Headteacher's Welcome
At Hindhayes, we believe success is based on the partnerships between pupils, staff and the parent community. We endeavour to enrich and develop each child to be a successful individual that will become an active community citizen of the future.
15 March 2024
Easter 2 week holiday – Food vouchers for FSM eligible children: Dear All – As you may be aware the Director for Children's Services has agreed to fund Free School Meal vouchers for the upcoming April 2024, 2-week Holiday. This means that Hindhayes will be allocated some funds from the Government and for these families, I have organised for you to receive your child's voucher electronically via email from Thursday 28th March. The funding allocated is £10 per child, per week (£20) for the holiday period. For any families where your financial circumstances may have changed or you are unsure of your entitlement, you can contact the school office by emailing (Office@Hindhayes.co.uk). Alternatively, please complete this link below which is a very straightforward online form, which takes less than 5 minutes to complete and will go directly to colleagues at County Hall to check eligibility: For eligible families, it means you receive the support you are entitled to as well as Hindhayes receiving the correct funding into the budget at this increasingly challenging period for all schools. Free school meals (somerset.gov.uk) If there are any queries or you need any help, please contact the school office through the above email, thank you.
11 March 2024
Join us for our Easter Bingo! Thursday 21st March, doors will open at 18:00 for eyes down at 18:30. Don't forget to bring in your chocolate donation this Friday (15th) for non-school uniform day!
07 March 2024
The Salvation Army are in need of some help to get their Food Bank stocks levels back up! If you are able to help, Hindhayes have a food bank donation collection point in the office. Thank you!
06 March 2024
Forest School are on the hunt for Owl Pellets, if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated!
04 March 2024
Reminder that on Thursday (7th March) is the National Child Measurement Programme for Reception children. If you wish for your child to NOT take part, please come to the office to fill out a form.
01 March 2024
After listening to feedback from many parents last year we have made the decision to reintroduce dressing up. We would love to welcome the children into school on Friday 8th March dressed as a favourite story character, You could have a full costume or just a top or hat to show who they are. For children who may feel uncomfortable in character clothes, they can always choose to be an everyday character from a story who wears normal home clothes such as Horrid Henry or Matilda. We would request that children do not come to school with masks or costumes that cover their faces. Children will need to be able to learn. We also request that any small items that go with costumes such as tiara's, handbags, swords and guns are also kept safely at home to avoid any upset children if items get lost or broken. Book vouchers can be spent at The Works, Clarks Village.
26 February 2024
Don't forget to purchase your tickets for our Monthly 'Secret Raffle'! The winner will be drawn on Thursday!
22 February 2024
The book fair is coming back! 27th Feb - 4th Mar! We will be able to accept cash or card. Be sure to come and have a look at what's available!
21 February 2024
Dear Parents and Carers We are working with our food partner, BAM FM to introduce a new ordering system called School Grid. The aim of the new system is to give greater food choices and the ability to change those choices more easily. The following is a video link to the new system which we would be grateful for you to look at - SchoolGrid - Parent Introduction The new system has been installed today and all of the children have trialled it based on the existing food choices already placed. You will be sent an email from School Grid today and you will need to log onto the new system please. If you do not want to share your email with School Grid or if you require a copy of their Privacy Policy, please let us know. The link stays live for 24 hours so if you don't access it within that time it will expire. If you need the link refreshed please contact the school office, ideally by email on office@hindhayes.co.uk As this is a new system, new food choices will need to be made, effective from Monday 26th February – All existing food choices for this week will be given to the children. To place an order, select `order meals' then select the food choices. You can make a food choice up to 08:55 am on that same day. Confirmed food choices will show in green. You will be able to order daily, weekly, monthly or termly. You will be able to view orders be clicking on `orders placed'. We do ask that if a meal isn't wanted or there's an absence to cancel/remove that meal choice please. BAM FM will be running some promotions for their menus in the coming weeks, however if your child doesn't already receive a meal please feel free to see what choices there are and try some of the food available. There are no charges for infant meals. Please note there has been no cost to the school in implementing this new system. If there are any queries, please let the School Office know. Thank you.