Headteacher’s Message
Transition is well underway at school now. We met our new reception cohort last week, most of our Year 6 children have been to see their new secondary schools and we had a very successful smooth move morning on Monday this week for current Reception to Year 5. Transition is a very exciting time but can also be a time of nerves for some children and parents. If you have any questions or concerns then please speak to your child’s current or where possible, new class teacher. On Monday 8th July, 3.30pm – 4pm, the class teachers will be in their new classrooms to meet parents and answer any questions you may have.
We are having to say goodbye to some staff members at the end of this term. Miss Lampitt, Miss Edwards and Miss Perks, are all joining new schools in September and we wish with every success for the next stage in their careers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all their hard work over the last academic year. We also have to say goodbye to Mrs Beardwood who has been a valued member of the Apley team for five years. Mrs Beardwood is leaving to start a new adventure and we thank her for her hard work and contributions and wish her the very best of luck.
We have some new staff who have recently joined, or will be, joining the team. Mrs Shirley Castillo, has joined our lunchtime supervisor team recently. Miss Amber Gilmour, who has worked alongside year 6 this year, is joining as a permanent member of the teaching team in Year 4. Miss Millie Pottinger and Miss Rebecca Price are also joining the teaching team in Year 1 and Year 2. Mrs Dawn Searle, is also joining our teaching assistant team in September. I’m sure they are all going to make a fantastic contribution to our experienced and hardworking staff team.
Well done to everyone who has received a headteacher award this week:
Lily C, Rupert M, Fateh S, Zaydiee W-D, Isla D-C, Harry D, Alicia L, Peyton E, Archie H, Malachi H-J, Monty M, Georgia W, Jacob K, Alisha P, Alfie I, Kallie Y, Alfie H, Zara I, Amelia R, Charlie S, Georgia H, Isabelle K, Lyla S, Lucas P, Oliver L, Gracie T-E, Joseph P, Katie O, Joshua Y and Sasha H.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Scopay accounts
Please can we ask that all outstanding balances are cleared on Scopay by Monday 8th July. Please contact the school office should you have any queries about your child’s account.
Lunchtime Supervisor Award 05/07/2024
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:
Amelia H, Daniel I-V, Evie P, Bobby H, Ava A, Sholah H-j, Emmie W, Musa S, Giulia M, Olivia S, Madi S, Gracie T-E, Kenzy S, Freddie P, Zain R, Arnold A, Lewis H, Elbie S, Base 4 and Base 10.
Well done to everyone who received an award this week!
Numbots/Timetable Rockstar 05/07/2024
Top users for each year group are:
Year 1: Jaiden B, Ollie B, Lucas L.
Year 2: Esmai D, Aibel E, Aiden E.
Year 3: Ivan K, Lily L, Jack D.
Year 4: Arnold A, Rory P, Keeley H-M.
Year 5: Jenna MW, Sunainah ,Qais S.
Year 6: Cyan M
Attendance 05/07/2024
Overall School attendance is 94.2%
Key Stage 1
Base 3 has the best attendance 96.7%
Key Stage 2
Base 13 has the best attendance 97.6%
Well done to Base 3 and Base 13, they have earned extra golden minutes this week
Whole School Author Visit on 9th July
On the 9th July, we are really lucky to be having children’s author Samantha Fletcher-Goodwin coming to visit us in school.
Samantha is going to be sharing her new book, ‘Glow From The Inside’, and talking to the children about how she became an author and the processes involved. Samantha’s book is available to purchase from Amazon and Waterstones.
Reminder – London and Arthog Trips 2025
Reminder to parents that consent forms and 1st deposit payments need to be made by Friday 5th July (London) and Monday 8th July (Arthog). If you require a copy of the letter, please contact the school office.
Both consent and 1st deposit payments are required in order to secure your child’s place on the trip.
Pre-Loved School Uniform Sale
We are holding a second hand uniform sale at the end of the school day on Monday 8th July, on the school playground.
Donations of good school uniform are welcome to be brought into the school office by the end of the day on Friday 5th July.
