Dear Families,

 

What another lovely week we’ve had.  It certainly makes everyone feel much better with a bit of sunshine.

 

CEO visit
Yesterday, we had a visit from our CEO, Dr Chris Tomlinson.  He had a tour around the school and met with some staff as well as having a chat with some of our children.  It was lovely to show off Friarswood and the wonderful things we do.  He certainly appreciated all of the hard work and dedication that goes into making our school so great.

 

World Book Day
To celebrate World Book Day, we did something a little different this year and asked the children to choose a word that they could dress up like. We have had some amazing words today! The creativity and ideas were just amazing. There are a few pictures in the photo gallery on our website to see. Thank you for all your efforts to help make this day so enjoyable for everyone. 

 

Online Safety
Here is a link to information about making online viewing safer for children.  I hope you find it useful.

 

Orchestra Trip
Next Tuesday, some of our Year 3 and 4 children are going to Hanley to watch the Halle Orchestra.  We hope this will inspire the children, especially those children who already play instruments.

 

Asthma Academy
I have received this notice off the NHS.  Here is the referral link.

 

 

 

October half-term 2025
As you know, we have a two week half-term in October.  I have sent out a survey for anyone who may need childcare for the week beginning 20th October.  If there is enough interest, Bee Active will run a sport and activity club for the week.  Bee Active have been involved with Friarswood for over ten years and have a great team of staff who work for them.  If you do choose Bee Active for your childcare, I’m sure the children will have lots of fun.

Here is the link for the form.

 

Bags to School
The PTA have arranged a ‘Bags to School’ day on 31st March.  If you are having a sort out of unwanted clothes etc, please pop them into one of the bags that your child will bring home and return to school on either Friday 28th or Monday 31st (morning).  The collection will be at some point on Monday 31st March, so please do not bring them in after school on the Monday.

Bags to School pays the PTA for the items by weight, so the more bags we have, the more money raised.  Happy sorting everyone!

 

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Take care and stay safe.

Mrs Wilmer

Upcoming dates

Year 3/4 Music Trip	11.3.25	Morning trip - Details to bear sent out.
Piano assembly	18.3.25	2 pm for the parents and families of those having lessons at school.
Parents’ evenings	19.3.25 20.3.25	3:30 - 6:30pm    3:30 - 6:30pm
Red Nose Day	21.03.25	Children can come to school wearing something red for a small donation for Red Nose Day.
Mothers' Day Lunch	26.3.25	Here is the booking form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dHl1aHAIs-gD_K2eO1VsCue_Hmo9lx69py77UKsCheA/edit
PTA Mothers' Day Pop-up shop	24.3.25 - 28.3.25	£2.50 per gift
Last Swim of the term for Year 3	28.03.25
PTA Recycle 4 School	31.3.25	Old clothing, bags, jewellery etc... To be dropped off at school to be recycled for school funds on this date.
Year 1 School Trip to Peake Wildlife park	03.04.25
Easter Celebration	11.04.25	Parents are welcome to come and join us for songs, an Easter bonnet parade and decorated eggs competition. Starts at 1.30 pm