Dear Parents and Carers,

Due to heavy snowfall, the school will be closed today. A governor and a staff member were on site this morning to assess the school grounds, nearby roads, and the village hall car park. With several cars abandoned on the roads into Abberley, the village hall car park unsafe to drive on, and the roads leading up to the school undriveable, the decision has been made to close the school.

This decision was not taken lightly and has been made with the support of the governors and other local schools.

We know this decision may not make all parents happy, but we’re fairly confident that 100% of the children will be delighted! Most importantly, the safety of our pupils, families, and staff must come first.

Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate your support and will keep you updated with any further information.

Warm regards,

Claire Shelley & Abberley Governor

On Monday, it was fantastic to hear our KS2 pupils showcasing the musical skills they have developed this term, whether on the flute, dood or ukulele. It was especially lovely to hear the doods producing such beautiful notes as the children mastered the technique of controlling their breath. A big well done to Mrs Mitchell for her dedication in teaching and inspiring such a variety of musical talents.

This year marks the first time that every child in KS2 has been given the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. The school hopes the experience will spark a lifelong interest in music and perhaps inspire the musicians of the future.

These pupils have received our Vision Certificate for living out “Love, Grow and Flourish Together.” They have demonstrated how everyone at Abberley works, learns, and grows together with kindness and care.

Congratulations to this week’s Headteacher Award winners. Both girls have shown exceptional enthusiasm for reading and have gone above and beyond in their homework, producing thoughtful and detailed entries in their reading journals. Their dedication and love of learning has been outstanding. 

This week, we are delighted to celebrate the children who have been awarded our Vision Certificate for truly embodying what it means to love, grow and flourish together. These pupils have shown kindness in their actions, perseverance in their learning, and a wonderful ability to support and uplift those around them. We are incredibly proud of the positive example they set within our school community.