Sonning Common Primary School

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November’s Big Thank You

Congratulations to Mr Burrows who is November’s winner of our Big Thank you award. Mr Burrows was nominated for always being positive and enthusiastic, inspiring the pupils and making lessons fun.  He always gives 110% and really cares about everyone and we all benefit from his informative weekly teaching newsletter.    

Christmas Fair

A huge thank you to everyone who came to the Christmas Fair on Saturday. It was a lovely event with a great atmosphere, made more enjoyable by the musical performances from your talented children.  Special thanks to our PTA (staff and parents) for their efforts in planning, decorating and running the fair, your efforts were […]

Christingle

On Tuesday 25th November Kites, Y1, Y2 and Y6 held a beautiful Christingle service to learn about the beginning of Advent and the meaning of Christmas. Mr Marples and guests entertained with their flutes and recorders, and Frances Brewitt-Taylor, Director of Music at St John’s church, led  the service with a lovely discussion about the […]

Only a week to go……

Only a week until our Christmas fair on Saturday 29th November from 12-3pm. There will be festive games and activities, musical performances, mulled wine, food and cakes and even a chance to meet Father Christmas. Children are free entry, adults are £1 each. In order for us to be able to hold the Christmas Fair […]

Secret Gift Room

Each year we run a Secret Gift Room where children at our school can buy something for the grown-ups they love. If you are able, please consider donating a small parent-friendly item, perhaps something you’ve been gifted and don’t want, so that they can wrap it up and experience the joy of giving. The children […]

Children in Need

We celebrated Children in Need by wearing something Pudsey and enjoying some different crafts.  Thank you for helping us to raise an impressive £407.93 on Friday.

PTA Christmas Tree Sale

The PTA are delighted to launch their Christmas tree sale, please order your trees by 24th November and they will be delivered for collection on Friday 5th (4-5pm)  and Saturday 6th December (10-11am) 5-6 foot cut trees £37 6-7 foot cut trees £47 2-3 foot potted (live) trees £20 Harvest your own 6 foot tree […]

October’s Big Thank You

The winner of October’s Big Thank You is Lucie Anderson-Boyle. She was nominated for kindness and patience and being supportive to children and adults around the school.

Welcome Back

We hope you all had a great half term and are feeling ready for the second half of the Autumn Term. There is lots to look forward to over the next seven weeks, with plenty of seasonal activities including a Christingle celebration, Nativity plays and our evening carol concert.

Open Mornings

Is your child due to start school in September 2026? We warmly invite you to visit the school during one of our Open Mornings, which will be held on 16th October, 7th November and 4th December from 9:30-11:00. Our head, Rachel Salmons, will give a welcome talk and there will be opportunities to speak to […]