The Worst Witch
Mildred Hubble is a young witch who is always getting into trouble at witch school. She struggles with spells and flying, but with the help of her friends, she learns to be brave and believe in herself.
Welcome to Autumn 1
Welcome to the Autumn term! In this section, you will find all the important information and dates for this half term.
Important Dates
- Welcome back to school! — Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! We look forward to welcoming everyone back. School starts at 8:40am.
- Open Classroom — After school, we will be opening our classroom for you to come in and spend some special time reading and sharing books with your child. It will be a lovely opportunity to enjoy stories together and encourage a love of reading in a relaxed classroom setting.
- Mimic Octopus - Library Trip (AM) — To greaten children's love of reading we will be visiting Bideford library. The librarian will be sharing a story with the children. The children will then get time to browse the books available for them to borrow before choosing one to take back to school. Any parent help would be greatly appreciated. Please let your child's class teacher know if you can help.
- After school clubs to begin. — After school clubs begin this week.
- Immortal Jellyfish - Library Trip (AM) — To greaten children's love of reading we will be visiting Bideford library. The librarian will be sharing a story with the children. The children will then get time to browse the books available for them to borrow before choosing one to take back to school. Any parent help would be greatly appreciated. Please let your child's class teacher know if you can help.
- Appledore Book Festival - Author Visit — We are extremely lucky to have a visit from John Townsend planned for this day. John has written more than 350 books!
- KS2 Halloween Discos — Save the date for our KS2 Halloween Disco! More information will be sent out closer to the event.
- KS1 Halloween Discos — Save the date for our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Halloween Disco! More information will be sent out closer to the event.
- Science Day — A whole-school day of exciting science activities, investigations and hands-on learning for every year group.
📚 Class reading
Our class book
Pugs of the Frozen North
In story time this half term we will be reading a variety of books. Our main chapter book will be Pugs of the Frozen North. This book follows a young boy called Shen, who enters a thrilling sled race across the frozen north with a team of adorable pugs. Along the way, he faces exciting challenges, meets unusual characters and discovers the importance of friendship, courage and teamwork.
Below are some recommendations of books that are similar to Pugs of the Frozen North that your child might also enjoy!
More books to try
The Adventures of Alfie Onion
Alfie Onion is a young boy who goes on an exciting adventure filled with magic, danger and funny characters. Along the way, he shows courage and learns the importance of friendship and helping others.
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Ottoline and her friend Mr Munroe investigate a mystery involving missing dogs and a mysterious yellow cat. Together, they use clever ideas and teamwork to solve the case.
Useful Links
PE Information
PE Days: Monday and Tuesday
Teacher Messages
This half term the children will be participating in outdoor athletics and hockey.
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Contacts
Phone: 01237 475178 · Email: admin@etwschool.com
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