What's on your Mind?

The Government’s Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex George, presents this series of five films on First News Education TV developed with the Department for Education and Sky Kids.

In the series, dedicated to mental health and wellbeing, Dr. Alex teams up with FYI presenters, experts and celebrities to investigate simple ways to deal with the pressures of life.

Each episode highlights the importance of being physically and mentally healthy.

The series will air on Sky Kids throughout the summer of 2021. The team will investigate just how important a good night’s sleep is, how exercise and what you eat can have a massive impact on your mind, and the importance of speaking out when you are feeling down.

https://schools.firstnews.co.uk/fn-education-tv/whats-on-your-mind/

Late Register Option...

In light of a certain event taking place on Sunday evening we would like to gauge parental feedback as to how many will welcome the option for their child to arrive slightly later on Monday morning. 

School times will still operate as usual but from a safeguarding aspect we will need to know who to expect by 9am and who will be arriving later on that day. 

Mrs Hackett will send out a Google Form as this is the quickest way for us to establish who will be and when. Please only complete this form if your child will be arriving late on Monday. 

If you do wish for your child at arrive later on Monday morning we ask that they do so by 10am and arrive at the main entrance so we can register each child and take them to their class. This is of course unless there is any national guidance which would alter our school day. 

Many thanks

Wednesday 7th July

All headteachers were alerted this evening to an incident that took place after school today in the Franche area. 

A man and a woman in a small white car attempted to get a pupil into their car. We have been told the woman was driving whilst the man got out of the car. Luckily the child is safe however, the police have been informed and are taking this very seriously.

We would urge all parents to be vigilant at the start and end of the school day and remind their children of stranger danger - as we will in school. 

If anyone has any information please report this directly to the Police. 

Year 6 Leavers

This year our Year 6 Leavers event will take place on the school playground on Friday 16th July 11.00am - 12.00pm. Parents are invited to join their child as we present and celebrate their time with us.

Following this service our Year 6 will continue their celebrations with a special luncheon (of their choice) in school. They will also have time with their buddy and will help lead in our End of Year Celebration Assembly.

This will be remote which all parents will be able to join via the special link from 1.30pm - 2.15pm.

During this celebration our year 6 will support me in presenting awards to each year group which will include our Value Awards, Reading Recognition, Sports Stars of the Year and a new CEL Award.

In the Loop

Thursday 1st July

Planning for September

As we approach the final two weeks of school we will provide opportunities for our children to plan with staff for September.

Due to the guidance, which we are obliged to follow, our original plans for all pupils to spend quality time with staff in classrooms now needs to be adapted. Every member of staff will provide an overview of what their year group will focus on and cover during the autumn term.

The staffing structure for September is presented below and takes in account key milestones in school and how we can best support our children at each stage. We hope that our families will be allowed back into School for open mornings, workshops and to have a look around when we return.

The School has undergone many changes over the last year and we dearly hope that families will get the opportunity to see how the changing learning environments are promoting and enhancing our children’s learning experiences.

We are currently drawing up our beginning of term arrangements for September and, although there is limited clarity or detail for all Schools there is also the possibility any plans drawn up now will be subject to change in light of future Government announcements. We will nevertheless share our guide for the start of term before the end of this one.

Please continue to monitor our School Website and text messages.

Reporting to Parents

The final touches are being put to your child's end of year report which we will email to families from Monday 12th July. There is an opportunity, if you wish, to speak (remotely) to your child's current teacher on Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th July. Mrs Hackett will send a Google Form to all families - if you wish to register an appointment there will be proposed timings which staff will coordinate with you the best they can. 

Meet and Greet

In the autumn term it is our aim to invite families to a 'Meet and Greet' session with the new year group staff. Staff will be able to share further details of what your child will cover and expect in their new school year. We await confirmation on what we can and can't do so final plans will be shared nearer the time. 

Staffing for September

Hedgehogs Year R

Mrs Cartwright & Mrs Churchard with Mrs Latty

Robins Year 1

Mrs Harrison with Mr Bishop

Squirrels Year 2

Miss Childs with Mrs Cadwallader

Woodpeckers Year 3

Mrs Stiles with Mrs Hemming

Additional support from Miss Wilson & Mrs Wilkes

Kingfishers Year 4

Mrs Hall & Mrs Churchard with Mrs Brown

Swallows Year 5

Mrs Webber with Mrs Brown

Owls Year 6

Mr Price with Mrs Valentine

In addition Mrs Reeves will provide additional support across Key Stage 2

Mr Mac will lead on PE & Sports

Wolverley toddler group is finally reopening on Thursday 1st of July at 10am.

We have been asked by the Group to let all parents know! 

They are only taking bookings via Facebook and they're limited to 15 adults (under 5's don't count under the current regulations).

They need to fill all 15 places to cover costs so they have asked that we spread the word to anyone who may be interested in attending.

Many thanks 

Wolverley Toddler Group 

In the Loop!

Friday 18th June

Updates

Following the announcement by the Government that restrictions will remain in place until 19th July; the DFE and Public Health in Worcestershire have provided schools at the end of last week with guidance to end of term events. We have examined all up coming events with the following changes now needed.

New Reception Intake

Our new Reception intake transition sessions will now be revised. Remote sessions will replace in-school visits this side of the summer break. We will be sharing with parents our plans at the Remote Welcome Evening on Wednesday 23rd June.

Transition in School

We can still provide transition sessions within school as we are able to maintain ‘Bubble’ groups. More details to follow next week.

Sports Day

All sports day events will now take place on the school field without parents.

Unfortunately as we need to use the School Field instead of Mill Lane we are unable to invite parents to join us.

Staff will take photographs and videos that will be uploaded to seesaw for families to view.

Fun on the Field

We had hoped to hold our annual Fun on Field at the end of term. Unfortunately this will not be able to take place this year.

Year 6 Leavers

We are still able to carry out an outdoor leavers service (weather permitting) as this will be restricted to only the children in the class. As like last year pupils will sit socially distanced with their parents on the playground. Track and trace will be in place with the short service recorded for those unable to attend.

Like all schools we are disappointed that we are still unable to provide a more inclusive approach to planned events. 

In the Loop!

Friday 11th June

Welcome back to our final half term.

I am pleased to report that I am now on the road to recovery. Following a nasty bacterial infection caused through food poisoning I am starting to feel more like myself again. I was very fortunate to receive such amazing care by the team of Doctors and Nurses at Redditch Hospital - I can’t thank them enough.

I would also like to thank all the staff who have been extremely supportive. I am very grateful to them for taking such wonderful care of the school in my absence. I have missed everyone dearly but look forward to increasing my time in school as my strength and health improves.

Mrs RW

Highlights from The First Week Back

I have so enjoyed looking through the photographs from Nursery and The Key Stage 1 Space Day. The effort everyone went to to make the day so special was fantastic- Mr Price tells me Year 5 enjoyed their day too! Look out for these on our social media sites soon! 

Countdown to Summer... (& hopefully a safer time for all)

We have a busy last half term ahead which we hope will reflect some of our favourite end of term activities.

All schools will need to continue to follow Public Health advice and once we are able to make any changes we will provide notice and instruction to our pupils and families.

With no clear guidance yet, we will be taking a cautious approach to all events as we are aware any positive case so close to the summer break would result in disruption for many families.

We have (touch wood) avoided many partial and any full school closure over the past 12 months because we have worked hard to reduce the risk to all.

As we all begin our transition out of lockdown restrictions we look ahead with optimism and excitement.

Transition

In the coming weeks our attention will turn to transition and ensuring all pupils are ready for the next stage of their schooling.

Below is an outline of dates we are working towards:

New Reception Intake

Wednesday 23rd June - Remote Welcome Meeting

Wednesday 30th June - Taster sessions

Wednesday 7th July - Taster sessions

Wednesday 14th July - Teddy Bears Picnic

Whole School Transition for the current YrR - Yr 5 pupils.

Monday 5th July (1.15pm - 2.30pm)

Wednesday 7th July (9.15am - 11.15am) 

An overview of the staffing structure for September 2021 will be shared the week beginning 28th June along with ‘Meet the Teacher’ dates in September. Your child’s teacher for September will provide information about the next academic year including topics that will be covered and what your child will need.

The main focus will be for each class to have a taste of what their next stage in our school will be like.

Our Year 6 pupils have begun their transition to secondary school with staff from the schools visiting our children.

Staff from the Secondary Schools will be able to provide updated information in regards to whether on-site visits can take place. If you need any further support please let us know.

End of Year Reports

Staff are currently working on end of year reports which we will issue to families on Monday 12th July. There will be an opportunity on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th July if you would like to discuss any aspect your child’s report - further details to follow.

Sports Day

Unfortunately last year we were unable to hold any type of Sports Day. This year we have adapted Sports Day for all our children.

As guidance still remains uncertain for schools post 21st June we plan not host a whole school event this year instead ‘Bubble Events’ will take place (weather permitting) over the last week of term on the Mill Lane Sports Field.

Parents can attend if they wish but will need to maintain a safe distance from pupils, staff and other parents (unless Government guidance alters at that point)

More details will follow but here are the proposed dates and times 

Proposed Dates & Times

Years 5 & 6 Tuesday 13^th July 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Years 1 & 2 Wednesday 14^th July 9.15am – 11.15am 

Years 3 & 4 Thursday 15^th July 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Year R Thursday 15^th July 9.15am – 11.15am

Year 6 Leavers

This year our Year 6 Leavers event will take place on the school playground on Friday 16th July 11.00am - 12.00pm. Parents are invited to join their child as we present and celebrate their time with us.

Following this service our Year 6 will continue their celebrations with a special luncheon (of their choice) in school. They will also have time with their buddy and will help lead in our End of Year Celebration Assembly.

This will be remote which all parents will be able to join via the special link from 1.30pm - 2.15pm.

During this celebration our year 6 will support me in presenting awards to each year group which will include our Value Awards, Reading Recognition, Sports Stars of the Year and a new CEL Award.

Holiday Club

Pre-Bookings for the Summer Holiday Club will begin from next week. Mrs Hemming and the team will operate Holiday Club from Monday 19th July to Friday 20th August inclusive.

In the Loop!

Friday 14th May 2021

'The Big Ask'

The new Children’s Commissioner for England wants to undertake the “Biggest survey of children – The Big Ask”. In addition she will fight for Free School Meals to continue to run into school holidays and Universal Credit levels to remain at the more recent higher rate; small steps that go towards improving children’s lives.

The information gathered will be used to consult with young people on the issues that matter to them. They will use what young people say to help government and local councils provide for the needs of young people. The survey is now out and open until Wednesday 19th May. This survey will only take you 5-10 minutes.

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigask/

Thank you!

We would like to extend our gratitude to Morrison's in Kidderminster for their generous donation of garden equipment and seeds that we can plant around school. 

Please see the picture below of the hamper presented to pupils this week. 

Holiday Club: Whitsun Break

Holiday Club will run Tuesday 1st - Friday 4th June. If you would like to secure a place contact Mrs Hackett or Mrs Hemming. Holiday Club is available to all our children including our children that attend Nursery.