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Witheridge Weekly Newsletter - Friday 22nd May 2026



Witheridge

Church of England

Academy


Encourage One Another And Build Each Other Up


Dear Parents and Carers, 

As we come to the end of another busy half-term, it has been wonderful to read Mr Manning’s updates from Adventure Bude.  It is clear that Year 6 are having such a fantastic time, making memories, trying new activities and representing the school so well. A huge thank you to Mr Manning for accompanying the children and helping to make the experience so special.

After the half-term break, Year 1 children will be taking part in the Phonics Screening Check and Year 4 pupils will complete the Multiplication Tables Check. We are incredibly proud of all the hard work the children have put in and know they will do their very best.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support throughout the term.

We wish all of our families a lovely and restful half-term break and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 2nd June. 

Kind regards, 

Miss Ratcliffe 

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Life, Love and Learning to the Full


School Attendance


This week's whole school attendance percentage is:

92.8%

At Witheridge C of E Academy, we believe that regular and punctual attendance is key to helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Further Information

School Calendar


Half Term
All Day
from 25 May until 29 May
25
May
Inset Day - No School
All Day
01
June
Back to School
All Day
02
June
Rainbows starting (After School)
All Day
02
June
Multiplication Check Window for Y4
All Day
from 02 Jun until 12 Jun
02
June
Image Musical Theatre for whole school
9:00am – 12:30pm
04
June
Y2 Rock Climbing
1:00pm – 3:30pm
from 04 Jun and on Thursday each week until 09 Jul
04
June
Phonics Screening Check week for Y1
1:00pm – 3:30pm
from 08 Jun until 12 Jun
08
June
School Class Photo
9:30am – 12:30pm
09
June
Y2 Rock Climbing
1:00pm – 3:30pm
from 04 Jun and on Thursday each week until 09 Jul
11
June
Walkability for Y3,4&5
All Day
15
June
Spirited Arts Week
All Day
from 15 Jun until 19 Jun
15
June
Class 1 Tiverton Castle Trip
9:00am – 3:30pm
15
June
Chulmleigh Y5 Taster Day
All Day
16
June
School Council Meeting
12:30pm – 1:00pm
16
June
View school calendar
View school term dates

School Lunch Menu


The cost of a school lunch is currently Nursery £2.05 per meal, Reception & KS1 Children – Universal Infant Free School Meals & KS2 £2.61 per meal.

Payment is via your Arbor account.


Latest News


21 May 2026
🌊 Adventure Bude – Update 4 🌊
The cave system runs right underneath the centre, so the children enjoyed a range of exciting challenges in some very tight spaces!
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20 May 2026
🌊 Adventure Bude – Update 3 🌊
Everyone was either eager to get straight onto the astro turf to enjoy the warm weather or race back to their rooms to put on their fancy dress costumes.
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19 May 2026
🌊 Adventure Bude – Update 2 🌊
Despite the challenging conditions, everyone showed fantastic resilience and perseverance as they pushed themselves out of their comfort zones and tackled the activities with brilliant attitudes.
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18 May 2026
🌊 Adventure Bude – Update 1 🌊
We’re off to a flyer here in Bude and, although the weather hasn’t been particularly kind to us, spirits certainly haven’t been dampened!
Read more
18 May 2026
School Council Bake Sale in Aid of Cancer Research UK
Following the HUGE success of our School Council bake sale in aid of Cancer Research UK, our School Council have spent their lunchtime today busily counting (and recounting!) the money taken. 
Read more
15 May 2026
🌿🐦 Outdoor Learning Adventures: Exploring Flora & Fauna 🎨☀️
This week during Outdoor Learning, the children explored the meaning of flora and fauna and learnt how to use these exciting scientific words when talking about nature and the surrounding environment.
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15 May 2026
Year 6 Post-SATs Treat Day
Last Friday, Mrs Roberts kindly prepared a full English breakfast for us before we took the Year 6 children to the Waie Inn for a morning of fun and relaxation.
Read more
14 May 2026
The Start of Year 6’s Chulmleigh Journey!
We welcomed a visit from Ms Miller-Marshall, who works with children as they transition to Chulmleigh College for their secondary education.
Read more

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust Vacancies


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Important Notices


  

Advance Notice – SCHOOL MEALS 

From September 2026, there will be an increase in meal charges, as follows:

Nursery: £2.10

Reception, Years 1 & 2: £0 free (UIFSM remains unchanged)

Years 3, 4, 5 & 6: £2.66

TTRS Half Term Competition

Over Half Term, we have a TTRS competition set up with the other schools in TEAM Multi Academy Trust to try to win back the coveted TTRS trophy. Every TTRS game mode counts to score points for the Witheridge team, so the more children play, the more points we earn. Play is limited to 1hr per day (after this, the points won't be counted) and between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Please try to squeeze in a game or two each day to help Witheridge seal victory and claim back the TTRS cup.

We need you ALL!                 

Thanks everyone - we CAN do it! 





Community News


Any articles which appear in the school newsletter that have not been organised by or on behalf of the school, have not been verified by TEAM Multi-Academy Trust as to the suitability for children.  The news items are for parent information only!