June 2026 Newsletter: Celebrating Progress and Achievement

Highlights from across the school community, including successes, activities and upcoming events.
Three individuals standing outdoors during a building opening ceremony at The Loddon School. In the centre is Richard Kennett, CEO, wearing a blue suit and patterned shirt, holding notes and speaking. To his left stands a smiling woman with red hair in a black leather jacket and vibrant purple trousers. To his right is another woman in a patterned red and black jacket, wearing a large silver civic medal on a blue ribbon. A red ribbon stretches across the space behind them in front of a modern red brick building decorated with green and white bunting.

Welcome Summer!

As the days grow brighter, we’re excited for all the opportunities Summer brings here at Loddon.

From engaging learning experiences to fun events and new adventures, there’s lots to look forward to this term. Thank you for being such an important part of our community.

Here’s to a season of growth, connection and wonderful memories.

Highlights of the Quarter

April Chumble Market 🌸

Students enjoyed exploring new tastes, textures and experiences during our wonderful community event.

Staff Appreciation Event ✨

Celebrating the incredible dedication, compassion and hard work of our amazing staff team.

Spanish Day 🇪🇸

A fantastic day celebrating culture, music, food and community across the school.

Rotary Volunteers 🌱

A huge thank you to the Rotary volunteers who supported improvements around our school grounds.

Dates for Your Diary

Sports Day

17 July

A day of activities, teamwork and celebration across the school.

Winter Village

04 December

A festive community event bringing together students, families and staff to celebrate the season.

Star Awards

Every Friday

Celebrating student achievements and special moments together.

Photo of the Month

Creative Moments During Art Week

Students and staff enjoyed exploring creativity together during Art Week, building confidence, communication and self-expression through hands-on activities.

News

Proud to be Outstanding in Care and Education

We are incredibly proud to be recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted across both our Care and Education provisions. This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff, the progress of our students and our commitment to providing exceptional support every day.

Important Reminders

  • Please notify the school of any updates to medical or care information.
  • Outdoor learning, sensory activities and community visits continue throughout the term, so appropriate clothing is appreciated.
  • Our therapy, care and education teams continue working closely together to support every child’s individual journey.
  • Thank you for being part of the Loddon community and for your continued support.

We love hearing from you!

If you have a story idea, photos or feedback, please get in touch.

Get in touch with us at info@loddonschool.org

A Message from Our CEO

As we continue through another exciting term at The Loddon School, I would like to thank our students, families, staff and wider community for their continued support and dedication.

This term has been filled with wonderful moments across the school, from creative learning experiences and community events to the achievements our students accomplish every day. These successes are made possible by the dedication, compassion and expertise of our exceptional staff team.

We remain committed to providing outstanding care and education, creating opportunities for every child to learn, grow and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us continue building brighter futures together.

Richard Kennett
Chief Executive Officer

Our Values

Compassion
We care for each other

Respect
We value everyone and treat them with respect

Inclusion
We celebrate differences and belong together

Aspiration
We believe in potential and aim high

Wellbeing
We support healthy minds and bodies

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