week's News 26th September 2025
Fri 26 Sep 2025Macmillan Coffee Morning: Thank you to all of our parents, family and friends, who attended our coffee morning on Friday 26th September and ensured that it was a great success. The children did not miss out on the cake sale and enjoyed buying a cake (or two) to support Macmillan during the day.
Parents’ Evening: Thank you to everyone who attended the ‘settling in’ parents’ evening on Thursday 25th September. It is important that we meet with you throughout the year so that we can update you with your child’s life at school. There will be a further parents’ evening later on this term, where you will be invited to make an appointment to find out more information about your child’s progress and attainment.
Year 1’s Local Walk: On Tuesday 23rd September, both Year 1 classes went on a local walk as part of their geography learning. They became cartographers (map makers) and decided which symbols to draw on their own map of the local area. The children decided to make a symbol for Moat House School, St Chad's Church and the Wood End Chippy. They drew some great maps and understood the importance of maps being accurate for people to follow. They were all superbly behaved.
Fire Safety in Year 4: On Friday 19th September, Year 4 were visited by firefighters from Foleshill Fire Station. They talked to the children about fire, road and water safety. They helped the children to identify potential hazards, taught them what to do in an emergency and the important stop, drop and roll technique. Afterwards, they answered lots of the children’s questions too. Did you know that if you do not have a smoke alarm in your home, the fire service will fit one for you, free of charge? All you need to do, is call the fire station and they’ll come out to your home. They’ll also fix any broken or faulty smoke alarms too!
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Last Week's News 19th September 2025
Mon 22 Sep 2025Feelings in Year 2: On Monday 15th September, Year 2 joined a virtual session with the Coventry School Nursing Team. They used Inside Out characters to teach different feelings and emotions and ways that we can stay calm and relaxed when our emotions change. We also listened to the story Ruby's Worry by Tom Percival, which talks about the importance of talking about our worries and not keeping them to ourselves - a well recommended author if you ever visit the library!
School Council: At the start of the school year, each class elected two children to represent their class on the Moat House School Council. The aim of the School Council is to involve pupils in decision making, in and around the school. The following children are the successful candidates. who have been nominated by their peers for 2025 - 2026:
Class
School Councillors
Class
School Councillors
1ET
Hannat and Olcay
4ML
Lena and Patrick
1CA
Nabil and Muqadas
4NL
Victoria and Haasith
2RW
Kamal and Mia
5ST
Sofia and Cole
2KD
Mia S and Ethan
5BC
Max and Omonigho
3MM
Skylar and Jakub
6CB
Zuzanna and Michael
3EW
Charlie and Mollie
6JK
Akshara and Bradley
4NK
Karlo and Ella
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Last Week's News 12th September 2025
Mon 15 Sep 2025Nursery Places: We currently have spaces in our Nursery for children who were born between 01/09/2022 to 31/08/2025. If you are interested in a place for your child, please call in at the school office.
Macmillan Coffee Morning: On Friday 19th September, we will be holding a non-uniform day in exchange for a donation of shop bought cakes (which will need to be in date and edible for at least a week). Please also ensure that they do not contain nuts. The following week (Friday 26th September), we will be participating in the national Macmillan coffee morning. Parents, carers, relatives and friends are invited to join us in the school dining area from 9:00 am – 10:00 am, to enjoy a coffee (or tea) and a cake for a small donation. Our children, of course, will not be missing out - there will be a cake sale during the day, so children are invited to bring along 20p to buy a cake. We look forward to welcoming you in school and we would like to thank you for supporting us to raise money for the fabulous work that the Macmillan nurses do.
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Last Week's News 5th September 2025
Mon 08 Sep 2025Welcome Back: It was great to see the children back in school on Wednesday 3rd September and I hope that they have all enjoyed their first few days in their new classes. They were all very smartly dressed and looked wonderful! The Year 6 children looked especially grown up in their new black sweatshirts and seem ready to take on the mantle of being role models for the rest of the school, whilst our Reception children have settled into their first days of school life beautifully. I am looking forward to another exciting year at Moat House and look forward to meeting you at Parents’ Evening, class assemblies or on the playground at the start or end of the school day.
Class Assemblies: Please make a note of your child’s class assembly date, as detailed below. It is always a joy for us to invite you into school to share with you what your children have been learning.
Date
Class
Date
Class
Date
Class
Friday 3rd October
5ST
Friday 16th January
3MM
Friday 8th May
4ML
Friday 10th October
6JK
Friday 13th February
2KD
Friday 12th June
5BC
Friday 7th November
6CB
Friday 13th March
2RW
Friday 26th June
1CA
Friday 21st November
4NL
Thursday 23rd April
1ET
Friday 10th July
4NK
Friday 12th December
3EW
London Visit: On Thursday 4th September, last year’s School Council members enjoyed a trip to London, where they experienced a boat trip along the River Thames and had fun spotting some famous landmarks, including Tower Bridge and Big Ben. Following this, they were treated to a tour of the Houses of Parliament, where they were even allowed to enter the public galleries where they witnessed the Lords and MPs debating. The children also took part in a fun and interactive workshop and learnt that King Henry VIII used to play tennis in the Palace of Westminster The children behaved beautifully throughout the day and were a real
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Last Week's News 18th July 25
Mon 21 Jul 2025Year 6 Leavers’ Party: On Thursday 17th July, Year 6 enjoyed their final party at Moat House. It was an afternoon full of fun, dancing and laughter and all children had a great time. Lots of games were played and many children won prizes for their impressive dance moves - Anabela, Adam and Rohan showed especially unique dancing! At the end of the party, there were lots of tears as children reflected on their time at Moat House with some children delivering emotional speeches to say goodbye. Well done Year 6 - you will be missed.
Year 6 Leavers’ Show: Our Year 6 children performed Cinderella Rockerfella to a very proud audience of parents and friends on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th July. It was fantastic to see this modern day version of a traditional tale with plenty of familiar characters, such as the ugly sisters, Buttons and Cinderella – there were also plenty of laughs throughout the show. It was a delight to see all of the children thoroughly enjoying their roles and performing with smiles on their faces and we were impressed with the bravery of so many solo singing performances! Thanks Year 6.
Rocksteady Show: On Tuesday 15th July, we were treated to a final Rocksteady concert, starring for the first time, our wonderful Reception children who sang 'We Will Rock You'. Moat House children never fail to make us proud and showed great confidence and star quality, as they performed to the school. A great big 'thank you' to Sophie from Rocksteady who has worked with so many of our children over the last two years and thank you to all the parents who came to support their children.
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Last Week's News 11th July 25
Tue 15 Jul 2025Whole School Picnic: On Friday 11th July, we invited parents and carers onto the school field for an end of year picnic. This was a great success and the children were also able to enjoy time with their families, as well as spending their pennies on the different stalls, the bouncy castle and the very popular ice cream stall, which was very much needed in this current heatwave!
3ML’s Class Assembly: We were treated to our final class assembly of the year by 3ML on Friday 11th July. The children sang a song to help them remember the 8x tables and Maizie proved that the song is actually working, as she was able to immediately recall the answer to 7x8! The children have also been learning about the ancient Egyptians and the mummification process – we were all surprised to learn that Tutankhamen became a pharaoh at only nine years old. Thanks 3ML – it was a great assembly!
Governors’ Awards: On Thursday 10th July, a special ceremony was held to recognise children at Moat House, who have worked hard or shown good behaviour or attitude during the summer term. The following children were awarded with a certificate and a voucher, in front of a very proud audience of parents, governors and staff, for their hard work and achievements.
YN
Finley and Rahimah
Y3
Chris, Adila and Prince
YR
Gorkem and Mia
Y4
Zaytoon and Adrian
Y1
Milena and Kamal
Y5
Zachary and Olivia-Rose
Y2
Tida and Eliana
Y6
Husna and Natal
Year 1 Trip: Year 1 were very excited about their trip to All Things Wild on Thursday 10th July. The children enjoyed seeing animals such as meerkats, camels, zebras and tortoises, as well as getting the opportunity to touch an armadillo, rabbit and gecko. They also had plenty of time to play and they explored a dinosaur trail or barn. What a fun, but very hot day!
Year 5’s Busy Week: Many of the Year 5 children had a brilliant time in Derbyshire in the week commencing 7th July and took part in lots of outdoor fun activities. Apart from the excitement of sharing a room with their friends, the highlight of the trip was the day trip to Conkers. They were able to choose between taking part in the low or the high ropes trail and most of the children faced their fear of heights to have a go. On Wednesday 9th July, a group of Year 5 pupils visited Tenpin Bowling. They enjoyed two games of bowling, time in the arcades, and a tasty lunch at Pizza Hut. All of the children behaved exceptionally well throughout the trip and represented the school brilliantly.
Careers Event: On Tuesday 8th July, our wonderful Year 6 children took part in our annual careers event, where our learners were interviewed by real life business owners and representatives for job roles, across many different sectors. The event started with students attending a job fair to find out about the jobs on offer. They were then asked to complete an application form and write a letter to support their submission. As with any other job, they then contacted the school office to arrange their interview time and date. The day started with children arriving at school dressed smartly for their interviews then, throughout the afternoon our interviewees took part in their interviews with our supportive volunteers. A huge thank you goes to Donna from RFG Financial, Matt from Selco, PC Watson from West Midlands Police, Allan from Grinsell’s Home and Garden Maintenance and our incredible school governors. We look forward to running the event again next year!
Early Years Trip: Our EYFS children had a magical day out at Cotswold Wildlife Park on Tuesday 8th July! They were wonderfully behaved and full of excitement as they explored the park. Highlights included the rhinos, giraffes, meerkats, and penguins, which were definite favourites! A fun mini train ride around the park added to the adventure and had everyone smiling. It was a special day full of curiosity and unforgettable moments. A big thank you to all of the staff and helpers who made it possible!
Attendance Reward: Children who have achieved 100% attendance for this academic year enjoyed a movie afternoon on Friday 4th July and watched the Life of Pets 2. Additionally for their excellent attendance, we held a random draw for a child from each phase to receive the star prize of a bicycle, with a helmet and a bike lock. The lucky winning children were Hosaena (YR), Jhelanni (Y1), Declan (Y4) and Joshua (Y6). These children will be rewarded with their brand new bikes before the start of the summer holiday.
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Last Week's News 4th July 25
Tue 15 Jul 2025Year 4 Camping: On Thursday 3rd July, there were lots of very excited Year 4 children because they had the opportunity to stay overnight at school in tents! Unlike last year, the weather was perfect, so the children all had a wonderful time playing rounders, parachute games and scavenger hunting. The children had the opportunity to use flint and steel to light a fire but only three people were successful: Vanshikaa, Omniya and Miss Collins! The highlight of the evening was a camp fire where everyone enjoyed s’mores.
Transition Day: On Wednesday 2nd July, all of our children were excited to be told their new classroom and teacher for September. They spent the whole day in their new classrooms and the children and staff enjoyed getting to know each other. These are the classes for the new academic year:
Nursery
Miss Wetton (NAM)
Miss Wetton (NPM)
Reception
Mrs Dalton (RSD)
Mrs Edwards (REW)
Year 1
Mrs Thompson (1ET)
Miss Ainsbury (1CA)
Year 2
Mrs Walker (2RW)
Mrs Davies (2KD)
Year 3
Miss Wilson (3EW)
Miss Maxwell (3MM)
Year 4
Miss Lynch (4NL)
Miss Lane (4ML)
Miss Kapoor (4NK)
Year 5
Mrs Taylor (5ST)
Miss Coopey (5BC)
Year 6
Miss Bird (6CB)
Mr Kelly (6JK)
Sports Day: Sports day was held on Tuesday 1st July for Key Stage 2 and Thursday 3rd July for Early Years and Key Stage 1. All of the children competed to earn points for their houses in a range of activities, including skipping, the javelin and an obstacle course. We would like to say a huge thank you to parents, carers, friends and family for coming along to support the children and especially our Year 6 children, who did a super job of supporting the younger children to ensure that the events ran smoothly. We will share the results in a future newsletter. We would like to say a special thank you to Wood End Chip shop for donating water to keep our children hydrated throughout the events.
Year 6 Bowling: On Monday 30th June, our Year 6 children were rewarded with a trip to Tenpin Bowling as a treat for their hard work leading up to SATs. The children all had a brilliant day and many even managed to get a strike - Joy was especially proud of herself when she did this! After bowling, the children chose to either play laser tag or to spend some time in the karaoke booth. All children were perfectly behaved and represented Moat House well, with some staff members even commenting on how brilliant their behaviour was. Well done Year 6!
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Last Week's News 27th June 25
Mon 30 Jun 20252MM’s Class Assembly: Thank you to 2MM, who shared what they have been learning recently in their class assembly on Friday 27th June. It was fascinating to hear how knowledgeable they have become about space, and as well as knowing the names of the planets, they know about some of the star constellations, as well as the phases of the moon. Thanks 2MM!
Year 1’s Busy Week: On Monday 23rd June, Year 1 enjoyed a trip to a local mosque. During the visit, the children were given a guided tour and made meaningful connections to their recent learning in R.E. lessons. They had the opportunity to explore the classrooms within the mosque and compared them to their own learning environments. The children impressed us with their respectful behaviour, insightful observations, and curious questions that deepened their understanding. Year 1 also visited Bell Green Library in the week beginning 23rd June to return their books. Whilst there, the children listened to a story and had the chance to design and create a fox mask, which linked to the story. The children then chose a new book, which they took home along with their library card (if they had one). The children will then need to return the book back to the library by the 22nd July. The children also found out about the summer reading challenge. Children who are aged 5 and over can take part between 5th July and 5th September. The children need to visit the library at least three times and read at least six books. They will then be awarded with bubbles, medals and certificates! Remember the library is a great free activity, for all the family and will keep you busy, over the summer holiday!
Cross Country: On Sunday 22nd June, fourteen children from our cross-country club attended the Coventry Children's Mile at the War Memorial Park. All of the children performed fantastically during the event and managed to run the whole mile. Not only did the children show great enthusiasm throughout the day, but they were all also great at encouraging and supporting each other during the event. A special mention to Glory, who ran the whole mile with Modesire and ensured she was never alone during the race - what a star!
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Last Week's News 20th June 25
Mon 23 Jun 2025Year 2 trip to Twycross Zoo: On Thursday 19th June, Year 2 had an exciting trip to Twycross Zoo, and what a fantastic day it was! The children enjoyed looking at a wide range of animals from cheeky monkeys to majestic giraffes. We were surprised at how tall giraffes really were! We then explored the Gruffalo Discovery Land where the children enjoyed interactive exhibits and made their way through a butterfly farm. With the sun shining and temperatures high, we finished off the day by cooling down in the splash park. It was the perfect way to refresh after a busy day of exploring. All of the children did so well and made Moat House proud.
Year 3 River Walk: On Wednesday 18th June, Year 3 enjoyed a local walk along the River Sowe. The weather was incredibly hot but this didn't stop us from taking the opportunity to climb trees, explore the environment for minibeasts, enjoy a picnic and finally going on a river walk. Melaher said, “I liked going in the river and seeing all the animals.” Colton said, “The best bit was going in the river because everyone got soaked.”