Y6 Camp - Low Ropes

 Red group have been active on the low ropes today at camp.

Y6 Camp – Day 2

Today has been another busy and exciting day for Year 6! The children continued their rotation of activities and tucked into a filling lunch.

In the afternoon, they had their Clue session, where Major Squirrel came to visit. He spoke to the children about the importance of patience, sharing the story of a family who set up a shop and had to wait two months to receive their very first customer. He explained the ripple effect of this patience and encouraged the children to think about how we can show patience in our own lives—through good manners, respect, and waiting for the right moment.

We also talked about perseverance, which often requires an extra measure of patience!

The Bear & the Piano Special Menu on Thursday

We're looking forward to our special menu on Thursday celebrating our new book that Year 1 & 2 are reading 'The Bear & the Piano'.

Class Teacher KS2 Vacancy

 Class Teacher KS2

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated class teacher to join our school team in KS2.

Required from January 2026

Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVAP is a popular, well-resourced school with 320 children in the delightful market town of Framlingham. We are proud of our dedicated staff and governors, our enthusiastic and motivated pupils, and our wide range of extra-curricular activities that enrich the learning experience.

Main purpose of the role

To provide high quality teaching and learning to a KS2 class, ensuring pupils make excellent progress, are inspired to learn, and are supported in their personal development within a Christian ethos.

The job will entail

Delivering engaging lessons, assessing pupil progress, creating a stimulating classroom environment, and working collaboratively as part of the KS2 team to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Your responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons across the KS2 curriculum
• Provide a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and carers
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, following school policies and statutory guidance

 “This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.”

Personal attributes

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner who is able to meet the following criteria:

• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and excellent classroom practice
• The ability to create a positive and stimulating learning environment
• A passion for children’s learning and high expectations of all pupils
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to pupil welfare
• Commitment to supporting the Christian ethos of the school

ECTs are welcome to apply.

See attached Job Description with Person Specification

Salary & Benefits

What we will offer you

• A pleasant and supportive working environment
• Well-motivated and enthusiastic pupils
• Supportive parents and a strong community
• Excellent resources and facilities
• Collaborative team planning and professional support

Salary MPR pay scale

Full Time

Fixed Term (04 January 2026 – 31 August 2026)    

Supporting documents

Application forms and guidance can be found on our website advertise:

Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School - Class Teacher KS2

Deadline and how to apply

 Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

 Closing date for applications Wednesday 15th October 2025

 Interviews will be held w/c Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.

Completed applications should be returned to admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk or posted to the school office at the address above.

Water fight!

The Year 6 children at camp have had a soggy start with a water challenge, although everyone got very wet! 

Wings of Wonder: A Year 5 Butterfly Adventure! 🦋

 We had a truly special event today that tied in perfectly with our science study on Living Things and Their Habitats! One thoughtful classmate showed great responsibility by caring for three beautiful Painted Lady caterpillars until they completed their entire life cycle and turned into adult butterflies. 

The whole of Year 5 gathered to witness the final, exciting stage: the release! We watched in silent awe as the three butterflies were gently freed and took their first soaring flights into the wild. This amazing moment allowed us to connect with nature and appreciate the incredible journey of metamorphosis first hand. We are thrilled to know our butterflies are now part of the local ecosystem as we continue to explore the world of living things! 

                        

OPEN MORNING - for Reception Applications 2026

Have you applied for your child’s school place next year?

If not, we’d love to invite you to visit us to give you a sense of what life is like here at our wonderful school.

At Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s we recognise that each child is unique, with their own set of gifts and talents. As educators, it is our duty to nurture and develop them all.

Our school is described by parents and visitors as having a ‘happy, friendly and family feel.’ As experienced staff we pride ourselves on knowing the children well, in order to be able to plan, support, inspire and challenge them to be their very best selves.

We are privileged to have a wonderfully committed and experienced team of teaching and support staff, strengthened by our parents, our dedicated Governors and the local community. This means that all of our children should be able to go out into the world secure in the values that are at the heart of our Christian school.

Our curriculum has community at its heart - it is inclusive, creative and exciting. The website, Blog, Facebook and Instagram page, will give you an insight into our school, the range of opportunities for the children and our curriculum.

Come along to our Open Morning on Thursday 13 November, between 9.15am -12pm, call us to book a time on 01728 723354, or get in touch if you would like to arrange a separate visit and see for yourself what we offer here at Sir Robert Hitcham’s before the SCC application deadline of 15 January 2026.

Application information

All of the information parents/carers need to help them make their decision is available on the SCC website at www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissions including information about the School Travel Policy.

Pupils will not be allocated a school place automatically.

All parents/carers must make an application for a full-time school place even if their child is already attending our Nursery class.

Camp First Afternoon Activities

This afternoon, Year 6 began their activity rotations. 

Split into four groups, the children enjoyed a variety of exciting challenges including international cooking, zipwire, low ropes, and archery. 

Afterwards, they came together for some team-building tasks, which really put their problem-solving and cooperation skills to the test!

EXCITING EUROPEAN MORNING OF LANGUAGES

 

European Morning of Languages - Wir hatten Spaß! (We had fun!)

Whole School Assembly  to celebrate languages.

Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome Mr Heath and  his assistant Johanna, from Thomas Mills High School to help us celebrate our European  Morning of Languages by introducing some   German vocabulary and phrases during our assembly.  Each class in our school chose a  different country to study to learn some of the country's language and traditions. There was a buzz around the school as children were cooking, sounding out words and creating beautiful artwork and maps. Each child showed off their learning by creating a collage on a paper plate and we are looking forward to seeing these displayed in the classrooms.

We enjoyed hearing about some German traditions including welcoming back children and staff to school in the Autumn by presenting them all with a bag of sweets!! The SRH children were very envious of this German tradition.

Class JA have been busy learning more about this fascinating country, its people and culture. They designed their own beautiful plates illustrating elements of Germany and everybody enjoyed a small German confectionary treat. 

Year 6 Camp - Arrival Update

Year 6 have arrived safely at CYM! 

The children have unpacked, settled into their cabins, and are already enjoying some free time with their friends before lunch. 

Spirits are high, and everyone is looking forward to the adventures ahead.

Many hands make light work!

 Class RJ have really enjoyed being scientists this week, learning how to make a series circuit, lighting up a bulb and then powering a motor. The children were so proud when, after making small adjustments to their circuits, the light switched on. One group even managed to work a switch, so their light turned off and on when they desired. We have all learnt a great deal and are proud of our achievements.

European Day of Languages Special Lunch tomorrow

 Plus Pomme Frites!

Fantastic 'Journey'

What a fantastic ‘JOURNEY’ we have been on throughout the first few weeks of term. The whole school has been inspired by our book by Aaron Becker and our new curriculum. Be sure to ask the children about the stories they are writing this week. Here’s a sneak peek of some work the children shared in assembly.

Don’t forget you can find out all about the new curriculum on Wednesday 1^st October at 2pm.

The science of living things and their habitats.

 In science, Class JA are enjoying studying all about living things and their habitats this term.

In lessons, we’ve been looking at and labelling parts of a flower.

We will progress on to the life cycles of different flora and fauna.

BRILLIANT BIKEABILITY

Bikeability has started this term for UKS 2

The children and instructors prepared for their first group outing around Framlingham in the morning sunshine. 

Well done everybody and safe cycling.

 

Road Safety

 

On Wednesday, Class DR were visited by Mrs Hill, our School Crossing Patrol Office. Mrs Hill taught the children how to cross the road safely and turned us all into Crossing Patrol Officers. Thank you for continuing to keep us safe Mrs Hill. THINK, STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and LOOK again.

Literacy Tree

Over the first few weeks of term, our whole-school writing focus is centred around 'Journey' by Aaron Becker, used as our 'Writing Root' through the Literacy Tree curriculum.  Literacy Tree provides a step-by-step framework with creative activities that develop strong writing skills and inspire imagination.

'Journey' is a wordless picture book about a girl’s magical adventure using a red marker. Without words, it encourages children to use their own language to tell the story and build their skills.

To launch this,  Mrs Cann revealed key items from the book: a red balloon, blanket, crayon, and boat during last Monday's assembly, exciting both children and staff!

Literacy Tree also links literacy with other subjects, helping students apply their skills across the curriculum.

Last year's Y6 School Councillors visit the Technology Centre

During the last academic year, the Year 5 and 6 school council members attended a meeting of the Framlingham Business Association at the Crown in Framlingham. They shared the inspiration behind the Climate for Justice artwork that had been displayed in the library the previous year. At that event, the students were invited to attend the following network meeting, which took place this past Wednesday at The Technology Centre. 

Four Year 6 children, who had attended the previous meeting as Year 5s, returned to share their thoughts on climate change. They addressed the business owners and offered suggestions on sustainable practices, coming together to deliver a fantastic collaborative speech. We later learned that their message truly inspired some attendees. A few business owners approached us afterward, sharing how the children’s presentation motivated them to reduce plastic usage in their companies and explore more sustainable solutions. Another business owner discussed their ongoing project to convert energy from solar panels to heat 100 radiators: he showed us the app where you could see this happening. 

Overall, the experience was incredibly valuable, providing the next generation with an important platform to share their ideas with current leaders, with the hope of making a real difference.