This week’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd top users for each year group are:

Year 1: Hukam M, Theo P, Kim O

Year 2: Bobby H, Theo C, Imogen C

Year 3: Gabby U, Rory P, Rania C

Year 4: Sunainah T, Macey-Mai M, Mehreen W

Year 5: Ben F, Jacob K, Sabrina S

Year 6: Muhammad m, Finlay C, Aaron O

We’ve reached the end of a busy, enjoyable term at Apley. Our school improvement advisor and the Local Authority Quality Assurance advisor have been into school over the last few weeks, talking to children in lessons and looking at books and both have commented on the calm, purposeful environment and the good quality of education and provision that we have at Apley.  I’d like to say a huge thank you to our staff team who have worked so hard, as always, to deliver the best they can for our children.

Just a few of the positives from this term, the new Forest School Area has been a huge success which our Reception, Year 2, Year 5 and Forest School club have enjoyed this term, our Sporting curriculum and sports activity offer has returned to pre-pandemic levels with children being able to take part in either whole school sporting events such as the recent World Cup and Santa Dash activities or being able to represent school in competitions, Bonnie, the Dog mentor, has joined our team and is already having a positive impact on wellbeing and our parent reading sessions and family lunches have been really well attended and enjoyed by everyone.

Just this week, we have a lot to celebrate: Congratulations to Farrah and Ruby from Year 6 who created their own Christmas safety assembly and delivered it in the whole school assembly on Monday.  Again, a brilliant example of how independent, resourceful and respectful our children are.  The KS1 Christmas show,  Baarmy Bethlehem, was a resounding success and it was an absolute delight to be able to deliver this to a full audience again.  Thanks to the staff and children for their hard work.

Well done to everyone who has received a Headteacher Award this week, what a lovely way to end the term:

Harper W, Kian P, Aaron W, Elbie S, Rory P, Esmae T, Oliver L, Macey-Mai M

Ruby-Mae B, Henry T, Hollie-Jessica R, Alfie B, Dexter P, Sydney G

Finally, thank you to our parents and carers for your continued support this term. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas break and a Happy New Year.

Mrs E. Smith

Thank you to Mr Mountford for organising our Santa Dash, we all had a fab day doing lots of different activities!

Breakfast Club group of the week: Reception

Breakfast Club Stars of the week: Alice L, Layla S, Arabella G

Hub group of the week: Year 3

Hub Stars of the week: Betsy S-E, Theo C, Daniel P