Dear Families,

 

I hope you’ve all managed to stay safe in the snow and ice.  The children have had a great time playing out on the fields.

 

Lunchtimes
We have started a slightly different approach to lunchtimes due to a variety of reasons.  The main reason is that there are fewer children in the hall at one time.  The hall is very echoey and at times it can sound very loud in there.  By having a couple of classes at a time, the children have said it feels much calmer.  Children have less distractions now so they can focus on eating.   The new approach also allows for some time with the teacher before afternoon lessons get going to discuss anything they need to talk about.  So far, it seems to be working well. 

 

Swimming
Year 3 swimming starts on Friday 17th January.  It will run for 10 weeks with the last session for the term on Friday 28th March.  

Please can you ensure that the children bring woolly hats to wear after their lesson, as their cold hair will feel freezing in this weather.

 

Families in need of some support
Just a reminder that we have toiletries, hygiene products and cleaning products available for any families who you may know of that would like a bit of help or who may need help.  We also have pyjamas and socks (brand new) along with some bedding.

This support is for anyone you may know; yourselves, family members, neighbours or work colleagues.  Just pop in to see me or Mrs Hughes (or send a message).

 

Safeguarding Leads
Just a reminder that both myself and Mrs Hartley are the safeguarding leads in school.  If you have any concerns about a child, please let us know.  You can do this by talking to us, sending us a message or by using the ‘report a concern’ button on the school website.  If you need to speak directly to Staffordshire Children Safeguarding Service, the number is 0300 111 8007 (out of hours 0345 604 2886).  For emergencies, please contact the police straight away.

 

Have a lovely weekend.

Take care and stay safe.

Mrs Wilmer

 

Upcoming events

Year 6 - Stanley Head residential	20.1.25	Monday to Wednesday
SEND Coffee morning - 9 AM	22.1.25	Come and join Mrs Dickens, our SENDCO and an advisor from Caudwell's Children to get advice and further information on any concerns you may have about your child.
Young Voices - Choir	30.1.25	Choir at the NEC Birmingham
Children's Mental Health Week	3.2.25
Time to Talk Day	6.2.25	Parents Coffee and Chat time 2–2.45 PM  (this will lead to the Young Voices Sing-along)
Young Voices Choir Singalong   2.45 PM	6.2.25	Come and join us for the Young Voices live sing-along  in the hall with our choir.
Safer Internet Day	11.2.25
Valentine’s Disco	13.2.25	EYrs & KS1 4:30 KS2 5:30
February Half Term	17.2.25 - 21.2.25	Back to school 24.2.25
World Book Day	7.3.25