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

 

Party Time in Year 2 – 19.12.23

Year 2 had great fun at their party this afternoon. They loved showing us their dance moves and playing party games. After all of their hard work this year, they definitely deserved to let their hair down and celebrate the end of term!

The Big Little Nativity – 14th and 15th December 2023

Well done to all the children in KS1 for their wonderful Nativity performances this week. They have all worked really hard to learn their lines, songs and actions to make sure they put on a truly entertaining show. Thank you to everyone who attended one of the performances – we hope you enjoyed watching. Apley Wood really does have some really talented actors, singers and dancers.

WB 11.12.23 – KS1 and EYFS Hobgoblin Theatre Performance

KS1 and EYFS really enjoyed the Hobgoblin theatre performance this morning. They enjoyed joining in with repeated phrases and singing some well know Christmas songs.

There was lots of smiles and plenty of belly laughing, especially when Mrs Garraway and Mrs Jones were on stage doing the conga as the pantomime horse!

We are now feeling very festive and looking forward to Christmas even more.

Base 4 Design and Technology at Forest School – 07.12.2023

Yesterday, Base 4 had a fantastic time at Forest School. They really enjoyed building the hedgehog houses that they had designed in their Design and Technology lessons. I am sure you will agree, they looked brilliant!

Year 2 Forest School – 23.11.2023

Year 2 had a brilliant afternoon at Forest School making and tasting bread as part of their history learning. They looked at how bread would have been made around the time of the Great Fire of London, when Thomas Farriner’s bread oven started the unfortunate fire. Thank you to Mrs Jones and Mr Yardley for another fantastic Forest School session, we are already looking forward to next week.

Base 4’s Art Lesson – 23.11.2023

Base 4 had a very creative afternoon, completing their mixed media Great Fire of London pictures in the style of David Best. Their finished pieces look very effective. Great job, Base 4!