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Family Information and FOPHS News Friday 12th December 2025

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The usual busy festive laden month of December continues. The catering staff provided Christmas Dinner on Tuesday which was delicious. This week saw the return of MOVE-ing in a Winter Wonderland and parents had the opportunity to see it after our social coffee morning yesterday. Today LT/SH and CH parents joined in a PE lesson.

 

Just 1 more week, and it is just as busy with events for both Lower and Upper School. I look forward to seeing many of you.

 

Free School Meals.

In case you missed it last week I thought I would share the information again. Vouchers for those on income related free school meals are provided twice a year. I have already sent home the printed vouchers to those who cannot use the app. I have also sent hard copies of the letter below from North Tyneside Council.

The voucher for December has been sent on 1st December, so if you haven’t already done so check your emails. It came from

selectcode@select-essentials.co.uk,

If you have not received it, or have deleted it,

you can contact the team at participation@northtyneside.gov.uk between 10am- 3pm, Monday – Friday

Events:

As usual, December is a busy month with lots going on. You will note that there is a division between Lower and Upper School. The Christmas Fayre is an enterprise event so Lower School parents will not be invited. You can however, purchase raffle tickets at the event on 16th involving EYFS, ELTBA classes BE & LT/SH.

Monday 15th December: Christingle

Tuesday 16th December 13.45-15.00: ELTBA, EYFS + Classes LT/SH & BE. Christmas

Event.

Thursday 18th December 14-15.00: Upper School Christmas fayre

Friday 19th December: Appropriate accreditation Christmas party.

 

School closes at 15.30 on Friday 19th December for the Christmas holidays and re-opens on Tuesday 6th January.

 

This week the academic calendar for 2026-27 has been shared and you will find the link below.

Here are the links to the calendars:

Information: Special Needs Jungle

I often share information from SNJ, but here’s a bit about them. The article shared is an important reminder that those parents who know what is right for their child with SEND and take on the Local Authorities with almost always win.

Information: North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum CIC

This is for residents of North Tyneside and shared from the North Tyneside parent carer Forum.

Activities: What's On in the North East for Kids & Teens this Weekend

Activities: Northern Lights Newcastle

I have heard positive reviews of this from some of our families.

Activities: Beamish Hall Light Trail:

FoPHS News:

Facebook page:

My thought for the week:

Keep calm and jingle all the way

 

 

 

 

Contact details

Eileen Robinson: Family Liaison Officer

Email: e.robinson@percyhedley.org.uk

Telephone: 0191 2161811 ext. 3260.