Wood End Primary Newsletter
28th April 2023
Tel: 0208 422 6175
Email: admin@woodendprimaryschool.com
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Your weekly round up of events in school and what's coming up
Strike Day - Tuesday 2nd May 2023
As you are aware Teachers continue to strike for fairer funding for schools and better pay. We have decided to open the school to a limited number of classes. Only the classes below will be open for children on Tuesday 2nd May:
Year 1 Hazel
Year 2 Elm
Year 2 Cherry
Year 3 Maple
Year 4 Sycamore
Year 6 Pine
Year 6 Oak
If your child is NOT in any of these classes they should NOT come to school on this day.
Coffee morning
Thursday 4th May 2023 at 9.00 to 9.30am in the Key Stage 1 hall Mr Stainbank will hold a coffee morning. If you would like to have a chat or have any questions you would like to put to the senior leadership team please come along.
King Charles Coronation
Children enjoy a Coronation themed lunch on the Friday 5th May 2023
Children can wear RED, WHITE and BLUE to school instead of their uniform to help celebrate the upcoming celebrations.
Please note school will be closed on Monday 8th May due to the Coronation.
The Space
With SAT’s approaching, I am aware that this is a stressful time for some of our children. This may bring up a lot of worries for our children. Remember living a happy life doesn’t mean never feeling stressed or worried. We ALL feel those things sometimes. It’s natural and sometimes it’s even necessary to feel stressed for a SHORT time, to keep us safe. A healthy, happy life comes from NOTICING when you’re stressed or worried, and being able to DO SOMETHING to make you feel safe and calm again. NOTICE - where do I feel anxiety today? Is it in my brain? My heart? My tummy? My throat? My shoulders? Tell yourself, “That’s okay! My body’s getting me ready for something. Don’t worry body, we’re gonna be okay. We’ve got this.” Breathe deeply, focusing your calming breaths towards that body part.
Sometimes we could all do with someone to talk to. If you would like to meet Helen for a confidential and non-judgemental chat about you, your child, or any other worries, she is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-10am. You can call/text Helen on 07429 654584 or email her at helen@schoolscounsellingpartnership.co.uk
Fractons /decimals and cake
Year 6 Pine class
We finished studying fraction, decimals and ratio and used that knowledge to work out the amount of ingredients needed to make a carrot cake, Children grated the apples and carrots and mixed them with the remaining ingredients. Finally, the cakes were baked, tasted and ratio of ingredients discussed. The children enjoyed their YUMMY maths lesson this week!
Geography lesson
Hazel Class
Hazel Class
This week, Year 1 have been looking at the world's 5 oceans. We spoke about how important the oceans are and what we can do to protect them. We then used various materials to create our own under the ocean scenes.
SENCO - Mrs Lucy Morton
All of us at Wood End Primary would like to wish Mrs Morton all the best for a happy and restful maternity leave. Mrs Morton's last day is Thursday 4th May before she takes time off to have her baby. While she is off Mrs Smith will be taking on the responsibilities of supporting those with SEND needs in our school.
Mrs Morton, take the time to enjoy every minute of your maternity leave with your new baby. We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing photos of your new baby.
SMSA - Mrs Girvan
Mrs Girvan as many of you know works at Wood End Primary School as a playleader at our Breakfast Club and as a SMSA at lunch time and as a cleaner in the afternoon. Mrs Girvan has decided after 28 years to stop her lunch time duties, she will be missed at lunch time by the lunchtme staff and children who love to involve her in their playground games.
Reminder - Please can Reception children come to school on Mondays wearing their P.E Kit
Reminder - Thursday 11 May 2023 - Chestnut Class Assembly at 9am in Key Stage 1 Hall - all Chestnut Parents/Carers welcome
Dance Club - Booking for Dance Club now open via OHM, www.ohmcoaching.co.uk. Open for years Year 1 to 5.
