THANK YOU FOR 2023/24!
Dear Parents and Staff,
As we draw this academic year to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering support and dedication.
Parents, your involvement in your children's education has had an impact. Your encouragement and engagement have made a significant impact on the children’s learning and growth.
A special mention to our incredible staff, whose hard work and passion for teaching have been the cornerstone of children’s success. Their creativity, perseverance, and care for our children have created a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Together, we have navigated challenges and celebrated many achievements. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. I look forward to continuing this journey with you in the coming year.
Mr Barlow
COUNTY CRICKET FINALISTS
Congratulations to our Year 3 and 4 Cricket Team who (on their first outing) came first in the Stoke-on-Trent Dynamos Cricket Competition earlier this month. They are heading to Wolverhampton for the Staffordshire County Finals, which is a fantastic achievement. We are incredibly proud of how they showed our school values and look forward to seeing the quality of their cricket once again!
THROW, JUMP, COMPETE!
Our first outing to Northwood took place earlier this month as our team of throwers and jumpers competed in the Longton Schools Field Events Competition. Competing where Olympic medallist Jazmin Sawyers trained is a great opportunity for our children. They tried their very best and we came away with a couple of 3rd places, which is fantastic!
Our track team of runners are still to compete, so watch this space for more results from Northwood Athletics!
FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Parents from Nursery joined us to celebrate Father's Day. The children performed songs and dances and we all enjoyed playtime, cakes and biscuits! Thank you to everyone who attended, we had a fantastic turn out and it means so much to our children to have their family members celebrate with them.
GOLD AWARDS
Gold Awards are gained in school for being awarded 300 Dojo points or more during the school year. We are just starting to get our first batch of children passing this milestone. Well done to everyone who has achieved this so far!
MULTIPLICATION TEST RESULTS
Year 4 recently sat their National Multiplication Tables Check. This involves answering 25 timed times tables questions which can be on any times table up to 12 x 12. We’re pleased to say that they have been rewarded with some exceptional results, which are a result of their hard work and dedication. Well done Year 4!
INSPIRING AUTHORS!
We have welcomed not one, but two published authors this month to share their books and their journeys to becoming authors with us. Simon Hunt came along first with his Bottom Burping Pirate and all children spent some time hearing about the pirate’s adventures. Simon also shared how he writes his stories and the determination he needed to get to where he is today.
Sufiya Ahmed was our second author to visit this month! She signed in on TEAMS to read her book about Rosie Raja and her life in England during World War II.
ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE CHANGES
There is new legislation from the government, coming into force in August 2024 regarding the criteria and the issue of penalty notices to address school attendance. It is coming into force in ALL Local Authorities nationwide. The poster provides a summary of the legislation. We would encourage all parents to read the changes before considering or booking any extended leave of absence for your child/children during the next academic year.
ATTENDANCE REWARDS
During the first half of the summer term, 343 children achieved 97% attendance or above and will be receiving their certificate for this fantastic achievement.
PLAY EQUIPMENT
Children are not permitted to play on the outdoor play equipment before or after school. Please ensure your child is not using the equipment during drop off and collection times. Thank you for your support.
PRAYER CORNER
Dear God,
We thank you for the year we have had – for everything we have experienced, learned and enjoyed. As the school year is in its final weeks, help us to gain the most we can from every experience. Help us also, in the days ahead, to continue to be the best we can be and equip us with everything we need to approach the next school year with confidence and excitement.
Amen
DATES FOR THE DIARY
- Monday 1st July: Transition week
- Friday 5th July: Non-uniform day (bring an item for the chocolate tombola)
- Friday 5th July: Year 6 prom, 6pm - 8:30pm
- Tuesday 9th July: SATS results
- Wednesday 10th July: Year 6 Show, starts at 1:30pm & 6:30pm
- Thursday 11th July: Summer Fayre, 3pm - 5pm
- Friday 12th July: Reports sent home to parents/carers
- Monday 15th July: Optional Drop-in Parents’ Evening (until 5:30)
- Tuesday 16th July: Year 6 Awards Assembly (Y6 Parents only), 9-10:30am
- Tuesday 16th July: Nursery Garden Party, 1:30-3pm
- Friday 19th July: Y6 Leavers’ Service (9am) and Toy Day