Posted on 11 Dec 2025 - 3 mins read
By Brede Primary School
This week at Brede
This week our newsletter looks at what children got up to, like learning safe fire making at Forest School using a “dragon sneeze”, gathering around our new fire pit donated by Rural Pastimes, and making the most of the autumn sunshine.
Mrs Knock
Dates for your diary
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Wed 17 Dec 2025, 10.00 to 12.00: Supporting Parents of Teenagers (10+) at Sidley Family Hub. Book via EH.0-19parentingteam@eastsussex.gov.uk,
Sun 21 Dec 2025, 2.45 pm: Singalong at St George’s. Family carols. Adults £10 including mulled wine and mince pies. Children free - Wed 24 Dec 2025, 3.00 pm: Christingle at St George’s. Family service raising money for The Children’s Society
- Thu 8 Jan to Thu 12 Feb 2026: Swimming block for Foxes
- Mon 23 Feb 2026: INSET day (whole school)
- Mon 20 to Wed 22 Jul 2026: INSET days (whole school)
What children have been up to
- Forest School learned to make fire safely and enjoyed time outdoors with the new fire pit
- Pupils across all classes were celebrated with WOW notes and reading certificates
Support for parents and carers
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Supporting Parents of Teenagers (10+): understand the teenage brain, learn practical tools and build calm connections. Face‑to‑face at Sidley Family Hub. Final session Wed 17 Dec, 10am to 12 midday. Book via:
EH.0-19parentingteam@eastsussex.gov.uk - Amaze ND Family Support: training, navigation, groups and befriending for families in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove; supports autism, ADHD, tics/Tourette syndrome, learning disabilities and more. Find out more.
- CLASS+: advice line Mondays 10:00–13:00, phone consultations, coffee‑and‑chat sessions, workshops and short personalised guidance. Follow on Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram.
- Family Hubs East Sussex: local support and activities for families. Find out more.
- Parent Carer Forum: connect with other parent carers and have a voice. Find out more.
- Online safety at home: We teach online safety to all year groups. To find out more about how you can keep your children safe at home, see Keeping Children Safe Online - CBeebies and CEOP Education.
- Urgent dental care: call tel:0300 123 1663 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm) or email kcht.dentalhelpdesk@nhs.net
- PTFA updates and notices are shared on Facebook
Reminders and notices
- Morning drop-off safety: please supervise children at all times near the road
- Parking outside school: do not park on double yellow lines, zig-zag lines or across neighbours’ driveways
Safeguarding
If you have any concerns, please speak to Mrs Burrows (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or Mrs Bulgin, Mrs Knock or Miss Nugent (Deputy DSLs).
Download the full newsletter
For further news on our latest activities and events, please see the PDF version of the bulletin: Brede Bulletin 11 November 2025