There have been many exciting events recently. These include a successful visit to Wisley for Year 3, a group visited the O2 for a wonderful singing experience and our year 6 girls football team did magnificently. See the items further on in this newsletter for details.

This term there is an exciting opportunity for keen singers and performers. On the 22^nd March, there is the prestigious G Live Music Festival featuring most of the junior and primary schools from the Guildford area. Each year we take 30 Northmead children to participate in this event and each year the children say they have thoroughly enjoyed taking part!

Thames Water will be closing Grange Road on Wednesday 11th January 2023 from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Thank you to the NST who have provided every child with a book this Christmas. Owning a book has significant impact on children’s reading. According to a report by the National Literacy Trust, children who own a book of their own at home are six times more likely to read above the expected level for their age.

What a joy it was to have the school production back! I am so glad that so many of you were able to enjoy the show "What a Knight". Thank you for the many appreciative comments for the talented production team and the enthusiastic cast who did themselves proud acting, singing and dancing with such energy.

At this time of year, colds caused by viruses are common, and they usually clear up themselves in a few days, and we often see symptoms such as a blocked up and runny nose, coughs, sore throat and fever. We’re also seeing an increase in flu among children, which can make them feel quite unwell and can be more serious – so the NHS recommends getting protected with a nasal flu vaccine.