holiday dates 2025-2026
parents'/carers' final opal audit
OPAL Play Event


Red Nose Day 2025
On Friday 21 March we will join thousands of schools up and down the country and do something funny for money for Red Nose Day.
This year Comic Relief hits the big 4-0 and they’re asking the nation to join the party and go big, give big and feel good!
Here's what we’ve got planned:
A BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Friday 21st March 2:00-3:00pm
The school council have organised a 40th birthday party in school for all school-aged children to attend.
Nursery will be holding their own party 11:00 - 12:00 noon on 21st March.
In place of usual donations, we are asking each child to buy a ticket to the party. These are £1 and will be on sale from 3rd March.
Children will only be able to attend the party if they buy a ticket.
Children may dress in Red or Comic relief merchandise.
We know there’s a lot going on right now and for many people things are really tough.
But if you can donate, every penny will add up to a life changing difference.
Because people matter. Everyone. Everywhere. Always.
Thank you for your continued support - you are BRILLIANT!
Yours faithfully,
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Council
Easter Egg Competition

Wednesday 9th April: Children bring in entries for Easter Egg Competition.
Winners to be announced during assembly on Friday 11th April.
Themed Meals
Red Nose Day: Friday 21st March
Easter Lunch: Wednesday 9th April
If your child usually has a packed lunch, please call school on 0191 3868416 to book their themed meal.
All children in Classes 1 and 2 are entitled to a free school meal.
If you are not entitled to a free school meal, please pay via
ParentPay - £2.81 a meal.
Thank you.
Dates for Your Diary
Monday 17th March, 3.30 – 6.00 pm: Parents’ Evening for Nursery, Classes 2, 3 and 4
Tuesday 18th March, 3.30 – 6.00 pm: Parents’ Evening for Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4
Tuesday 18th March: Wellbeing Yoga Day - Whole School
Thursday 20th March: Class 2 – Key Stage 1 Invasion Games, Framwellgate School
Friday 21st March: Red Nose Day
Friday 21st March: Red Nose Day Themed Lunch
Friday 21st March, 11.00 - 12.00 noon: Nursery Red Nose Day Big Party
Friday 21st March, 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Classes 1 - 4 Red Nose Day Big Party
Monday 24th March, 1.30 pm: OPAL event for parents/carers
Tuesday 1st April, am: Year 5 Easter Journey Carville Methodist Church
Friday 4th April: Non-Uniform day for an Easter chocolate donation. Chocolate will be used for Friends of Laurel Avenue Chocolate Raffle held during the Easter Assembly.
Wednesday 9th April: Children bring in entries for Easter Egg Competition. Winners to be announced during assembly on Friday 11th April.
Wednesday 9th April: Easter Lunch
Friday 11th April, 9.15 am: Easter Assembly including Friends of Laurel Avenue Chocolate Raffle
Friday 11th April: Last day of term
Monday 28th April: Back to school
Important Dates
Monday 12th May – Thursday 15th May 2024: Year 6 SATS
May 2025: Year 2 SATs
Monday 2nd June – Friday 13th June 2024: Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check
Monday 9th June – Friday 13th June 2024: Year 1 Phonics Test
OPAL
We are collecting dressing up clothes to start a new zone. Do you have any dressing up costumes and accessories that you no longer need and are taking up space? Please send into school with your child.
Thank you!