Published on: 18th September, 2023

Newsletter 15th September 2023

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Headteacher’s message

Another lovely week in school, despite the very changeable weather! We have listened to pupil and parent feedback over the last academic year and have developed our lunchtime activity provision even further for this year.

Following our Happy lunchtime training in February, we introduced the activity zones for KS1 and KS2 which have been working very well.  From September, we have now increased our activity provision through Cross Bar coaching, who deliver an additional sporting activity at lunchtimes for KS2 children, and our TA team are also offering an additional activity every lunchtime for both Rec/KS1 and KS2.  These activities range from games, story sessions, team building activities and gardening.  We also have a wellbeing activity for 30 minutes in the library every lunchtime, run by our pastoral team. We believe this offer is going to support children to enjoy a positive lunch hour, and develop their play and social skills with their friends.

Congratulations to everyone who has taken part in the School council and House Captain elections recently.  We have seen some very mature speeches and presentations.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Mrs E Smith

Mentor Dog

Bonnie, our school mentor dog,  has enjoyed her first two weeks back in school after the summer holiday.  Bonnie has been coming into school for a year now and is a much loved member of our school community.  Research has shown that children working with a dog can promote healthy connections within the brain which can strengthen intellectual, physical, emotional and creative processes.      Bonnie visits the children in their classes, hears readers and loves story time!  The children enjoy taking her walks and spending some reward time with her.  Bonnie is looking forward to getting to know our new reception children better!

Safeguarding Squad

We are delighted to share our Safeguarding Squad for the school year.  These children from Year 5 and Year 6 will be working alongside Mr Yardley and Mrs Smith, supporting us with pupil voice activities to keep children safe and deliver very important messages through class workshops and assemblies.

Upcoming sports events

Wednesday 20th September YR3/4 Girls Match Vs Grange park

Wednesday 27th September YR5/6 Girls Match Vs Albrighton Primary School

Wednesday 11th October  YR3/4 Girls Match Vs Albrighton Primary School

Tuesday 17th October YR5/6 Athletics

Wednesday 18th October KS1 Athletics

Thursday 19th October KS2 Sportsability

Parking – Please respect our neighbours

I have already received a number of complaints about parking from our neighbours in the last week.  I do appreciate that parking is limited in the area but please do park respectfully and avoid blocking resident’s drives and pathways.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Smith

Diary Dates

Oct
1
Tue
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 1
Oct 1 – Oct 2 all-day
Oct
2
Wed
Year 3 – Parent DEAR Session
Oct 2 @ 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Oct
3
Thu
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 2
Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day
Oct
7
Mon
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 3
Oct 7 – Oct 8 all-day
Oct
9
Wed
Pro Strike Fundraising Event
Oct 9 all-day
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 4
Oct 9 – Oct 10 all-day
Year 4 – Parent DEAR Session
Oct 9 @ 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Oct
10
Thu
Individual School Photographs
Oct 10 all-day
Nov
5
Tue
Year 2 Visit to Hoo Zoo
Nov 5 all-day
Nov
6
Wed
Year 1 Exotic Zoo Visitors (In school)
Nov 6 all-day