We're Hiring! Join Our Wonderful Wraparound Care Team at Thursfield Primary School! Play Worker – After School Wrapround (Care Club) Are you a creative, caring and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a real difference to children's lives after the school day ends? At Thursfield Primary School, we are proud of our warm, nurturing and inclusive environment and we are seeking a friendly and dedicated Play Worker to join our professional team within our After School Care Club. You will help provide a safe, happy and engaging space where children feel valued, supported and excited to play and learn. We're looking for someone who: Provides a warm and friendly welcome to all members of our school community Contributes to a positive, creative and stimulating environment Is educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in numeracy and literacy Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification Brings enthusiasm, patience and a genuine love of working with children In this role, you will: Support high-quality wraparound care for our pupils Help create fun, engaging and child-led play opportunities Work as part of a friendly, supportive team Contribute to a safe, inclusive and happy environment Positively impact children's wellbeing at the end of the school day Post details: Hours: 10 hours 20 minutes per week Working pattern: Monday–Thursday, 3:30pm–6:05pm Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only Salary: £5,920 (actual salary, pro rata) Start date: 23rd February 2026 Apply directly here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143547/EDV-2025-TPS-32132 If you're passionate about supporting children, enjoy creative play and want to be part of a caring school community, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help us provide a safe, happy and inspiring end to every school day at Thursfield Primary School. #JobOpportunity #PlayWorker #AfterSchoolClub #WraparoundCare #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam #ThursfieldPrimarySchool #CareClub

Reception Secret Reader This week, Cooper's wonderful Nanny Sharon surprised us as our Secret Reader! The children absolutely loved the mystery of who it might be, and Cooper was over the moon when the secret was revealed. Nanny Sharon shared some lovely stories with our Little Explorers, making it a very special visit. Thank you so much for coming in! Who will be our next Secret Reader, we wonder? #Reception #SecretReader #LoveReading #StoryTime #LittleExplorers #EarlyYears #ReadingForFun #SchoolCommunity #SpecialVisitors #BookLovers

FINAL CALL: Last Chance to Apply for September 2026! Don't miss your opportunity to become part of the Thursfield Primary School family! The window to secure your child's place for September 2026 is closing soon. At Thursfield, we're more than just a school we're a close-knit village community that nurtures curiosity, creativity and confidence in every child. With a welcoming, caring environment and an inspiring curriculum designed as a "Ticket to Anywhere," our mission is to equip children for future success and lifelong learning. Why Thursfield is the perfect start for your child: Happy, Caring Environment – Our school prides itself on a family atmosphere where children feel safe, respected and encouraged to flourish. Engaging Curriculum – We deliver a broad, creative and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge, resilience and skills for life. Inclusive Community – We value every child's unique strengths and support them to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Partnership with Families – We work closely with parents and carers as active partners in learning and development. Apply Before the Deadline! All applications for September 2026 Reception places must be submitted by 15th January 2026. First Preference Matters: To give your child the best chance of joining our vibrant community, be sure to name Thursfield Primary School as your first-preference school. Apply Now: Complete your application through the Staffordshire admissions portal or visit our admissions page to get started: https://www.thursfield.staffs.sch.uk/page/?pid=27&title=Admissions Secure your child's future today let's open doors together! #ThursfieldPrimary #FinalCall #September2026 #TicketToAnywhere #PrimarySchoolAdmissions

Happy New Year and welcome to the Spring Term 2026 at Thursfield Primary School! We are looking forward to welcoming all pupils back tomorrow and hearing all about their Christmas holidays. Please take care when travelling to school and keep to the gritted paths on the school site. To help keep access to the school clear and safe, please avoid parking on the yellow lines outside the school entrance. The pupils safety is our main priority. Please ensure your child has warm clothing for outdoor break times to help prevent winter chills. Outdoor time may be limited depending on weather conditions. See you in the morning, Thursfield families!

That's a wrap – Autumn Term 2025 complete! As we come to the end of another busy and successful term at Thursfield Primary School, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has made it such a positive one. Thank you to our wonderful children for their hard work, enthusiasm and smiles every single day. Thank you to our supportive parents and carers for your continued encouragement and partnership. Thank you to our fantastic PTFA for all you do to support our school community. And an extra special thank you to our incredible staff – your dedication, care and commitment to our children truly makes Thursfield such a special place to be. We wish all of our families a very happy, safe and restful Christmas holiday, filled with joy, laughter and precious time together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year #ThursfieldPrimary #AutumnTermComplete #ThankYou #TeamThursfield #SchoolCommunity #PTFA #AmazingStaff #ProudHeadteacher #ChristmasHolidays #FamilyTime