Reception Open Mornings - September 2026 Intake

Join our Headteacher for a welcome tour and presentation for prospective Reception parents. To book your place, please contact the school office.

Friday 28th November, 9.30-10.15am

December dates to follow.

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Parental Engagement at Gilbert Colvin

At Gilbert Colvin, we value strong partnerships with parents and carers and are committed to keeping you informed and involved in school life. We engage with parents in a variety of ways, ensuring clear communication and opportunities to participate in your child’s learning journey.

We share key updates through:

  • Arbor – our main platform for general messages and emails.
  • Termly Headteacher’s Update Letter – providing information about school developments.
  • Weekly Newsletter – keeping you informed about upcoming events and school news.
  • Website Updates – with important information and resources.

Opportunities to connect and engage include:

  • ‘Meet the Teacher’ Session (September) – an introduction to your child’s class and curriculum.
  • Three Parents’ Evenings – dedicated time to discuss your child’s progress.
  • Open Classroom Sessions & Stay and Plays – a chance to see learning in action.
  • Class Assemblies - each class performs an assembly to parents showcasing what they’ve been learning.
  • Curriculum Workshops – offering insight into how we teach key subjects and strategies for parents.
  • Monthly Parent Forums – a space to share feedback and discuss school initiatives.

In addition to these opportunities, we offer tailored support to individual families based on the needs of their child.

On this page, you can find key information from parent focused events we have held, including our regular parent forums and workshops. We encourage all parents to engage with the school community and look forward to working together.

Parent Forums and Workshops

Below you'll find slides from previous sessions along with posters for upcoming events. The next Parent Forum will be on 12th December, 9.00-9.45am, where we'll be focusing on the topic of school attendance. Please come and join us!

During Anti-Bullying Week, we are hosting an online safety talk for parents delivered by a visiting speaker on Monday 10th November, 9.00-10.00am. Details are below:

Parent Forum Understanding and Tackling Bullying
Parent Questionnaire -'You Said, We Did'
Parent Forum School Development Priorities 2025-26
Parent Forum Online Safety
Parent Forum Parental Engagement
Parent Forum Behaviour
Parent Forum Homework
Parent Forum School Development Plan