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Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter

Tue 03 Jun 2025

The latest edition can be read HERE

Year 6 Ice Cream Afternoon

Mon 19 May 2025

Here are some snapshots from the Year 6 ice cream afternoon, a delightful celebration marking the conclusion of SATs. The final image features one of our school governors, who joined us to engage in conversation with our pupils.

Our latest Newsletter

Fri 09 May 2025

Can be read HERE

Year 6 SATS Breakfast

Fri 09 May 2025

Book Week Readathon

Thu 08 May 2025

Great news, we raised £515 as a school for Read for Good with our Book Week Readathon back in March!

Letter - Year 5 Transition Meeting

Thu 01 May 2025

To Parents/Carers of children in Year 5,

As your children are nearing the end of their time at Halfway and getting closer to moving to secondary school, I am sure that you have many questions about the different processes involved and the different schools in our area.

We are going to hold a meeting for parents to come in and discuss some of the options available to you on Thursday 8th May.

So that we can accommodate as many of you as possible, we will have a morning session at 9.00 am, an afternoon session at 2.00 pm and we will send out the PowerPoint for anyone that is unable to make these sessions.

These sessions will be delivering the same information so you only need to attend one of these sessions.

There will be a presentation of information, followed by an opportunity to ask questions. We hope that this session will enable you to feel confident as you start to explore the various options that are open to you.

Please can you complete the form HERE to indicate which session you will be attending so that we have an idea of numbers on the day.

See what we are learning in Term 5

Wed 30 Apr 2025

You can see all the exciting things we are learning about HERE

New York Times Bestselling Author Tony Lee Visits Halfway Houses Primary School and Opens New Library

Tue 29 Apr 2025

We were delighted to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Tony Lee for a day packed with imagination, excitement, and celebration. Known for his thrilling stories and larger-than-life stage presence, Tony Lee delivered an unforgettable experience during his special visit to our school.

The day began with an energetic and captivating Key Stage Two assembly where Mr. Lee shared his journey as a professional writer, treated students to one of his famously spooky stories, and kept the entire audience enthralled with his humor, enthusiasm, and storytelling magic.

Following the assembly, the Year 6 children took part in an interactive, creative workshop, led by Tony himself. The session gave the children an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at the writing process and sparked creativity, with many budding authors walking away newly inspired to put pen to paper.

A major highlight of the day was Tony's official opening of the brand-new school library. With a celebratory ribbon-cutting and cheers from children and staff, the new space was unveiled as a hub for reading, discovery, and imagination. The school community came together to mark the occasion, recognising the importance of reading and access to books in every child’s education.

“Our new library is at the heart of our school’s commitment to fostering a love of reading, and thanks to Tony's generosity with his time and passion for inspiring the next generation of readers and writers the children have had a fabulous day," Mr. Allen, Head of School. “His passion for storytelling has left a lasting impression on our students and today was truly a celebration of learning and imagination.”

Tony's visit was truly a memorable milestone in our school's literacy journey and in his words "a library isn't just a room full of books, it's a home."