The Worst Witch
Mildred Hubble is a young witch who is always getting into trouble at witch school. She struggles with spells and flying, but with the help of her friends, she learns to be brave and believe in herself.
Welcome to Autumn 1
Welcome to the Autumn term! In this section, you will find all the important information and dates for this half term.
Important Dates
- Open Classroom — After school, we will be opening our classroom for you to come in and spend some special time reading and sharing books with your child. It will be a lovely opportunity to enjoy stories together and encourage a love of reading in a relaxed classroom setting.
- Sweet Treat Friday — The PTA are back in the main playground with a delicious selection of sweet treats! Come over, grab yourself a little Friday treat and support our school at the same time! 💙
- Mimic Octopus - Library Trip (AM) — To greaten children's love of reading we will be visiting Bideford library. The librarian will be sharing a story with the children. The children will then get time to browse the books available for them to borrow before choosing one to take back to school. Any parent help would be greatly appreciated. Please let your child's class teacher know if you can help.
- After school clubs to begin. — After school clubs begin this week.
- Immortal Jellyfish - Library Trip (AM) — To greaten children's love of reading we will be visiting Bideford library. The librarian will be sharing a story with the children. The children will then get time to browse the books available for them to borrow before choosing one to take back to school. Any parent help would be greatly appreciated. Please let your child's class teacher know if you can help.
- Appledore Book Festival - Author Visit — We are extremely lucky to have a visit from John Townsend planned for this day. John has written more than 350 books!
- School Photo Day — Tempest Photography are in school for the annual school photos.The good news? They'll look adorable. The bad news? Your wallet might need a little lie-down afterwards. Please make sure children arrive with their best smiles at the ready.
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KS2 Halloween Discos
Book now (Closes Friday 16th)
Calling all witches, wizards and magical mischief-makers! The East-the-Water Halloween Disco is back, and we're bringing a little Hogwarts magic to our KS2 party.
When is it? Year 3 / Year 4: 3:30pm–4:30pm and Year 5 / Year 6: 4:45pm–5:45pm
Drop-off & collection: Years 3 & 4: Children will go straight from their classrooms to the disco at the end of the school day. Please collect them at 4:30pm from their classroom. Years 5 & 6: Please drop off and collect your child at the main school entrance. Collection is at 5:45pm.
Honeydukes Tuck Shop: Every child will receive 2 Galleons to spend on snacks at our Honeydukes Tuck Shop. Their Galleons are included in the ticket price, so there's no need to send extra money.
Feeling thirsty after all that dancing? There's free, unlimited Polyjuice Potion (squash) available throughout the disco.
Fancy dress & prizes: Fancy dress is welcome but entirely optional. Whether you arrive as a Hogwarts student, a dark wizard, a magical creature or just yourself, you're very much welcome. We'll be awarding prizes for Best Dancer and Best Dressed. So, if you've been secretly practising your moves in the kitchen, now's your time to shine!
We look forward to seeing you there for a spooktacular KS2 disco.
- Science Day — A whole-school day of exciting science activities, investigations and hands-on learning for every year group.
📚 Class reading
Our class book
Pugs of the Frozen North
In story time this half term we will be reading a variety of books. Our main chapter book will be Pugs of the Frozen North. This book follows a young boy called Shen, who enters a thrilling sled race across the frozen north with a team of adorable pugs. Along the way, he faces exciting challenges, meets unusual characters and discovers the importance of friendship, courage and teamwork.
Below are some recommendations of books that are similar to Pugs of the Frozen North that your child might also enjoy!
More books to try
The Adventures of Alfie Onion
Alfie Onion is a young boy who goes on an exciting adventure filled with magic, danger and funny characters. Along the way, he shows courage and learns the importance of friendship and helping others.
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Ottoline and her friend Mr Munroe investigate a mystery involving missing dogs and a mysterious yellow cat. Together, they use clever ideas and teamwork to solve the case.
School year term dates
12 days till half term
2026/2027 academic year
- Autumn 1: 3 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026
- Autumn 2: 2 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
- Spring 1: 4 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027
- Spring 2: 22 Feb 2027 – 25 Mar 2027
- Summer 1: 12 Apr 2027 – 28 May 2027
- Summer 2: 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027
PE Information
PE Days: Monday and Tuesday
After-school clubs
Last week of clubs: week commencing 19 October 2026.
Please book clubs via School Gateway.
Monday
- Running Club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 5–6 · Led by Mr Buckeridge
- Table-top games club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 5–6 · Led by Mrs Davis
- Art Club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 5–6 · Led by Mrs Stevens
- Spanish Club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 5–6 · Led by Mrs Parkin
- School Choir Finishes 4.15pm · Years 4–6 · Led by Ms Tugwell
- Creative writing club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 4–6 · Led by Mrs Jackson
Tuesday
- Multi-Sports Club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 5–6 · Led by Mr Lewis
Wednesday
- Craft Club Finishes 4pm · Reception · Led by Mrs Todd
- Lego Club Finishes 4pm · Years 1–2 · Led by Mrs Hyde
- Gardening / Eco Club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 3–4 · Led by Ms Williams
- Dance Club Finishes 4.30pm · Years 3–6 · Led by Ms Harding and Ms Andrews
Thursday
- Little Historians Finishes 4pm · Reception · Led by Ms Hewitt
- Gymnastics Club Finishes 4.15pm · Years 3–4 · Led by Ms East
Friday
- Yoga Club Finishes 4pm · Years 1–2 · Led by Ms Carpenter
Teacher Messages
This half term the children will be participating in outdoor athletics and hockey.
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Contacts
Phone: 01237 475178 · Email: admin@etwschool.com
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