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11 September 2026

End Of The Week Ping

Dear Parents and Carers, What a fantastic first full week! The children have settled in brilliantly, and the hard work has truly begun. Follow Us on Facebook A reminder that we have a Facebook page where we regularly share updates and celebrate activities taking place across the school. Please give us a follow and keep up to date with school life: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/LockingStumpsCommunity You might even catch a glimpse of Lockie the Owl, our school mascot, who made another appearance today! EYFS Update Our EYFS children have successfully completed their first week in school. Over the last three days they have attended full-time and managed to enjoy lunch at school too. They may be even more tired than Gary this weekend! School Buddies We have selected our School Buddies, and they have been amazing. Some could already qualify for a job in a top restaurant! These Year 6 pupils support younger children in the hall and do a fantastic job helping them at lunchtime. School Council School Council nominations are now complete, and we will be announcing our new School Council members in Monday's assembly. How exciting! Sports Play Leaders Our Sports Play Leaders have been chosen, and activities have already begun. Our playground is amazing! EYFS have explored it too! Walk to School Initiative In Monday's assembly, we will be launching a big push on walking to school and relaunching our Walk to School badge scheme. Parents, be warned – your children may be keen to walk to school next week! Get your trainers ready! Attendance Wow! Our attendance is as high as it has ever been for the first week of term. Well done to every child who has achieved 100% attendance so far. Keep it up! We have also recorded only four late arrivals this week. Let's continue this excellent start. Term-Time Holidays A reminder regarding term-time holidays: all holidays taken during term time are unauthorised and may result in a fine issued by the local authority. Please help us support your child's education by maintaining strong attendance. We will also be learning more about attendance and why it is so important during Monday's assembly. Value of the Week: Belonging Belonging was the theme of this week's assembly. Why not quiz your children and ask them what it means to belong at Locking Stumps, or see if they can remember the key messages from the assembly? Dates for Your Diary: https://www.locking-stumps.co.uk/warrington/primary/lockingstumps/site/pages/dates/schoolcalendar - Please do use our calendar which is updated with after school clubs. Monday 14th September After-school clubs for Years 1 to 6 begin this week. If you have not yet signed your child up for a club, please email the school office if you would like a place. Tuesday 15th September Year 4 will be going on the first school trip of the year. EYFS children will have their first PE lesson. Wednesday 16th September Year 6 Parents' Kepplewray Meeting 5:00pm in Mrs Ralphs' classroom. Friday 18th September Year 1 and Year 2 Celebration Assembly. Parents will receive a SchoolPing notification if their child is sharing work. Gentle Reminder If someone else will be collecting your child, please let the class teacher know in the morning wherever possible. Alternatively, please contact the school office before lunchtime to allow sufficient time for the message to be passed on to the class teacher. Thank you for your continued support. Attachments Girls' Football Academy Diary Dates 2026-27 Family Crafts – Thomas Risley Church Kind regards, Locking Stumps Community Primary School
General

4 September 2026

End Of The Week Ping

Dear Parents and Carers, Although it has been a short week for the children, it has been wonderful to see everyone return to Locking Stumps full of excitement, looking smart and ready to learn. Honestly, they have been brilliant. The school is very settled, learning is well underway, and the children have made an excellent start to the term. Your children are a credit to you. Attendance has been high, the number of late arrivals has been low and the children have started the year exceptionally well. Our children in EYFS have settled into their respective sessions and are beginning to learn what it is like to be in "big school". We are incredibly proud of how well they have settled, and the feedback from staff has been overwhelmingly positive. They certainly seem ready for this next stage of their learning journey. Thank you for all your support in preparing them for school. We know that transition is not always easy, and even something as simple as a new uniform can be a big change for young children. In Year 6, pupils have already volunteered for Buddy roles and are helping to support some of our younger children around school. It's fantastic to see leadership opportunities already being embraced by so many pupils. Children wishing to represent their classmates on the School Council have been asked to prepare a short speech. Classes will then vote for their representatives, providing an excellent opportunity for children to experience democracy in action and develop their understanding of British Values. I am looking forward to working closely with the School Council throughout the year. A reminder that we have a Facebook page where we regularly share updates and celebrate activities taking place across the school. Please do give us a follow and keep up to date with school life: https://www.facebook.com/LockingStumpsCommunityPrimarySchool We really value your support, comments and interactions. Reminders: School Equipment Please ensure your child comes to school each day with everything they need, including: A water bottle A healthy snack A coat Please make sure all items are clearly labelled with your child's name. We already have several unnamed items in lost property! After-School Clubs After-school clubs for Years 1 to 6 (We do not lead on after school clubs for EYFS children in the Autumn Term) will begin during the week commencing Monday 14th September. Further information will be sent home next week. Celebration Assemblies Our first Celebration Assembly of the year will take place on Friday 18th September for Year 1 and Year 2 children. Subsequent assemblies will follow this schedule: Week 2: Years 3 and 4 Week 3: Years 5 and 6 Week 4: Years 1 and 2, alongside EYFS (for their first one!) These assemblies provide an opportunity for a small number of children from each class to showcase and celebrate their learning. Parents and carers of children receiving awards or sharing work will receive a Ping notification beforehand and are warmly invited to attend. Diary Dates At the beginning of next week, we will share a list of confirmed diary dates to help families plan ahead. These will include key events such as: Parents' Evenings Christmas events Parent workshops School performances Other important school activities We would encourage you to make a note of these dates once they are shared. Additional information will follow closer to each event. Communication We recognise that families receive a great deal of information. Rather than sending multiple whole-school messages throughout the week, we aim to communicate through a weekly Ping update wherever possible. We hope this approach provides all the information you need in a clear and manageable format. However, we recognise at the start of the school year, we do send you lots of information. Please also remember to check our school website and calendar regularly: https://www.locking-stumps.co.uk/warrington/primary/lockingstumps If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: lockingstumpsprimary@onecommunitytrust.co.uk Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Have a lovely weekend. Best wishes, Locking Stumps Attached: Jigsaw Festival TBBT
General

22 July 2026

End of Year Ping

Dear Parents and Carers, 🎉 That's a Wrap! 🎉 School is now closed for the summer holidays! We are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Thursday 3rd September 2026. What an incredible year it has been! From unforgettable residential trips and spectacular fireworks displays to our Christmas Extravaganza, Easter Bingo, PTA Summer Fair, and so many wonderful moments in between, it has been a year full of memories, laughter, and community spirit. Alongside all of these fantastic experiences, we have also done a tremendous amount of learning! The children have made excellent progress and, as I have already shared, our Year 6 children are leaving us with some of the best results we have achieved in recent years. We have watched our amazing children grow in confidence, flourish in their learning, achieve so much, and make us proud every single day. Their resilience, kindness, determination, and enthusiasm have shone through and it has been a privilege to be part of their journey. Have the children made mistakes? Of course they have! There have been disagreements, unkind comments, and times when they have not been the best of friends. However, children are children, and with our guidance and the constant support of families, we can help them grow, flourish, and be ready for the next stage of their education. Our Year 6 children are certainly ready for high school! We were delighted to give them the fantastic send-off they deserved today. They have been amazing. School videos and photographs will follow shortly. Thank you to everyone who helped create such a memorable final farewell for them at the end of the day. We will do that every year! A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families, volunteers and our fantastic PTA for helping make this year so special. Together, we have created experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We hope all of our families have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer. Enjoy making precious memories together, and we cannot wait to see all your smiling faces again in September, ready for another exciting year of learning and adventure. Parent Feedback Please do not forget to send your class teacher some feedback using the link below. Thank you to the 230 families who have already completed the form. 🔗 https://forms.gle/gpAc5JBNvcMXiCui7 Support During the Summer If you do need any support over the holidays, there are several local services available: Warrington Safeguarding Partnership 🔗 https://www.warringtonsafeguardingpartnerships.org.uk/p/safeguarding-children/welcome-to-the-safeguarding-children-pages MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub): 01925 443322 (office hours) Out-of-Hours Safeguarding: 01925 443322 (select option 2) Childline (free and confidential): 0800 1111 Happy? OK? Sad? 🔗 https://www.warrington.gov.uk/happy-ok-sad An excellent directory of support services for children, young people, and families. Attachments HAF at Lockies Messy Church (TRC) Freedom Football Summer Camp 🔗 https://freedomfootball.classforkids.io/camp/100 PTA Newsletter Have a fantastic summer! ☀️ The newsletter can wait! See you in September - don't be late!
General

17 July 2026

End Of The Week Ping

Dear Parents / Carers, What an amazing week we've had – despite the England score! Our Lockies World Cup Event was a huge success, and it was wonderful to see so many children getting involved. A huge well done to all of the children who performed at the Rocksteady concert. We are sure you'll agree it was a fantastic event, and the talent on display was truly incredible. We are so proud of everyone who took part. We have also attached information about Rocksteady music lessons starting in September for anyone who would like to get involved. Well done to the staff on another undefeated year in the staff vs. Y6 children football match! The rule of 2 goalkeepers for the staff is a rule that can't be unwritten. Thanks for your understanding. A great game and a brilliant effort from everyone who took part. However, staff were not as successful at the water fun! We were SOAKED! Even PC Palfrey joined in. Thanks so much for supporting this event - work hard - play hard! At Locking Stumps, we work hard to ensure our children are ready for high school in more ways than one. We place great importance on developing the whole child and I am proud that our Year 6 pupils are leaving us with the skills, confidence and resilience needed for the next stage of their education. Every child has made significant academic and personal progress during their time with us. Congratulations to our Year 6 children who have produced the best set of SATs results in recent years. Reading, - significantly above National - with 89% of pupils achieving the expected standard compared with 75% nationally. In Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS), 82% of pupils reached the expected standard, exceeding the national figure of 74%. Mathematics was another strong area, with 87% of pupils achieving the expected standard compared with 75% nationally. In Writing, 72% of pupils met the expected standard, which was broadly in line with the national figure of 73%. In Science, 85% of pupils achieved the expected standard, compared with 82% nationally, demonstrating performance above the national average. Overall, an amazing set of results. ALL children made great progress from their starting points and we are proud of every single one of them. And tonight, they will celebrate in style at the 'Leavers' Party!' As always, please remember to keep up to date with our latest news and events by visiting our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LockingStumpsCommunity 📚 Monday 20th July: All books will be sent home, if possible, please send a carrier bag to school with your child. Tuesday 21st July - Leadership Lunch - Our leaders will receive a letter if they are invited - this is a special lunch for those who have given up their time to lead (Special Cosco Treats!). Please note: There will be a change in the school meals menu for Wednesday 22nd July - the options will be Tuna, cheese or meat wraps. 🎓 Wednesday 22nd July – 9:00am: Year 6 Parents/Carers join us for our Leavers' Assembly as we celebrate our amazing Year 6 children and wish them all the very best for the future. Please note, there is only room for 2 parents or carers for each child. We are not issuing tickets for this event. Whole School: 🕜 School Closes at 1:40pm on Wednesday 22nd July. As we approach the end of the school year, we kindly ask all parents and carers to ensure that their ParentPay account is not in arrears. Please ensure enough funds are available to cover up to and including Wednesday 22nd July. This is particularly important for our Year 6 families, as any outstanding debt remaining at the end of the school year will be passed to the Local Authority for recovery. Please check your ParentPay account and settle any outstanding balance as soon as possible. If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulties, please contact the school office. Thank you for your prompt attention and continued support. Attached: With the summer holidays just around the corner, children are looking forward to having more free time. For many, this will be spent online. Parents do worry about what their children are doing online, yet very few know of the real dangers and what to do. Attached is some helpful information for parents Attached: Rocksteady have been part of our school this year and it has been a huge success. if your child would like to take part please see the attached flyer. HAF School clubs PTA Newsletter Dan Worsley Free Event
Important

13 July 2026

Red, White and Blue / Optional later start time

Dear Parents and Carers, Following England’s fantastic victory at the weekend, the team has now qualified to play Argentina on Wednesday evening. To show our support for the national team (and Jarell!), we would like to invite all children to come to school on Wednesday (the day of the game), wearing red, white and blue, or an England football shirt or kit. This is completely optional, and children who do not wish to take part should attend in their normal school uniform or PE kit as appropriate (Argentina colours are also welcome!). We would also like to advise parents and carers that we are offering an optional later start time on Thursday morning. We recognise that there is a possibility of the match going into extra time and potentially penalties, and we do not want families to feel under pressure if children are up later than usual supporting England. We hope this decision will be welcomed by our school community. Full details regarding the optional later start arrangements will be confirmed tomorrow. Please keep an eye on PING for further information. Thank you for your continued support.
General

10 July 2026

End Of The Week Ping

🌟 What a fabulous week! It’s hard to believe that we’re about to begin our last full week of this academic year – where has the time gone? A huge well done to everyone who took part in Tri Kidz this week 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏅. It was fantastic to see so many children giving it their all and even some of our staff joined in too! It was also lovely to welcome some of our new parents to Locking Stumps at Monday’s parent meeting. There aer some nerves for our new starters (mainly the parents) but they are ready! To help make space for our new EYFS cohort our current EYFS need to say goodbye and move onto Year 1! This week they did this during their end of year assembly. The children spoke, sang and danced beautifully! We are so proud of all they have achieved. We will send the final slideshow / presentation to all parents and carers in EYFS. The weather is look to be warm again next week, please ensure your child comes to school with their water bottle, sun hat and sun cream applied at home. As always, we will continue to monitor the wellbeing of all children throughout the day and make necessary adjustments if conditions change. Please note UNIFORM can again be PE kits, no ties and more relaxed. Please remember to keep up to date with our latest news and events by visiting our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LockingStumpsCommunity Next Week at Lockies 📅 Monday 13th July 🎸 Rocksteady Concert – 9:30am, School Hall (parents of performers have been informed) Wednesday 15th July - Lockies' World Cup Finals - those who have qualified will be informed by their teachers. Finalists are welcome to wear a football / sports kit on Wednesday. Again, children will be informed by the teachers. Friday 17th July 🪩 Year 6 Leavers' Disco Monday 20th July - All of your children's books will be sent home Tuesday 21st July 🍽️ Leadership Lunch - School Leaders will receive an invitation about this event. Wednesday 22nd July 🎓 Year 6 Leavers' Assembly – 9:00am, School Hall ⏰ School closes at 1:40pm on Wednesday 22nd July. Please ensure your child is collected promptly. Lynx Club will be open as usual. Important Safety Reminder 🚗 We would like to make parents and carers aware that the school was informed of an incident involving a vehicle using the staff car park at approximately 3:00pm on Tuesday. It was reported that there was a near miss involving a young person, who was almost struck by a moving vehicle. The safety of our pupils, families and staff is our highest priority. We would like to remind all parents and carers that the staff car park must not be used for dropping off or collecting children unless the school has given prior permission. We also ask everyone to drive with extra care in and around the school site and surrounding car parks. Please keep your speed low, remain vigilant for pedestrians, and be mindful that children and young people can be unpredictable around moving vehicles. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our school community safe.
Important

7 July 2026

Stay Cool in School

Dear Parents and Carers, Due to the rising temperatures expected from tomorrow through to the weekend (and possibly into next week), we have decided to temporarily relax our school uniform policy for the remainder of this week. We will review the weather forecast on Friday and provide an update regarding arrangements for next week. Children may attend school in their PE kit or a relaxed version of the school uniform. This means no tie is required, top buttons may be undone and jumpers or cardigans are not necessary. We encourage children to wear loose-fitting shorts and a lightweight cotton school shirt to help keep them cool and comfortable. We will continue to monitor temperatures throughout the school day and take appropriate measures to ensure all children remain safe and comfortable. These measures include encouraging regular water intake, providing shade breaks, and limiting time spent in direct sunlight. Please can you ensure that your child: Arrives at school with sun cream already applied. Brings a sun hat or cap. Wears suitable clothing for the warmer weather. Has a clearly named water bottle in school each day. We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us protect the children from the effects of the hot weather. For your information, we have a plan in place to help keep classrooms and learning environments as cool and comfortable as possible. As always, if temperatures were to reach a point where we felt children were becoming uncomfortable or unsafe, we would inform parents immediately and make any necessary alternative arrangements. At present, we are confident that the precautions and adjustments we have put in place will allow the children to continue learning safely and comfortably throughout the warmer weather. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and continued support. Kind regards, Locking Stumps Primary School.
Important

23 June 2026

School Uniform and Reminders

Further to our recent message regarding our temporary relaxation of the school uniform policy, children are welcome to wear their PE kit on any day this week if they wish. Also please remember: - children can wear the colour of the team they’re representing when it’s their ‘sports day’. - it is non uniform on Wednesday (for Culture Day) - it is non inform on Friday (Bottle for the Tombola) We have been able to keep the school building relatively cool for much of the day, although temperatures do naturally rise during the afternoon. We will continue to make adjustments to ensure children remain comfortable. A reminder: - Water bottle must be brought by every child - Sun cream should be applied before school so that children are protected during outdoor activities. As it stands, we are continuing with sports days this week. We start at 9:15am and should be finished by 10:30am. Also, for the parents of children who were due to go to perform at the high school tomorrow, this event is now postponed. We will send a direct message to those parents of children involved. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Newsletter

23 May 2026

Summer 1/2 Term Newsletter

Dear all, Please find attached the Summer 1/2 Term Newsletter - May 2026. Enjoy the sun!
General

22 May 2026

End Of The Week Ping

Dear Parents / Carers, What a fantastic term we have had – topped off with a beautiful day! The children have enjoyed so many exciting events, activities and learning opportunities throughout the term. It has been wonderful to see them so engaged, enthusiastic and eager to take part in all the enrichment and learning experiences. There have been so many highlights but recently we have: - Attended a football competition at Liverpool FC - Built Tudor homes and recreated the 'Great Fire of London' with the help of Birchwood Fire Station - Been to Farmer Ted's -Taken part in a 3 sporting competitions - Visited Liverpool Hope as a choir - Visited Liverpool Hope for career's information - Visited ARNE - International clothing brand to meet the owner AND MUCH MUCH MORE! Thank you to everyone who donated for Kacey today - if you are yet to do so, please do. Kacey is a former pupil who has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Today children wore non-uniform to raise funds to help with her recovery and support her family. Thank you. For those who may wish to find contribute further, there is also a donation page online, which you can access there is also a donation page online, which you can access here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kacey-mays-recovery-funds Our “No Pens Day Wednesday” was an enormous success! The children were fully engaged throughout the day and showed fantastic enthusiasm in all of the speaking, listening, practical, and collaborative activities. It was wonderful to see their confidence, creativity, and communication skills shine in different ways beyond written work. As always, please take a look at the photos on our Facebook page – there’s so many highlights: https://www.facebook.com/LockingStumpsCommunityPrimarySchool Please look out for our End of Term Newsletter, which will follow shortly! It will contain some important information, Diary Dates: *Don't forget - the end date to use your Chester Zoo tickets is Monday 1st June 2026. * After school clubs will begin on Monday 8th June and will run until w/c Monday 13th July. Monday 8th June - School reopens at the usual time. Monday 8th June - Year 4 Multiplication Tables Checks all week, please see the previous SchoolPing. Monday 8th - Year 6 Swim lesson - Information has been sent home. Friday 12th June - YR3&4 Celebration Assembly - Parents will receive a message if your child is showing work. On Friday 12th June 2026 - Careers Day. We invite pupils to dress up as a profession they aspire to be in the future and they will take part in activities throughout the day. Check out our Facebook page on the day. W/C: Monday 22nd June - Sports Week, information has been sent home. Please see the attached letter. *Important* – Please remember to check your ParentPay accounts regularly. We strongly advise adding funds the evening before snacks or meals are required. Please note: the school kitchen cannot issue snacks if there are insufficient funds available on the account. Thank you for your continued support. Attached: Sports Week Summer 2 School Meals menu
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A Warm Welcome to Locking Stumps Community Primary School

Welcome to Locking Stumps Community Primary School.

It is a privilege to lead such a wonderful school, where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a happy, fun, nurturing and inclusive school community where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Our vision is simple: to inspire children to become confident, resilient and successful learners who are well prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the future. We have high expectations for all pupils and believe that every child can succeed when they are supported, encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential.

At the heart of our curriculum are four key drivers:

Relationships – helping children build respectful, caring and positive connections.
Aspiration – encouraging every child to believe in themselves and aim high.
Communication and Language – developing confident, articulate and effective communicators.
Health and Wellbeing – supporting children's physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

Alongside academic success, we place great importance on character development, British Values and preparing children to become responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to their communities. We want our children to be kind, respectful, ambitious and proud of who they are.

Learning at Locking Stumps is engaging, purposeful and memorable. Through a broad and ambitious curriculum, educational visits, enrichment opportunities, clubs, sports, the arts, outdoor learning and leadership opportunities, we aim to provide experiences that inspire curiosity, develop talents and create lasting memories.

Our school values underpin everything we do:

Every day we come to school eager and ready to learn.
Every day we listen to and respect each other.
Every day we help somebody.
Every day we go home feeling proud.

Locking Stumps is a school to be proud of, where children are encouraged to dream big, work hard and support one another.

I hope our website gives you a sense of what makes our school such a special place. Please take time to explore the information available, watch our videos and browse our school handbook to learn more about our wonderful community.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Locking Stumps Community Primary School.

Mr Jamie Vermiglio
Headteacher

Inspiring each other every day. Anything is possible.

Click on the image below to download the interactive handbook.

School Calendar

Below is a view of some events in our school. For a look at the full calendar click here or click on dates and then school calendar. We will send out a weekly reminder of key events and additional information for families.

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