Headteacher’s Message (22.03.2024)
Our KS2 Easter shows were an amazing way to end the term. The children in years 3,4 and 5 demonstrated such enthusiasm for their performances, it was a joy to watch. Thank you to everyone who came to support them and to the staff for organising.
We remain on track to join Reach2 multi academy trust next term. Please make a note of our new email addresses from 1st April.
Admin@apleywoodprimary.org
Absence@apleywoodprimary.org
Well done to everyone who received a headteachers award to end the Spring term. I am very proud of your efforts and achievements:
Ethen H, Imogen M, Michelle A, Sebastian B K, Rhema J-S, Lyla S, James L, Oliver L, Base 11, Base 7, Aiden E, Sophie O, Base 1, Fletcher C, Olivia S, Amelia H, Reuben E, Alice W, Ellie B, Archie V-O, Charlie N, Amira S, Base 10, Base 9, Base 8.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy Easter break. I will update you with any academy conversion news when we return on 8th April.
Mrs E Smith
Comic Relief – A Big Thank You
We raised a fantastic £401.40 through the sale of red noses and your kind donations. We hope the children enjoyed taking part in the sporting activities.
Red Nose Day in Year 2 – 15/03/24
Year 2 had great fun in the hall with Mr Mountford completing their Red Nose Day challenges. What an energetic way to start the day! Thank you for all of the kind donations and for dressing your children in red – they look great!
Red Nose Day
Thank you to all children who participated in our ‘Student vs Teacher’ competition today to raise money and support Red Nose Day. The children all looked fantastic in their red outfits. Year 4 had a great time beating the teachers!
Numbots and Times Tables Rock Stars (22.03.2024)
Top users for each year group are:
Year 1: Lucas L, Archie H, Jaiden B
Year 2: Aiden E, Aibel E, Esmai D
Year 3: Megan R, Amelia R, Jessica H
Year 4: Arnold A, Amelie F, Rafael G
Year 5: Sunainah T, Mehreen W, Qais S
Year 6: Alyssa H, Benjamin F, Alvria S
Base 4’s Sandwich Making – 21/03/24
Base 4 were super sandwich makers yesterday! They each created a healthy, balanced sandwich as part of their D&T project. They made sure they included at least one food from each of the food groups. Well done, Base 4!
Year 3 Church Visit
Year 3 had a fantastic time yesterday on their visit to Christ Church in Wellington. They had the opportunity to ask questions about ‘Leaders and followers’, as well as finding out more information about different areas of the church.
West Mercia Police Parents, Guardians and Carers Webinar Series – April 2024
West Mercia Police are hosting four webinars directed at Parents, Guardians and Carers. Two focusing on the Prevent network and how referrals can be made if they have concerns and two focusing on the Protect Network, giving advice on how to keep families safe online. These are presented by West Mercia’s Force Cyber Crime Unit in conjunction with the West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit.
Cyber Prevent Live Information Session for Parents, Guardians & Carers –
A live online session giving advice on how to make a referral into the Cyber Choices programme; an explanation of how it operates and what to look out for with children in your care.
8th April2024 at 6pm – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/22592de2-db26-4676-a577-ab7986391f20@dd7d99f4-65c4-4822-bf7b-75d61ebc8f4a
29th April 2024 at 6pm – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e3722958-b96b-40ba-954a-f7851ac5caad@dd7d99f4-65c4-4822-bf7b-75d61ebc8f4a
Cyber Protect Live Information Session for Parents, Guardians & Carers –
A live online session giving advice on how to keep yourself and your family safe online. This will be presented by West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit Prevent Team in conjunction with West Mercia’s Force Cyber Crime Unit.
24th April 2024 at 6pm – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/244797bd-f3db-43c2-81f0-b4e9be0d6fad@dd7d99f4-65c4-4822-bf7b-75d61ebc8f4a
8th May 2024 at 6pm – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fb7f9e84-9df4-453a-a5d7-6a1002ed9c7a@dd7d99f4-65c4-4822-bf7b-75d61ebc8f4a
Attendance Figures (22.03.2024)
Overall School attendance is 94.5%
Key Stage 1
Base 6 has the best attendance 96.50%
Key Stage 2
Base 15 has the best attendance 96.58%
Well done to Base 6 and Base 15, they have earned extra golden minutes this week
Lunch Menu Week Commencing 8th April 2024
Please refer to Week 1 on the current menu. Please note there is a change to Tuesday’s meal choice, it will be hot dog and wedges instead of BBQ chicken. We are awaiting the new menu’s from Telford and Wrekin Council, these will be handed out once they are received.
Reminder: Scopay Offline
Please remember that Scopay is now offline. We will inform parents, via text, once the facility is available during week commencing the 8th April 2024.