The Summer Spark

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Welcome back to The Mead, where every new term begins with excitement, energy and the feeling of coming home. We have a jam-packed calendar ahead, full of opportunities for our children to shine, compete and create

Here is your “Sneak Peek” at the Summer Highlights:

Residential Trips & Bushcraft

  • Year 3 Bushcraft Residential (June, 2 days)
  • Year 4 Lodge Hill Residential (June, 3 days)
  • Year 5 France Residential (June, multi-day)
  • Year 6 Switzerland Residential (June, full week)

Athletics & Sporting Events

  • London Mini Marathon
  • Y3–Y6 Athletics Event at Hilden Grange
  • ISA Regional Athletics Competition (Y4–Y6)
  • EYFS Sports Day
  • KS1 Sports Day
  • Multiple cricket fixtures across all age groups (U8–U11)
  • House matches and competitions
  • Regular swimming sessions

Performing Arts & LAMDA

  • LAMDA Sharing Evening
  • LAMDA Exams
  • Summer Show at Trinity Theatre (multiple performances)
  • Prizegiving Event (includes performances/celebration)
  • Pre-Reception Summer Concert
  • Summer Music Concert

New Children & Transition Events

  • New Children’s Morning
  • Multiple Transition Meetings for parents (Reception – Y6)
  • EYFS Transition Sessions
  • Reception Grandparents’ Morning

Community & Family Event

  • Teddy Bears’ Picnic (for prospective EYFS families)
  • Open Morning on 8th May
  • Open Classrooms & Y6 Enterprise Showcase
  • FoM (Friends of Mead) Events:
    • Movie Night
    • Golf Day
    • End of Term Event
  • Meadfest (community festival)

Special Events & Enrichment

  • House Bake Off Competition
  • French Café Day
  • School Council Meetings
  • Sponsored Charity Events (Rec–KS2)
  • Fire Safety Workshops
  • Chocolate Enterprise Assembly (Y6)
  • Hospice Assembly
  • Wear Pyjamas Fundraiser
  • Home Clothes Day

Competitions & Showcases

  • House “Mead’s Got Talent” (heats + final)
  • KS2 History Competition
  • Enterprise Showcase (Y6)

Other Notable Activities

  • Bikeability (Y6)
  • Trips:
    • Paradise Park (Y1)
    • Blackberry Farm (Pre-Reception)
    • Brighton Sealife (Reception)
    • Hastings Aquarium (Y2)
    • Houses of Parliament (Y5)
  • Ballet Exams & Open Sessions