Scooter and Bikes

The children were reminded last week in assembly about using the paths within school when they are taking their bikes or scooters to the bike shed. Unfortunately, we still have children as young as five riding their bikes and scooters across the carpark unsupervised by an adult. If your child travels to school on their bike or scooter then parents must supervise their young children and older children who travel to school independently need to be reminded to use the paths.

Over the Easter holidays, we are having work completed on the school car park and the bike shed will be relocated to the main entrance. This will stop children freely accessing the car park unsupervised.

In the meantime, if children are not using the footpaths provided to keep them safe, then we will need to consider stopping children from bringing their bikes or scooters to school.

Early Bird Week

Next week is Early Bird Week.
All children will have received an Early Bird chart in assembly from Mrs O’Donnell. Everyday your child arrives at school on time (8.30-8.45) the teachers will put a stamp on their charts. If your child arrives at school on time everyday then their chart will go into a prize draw and they could win some amazing prizes!

So, set those alarm clocks for a little bit earlier, pack your school bags the night before, send your PE kit on a Monday and leave it at school all week, make your packed lunches the night before and get to school before those doors close at 8.45am.

Breakfast Club is always available and is open from 7.30am everyday. Just pop and see Mrs Pilgrim to book your place.

STEM club visit to Engineering department at Wolverhampton Uni

On Wednesday afternoon, STEM club, along with our STEM ambassadors, were kindly invited to the home of the Engineering school at the University of Wolverhampton to have a tour of the facilities and take part in some activities.

The children attempted to perform a tyre change on an F1 car. They were allowed to have a practice go before being timed by one of the engineers. Paris came out top with the fastest time of 7.23 seconds and was presented with a prize of a model car. The engineers commented how the times set by the children were as good as, if not better, than the actual engineers at the school.

Children were then invited to have a go at the F3 race car simulator where they had to set the fastest lap. Well done to Faythe for setting the fastest time.

Paul then took us on a tour of the factory and showed the children a lot of machinery to explain how parts of the cars were manufactured. Paul discussed the range of materials used and why they are used. He showed how the ideas start as a design (CAD) before being manufactured (CAM).

The children left completely enthused by the whole experience and we thank Paul and his team for the afternoon.

End of day procedures

We have been reviewing our safeguarding practices and end of day procedures in school and we are making some changes to how the children are released at 3pm. From Wednesday 8 January 2020, every child will need to be collected from their own classroom external doors at 3pm as we will no longer be allowing siblings to move through school.
If your child is to be collected by somebody different then please ensure you have phoned the school office before 2.45pm and have given the name of the person collecting and a password.

Attendance

Mrs O’Donnell has returned to work this week and we have an attendance review meeting booked for Wednesday. The main playground doors open at 8.30am and close at 8.45am. Children should be in school during this time and any arrival after 8.45am is recorded as a late mark on our registers. Being late for school impacts greatly on children’s learning as lessons begin promptly after the register has closed. If children are poorly and will be absent from school, then parents need to phone the school office by 9.30am; it may be that Mrs O’Donnell will return your call and usually on the third day of absence we make a visit to your home. If we have no reason for your child being absent from school because you have not contacted us, then we will make a home visit on the first day of absence. We need to work together to ensure all children attend school every day!

Uniform

The school uniform colour is as follows: burgundy with pale blue

Boys/Girls: plain burgundy sweatshirt or cardigan (with or without logo)
Gold / white / pale blue polo shirts / white shirts / blouses
Black or grey trousers (leggings are not permitted)
Black or grey skirt
Black shoes / appropriate smart boots (no heels)

For reasons of health and hygiene, all children must wear appropriate school shoes every day and no trainers are allowed unless they are for PE or specific activities. High-heeled boots or shoes or fashion/flimsy footwear including open-toes sandals must not be worn to school at any time.

Jewellery

If earrings are worn, these must be plain flat studs and restricted to one only in each ear lobe. Hooped earrings are not permitted for health and safety reasons. Earrings must be removed / taped over during PE and the children must provide their own tape / plasters.
Children are permitted to wear a wrist watch but the school takes no responsibility if the item is lost or broken. Bracelets and necklaces are not permitted.

Hair

All children with long hair, must ensure that it is tied back at all times and particularly for PE. The school strongly discourages children coming into school with ‘extremes’ of hair styles/hair colours – whilst we fully appreciate children want to follow fashion trends, this is not appropriate for school.

The school values the support and understanding of parents on this issue.

Year 6 Play Rehearsals

A huge thank you to the Year 6 children, who are working very hard on their production of Primary School Christmas Musical, for their fantastic efforts so far! As their homework, the children are being asked to learn their lines, the lyrics to the songs and any choreography/acting parts that they have been given.

We have talked to the children about costumes and props and would ask that any costumes needed, that are not already in school, are in school by tomorrow (13th December).

Thank you and we hope you enjoy the final performance (Wednesday 18th)!

Cosford

Don’t forget we’re going to Cosford tomorrow. The forecast looks mixed so please ensure that the children bring a good pair of trainers, a waterproof jacket and a non-fizzy drink.

Miss Jones & Mr Broderick

Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner will be held in school this year on Wednesday, 11th December. Parents must complete the form to book their child’s place and it costs £2.30, unless your child is in receipt of free school meals or in Reception/ Key Stage One. Children will be allowed to wear their Christmas jumpers on this day!

Children in Need

Thank you to all the donators, bakers, chefs, eaters and mufti-dressing-children who contributed towards Children in Need on Friday. With your support we raised a whopping £738! Many thanks for your support.
Sports Relief is next… and we have big plans!!