<![CDATA[Malin Bridge Primary School News Feed - News]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org%2Fnews%2Dand%2Dinformation%2Fnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:34:52 GMT Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:34:52 GMT <![CDATA[ Project Lollypop Launches ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/primary-school-launches-campaign-to-recruit-new-lollypop-person Junior Road Safety Officers at Malin Bridge Primary School have launched a campaign to help Sheffield City Council recruit a new School Crossing Patrol Warden on Dykes Lane outside the school’s main entrance.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:18:28 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/primary-school-launches-campaign-to-recruit-new-lollypop-person <![CDATA[ Macmillan Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/macmillan-coffee-morning Macmillan Coffee Morning Star Baker Winner - Mr Edwardes

We held our annual staff coffee "morning" after school on Friday 26th September. There was a lovely selection of home-baked and shop-bought contributions to choose from and it proved to be a lovely way to end a busy week. 

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:11:56 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/macmillan-coffee-morning <![CDATA[ Mr Hague is our new permanent Headteacher! ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/mr-hague-is-our-new-permanent-headteacher We are delighted to share that our current acting Headteacher, Chris Hague has been successfully recruited as permanent Headteacher of Malin Bridge Primary School.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:16:35 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/mr-hague-is-our-new-permanent-headteacher <![CDATA[ Red Noses have arrived! ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/red-noses-have-arrived-at-malin-bridge We're very excited to have received our order of this year's red noses which feature the most popular designs from past decades. You can get your hands on them from 17th March!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:17:05 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/red-noses-have-arrived-at-malin-bridge <![CDATA[ Free Mental Health Resources for Children and Young People. ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/free-mental-health-resources-for-children-and-young-people Kooth Digital Health offers access to online Mental Health and Wellbeing support for children and young people (CYP) aged 10 to 25 across Sheffield and beyond. The service is funded and endorsed by the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, allowing for completely free access to all schools and services working with young people in Sheffield.

There is no threshold, waiting list or referral process. Children and young people can access support for ANY issues they may be experiencing. These may include Body image, self-esteem, bereavement, academic pressures, anger, anxiety, self harm, friendships, identity, transition from primary to secondary school etc.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:34:52 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/free-mental-health-resources-for-children-and-young-people <![CDATA[ Thank You and Goodbye, Mr McGrath ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/thank-you-and-goodbye-mr-mcgrath On 19th December 2024, we said goodbye to our Headteacher Mr McGrath as he left on his next big adventure.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:17:46 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/thank-you-and-goodbye-mr-mcgrath <![CDATA[ Summer fayre raises £400 for The Children's Hospital Charity ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/summer-fayre-raises-40000-for-the-childrens-hospital-charity Thank you to all the families who came to our beach-themed summer fayre on Saturday 6th July! It was fantastic to see so many people there.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:20:04 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/summer-fayre-raises-40000-for-the-childrens-hospital-charity <![CDATA[ New School PE Uniform Item ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/new-school-pe-uniform-item We are pleased to announce that from September 2024, children will be able to wear navy blue hoodies on their PE days.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:19:04 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/new-school-pe-uniform-item <![CDATA[ Malin Bridge Fayre is coming ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/malin-bridge-fayre-is-coming All welcome - please come and join us and keep your fingers crossed for a sunny day!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:20:20 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/malin-bridge-fayre-is-coming <![CDATA[ Malin Bridge retains Outstanding Ofsted rating ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/malin-bridge-primary-retains-its-outstanding-ofsted-rating Ofsted visited Malin Bridge in March 2024, and we were delighted that we were found to be providing "an outstanding education" in an environment that enables "all pupils to achieve well."

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:20:59 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/malin-bridge-primary-retains-its-outstanding-ofsted-rating <![CDATA[ New Arrivals at Malin Bridge ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/new-arrivals-at-malin-bridge Parking illegally near schools can be very dangerous which is why we jumped at the chance to get our hands on these brilliant signs from Sheffield City Council, which serve as a friendly reminder for everybody to be considerate when dropping off and collecting children. 

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:20:51 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/new-arrivals-at-malin-bridge <![CDATA[ Malin Bridge IR Unit is Open ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/new-ir-unit-at-malin-bridge-is-open Our long anticipated IR unit, which has space for 20 children with SEND needs, opened its doors to its first learners yesterday. 

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:22:06 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/new-ir-unit-at-malin-bridge-is-open <![CDATA[ The Puffer Fish Who Puffed the Wrong Puff ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/the-puffer-fish-who-puffed-the-wrong-puff We are delighted to announce that our very own Miss Chandler has written and published a new book called The Puffer Fish Who Puffed the Wrong Puff.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:21:46 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/the-puffer-fish-who-puffed-the-wrong-puff <![CDATA[ Not another lost cardigan?! ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/not-another-lost-cardigan Every day, we find lots of lost uniform items left all around the school and yard. Children abandon their cardigans and coats at the drop of a very small hat! 

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:22:13 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/not-another-lost-cardigan <![CDATA[ Malin Bridge now on Instagram ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/malin-bridge-has-moved-to-instagram Follow us on Instagram

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:22:35 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/malin-bridge-has-moved-to-instagram <![CDATA[ Congratulations to the new school councillors ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/congratulations-to-the-new-school-councillors Congratulations to our new 2023-2024 school councillors who were elected by their class peers earlier this term.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:23:25 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/congratulations-to-the-new-school-councillors <![CDATA[ Integrated Resource coming January 2024 ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/integrated-resource-coming-january-2024 We are in the process of developing an Integrated Resource (IR) for children with Communication and Interaction as their primary need and who have an Education and Health Care Plan.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 14:23:04 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/integrated-resource-coming-january-2024 <![CDATA[ What actually is Rainbow Talk? ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/rainbowtalk If you have been following our Instagram posts, you may have heard about "Rainbow Talk", but what actually is Rainbow Talk?

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:24:20 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/rainbowtalk <![CDATA[ Healthy Minds Champions Spreading Kindness ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/healthy-minds-champions-spreading-kindness When we launched a recruitment for some Healthy Minds champions we were overwhelmed by the response from the children and the enthusiasm that our champions have for their quest to spread kindness throughout Malin Bridge.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:25:01 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/healthy-minds-champions-spreading-kindness <![CDATA[ A message from our head teacher regarding the recent school closures due to lightweight concrete ]]> https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/a-message-from-our-head-teacher-regarding-the-recent-school-closures-due-to-lightweight-concrete Dear Parents and Carers,

You may have seen recent media coverage regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and its use in educational settings. RAAC is a lightweight form of concrete; because it is weaker than regular concrete, concerns have been raised about its long-term durability.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:26:05 GMT https://www.malinbridge.chorustrust.org/news-and-information/news/a-message-from-our-head-teacher-regarding-the-recent-school-closures-due-to-lightweight-concrete