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  • Newsletter ~ September Week Two

    Published 12/09/25

    Dear Families,

    We’ve had a super week in school.  I’ve been into all of the classes and felt very proud of how well the children are focused and learning.

     

    Fire Service
    Year 1 had the fire service visit them today.  They’ve learnt a great deal about being safe outside and on the roads.  They were so enthusiastic about what they had learnt and very excited about the fire engine.  Well done Year 1.

     

    Dougie Mac Coffee & Cake morning
    We will be holding our annual coffee & cake fundraising event on Friday 26th September.  This event is for family and friends.  For those new to this, we ask for your baking donations on the Thursday or Friday morning so we can sell them.  If you are unable to make it, please send your child in with some money so they can buy themselves a yummy treat.

    We have a member of the Dougie Mac team coming into school to lead an assembly too so the children can understand what special job this hospice does for families.

     

    Online safety advice for parents from the e-safety advisor

    For Parents - Talking to your Child about Online Safety

    It's the area that a lot of parents struggle with yet it is the single most important aspect for any child of any age - continuing conversations with children to mitigate risk, including topics that can be very difficult to approach.
    The NSPCC has some wonderful resources for parents including age-appropriate conversations and topics, top tips, quizzes and more.  You can find all the resources listed HERE.

    Job adverts
    We have two posts being advertised; a playworker for Small & Tall and a Lunchtime Assistant.  If you or anyone you know is interested, please do get in touch.  Details can be found on the website.

     

    Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

    Upcoming events 

    Dougie Mac - coffee & cake morning

    26.9.25

    		  
     

    School Photographs - Individual/families and sibling

    6.10.25

    		  

    Harvest Festival

    15.10.22

    2:15pm

    October half term

    20.10.25 - 01.11.25

    		  

    INSET day - school and Small & Tall closed

    10.11.25

    All day

    Learning with your child - parents get the chance to take part in a learning activity with their child.  This will be organised by the class teacher.

    Week beginning 17.11.25

    TBC by class teacher

    Children in Need 

    £1 donation - non uniform

    14.11.25

    All day

    World of Work Week for Yr 6

    17.11.25

    All week

    School immunisations - flu (Rec-Year 6)

    26.11.25

    All morning/day

    Parents’ evenings

    26.11.25 &  

    27.11.25

    3:30 - 6:00pm

    3:30 - 6:00pm

    Early Years Christmas Play

    3.12.25

    9:15

    Church visit - Christmas

    8.12.25

    9:30am

    KS2 New Vic Theatre trip

    16.12.25

    2:15pm

    Grandparents’ Christmas Dinner

    16.12.25  17.12.25

    11:45am onwards

    KS1 Christmas Play

    10.12.25 (Yr 1parents)

    11.12.25 (Yr 2 parents)

    9:15am

    9:15am

    Christmas holidays

    22.12.25 - 2.01.26

    Back to school 05.01.25
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  • Newsletter ~ September Week One

    Published 05/09/25

    Welcome back to school everyone,

    We’ve had a very busy week with lots of new children starting school, both in early years and across the other classes.

    It’s been lovely listening to what the children have been up to.  They have all settled so well and are back into their routines, with lots of learning going on.

     

    A few notices for this week ….

     

    Events
    A list of events for the whole year will be sent out next week.  There will be extra dates which will get added to this as we go through the year.

     

    October half term
    Bee Active will be sending out forms for the holiday club in the week beginning 20th October.  Please keep a look out for this.

     

    Healthy Snacks
    All of the children have been informed about bringing healthy snacks to school.  We do not allow sweets, chocolate, or crisps for snacks.  Children should have just water in their water bottles.

     

    Safeguarding
    Mrs Hartley is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and I am the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.  If you have any concerns about the safety of a child, please inform us immediately.  You can do this by emailing or calling us, speaking to us or you can use the ‘Report a Concern’ button at the top of the school website.

    If school is closed, then please call 0300 111 8007.

    If it’s an emergency whether school is open or not, please call 999.

    bev.hartley@coopacademies.co.uk

    lindsey.wilmer@coopacademies.co.uk

     

    Safeguarding at Friarswood
    We take the safety of our children very seriously and it is paramount in all that we do. Safeguarding is a partnership between school and home. You can find details regarding contacting us or help finding the appropriate information on our website.

    https://www.friarswood.coopacademies.co.uk/page/?title=Safeguarding&pid=192

     

    Operation Encompass
    Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.

    Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.

    As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Ms Hartley and Mrs Wilmer the Designated Safeguarding Leads) known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care.

    The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.

    On 24 May 2024 Royal Assent was granted to The Victims and Prisoners Act. The Act placed Operation Encompass into Law. 

    This places a statutory obligation on police forces to share Operation Encompass notifications with schools/educational settings.

    We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and through Operation Encompass we will be able to provide the best possible support to our children.

    Bev Hartley


     

    Parking
    Please can I ask that you all park safely on Abbots Way.  Nobody should be parked on the yellow lines.  If you park partly on the pavement, please make sure that families can still walk past your car on the pavement.  Some families have had to walk around cars on the road because they are taking up the pavement.

    And please do not park in front of our neighbours driveways, this causes a lot of anger and frustration.

    I have been in touch with the local police about policing Abbots Way in the mornings and afternoons due to the amount of issues being raised.  In the meantime, several of you have complained to the council and Highways agency, which I really recommend you do.  The more complaints they have about people who don’t park and drive safely by our school , the more likely they are to put in measures to help us.

     

    Appointments during school time
    Please can you send proof of any appointments (letters, screen shots of texts etc) to Mrs Dean angela.dean@coopacademies.co.uk or bring a copy with you when you collect your child.  Without this proof we have to mark your child with an unauthorised absence.  

     

    Attendance
    As you will probably be well aware, the Government is really pushing the need for children to be at school everyday in order to achieve.  Although our overall attendance for the school is very good, we do have some families with very poor attendance.  Therefore, we are being monitored by the Trust and the Local authority.  If this is you, you will be asked to come into school for a meeting.  Hopefully, we can work together to ensure that your child’s attendance improves.

    If your child needs medicine, please bring it in and sign the medication form so that we can give this.

    If you have any worries about your child and their attendance, please come and speak to myself or Mrs Dean as soon as possible.

     

    We hope the start of term goes well for everyone.  If you need to speak to a teacher, please send them a message on Dojo so that this can be organised.  If you have concerns about anything at all, please speak to one of us as soon as possible.  

     

    Have a lovely weekend everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer



     

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  • Newsletter July Week Three

    Published 27/06/25

    Dear Families,

     

    After a very busy week, we’ve finally reached the end of another super year.  This year has been successful in so many ways.   The children have been successful with not just academic work but with sporting activities too.  We’ve had many trips, visitors and special events which have allowed the children to learn more and experience more.

     

    A huge thank you to all of our families for your ongoing support.  It’s always such a privilege working with you to support the children on their learning journey.  Your support and involvement always makes such a positive difference.  Your kind words, encouragement, and trust have been truly appreciated. Whether it was helping with homework, attending school events, or simply having a chat at the beginning or end of the day, your support has meant so much.

    A special thank you also for the thoughtful gifts and cards—your generosity and kindness are genuinely appreciated. It’s lovely to feel so valued and to know that the work we do is making a difference.

    Today we say ‘Goodbye’ to our wonderful Year 6 children.  There have been lots of emotions over the last few days.  I am proud to know that they will leave Friarswood with the knowledge that they can achieve anything they set their hearts and minds to.  They have been such a truly amazing class, and we will miss them a great deal.  

    Today we say ‘Congratulations’ to Miss Johnson who is getting married in the summer holidays.  She will become Mrs Salisbury.  We wish them lots of love and happiness.

    We also say ‘Goodbye’ to Miss Smith today.  Miss Smith has covered maternity leave in Year 4 for the last two years.  She has shown so much dedication and has supported the school in so many ways.  We wish her all the best for the next stage of her career.

    I wish you and your family a restful, joyful summer break. I hope the holidays are filled with sunshine, fun, and happy memories.  I look forward to seeing you back at school on Tuesday 2nd September.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer and the Friarswood team

    Upcoming Dates
     

    Last Day 18.07.25 School closes for the summer holidays.
    School Inset Day  01.09.25 Teacher Training Day 
    School Opens  02.09.25 Welcome to the Autumn term.
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  • Newsletter July Week Two

    Published 27/06/25

    Dear Families,

    The penultimate week of the school year has certainly been busy.  Lots of exciting activities have taken place.

     

    Year 5 & 6 Careers Fair
    Yesterday, we held our annual careers fair.  It was so interesting and exciting for the children (and the staff).  We had a range of volunteers, from a variety of work places, being interviewed by the children.  We had an entrepreneur who supports businesses from setting up to making millions!  We had a fireman, policeman, a funeral care team, a motor trader, a mine surveyor, a building team representative, Keele student union, a manager from Fuchs lubricants, an auditor, and we had our wonderful Ms Master who was interviewed about being a seamstress.

    The children learnt a great deal about the skills needed for employment as well as qualifications and the journey for these people.  

    A massive thank you to Mrs McConvey who organised this event.  If you would like to be involved in next year’s careers fair, please do get in touch.

     

    Colour Run
    This was a huge success again.  The children absolutely love this annual event.  We even had children with multicoloured hair in school yesterday.  Thank you to Ms Cooper for organising this event.

     

    Year 6 SATs results
    On Tuesday, we found out the children’s results.  WOW!  93% of our children achieved the expected or greater depth levels, showing just how strong our teaching team is.  From the moment the children come to Friarswood until the end of Year 6, we are proud to say that our teaching and the children’s learning is clearly very successful.

    Well done to all of the children for their amazing results.  Every single child has shone.

     

    Safeguarding
    On Wednesday, Ms Hartley and myself attended a safeguarding conference.  It was very informative with some quite hard-hitting facts.  I just want to share with you some of the online safety data which is quite scary.

    Only 2 in 5 parents use parental controls on their child’s devices.

    1 in 10 nine year olds have seen pornography online.

    Roblox is classed as a predator’s dream.

    What’s App in primary schools is the main cause of child on child abuse and bullying.

    My question to you is - Do you know what your child is up to on their / your device?

    I thought the last point was very pertinent as some of our older children use What’s App groups.  The fall out, every year, due to comments being made and parents unaware of these comments, is a major concern in school.   Not only do children get upset and emotionally hurt, so do their parents.

     

    Please do keep an eye on your child - especially during the holidays.

     

    Reports
    Today, you will receive your child’s end-of-year report.  As always, I had so much pleasure reading through them.  I was bursting with pride for each and every child.  You will be too when you read your child’s report.

    If you would like to speak to your teacher about the report, please make an appointment with them between 3:30 and 4:30pm on Wednesday.

     

    Have a lovely weekend everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

    Upcoming Dates
     

    Year 6 Leavers assembly 16.7.25
    2 pm    		 Parents of our Year 6 leavers are invited to join us.
    Celebration of Learning  16.7.25 
    3.30 pm    		 Parents are welcomed into classrooms to see what wonderful learning has happened this year.
    Last Day 18.07.25 School closes for the summer holidays.
    School Inset Day  01.09.25 Teacher Training Day 
    School Opens  02.09.25 Welcome to the Autumn term.
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  • Newsletter July Week One

    Published 27/06/25

    Dear Families,

    What a thoroughly exciting week it’s been for KS2.  They have performed twice this week in their Summer show and what a spectacular performance it was!

    Their singing, acting and enthusiasm was outstanding.  We had some solo singers who were so brave and who sang beautifully.  We had a member of year 6 who was in charge of all the music and slides.  It takes a very dedicated person to do this job due to the pressure to get it right - and he did this perfectly! And we even had a fabulously drunk Miss Hannigan!

    I am so proud of all of the children.  A huge well done to all of them.  A big thank you to the parents for their support and a massive thank you to all of the staff for their time and effort to ensure that this show was so successful.

     

    Swimming Gala
    On Tuesday, a group of Year 5 and 6 children took part in the Newcastle schools swimming gala.  There was a lot of cheering and clapping and some very close races.  Friarswood won lots of medals for first or second place.  We came back with a trophy too for coming overall second - by one point.  So close!!

    A huge well done to the swimming team and their champions - Ava, Nora, Jack F, Henry, Jack A, Michael, Ben, Alice, Sofia, Freddie and their champions Bella, Grace and Arthur.

     

    Move - up morning
    All of the children have visited their new class.  They’ve been shown where to go in the mornings from September, where they will leave and, most importantly, where their new toilets are!  Year 6 have had their transition days to high school.  Over the next couple of weeks, the children will have more opportunities to meet their new teachers.  If you have any concerns, please just let me or the teacher know.

     

    Year 3 teacher
    On Monday, we are interviewing for the Year 3 teacher.  There were some very strong applicants.  Hopefully, by Monday afternoon, I’ll be able to let you know who will be our newest member of the team.  Once we have recruited, the new teacher will come into school to meet the class and to get to know Friarswood.

     

    Mrs Dean
    Some of you may have spotted Mrs Dean this week.  She is back at work on a phased return.  At the moment, Mrs Dean is working in the afternoons.  She’s updating herself on the many events that have happened since Autumn. 

     

    Year 3 swimming
    Unfortunately,  Chesterton has cancelled the last swimming dates.  This means that there will be no more swimming for these children now.  

    I do want to just say that this is the first class ever that we have had all of the children swimming, without armbands, by December time.  The class are confident in the water and know how to float on the top of the water if they were to fall in.  The vast majority of the class can swim 25 metres , which is the National Curriculum KS2 requirement (to be reached by the end of KS2).  The few children who can not do this yet can certainly swim at least 15 metres.  Myself and Mrs Dickens are so proud of all of the children.

     

    Career’s Fair
    Next Thursday, Year 5 & 6 will be taking part in a career’s fair.  We have held this for the last two years, and it’s invaluable for the children.  They get to ask questions and learn about jobs which they may not have heard about before.  Even if they have heard about them, they get the opportunity to ask questions about the skills needed for the job.  

    If any of you would like to take part in this, please contact myself or Mrs McConvey.

    (This could be for this year or for next year)

     

    End of year reports
    The end-of-year reports will be coming out next Friday.  I hope you will be as proud of your child as I am.  It was such a pleasure reading through them.  

    Along with the reports will be your child’s attendance certificate.   Any attendance under 95% is a concern due to the amount of learning time your child has missed.  Anything under 90% will be monitored by both the school and the Education Welfare Officer, as such poor attendance really does have a massive impact on your child’s learning and therefore their life chances.  Teachers do not have the time to help your child to catch up with missed learning as they have the rest of the class to teach.  If your child’s attendance is low, please try to work with us next year to improve this.

     

    Parking on Abbots Way
    Unfortunately, we’re starting to have more and more complaints about parking on the yellow lines and parking dangerously.  Please park safely.  No one wants anything awful to happen to any of our children and families.

    Please can I ask all parents to ensure their child has their seat belt fastened before driving.  Failure to do so is against the law, not to mention very dangerous.  

     

    Online Safety Information 

    For Parents - Moving to Secondary School

    For many children, the move from primary to school has many 'firsts', including digital firsts. Internet Matters have a wonderful guide for parents to help with that transition from primary to secondary school, all digital and online related.

    You can find the guide HERE.


     

    Have a lovely weekend everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

    Upcoming Dates
     

    Keele University visit  08.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
    Colour Run 09.07.25 Everyone to come in PE kits please.
    Career Fair 10.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
    Year 6 Leavers assembly 16.7.25
    2 pm    		 Parents of our Year 6 leavers are invited to join us.
    Celebration of Learning  16.7.25 
    3.30 pm    		 Parents are welcomed into classrooms to see what wonderful learning has happened this year.
    Last Day 18.07.25 School closes for the summer holidays.
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  • Newsletter - June Week Four

    Published 13/06/25

    Dear Families,

     

    We hope you’re all coming to the Summer Fair later.  We’ve ordered the sunshine, so it should be a great evening.

    Year 2 Trip
    Year 2 had a fantastic trip on Wednesday to Middleport Pottery.  They learnt a great deal about the factory and the clay as well as walking inside and around the bottle oven.  There were some super print designs made along with some wonderful barge bucket designs.  I just want to say how proud I was of all the children.  They were focused, asked some great questions and worked really well together.  The lady who ran the workshop thanked me for taking such lovely children to visit.

     

    Reminder about Holidays next year
    October half-term will be a 2 week half-term from Monday 20th October to Friday 31st October.

    Summer holidays (2026) will start on Friday 24th July to Tuesday 1st September.

    Bee Active will be running a sports club at school in the first week of the October half-term.  If you didn’t get a chance to complete the form, please don’t worry.  They will send out communication to you in September so that you can officially book your child in.

     

    Biscuit Competition
    The catering company (Midshires) is running a biscuit competition.  The details are on Dojo.  Create a summer-decorated biscuit.  All biscuits should be brought into school on Monday 7th July.  Unfortunately, I have been asked to judge these along with Sarah the cook - which means lots of tasting!  Happy baking everyone.

     

    Mrs Dean
    Mrs Dean will be starting back at work next week, on Wednesday.  She will be on a phased return for the next few weeks and then back full time after the summer holidays.

    Mrs Kumar will still be in the office every morning. 

     

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Take and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

    Upcoming Dates
     

    Summer Fayre 27.06.25 After school 
    Move up morning  03.07.25 All classes will move up to their next year group to have the morning with their new teachers. 
    Summer Show - Annie

    2.7.25 5pm

    4.7.25 1:30pm

    		 Send ticket orders to Mrs Hughes in a named envelope. £5 each
    Keele University visit  08.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
     Colour Run  09.07.25 Everyone to come in PE kits please. 
    Career Fair 10.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
    Year 6 Leavers assembly 16.7.25
    2 pm    		 Parents of our Year 6 leavers are invited to join us.
    Celebration of Learning  16.7.25 
    3.30 pm    		 Parents are welcomed into classrooms to see what wonderful learning has happened this year.
    Last Day 18.07.25 School closes for the summer holidays.
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  • Newsletter - June Week Three

    Published 13/06/25

    Dear Families,

    We’ve certainly had a hot week.  Thanks for sending everyone in with sun-cream, hats and water bottles.

     

    INSETs for 2025 - 2026
    Along with the holidays, we have got some staff training days booked in.  On these days the school and Small & Tall will be closed.  You may have seen the dates on the website, but if not, here they are:

    Monday 1 September

    Monday 10 November

    Monday 1 June

    Friday 24 July

    Monday 27 July

     

    Small & Tall price increase
    Due to a rise in costs, from September, the prices will increase to:

    Mornings - £5.95

    After school - £9.85

     

    Mrs Dean
    This week, we had a visit from Mrs Dean who will be coming back to work part way through July.  It was lovely to see her and the children were very excited about seeing her too.  She will start back to work for a few hours each day and then build up to her usual hours.  I’ll keep you posted to the actual dates.  Mrs Kumar will be with us until the end of this term.

     

    Mrs Rafferty
    Mrs Rafferty has been selected to become a Primary Director of English for the Trust for 12 months.  This means that although her maternity leave is about to finish, she won’t be coming back to Friarswood in September.  The job advert is out and interviews are soon.  I will keep you informed about who will be teaching Year 3 next year.

     

    PTA - bring a bottle
    Thank you to everyone who took part in this today.  We have got some lovely prizes now for the tombola.


     

    Have a lovely weekend in the sunshine.

    Take and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

    Upcoming Dates
     

    Year 2 trip 25.06.25 Middleport Pottery
    Church visit  26.06.25 Reception and Year 1
    Stay and Play 

    26.06.25 
    3:30 -4 pm

    		 New starters for September in our Early Years classes.
    Summer Fayre 27.06.25 After school 
    Move up morning  03.07.25 All classes will move up to their next year group to have the morning with their new teachers. 
    Summer Show - Annie

    2.7.25 5pm

    4.7.25 1:30pm

    		 Send ticket orders to Mrs Hughes in a named envelope. £5 each
    Keele University visit  08.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
    Career Fair 10.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
    Colour Run  11.7.25 Everyone to come in PE kits please.
    Year 6 Leavers assembly 16.7.25
    2 pm    		 Parents of our Year 6 leavers are invited to join us.
    Celebration of Learning  16.7.25 
    3.30 pm    		 Parents are welcomed into classrooms to see what wonderful learning has happened this year.
    Last Day 18.07.25 School closes for the summer holidays.
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  • Newsletter - June Week Two

    Published 13/06/25

    Dear Families,

     

    Yesterday, we had an Academy Review by the Trust.  I’m thrilled to say that it went extremely well.  Trust colleagues observed lessons, spoke to children and to staff and looked through books.  

    The children were great.  They were so complimentary about Friarswood.  Every child they spoke to said how much they love coming to school and how much they care for the staff as well as the staff caring for them.  One child said ‘We have a bond!’  The culture of Friarswood was evident everywhere they went.

    They were impressed with the teaching and learning and gave some suggestions for us to try.  The phonics and early years were classed as exceptional.

    A huge thank you to everyone for making Friarswood such a special place to learn.

     

    Uniform shop
    It’s coming up to that time of year when we start to think about uniforms for next year, which is always expensive.  Please remember our uniform shop.  Over the next few Fridays, we will have the uniform under the veranda.  There are so many jumpers, cardigans, trousers, skirts etc.  Feel free to take whatever you need.  It could save you a lot of money.

     

    Have a great weekend everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

    Upcoming Dates
     

    New parent's meeting

    19.06.25
    6 pm

    		 For all new parents with children starting Reception and Nursery in September. 
    Year 2 trip 25.06.25 Middleport Pottery
    Church visit  26.06.25 Reception and Year 1
    Stay and Play 

    26.06.25 
    3:30 -4 pm

    		 New starters for September in our Early Years classes.
    Summer Fayre 27.06.25 After school 
    Move up morning  03.07.25 All classes will move up to their next year group to have the morning with their new teachers. 
    Summer Show - Annie

    2.7.25 5pm

    4.7.25 1:30pm

    		 Send ticket orders to Mrs Hughes in a named envelope. £5 each
    Keele University visit  08.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
    Colour Run  09.7.25 Everyone to come in PE kits please.
    Career Fair 10.07.25 Year 5 and Year 6
    Year 6 Leavers assembly 16.7.25
    2 pm    		 Parents of our Year 6 leavers are invited to join us.
    Celebration of Learning  16.7.25 
    3.30 pm    		 Parents are welcomed into classrooms to see what wonderful learning has happened this year.
    Last Day 18.07.25 School closes for the summer holidays.

     

     

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  • Newsletter - May Week Three

    Published 09/05/25

    Dear Families,

     

    It’s been a very exciting last week of the half-term.  All the children have taken part in their sports day activities.  It was great to see the children having a go and competing, enjoying their own successes and so many children showing resilience when things got a bit tough.  There was some super teamwork and team spirit shown along with plenty of resilience.

    Thank you to all of the parents who supported this and had fun in the rain on Wednesday!

     

    Eco Conference
    Mrs Bebbington and myself had the pleasure of taking a group of children to a very exciting eco-conference in Manchester yesterday.  We met other children from the other primary trust schools.  We learnt about a wide variety of facts, focusing on how to be eco-friendly.  The children proudly presented their eco-warrior work at the conference, and they had lots of fun making bug homes and bird feeders.

    Well done to Alicia, Billy, Ruben, Lorna, Ella and Emma.  We were so proud of you.

     

    Small & Tall news
    After half-term, we have a new manager, Mrs Mann, who will be joining us.  She has been in to meet the staff and children already.  We look forward to welcoming her to Friarswood and we know that you’ll support her whilst she’s getting to grips with how Small & Tall runs and whilst she’s getting to know all of our families.

    A reminder that Small & Tall is closed on Wed 4th June after school due to staff training.  Due to all the staff being involved in this, the school gates will be closed at 3:30pm.  There will not be anyone in the offices.

     

    Father’s Day Lunch
    Please make sure you have paid and sent your food order choices in by the start of the half term.  The payments etc will close on Wed 4th June.  

     

    Classes for next year

    Here is the staffing list for next year.

    Nursery - Mrs Tagg & Miss Goodwin

    Reception - Mrs Williams & Mrs Ashton (& Mrs Simpson)

    Year 1 - Mrs Elkin & Mrs Harris (Mrs Elkin Mon & Tue, Mrs Harris Thu & Fri, Wed are alternated between them)

    Year 2 - Mrs Dickens & Mrs Simpson

    Year 3 - Mrs Rafferty

    Year 4 - Ms Cooper

    Year 5 - Mrs Hartley

    Year 6 Mrs McConvey

    Mrs Bebbington - TA for Years 1 & 2

    Dr Fletcher - TA in Yr 5

    Ms Master-pupil support in Yr 6

    Miss French - TA for Years 3 & 4

    Mrs Hughes - Cover supervisor ( Mrs Hughes covers classes when teachers have PPA time, leadership time or out on training)

     

    Have a lovely half-term everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer



     

    Some information for parents which you may find useful.  One of my friends was scammed at a car park not so long ago, so I thought you may find this useful.

    The Hidden Dangers of scanning QR Codes - Action Fraud and Sky News

    Cyber criminals are increasingly exploiting QR technology to direct people to malicious websites designed to steal people’s personal and financial information.

    QR codes have become a convenient part of everyday life—but they also carry hidden risks. A recent Sky News investigation revealed that organised crime groups are using QR code stickers across UK streets, including near schools, to promote illegal online cannabis delivery services. These links lead to slick websites offering next-day delivery, with transactions handled through banks and cryptocurrency. The products are often unregulated and potentially dangerous.

    https://news.sky.com/story/the-online-drug-trade-behind-qr-code-stickers-plastered-on-streets-across-the-uk-13365660

    Meanwhile, Action Fraud warns that criminals are also using fake QR codes to trick people into giving away personal or financial information. Some replace legitimate QR codes in car parks with scam versions, while others send malicious codes via email in phishing attacks known as ‘quishing’.

    To stay safe, only scan QR codes from trusted sources, avoid using third-party scanning apps, and double-check links before following them. Suspicious QR code activity should be reported to Action Fraud at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/qr-codes

     

    Upcoming Dates 

     

    May Half Term  26.05.25-30.05.25 All week 
    Inset Day  02.06.25 School closed 
    Staff training  04.06.25 Small and Tall closed pm
    Year 1 Trip 04.06.25 Brampton Museum 
    Father's Day Lunch 10.06.25

    Here is the booking form -https://forms.gle/nusXazB1ryK92GGt7

    All bookings to be made and paid for by Tuesday 3rd June 

     

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  • Newsletter - May Week Two

    Published 09/05/25

    Dear Families,

     

    Year 6 SATs

    They are all done!!
    These children have shown so much resilience this week.  They have tried their hardest and smiled throughout the week.  A few little wobbles were quickly calmed and the children ended the week of tests with a picnic outside in the sunshine.  We are so proud of all the children. 

     

    Small & Tall closed
    Small & Tall is closed on Wednesday 4th June in the afternoon due to staff training.  The training begins at 3:30pm so the gates and doors will all be closed just before this time.

     

    Sports events
    Next week we have all of the children’s sports days.  Please bring along a chair or picnic blanket so you have something to sit on.  We look forward to seeing you all.

     

    Year 3 swimming
    Friday 23rd May is the last swimming session for year 3.

     

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

    Upcoming events 

     

    Early Years Sports Day (9.15 am)

    KS1 Sports Day (1.30 pm)

    		 21.05.25 Come and join us on the field for our annual sports event. Please bring something to sit on and your best cheers!
    KS2 Sports Day (1.30 pm) 22.05.25 Come and join us on the field for our annual sports event. Please bring something to sit on and your best cheers!
    Eco-Conference 22.05.25 Some of our Eco-Warriors are attending this year's conference at Co-op headquarters in Manchester. 
    May Half Term  26.05.25-30.05.25 All week 
    Inset Day  02.06.25 School closed 
    Staff training  04.06.25 Small and Tall closed pm
    Year 1 Trip 04.06.25 Brampton Museum 
    Father's Day Lunch 10.06.25

    Here is the booking form -https://forms.gle/nusXazB1ryK92GGt7

    All bookings to be made and paid for by Tuesday 3rd June 

     

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  • Newsletter - May Week One

    Published 11/04/25

    Dear Families,

     

    VE Day
    All of our children have been learning about VE day and the significance of this event.  Lots of fun activities as well as time to think about the implications of how this historical event unfolded.  Lots of talk about peace and how to deal with problems have taken place.  There have been some very thought-provoking conversations.

     

    Year 4 trip
    Year 4 visited Gladstone Pottery Museum yesterday.  The children had lots of fun designing and decorating plates in the style of Clarice Cliff as well as learning all about the history of the museum and the life of families who worked there.  They are definitely pleased that they weren’t about 200 years ago as a child, having to work for long hours and do awful jobs.

     

    Newcastle swimming gala
    Some of the Year 5 and 6 children should have brought letters home about taking part in the trials for the swimming gala.  We will have a few weeks of training for this event and then the decision will be made on who will be taking part.  It’s a very exciting time for the children.  The fastest times get through, so if you’re going swimming with your child over the next few weeks, see how fast they can go.

     

    Year 6 SATs
    Next week, Year 6 will be completing their SATs.  They’ve worked so hard and revised a great deal.  This weekend, try to have some time off!  Go for a walk, do some exercise and relax.  Remember, we are already so very proud of your children.  I hope they all sleep well and remember to eat a good breakfast to keep the rumbling tummies at bay!

     

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

    Upcoming events

    KS2 SATS 12.05.25 Year 6 - All week 

    Early Years Sports Day (9.15 am)

    KS1 Sports Day (1.30 pm)

    		 21.05.25 Come and join us on the field for our annual sports event. Please bring something to sit on and your best cheers!
    KS2 Sports Day (1.30 pm) 22.05.25 Come and join us on the field for our annual sports event. Please bring something to sit on and your best cheers!
    May Half Term  26.05.25-30.05.25 All week 
    Inset Day  02.06.25 School closed 
    Staff training  04.06.25 Small and Tall closed pm
    Year 1 Trip 04.06.25 Brampton Museum 
    Father's Day Lunch 10.06.25 Booking form to be sent out shortly
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  • Newsletter - April week Four

    Published 11/04/25

    Dear Families,

     

    Welcome back to a lovely, short half term!

    This week we have recruited a new manager for Small & Tall.  Mrs Mann will be joining the team after half term.  She has lots of experience working and leading care clubs, so we look forward to her experience and enthusiasm.

     

    Small & Tall closure
    On Wednesday 4th June, Small & Tall will be closed after school due to staff training.  The training starts at 3:30pm for all staff in the school.   

     

    Attendance / Holidays during term time
    Please can I remind you that I am unable to authorise holidays during term time.  The government states that I can only authorise absences for exceptional circumstances.   Asking your child to keep a holiday a secret is not acceptable as they are too excited and want to share their experience with their friends and teachers.  

    Although the holiday request may be unauthorised, it is still vital that you inform us when you will be taking your child out of school.   Due to safeguarding requirements, if we cannot get in touch with you to find out why your child is out of school, we do have to inform social services.

     

    Sunshine
    Please can you make sure your child has a sun hat with them as well as suntan lotion and a water bottle during this very warm period.

     

    Have a lovely long weekend everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

    Upcoming events

    Year 6 Leavers Photographs 2.5.25  
    Bank holiday Monday  05.05.25 School closed 
    KS2 SATS 12.05.25 Year 6 - All week 

    Early Years Sports Day (9.15 am)

    KS1 Sports Day (1.30 pm)

    		 21.05.25 Come and join us on the field for our annual sports event. Please bring something to sit on and your best cheers!
    KS2 Sports Day (1.30 pm) 22.05.25 Come and join us on the field for our annual sports event. Please bring something to sit on and your best cheers!
    May Half Term  26.05.25-30.05.25 All week 
    Inset Day  02.05.25 School closed 

     

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