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4th September 2026

In school this week

The school has seemed really quiet without the Reception children this week, so we are looking forward to welcoming them on Monday morning!  The Reception teachers have enjoyed meeting the parents and carers of the new cohort over the last 2 days and have found the time spent with them very useful. I hope that you found it useful too.

The Key Stage 1 children have started to settle into their new classes and new routines and I have enjoyed seeing them so engaged and busy in class. Next week will be our first full week in school and all year groups will be starting their new topics.

Class home pages and home learning will be going live next Friday and there will be more details of how to access this in next week's newsletter. In Key Stage 1 the classes have specific Show & Tell days. This will be outlined on the class home pages but show & tell will not start until Friday 18th September.

Mrs S Reynolds

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School calendar

First Day of School for Reception
All Day
07
September
Reception parents Welcome Refreshments in the School Hall
9:00am – 10:00am
07
September
Meet the Teacher - Key Stage 1
6:00pm – 6:30pm
07
September
Individual Photos - Kate McNeil Photography
All Day
10
September
Reception Curriculum Information Session
7:00pm – 8:30pm
14
September
PFA Meeting
7:30pm – 9:00pm
16
September

To see the full calendar click here

General news & reminders

Whole school news

 

Pick Up

If you make a change to pick up arrangements, please let the office know by email or phone of the changes. We will not be able to release a child to someone that we are not expecting to pick them up.

As we start the new academic year, if you have regular arrangements for pick-up, please confirm these with the school office. Once this is set up, you won't have to tell us each week, we will continue with these arrangements until you inform us otherwise.

Curriculum Information Sessions

During this half-term, we will be holding information sessions for parents and carers. There will be a session for each year group. The aim of the sessions is to give you an overview of the curriculum for the year, including what children will be learning in maths and English, how the subjects will be taught and what assessments will be undertaken. Ideas for how you can support your children at home will also be shared.

All sessions start at 7.00pm and the dates for the sessions are as follows: 

Reception - Monday 14th September 

Year 1 – Monday 21st September

Year 2 – Monday 28th September

You can sign up for your year group session in the relevant section below.

Sandygate Sunday

  • Date: Sunday 27th September 11.00am-12 noon

Once a term, we are invited to take part in the 10.59 service at All Saints Church. Some of our pupils will read prayers they have written, and we lead the congregation in one of the songs we sing in school.

All Sandygate families are welcome to come along to the service. We ask that children wear their red jumpers/cardigans to identify them as Marlow Infant pupils. They should sit with their family during the service and the school staff in church will invite them up at the appropriate times. 

Please click here to let us know if your child can attend

All Saints Community Fun Day

  • Date: Sunday 27th September

The All Saints team will be holding a fun-filled event to which all our school families are invited. There will be lots of activities to enjoy and refreshments provided.  There is a leaflet containing full details at the bottom of the newsletter.

Autumn term club sign-ups

KS1

Bible Bricks is led by Mrs Howarth. The children will be using Lego to retell Bible stories. The club will run from Thursday 24th September, until the end of the autumn term, for 20 minutes during Thursday lunchtime.

Please register your interest here

We will let you know if your child is offered a place.

Reception

To book clubs run by external companies, you can find the list here, please contact them directly.

Individual school photographs

 

  • Date: Thursday 10th September

All children are to come dressed in full school uniform on this day as they will have their individual school photo taken.

Staff Fundraising for Cancer Research UK

On Saturday 19th September, 6 of the Marlow C of E Infants staff will be taking part in the Shine Night Walk – Full Marathon, walking 26 miles around London in aid of Cancer Research UK. 

Any donation big or small to this amazing charity would be gladly welcomed! 

Donate here

 

Years 1 & 2

 

Meet the Teacher

  • Date: Monday 7th September 6.00pm-6.30pm

Meet the Teacher is held at the start of each new school year for parents in Years 1 and 2. It is a chance for the class teacher to introduce themselves to parents and tell you all about classroom expectations, the curriculum they will be teaching this year and some of the topics and activities the class will be doing. 

The meeting will last around 30 minutes and will be held in your child's classroom. We regret that this is not an opportunity to have a conversation with the class teacher about any specific issues regarding your child.

Curriculum Information Sessions

  • Year 1 Monday 21st September
  • Year 2 Monday 28th September 

These sessions will provide an overview of the relevant curriculum, give you an insight into how the subjects are taught and help you with ideas of how to support your children at home.

Please click here to book your place

Reception

 

Curriculum Information Session

  • Date: Wednesday 17th September 7.00pm-8.30pm

We will be outlining the Foundation Stage Curriculum and explaining how the children will be learning this year and giving you some ideas on ways to support your child's learning at home.

Please click here to book your place

PFA news

New parents coffee morning

New parents can drop into the school hall straight after drop off on Monday 8th September for a coffee. It's a great opportunity to meet other new parents and shed those first day of school nerves.

 

Preloved Uniform Sale with welly swap shop!

 

When: Friday 11th September @ Drop off

Come along to the first pre-loved sale of the year next Friday 11th September at drop-off. We will be introducing a 'Welly Swap Shop', so bring along those wellies that don't fit any more, and swap them for the size up!

PFA Welcome Meeting

 

When: Wednesday 16th September 7.30pm

We would love for you to join us on Wednesday 16th September at 7:30pm at the school for a relaxed introduction to the PFA and what it's all about – complete with drinks and nibbles!

Whether you’re new to Marlow Infants or have been part of the school for a while, this is a great chance to:

  • ⁠Meet the current team
  • ⁠⁠Hear how we raise funds for the school
  • Learn how those funds directly benefit our children and enrich school life
  • Discover upcoming events
  • Share your own ideas and suggestions!

Last year we introduced some great new events and suggestions that received fantastic responses, including: the Outdoors Adventure, end-of-term summary newsletter, new toilet dividers for future summer events, leavers hoodies and more!

It’s a lovely, social way to get involved in opportunities that make a real difference to our children’s experience at the school. Whether you want to simply know more about the PFA, get involved in fundraising or meet more of the school community – we would love to meet you! 

Back to School BBQ

 

When: Saturday 26th September 12-3pm

Welcome to the new academic year 2026/2027! It's time to celebrate and catch up with old friends and make some new - what better way to do this than at our annual 'Back to School BBQ'!

The PFA will be providing a BBQ, bar and tuck. As well as plenty of fun for the kids with bouncy castles and crafts. We can't wait to see you all there!

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