October 2013

Year 6 pupils will be visiting Whittington Barracks in Staffordshire on Wednesday 6 November 2013. Pupils will be participating in a fascinating “World War Two Experience” which will enhance and extend their learning in History and Literacy.

I am delighted that this visit will be completely funded by the Royal Mail and there will therefore be no charge to yourself.

The coach will be leaving the academy after registration and returning by 3.00pm.

The staff accompanying children on this day will be Mr Bowden, Mrs Newbold, Miss Barnes and Mr Smith.

Your child will need to wear school uniform as usual and have a suitable coat in case of wet or cold conditions.

They will need a packed lunch and a drink (in a non breakable container). Those children in receipt of free school meals will have this provided as usual. There is no requirement for spending money.

Reception pupils will be visiting West Midlands Safari Park on Wednesday 6 November 2013 as part of their topic work ‘Around the World’. The pupils will be learning about animals from different countries. In order to cover transport, entrance and insurance we are asking for a contribution of £10.00 towards the cost of the visit.

Visit details:-

· Travel to West Midlands Safari Park will be on The Green Bus, leaving straight after registration and returning for 3.00pm. Please ensure you bring your child to the academy on time.

· Your child must wear the academy uniform, a coat and wear sensible shoes or trainers.

· Your child will need a packed lunch in a disposable carrier bag including a drink - no cans, fizzy drinks or glass bottles please. If your child has free school meals, a packed lunch will be provided by the academy.

Parents:

Please park with care and respect for pedestrians and other road users. We have been made aware of a number of incidents on Ridpool Road and Hurstcroft Road that have been caused by dangerous and illegal parking.

We will be passing on CCTV footage of any vehicles that are parked in a dangerous manner to West Midlands Police. This includes any vehicle that is parked:

- On the yellow zig zag markings

- In a manner that obstructs the pavement

- Across the junction

- Across an entrance to a house or the school

Please park in a safe manner that will not endanger our children or a member of the public.

Overall attendance is 96.31%. Well done to Class 4SJ, 6NN & 6DB who had achieved 100% attendance week ending Friday 4 October 2013 and winn

ing the Attendance Trophy for the week!

Reminder: to report absences please call 0121 675 3984

The school photographer will be in on Thursday 10 October. Pupils with pre-school children will be allowed to take family photographs between 8.00am-8.30am. Please enter via Door Number 2 on Hurstcroft Road. All siblings within the school will be photographed during the school day. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate parents or other family members.

Please ensure children come to the academy in the correct uniform and on time.

Tempest Photography will provide information on how to purchase photographs in due course.

For next week only, Reception will have PE on Tuesday, and Year 2 will have PE on Friday.

Tuesday 8^th October – ROH and RTG PE

Friday 11^th October – 2RS and 2RW PE

This change is due to Year 2 children being on a residential trip.

From Tuesday 15^th October PE days will return to normal. Please make sure your children have their PE Kits in the academy at all times.

Mr Haw

Unfortunately we have had a number of youths throwing stones and bricks at our building after we have closed. If parents or members of the local community see this happening please contact West Midlands Police on 101 and report the incident.