The Hive

6 days ago
Posted on 06th Oct 2026 by

Times Table Rockstars and Seesaw

Times Table Rock Stars (TTRS) is an excellent tool for practising multiplication fluency. We encourage the children to use this often because it is valuable in building confidence in times tables.

Seesaw is our online learning platform and the main way we share information with families. We encourage parents and carers to sign up and regularly view their child’s learning journal, where you can celebrate achievements and gain a valuable insight into classroom life. Weekly reading and spelling activities are also shared through Seesaw (Their specific year groups) , and children can earn rewards for completing home learning tasks and reading regularly.

Also, there now will be a reading video updated and sent via message to your child in the Hive. This is a way we as teachers can share our enjoyment of reading and hopefully inspire our children to try new things.

2 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

PE in the Hive

Both Year 5 and Year 6 children will be taking part with their own classes for PE during the week.

Reminders to check both Miss Adams and Miss E Jones timetables for PE.

2 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

Spellings week commencing 28.09.2026

We are trying really hard with our spellings lately. The word of the week is BECAUSE it is one we are constantly working on.

steak
pretty
beautiful
after
last
fast
2 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

Hive reading

📚✨ Reading in The Hive: Journeying to Dream Country ✨📚

In The Hive, we are placing a huge focus on the importance of home reading and encouraging every child to develop a lifelong love of books.

We are asking all children to read at home at least 5 times each week. Not only does this support reading progress in class, but it also helps children build confidence, independence, imagination and knowledge of the world around them.

Our reading area has been inspired by the wonderful story The BFG, where our reading, within class, becomes a magical journey to Dream Country. Just as the BFG collects and shares dreams, our children are collecting their own reading dreams too!

🌟 Every child has their very own Dream Jar, where they can add dreams based on the number of home reads they complete. The more they read, the more dreams they can collect, helping to make their reading journey both exciting and rewarding.

🏆 To celebrate commitment and effort, we also offer reading certificates in The Hive. These recognise the fantastic reading habits children are building and reward those who are showing dedication to reading both at home and in school.

Reading opens doors to new worlds, develops creativity, improves communication and helps children succeed across all areas of learning. Most importantly, it provides skills that will support them long after they leave the classroom.

As a provision, we are determined to show that reading matters. By promoting regular home reading across the school and within The Hive, we hope to inspire children to see books not just as something they use in lessons, but as something they can enjoy throughout their lives.

📖 Read 5 times a week. 💭 Fill your Dream Jar. 🌟 Earn certificates. 🚪 Open the door to Dream Country and discover where reading can take you!

“A little reading every day can lead to the biggest dreams.” 🐝✨

 

Whole School Reading Incentive

Note: Our focus on reading is not just within The Hive, but is part of a whole-school commitment to promoting a love of reading. Every child who reads regularly has the opportunity to be recognised as a Reading Champion. Reading Champions are celebrated for their dedication and enthusiasm for books and can also win a special reading bookmark as a reward for their efforts.

Whether children are collecting dreams in their Dream Jars, earning certificates in The Hive, or working towards becoming a Reading Champion, every read counts! Together, we are creating a community of confident readers and showing that reading can unlock new opportunities, adventures and dreams both in school and in the wider world. 📚✨🐝

Keep reading, keep dreaming, and you could be our next Reading Champion! 🌟📖🏆

#TheHive #HomeReading #ReadingForPleasure #DreamCountry #TheBFG #LoveOfReading #ReadersAreLeaders #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #HiveReaders 🐝📚💛

2 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

🏁 ATTENDANCE GRAND PRIX – WEEKLY RACE REPORT! 🏁

🏁 ATTENDANCE GRAND PRIX – WEEKLY RACE REPORT! 25.9.26🏁
The chequered flag has fallen on another week at SAF and the attendance racers have crossed the line! 🏎️💨
📊 Whole-school attendance this week: 96.9%
⚠️ Persistent Absence: 8.6%
And now to the podium…
🥇 JOINT 1ST – Mrs Yates Y3/4 & Nursery PM – 100%
A PERFECT LAP! Not a single missed turn all week. ⭐
🥈 Mr Broderick Y3 – 99%
So close to perfection! Flying around the final corner and only narrowly missing the top spot.
🥉 Mr Andrew Y4 – 98.9%
Just 0.1 behind! That really was a photo finish.
🔥 Miss R Jones Y2 – 98.8%
Right on the podium’s bumper and keeping the leaders firmly in sight!
Also putting in some serious pace this week:
🏎️ Miss Capps YR – 98.1%
🏎️ Mrs Robson Y5 – 97.9%
🏎️ Nursery Flexi – 97.7%
🏎️ Miss Thomas Y1 – 96.9% – bang on our whole-school figure!
Elsewhere on the circuit…
🍌 Miss Brown Y6 and Mrs Vickers YR – 96.3%
A small banana skin on the track, but still very much in the race.
🦑 Miss Jones Y5 – 95.8%
Hit by the ink just as the finish line came into view!
🍌 Miss Adams Y6 – 94.6% and Mrs Dornan-Steer Y2 – 94.4%
A couple of tricky corners this week, but plenty of opportunity to make up places next time.
🦑 Mrs Casswell YR – 91.8%
The ink cloud caused some visibility problems this week. Time for a clean windscreen and another charge next week!
And Nursery AM – 80% had what can only be described as a race full of bananas, ink, red shells and probably a rogue Blue Shell too! 😬🍌🦑
🏆 Race result: 96.9% overall
A strong whole-school result, but Persistent Absence at 8.6% remains the figure we need to keep working on.
Congratulations to Mrs Yates Y3/4 and Nursery PM on this week’s flawless 100% performance! 👏
Next week: new race, clean track, everything to play for… 🏁

2 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

Census Day – Thursday 1st October

Census Day – Thursday 1st October
On Thursday 1st October, we will be taking part in Census Day at school.
On this day, our school kitchen will be serving a special menu of hot dogs and burgers, and we would love as many children as possible to enjoy a school dinner.
Why is this important?
The number of children who have a school meal on Census Day helps determine some of the funding the school receives. This additional funding can then be used to support resources and opportunities for our children.
So, if your child would usually bring a packed lunch, we would really appreciate your support in encouraging them to have a school dinner on this day instead.
Thank you for your continued support.
Shine, Achieve, Flourish – The SAF Way!

2 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

Macmillan Cake Sale – Monday 28th September

📢 Macmillan Cake Sale – Monday 28th September 🍰💚

We will be holding a Macmillan Cake Sale on Monday 28th September at 3:10pm on the school playground.
​All money raised will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping them continue their fantastic work supporting people affected by cancer and their families.
​In addition, Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs Dickenson are taking on an amazing challenge and will each be running 31 miles during October to raise even more money for this wonderful charity.
​We would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Please come along to the cake sale and consider making a donation to help us raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause.
​Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you there! 💚🍰🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

1 month ago
Posted on 04th Sep 2026 by

Welcome to a new academic year in our school!

Welcome Back! 4.9.26

Welcome to a new academic year in our school!

Dear Parents, Carers and Members of our SAF Family,

A very warm welcome back to a new academic year at Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School and Nursery.

I hope that you and your families have enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with rest, laughter, special moments and perhaps a few exciting adventures along the way. We have loved listening to the children sharing their experiences and the memories they have made. We are incredibly proud of how well they have settled into their new classes and routines The children have returned with enthusiasm, positivity and an eagerness to learn.

We are delighted to welcome all of our new starters to school, including our Reception children who are beginning their exciting learning journey and the pupils joining us in other year groups. Starting a new school can bring a mixture of excitement and nerves, and we are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and part of our school family from day one. Our staff will work closely with children and families to help everyone settle in, make new friendships, and quickly become familiar with our routines and expectations. We look forward to seeing each child shine, achieve, and flourish as they become part of our school community.

At Sir Alexander Fleming, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, supported and inspired to be the very best version of themselves. The strong relationships we share with our children, families, staff and wider community are at the heart of our success, and together we create an environment where everyone can flourish.

This year, we are proud to embrace our new motto: “Shine, Achieve, Flourish – The SAF Way!” These three simple but powerful words capture our vision for every member of our school community. We want our children to shine with confidence, achieve their full potential and flourish academically, socially and emotionally. By working together and supporting one another, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. It is a privilege to lead such a wonderful school community, and I am excited to see our corridors and classrooms filled once again with smiling faces, enthusiasm and a love of learning.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead as we all continue to Shine, Achieve, Flourish – The SAF Way!

Very best wishes,

Mrs Tomlinson
Headteacher