Happy Easter

We have had a super last week of term with Years 3,4 and 5 delivering their ‘Outstandingly Apley’ Easter show.  They certainly sang from their hearts and it was a pleasure to watch.  Thank you to everyone who came to watch and support them.

We also enjoyed our sponsored walk yesterday.  It was great to have the whole school participating in this together.  Thanks to all the volunteers who were Marshalls for us and to everyone who has sponsored the children.

I’d like to say a huge congratulations to Mrs Benton in Reception, who will be getting married over the Easter holiday and will return as Mrs Jones.

School returns on Monday 17th April.  Wishing you all a lovely Easter break.

Mrs E Smith

Headteacher

Lunchtime Supervisors Awards 24.03.2023

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:

Zayn K, Thomas B, Olivia C, Ashleigh P, Manelle A, Caleb B,

Jacob K, Chloe P, Kacper C-J, Jackson H, Jack H, Sydney M,

Blake R, Amelia A, Abigail S, Noah E, Aidah S, Zara K, Eddy D-S

Well done to everyone who received an award this week!

Headteacher’s message 24.03.2023

It has felt a little bit like Spring this week and the corridors are alive with the sound of music! The singing in Y3,4 and 5 is beautiful. I can’t wait to see their show next week.  Year 3 have shared their science learning with me. They confidently explained how they had changed variables in their plants investigation. I am very proud of the the safeguarding squad.  They delivered a brilliant assembly about online safety using the story chicken clicking. After the assembly they also spoke to a visitor from the Local Authority about how we keep safe in school, learn about being safe and their role in school. Mrs Handslip was very impressed with their knowledge.  We also have a lot of useful links on our website which parents and carers may find useful to support online safety at home.

We have had a lot of visits in school from our Governors over the last few weeks.  They have been talking to some subject leaders and children about different aspects of our curriculum.  They have been very impressed with how well the children have talked to them about learning and have loved their enthusiasm.  The children told them how much they are enjoying their music, maths, geography and art lessons this term.

Well done to everyone who received a Headteacher Award this week:

Jesse S, Erin T, Simon F, Aidah S, Aaron W, Mehreen W, Gracie T-E, Olivia I-C,

Georgia P, Isabelle R, Alfie H, Harper M, Imogen M, Alisha P, Harper L,

Regan M, Dayton C, Charlie H, Amal Y, Alex M

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Mrs E Smith.

 

 

Attendance Figures 24.03.2023

Overall School attendance is 94.9%

Key Stage 1

Base 2 has the best attendance 98.97%

Key Stage 2

Base 10 has the best attendance 97%

Well done to Base 2 and 10 they have earned extra golden minutes this week

Numbots & Times Tables Rockstars 24.03.2023

This week’s1st, 2nd, and 3rd

top users for each year group are:

Year 1: Zyra D, Evie P, Isla D-C

Year 2: Jessica H, Georgia P, Anisha K

Year 3: Arnold A, Daniel P, Gabby U

Year 4: Qais S, Jenna M-W, Wayne O

Year 5: Megan YTL, Alyssa H, Grace C

Year 6: Ruby H, Inayah S, Amal Y

Sustrans Big Wheel & Walk

What is Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel?

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit their world.

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is open to all primary and secondary schools in the UK, including SEN/ASN/ALN schools. It is free to take part and there are daily prizes to be won.

On each day of the challenge, schools compete to see who can get the highest percentage of their pupils walking, using a wheelchair, scooting or cycling to school. Your school’s best five days will determine your final position, but you can log journeys on all ten days if you wish.

How many active journeys will our pupils make?

Free School Meals – Happy Health Active Holiday Club

Our Free School Meal Pupils have been invited to sign up for an exciting 4 day holiday club during Easter. If your child is entitled to Free School Meals and are interested in signing up for the below then please follow the instructions on the letter emailed to you or contact the school office on A2190@taw.org.uk.

Early Milestones Holiday Club

Extended Day – Craft Activity

Our extended day pupils have been enjoying crafting gifts for that special person at home this week.

Zero Tolerance

Our staff have the right to work in a safe environment and are here to help you.

Apley Wood Primary School is a place of courtesy and respect for our children, staff, families and visitors.

Apley Wood Primary School takes it very seriously if a member of staff is treated in an abusive or violent way.

We will not tolerate bad language, shouting or aggressive behaviour.  We will ask you to leave the premises should this be the case.

We ask you to treat all school staff courteously at all times and we will treat you the same in return.

Thank you.