Headteacher’s Message (19.01.2024)
It was national kindness day yesterday and I saw and heard about a lot of children who have demonstrated kindness across school this week. On Wednesday, we hosted staff and Headteachers from six REAch2 schools, for a day of reading training. As part of this day they visited reading lessons in every year group and they were all extremely impressed with the lessons they observed and the super behaviour and manners our children demonstrated around school. It was a pleasure to share our lovely school with a wider audience.
The parent consultation is live, regarding our academy conversion. If you have any questions, please let us know. One question I have been asked is whether or not our uniform will change. Our uniform will stay the same, with only a small amendment to the logo so that it will read Apley Wood Primary Academy. This change will not take place immediately and will be introduced over time so there will be no requirement for families to buy new uniform as a result of the conversion.
Well done to everyone who has received a Headteacher Award this week:
Eva C, Lucas T, Ruben D, Isabelle K, Sophie O, Zain R, Jack H-L, Mason S, Dylan L, Arthur C, Jake H, Hope T, Kyle B, Lily L, Coby T, Avani M, Freddie P, Amelia S, Joseph M, Annabell G, Bobby B, Wayne O, Elbie S, Jessica H, Robin L, Archie W, Imogen M, Amelia F, Jenson W, Oliver L.
Have a good weekend.
Mrs E Smith
The school day
The school day is 8.45am – 3.15pm.
Teachers open doors at 8.45am and close them at 8.50am. Any children arriving between 8.50am – 9am, must enter through the double doors on the main playground.
Registers close at 9am and we are seeing an increase in children who are arriving after this time which means they are then marked late.
Classroom activities do start straightaway for children so if they miss this registration time then they are missing learning and the important social start to the school day.
Extended Day Provision (19.01.2024)
Please let the office know if you haven’t received your copy of the Extended Day Policy, which was sent home with your child earlier this week. Please can we remind parents that they are required to physically walk their child to the hall door in a morning and to personally collect them from the hall door at the end of the day.
The Extended Day team can be contacted on 07514 230470 during Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club. 
Lunchtime Supervisor Award (19.01.2024)
Congratulations to the following children who have received a Lunchtime Supervisor Award this week. This week’s children have been nominated by our wonderful Lunchtime Team:
Anderson W, Julia J, Esmai D, Joseph P, Emila E, Arabella G, Blake R, Penelope H, Macey-Mai M, Talliyah E, Simon F, Taylor T, Abigail S, Leo B, Carter S, Willow S, Harrison T, Oscar N
Well done to everyone who received an award this week!
Numbots and Times Tables Rock Stars (19.01.2024)
Top users for each year group are:
Year 1: Jaiden B, Harper W, Ollie B
Year 2: Olivia W, Isla D-C, Zyra D
Year 3: Giulia M, Ivan K, Megan R
Year 4: Arnold A, Daniel P, Leah L
Year 5: Cyrus D, Qais S, Jake M
Year 6: Jacob K, George M, Julia J
Year one Forest school. 18.01.24
Today year one enjoyed finding and sorting materials in Forest school.
Year 2 Multiskills – 19/01/24
Year 2 had a great time warming up during PE with Mr Mountford this afternoon. They showed great control when moving around all of the equipment. Well done, Year 2!
Academy Conversion Section 5 Stakeholder Consultation
STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
Following approval of the school’s recent application to become an Academy, and receiving an Academy Order from the DfE, the Local Governing Body of Apley Wood are carrying out a consultation with all stakeholders of the local community. The aim of the consultation is to approach stakeholders asking them whether they are happy for the school to become an Academy and join REAch2 Academy Trust in entering into a funding agreement with the Secretary of State to establish a new primary academy. This consultation is in accordance with Section 5 of the Academies Act (2010).
The consultation will commence on Monday 15th January 2024 at 9:00am, and close on Thursday 29th February 2024 at 5:00pm.
A parent meeting will take place at school on Monday 29th January 2pm-3pm where there will be opportunity to ask questions and meet some of the REAch2 Team.
Please see the letter below and some FAQs.
Apley Wood FAQs REAch2 – Jan 2024
FINAL Apley Wood Section 5 consultation – Jan 2024