Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Santa visits Forestdale with his very naughty Elf!

  Fri 19 Dec 2025
  

• A Merry Christmas to all

  Thu 18 Dec 2025

  We are enjoying our Christmas activities. The school raised over £200 at the Christmas fete. We have had a visit from Santa in Early Years and rumour has it he is back for KS1 and KS2 on Friday!  There have been amazing school nativities and we have the carol concert from KS2 today.

   

  Wishing you all a peaceful and safe winter break!

  

• And so Christmas begins...a carol concert at Hollymoor Church

  Tue 02 Dec 2025

  All of KS2 walked to Hollymoor Church where Pastor Stephen led a carol concert for the children.  It was a great way to start Advent!

  

• Robin Hood Came to Forestdale ( Oh yes he did!)

  Fri 28 Nov 2025

  Forestdale had a visit from the pantomime  on Thursday 27th November and all the children enjoyed Robin Hood - they all took part, laughed, sang and gave those typical panto classics - "behind you" and "oh yes it is..."  It was great to see the children all so animated and they will return to do another show next year!  Even some of the staff got to take part! 

  

• Parents' Evening

  Thu 20 Nov 2025

  A big thank you for all those parents who attended Parents' Evening this week.  Both nights were really busy and full of positivity.  If you could not make your appointment please speak with your teachers to arrange a suitable time in person or on the phone.

• Children in Need Thank you!

  Tue 18 Nov 2025

  We raised £76.40 for Children In Need on Friday - Thank you to all the children who contributed!

• Celebrating National Library week

  Fri 10 Oct 2025
  

• Year 3 Go Back To The Stone Age

  Thu 09 Oct 2025

  Year 3 had an exciting opportunity to enhance their learning in their Stone Age topic in History.

  The children took part in an outdoor learning day and explored Stone Age life through map skills and other activities.

  

• A Taste of France

  Tue 23 Sep 2025

  Forestdale Primary School held a theme day on Friday 19th September 2025 – A Taste of France. Therefore, to celebrate the day  children and staff came to school  dressed in the colours of the French flag blue, white and red. There was a wide range of activities for the children to join in and opportunities for the children to taste some French cuisine (French baguettes etc …)

  

• Welcome Back!

  Tue 02 Sep 2025

  We are all ready for our new term! Please ensure children are in school uniform and are in on time - ten to nine!  Please see myself or Mrs Billingham (New Deputyhead and SENDCO) on the gate if you have any issues or questions!