Dear Parents and Carers,
As we reach the final days of the Spring term, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy and productive few weeks at school. This will be my final blog post before the holidays, and it is wonderful to end on such a high note.
Seasonal Celebrations
First and foremost, I would like to send our warmest wishes to all our families celebrating Eid al-Fitr today. Eid Mubarak to you all! We also wish a very Happy Easter to those in our community who will be celebrating over the holiday period. Whatever your plans, I hope it is a time of joy and togetherness.
The Final Countdown: “Do Something Different Day”
You may have noticed a particular buzz around the corridors this week! Our Attendance Team noted a slight dip in attendance during the final two weeks of previous terms. To ensure every child is in school and engaged right until the final bell, our teaching team has been busy planning “Do Something Different Day,” which takes place on the very last day of term.
The children will have the opportunity to choose from a fantastic range of unique activities, turning these final days into a countdown of excitement and purposeful learning.
Enrichment and Excellence
It has been a fortnight full of adventure and academic rigor:
- Year 6 at Whipsnade Zoo: Our oldest pupils headed to the zoo to bring their Science curriculum to life. Seeing the animals up close provided a brilliant context for their studies on classification and adaptation.
- Year 5 at Stockwood Park: All Year 5 classes have spent time at Stockwood Park recently, continuing our valuable collaborative work with Wenlock School as part of the Linking Network between schools in Luton.
- History Focus: Miss. Gilbert (our History Lead) and the Senior Leadership Team spent a focused afternoon reviewing History across the school. It was a pleasure to see the progress our pupils are making and the depth of historical inquiry taking place in every year group.
- Healthy Habits: Last week, we welcomed visitors from the NHS to discuss our approach to healthy eating and physical activity. We had a fantastic brainstorming session on how we can make our school environment even healthier for our children.
Sporting Success
Our pupils have been incredibly active lately! We’ve seen participation in football matches, rugby festivals, archery, and the Sportsability festival at Inspire. A special mention must go to the lucky group who had the opportunity to walk on the hallowed turf at Twickenham this week, a memory I’m sure they will treasure forever.
Showcasing Our Learning
Well done to the pupils in Holly and Willow classes for their wonderful assemblies in the small hall. It is always a proud moment to see the children showcase their hard work to an audience.
Finally, our Science Focus Day was truly exceptional. The effort put into the home projects was staggering, and I was blown away by how confidently the children articulated their scientific findings to their peers. Thank you to all the parents and carers who supported these projects at home.
Looking Ahead
I hope that every one of our families has a restful, safe, and happy break. We look forward to welcoming all pupils back to school on Monday 13th April at 8:45 am.
The Gold Book
Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book.
| Class | Week beginning 16/03/2026 |
| Acorns (Reception) | Elam |
| Conkers (Reception) | Poppy |
| Pine (Reception) | Arii |
| Alder (Year 1) | Kai’en |
| Ash (Year 1) | Alisha |
| Birch (Year 1) | Finley |
| Poplar (Year 2) | Zofia |
| Rowan (Year 2) | Skye |
| Yew (Year 2) | Jaxon |
| Aspen (Year 3) | Kai |
| Hazel (Year 3) | Ella J |
| Juniper (Year 3) | Lillie |
| Elm (Year 4) | Niamh |
| Maple (Year 4) | Ela |
| Willow (Year 4) | Harper |
| Beech (Year 5) | Jesse |
| Hawthorn (Year 5) | Leuinsa |
| Linden (Year 5) | Cash |
| Holly (Year 6) | Gabriel |
| Lime (Year 6) | Geovanna |
| Oak (Year 6) | Aamir |
ATTEND TO ACHIEVE!
At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially. We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality.
Every minute of every lesson counts!
Be in to win!
Be on time and in school every day!
| 13/03/2026 | Percentage | Sessions Missed |
| Acorns (Reception) | 81.3% | 38 days of learning lost per year |
| Conkers (Reception) | 87.2% | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| Pine (Reception) | 90% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Alder (Year 1) | 95.7% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Ash (Year 1) | 81.8% | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| Birch (Year 1) | 94.3% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Poplar (Year 2) | 90% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Rowan (Year 2) | 92.5% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Yew (Year 2) | 89.3% | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| Aspen (Year 3) | 96.7% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Hazel (Year 3) | 95.4% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Juniper (Year 3) | 89% | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| Elm (Year 4) | 99.6% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Maple (Year 4) | 95.6% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Willow (Year 4) | 96.8% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Beech (Year 5) | 97.9% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Hawthorn (Year 5) | 97.7% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Linden (Year 5) | 99.3% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Holly (Year 6) | 94.7% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Lime (Year 6) | 95.7% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Oak (Year 6) | 96.4% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Whole School (week) | 93.03% | |
| Whole School (Year) | 93.23% |
| 06/03/2026 | Percentage | Sessions Missed |
| Acorns (Reception) | 87.4% | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| Conkers (Reception) | 81% | 38 days of learning lost per year |
| Pine (Reception) | 90% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Alder (Year 1) | 90.3% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Ash (Year 1) | 86.4% | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| Birch (Year 1) | 93.3% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Poplar (Year 2) | 90.7% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Rowan (Year 2) | 88.5% | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| Yew (Year 2) | 92.5% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Aspen (Year 3) | 95.9% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Hazel (Year 3) | 97.1% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Juniper (Year 3) | 92.1% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Elm (Year 4) | 95% | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| Maple (Year 4) | 94.5% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Willow (Year 4) | 100% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Beech (Year 5) | 98% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Hawthorn (Year 5) | 94% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Linden (Year 5) | 94.6% | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| Holly (Year 6) | 98% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Lime (Year 6) | 97% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Oak (Year 6) | 97.5% | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| Whole School (week) | 92.89% | |
| Whole School (Year) | 93.23% |
Lateness = lost learning!
| 5 minutes late every day | 3 days of learning lost |
| 10 minutes late every day | 6 and half days of learning lost |
| 15 minutes late every day | 2 weeks of learning lost |
| 20 minutes late every day | 19 days of learning lost |
Days off school = lost learning!
| 97% to 100% attendance | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| 95% attendance | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| 90% attendance | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| 85% attendance | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| 80% attendance | 38 days of learning lost per year |
| 75% attendance | 47 days of learning lost per year |
With thanks for your support in the work we do with your children,
Mr Johnston
