Chilton CommunityPrimary School

Reception are having a brilliant time todaypractising their pencil skills and exploring colours in all sorts of fun ways. Children enjoyed sorting objects into colour groups and took great pride in beginning to write their names. It's lovely to see their confidence growing already as they settle into their learning journey.

Year 5 are diving into their first trombone lesson of the year this morning! Today was all about big brass energy as pupils met their music teacher, got hands-on with their instruments and began exploring the sounds they'll be mastering this term. It's the start of an exciting musical journey that promises plenty of proud moments ahead. We can't wait to see their skills grow!

Is your little one starting Reception in September 2026? We're opening our doors for guided tours throughout September and Octobercome and see what makes our school so special! Whether you're curious, excited, or just starting to explore options, we'd love to welcome you in. Give us a call or drop us an email to book your visit today!

The children are soaking up every golden ray of sunshine while it lastslaughter, games, and teddy bear picnics galore. Here's to making the most of these warm midday moments before the clouds roll in!

Don't forget our parent coffee and chat session is happening this afternoon at 2.15pm. It's a lovely chance to meet other parents, catch up with friends and talk through any queries you may have. Please arrive via the school office. We look forward to welcoming you.

This morning, Year 2 have been busy exploring the beautiful story of 'Grandad's Island' by Benji Davies. The children were captivated. What a brilliant start to the week!

Family Friday Fun! Last week marked our very first Family Friday of the year and what a brilliant start it was. Our Year 6 children welcomed their parents and carers into school for a special lunchtime visit and the turnout was absolutely fantastic. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to see their children in action, share a meal together and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of school life. The smiles, laughter and joy was everywhere.

Welcome Back to School! We're thrilled to have everyone back after the summer breakand what a fantastic start it's been! Our first week was busy with everyone full of energy, smiles and excitement to get settled back in to the swing of things! A special shout-out to our Reception children, who have embraced their new adventure with confidence and curiosity. It's been heartwarming to see them exploring, learning and making new friends. Across the school, all our children have returned with enthusiasm and a brilliant attitude. Classrooms are buzzing, routines are taking shape and we're already diving into exciting learning experiences. Please see below for our current newsletter, packed with key dates, reminders and general updates. Thank you to all our families for your continued supportwe're looking forward to a joyful and inspiring term ahead!

We're Hiring! Join Our School Cleaning Team We're looking for a reliable and dedicated cleaner to join our team and help keep our school a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. For more details and to apply, please visit our website:

Wishing Everyone at Chilton a Wonderful Summer! We want to wish all our students, staff and families a joyful and relaxing summer break. Thank you for all your hard work, energy, and enthusiasm this year! We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and rested on Wednesday, 3rd September.

A huge thank you to the incredible team at Stowmarket Meadlands Men's Shed who worked their magic upgrading our mud kitchen for Reception last month! The new mud kitchen has been brilliant the children have absolutely loved getting stuck in, whipping up mud pies and lots of other imaginative creations Your kindness and handy work have made a real difference. It's been wonderful to see such joy and creativity

A Fond Farewell to Mrs Bird After an incredible 33 years of dedicated service, we say a heartfelt goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Bird, who is retiring from our school community. Mrs Bird has been more than just a member of staff - she has been a constant source of warmth, wisdom and kindness. Over the decades, she has touched the lives of countless children, families and colleagues with her unwavering commitment, gentle encouragement and infectious smile. We will miss her deeply, but we are so grateful for the time we've had. Thank you, Mrs Bird, for everything.