School update 09.12.2020

You may have seen a government announcement late yesterday ‘allowing schools’ the freedom to move a training day to Friday 18 December.

We have already added an additional day at the start of our Spring Term with children now returning on Wednesday 6^th January 2021. This is due to the building works in school and with the possibility of further disruption, we feel that finishing on Thursday 17^th December is not an option.  

Although finishing earlier would reduce the expectation on Headteachers to be on call until Christmas Eve by a day, we will not be making any changes to our plans and our Autumn Term will finish on Friday 18^th December.

We feel overwhelmingly that all our families have been extremely supportive throughout this year and will continue to support us next term, the lateness of this announcement is less than helpful to all. 

Christmas Holiday Football

Harriers next community holiday football course for children aged 5-14 years will feature Santa’s Penalty Shoot-out and a festive 5-a-side tournament. Courses run 10am-3pm. Cost just £10 per day or £28 for 3 days. Half days are available @ £5 per day 10-12.30 or 1-3pm

Kidderminster, Baxter College – Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd

Bromsgrove, South Bromsgrove High School - Monday 21st,Tuesday 22nd

Please bring trainers and/or moulded studded boots, packed lunch, drinks, umbrella and warm waterproof clothing. Venues are 3G astroturf. At present we are unable to run indoor courses due to the CV19 restrictions

To book a place email harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.ukor phone 01562 863821. Please leave the child’s name, any medical conditions, an emergency contact and which course you want to attend

We are also looking at a possible course in Cleobury on 23rd Dec Much depends on the availability of venues.

At a glance list of events this week...

The countdown to Christmas has begun and this week we have events taking place. Here is just a reminder of the whole school events your child will be involved in...

Wednesday 9th December: Christmas Party Bag Lunch. Children can come to school in non-school uniform, party clothes or Christmas Jumpers for the day. Christmas Party Food Lunch will be served to pupils in Hedgehogs, Robins and Squirrels and to pupils who have ordered it in Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Swallows and Owls. 

Friday 11th December: Santa Dash

Children to come in PE clothes and a Christmas jumper (and a Santa hat - if you have one). Trainers are essential as the children will be dashing around the field/ playground as part of the event. 

A collection of silver coins will be organised by Children Council members Toby and Oscar. 

By Friday 11th December: Class Christmas Performances 

Staff will upload to the class Seesaw page their festive songs by Friday 11th December. In school each class will get to watch all performances as each video will be shared throughout the following week. 

On Wednesday 9^th December, our catering company are giving our children the option of having a Christmas Party Bag for their lunch including:-

Sandwich (ham, cheese or tuna)

2 homemade mini sausage rolls (vegetarian version also available)

Cheese & tomato pizza slice

Pot of vegetable sticks

Mini Christmas cookies

Fruit Juice cuplet

Christmas Activity sheet

The cost of the party bag is £2.80.

If your child is in receipt of free school meals, or is in Year Reception, 1 or 2 and usually receives a school meal free of charge and would like a Party bag, kindly arrange for 60p to be handed to the school office /dropped in the drop box, in an envelope.

If your child is in Year 3,4,5 or 6 and pays for a meal, please arrange for £2.80 to be handed to the school office/dropped in the drop box in an envelope.

Deadline for monies to school office is Friday 4th December. 

Please ensure you mark on the envelope your child’s name, class and choice of sandwich. If your child would like a vegetarian sausage roll, please indicate

Please note, that no other lunch option is available on Wednesday 9^th December, so if your child does not want the party bag, please send them in with a packed lunch from home.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office office@wolverleysebright.worcs.sch.uk

Don’t forget your child can wear their Christmas jumper on the 9^th December too!

Dare to be Different / Break the Rules - Guidance

On Friday 20th November our PTA are running a fundraising event titled 'Break the Rules'. We must make it clear all COVID rules will be followed and will be included in this event. 

What can the children do??? (some examples)

• Wear non-school uniform
• Have their hair messy, coloured and/or how they would not normally have it
• They may wear odd socks
• They may wear nail vanish
• They may wear a hat indoors
• They may sneak an unhealthy snack in for breaktime

Remember we are looking for the most creative and imaginative idea - prizes for those who do! 

What can't the children do??

• Break any COVID rules
• Break any Good to be Green rules
• Be unkind to others
• Not follow the class teachers rules

Normal lessons and timetables will be followed by all classes 

Any questions please let us know