Head teacher’s update
Thank you so much for the lovely photos sent into school of the snowmen/ snowwomen/ snowdogs and other creative sculptures that were produced on our snow day, last week. It was a lot of fun looking through them and clearly a lot of hard work and effort went into them!
Well done to our Year 2 pupils who had a wonderful time at Forest School, in the rain, this week. Despite the weather, children really enjoyed the opportunity to be learning outside.
We have had a very busy and productive week thinking about our school vision, in particular about aspiration and what that looks like in our daily lessons and behaviours. The children have been giving me lots of examples throughout the week, of how they have been “the best that they can be”. This has been our assembly focus this week, and the children have really taken it on board.
Hopefully, you will have all received a letter regarding the NSPCC “Speak out; stay safe” campaign, that was sent out with children, yesterday. We will be participating with age appropriate assemblies and some classroom based activities. Years 3, 5 and 6 will have some follow up workshops as part of Good Health Week. Should you wish to know more about the programme, please follow this link – www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.
Collective Worship
This week in assembly, we revisited our Curriculum Drivers. So far this year, we have looked at how we can be resilient, independent and aspirational in our learning and daily lives. Our focus this half term, is aspiration. We recalled our physical challenge on the inflatable assault course, at the beginning of the school year, which set the tone for a year of “Aspire for Higher”. We reminded ourselves that even though that challenge was tough for some of us (and some of us got stuck on the ladders!), we showed the resilience and determination to complete the challenge. This half term, we are focusing on being the best that we can be. We talked about what this will look like in our classrooms and on our playgrounds. Children came up with some excellent examples, and have reflected on it throughout the week. We have considered that Christians believe the Bible encourages believers to aspire towards our goals and dreams, emphasising trust in God and alignment with His will.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Attendance Figures
Attendance Figures week commencing 12.1.2026:
Class RH 97.6%
Class RY 89.5%
Class 1C 98.6%
Class 1/2B 98.7%
Class 2S 98.6%
Class 3N 97.2%
Class 3/4JB 99%
Class 4C 96.6%
Class 5CS 95.5%
Class 5/6M 99.3%
Class 6P 95.3%
Church Club
Spaces are available at Church Club if anyone would like to join.
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Dudley’s SEND Local Offer
Dudley’s Local Offer
Dudley’s SEND Local Offer contains information, advice and support for children and young people with additional needs or disabilities. It brings together everything you need to know about SEND, including education, health, social care and community services – all in one easy-to-use place.
Reflexions Holiday Provision
Please see details below for holiday provision provided by Reflexions during February half term:
Soul Food
Soggy Forest School-2S
What a wonderfully soggy Forest School session for year 2 today! 🌧️
Despite the wet weather, the children embraced every muddy moment with huge smiles and enthusiasm. This term we’re focusing on learning knots, and today we practised the clove hitch and overhand knot while making beautiful willow bird feeders.
The woodland was full of creativity as shelters were built for our woodland creatures, and the ‘Hills and Dales hill’ was put to great use as a mud slide, much to everyone’s delight! Of course, the mud pit and mud kitchen provided plenty of squelchy fun too. We finished by warming up with toasted waffles and hot chocolate, the perfect Forest School snack on a rainy day. 
4C Music
4C have been looking at Three Little Birds by Bob Marley in music.
Here is some of our music:
4C Measuring Accurately
This week in maths, we started our new topic : Length and Perimeter. We have been looking at converting between different units and today we had a go at measuring.
We measured items around our classroom using meter sticks and rulers. We had to make a sensible choice about which one we wanted to use. We measured different items in metres(m), centimetres (cm) and millimetres (mm).
Gymnastics with Josh!
Year 1 and Year 2 children took part in an exciting gymnastics lesson this week led by Josh, a gymnastics coach from our local area. The children thoroughly enjoyed the session and were keen to take part in all the activities.
During the lesson, the children used a range of gymnastics equipment to practise and develop different body shapes and jumps. They worked carefully to balance, stretch, and move with control, building both their confidence and coordination. Josh and the class teachers supported and encouraged the children throughout, helping them to improve their technique while having fun.
It was wonderful to see the children engaging so positively, showing great enthusiasm and effort as they developed their gymnastics skills. We look forward to building on these skills in future lessons.
