Newlsetter – July Week 2
Dear Parents / Carers,
I have to start our newsletter with an enormous amount of praise and congratulations to our KS2 children and team. Their performances of Mary Poppins have been incredible. Such amazing acting and singing from everyone. The confidence and bravery of the children who stood on the stage and acted out their parts, some of whom had many, many lines, was outstanding.
From the fabulous voice of Layla-Rose to the clear cockney tones of Emma and Thomas; all of the children really gave their all.
A huge thank you to the staff who have spent hours and hours getting the props ready, leading rehearsals, going through lines with children, practising the singing and organising all of the music. They really have done us all proud.
A huge thank you to the parents who got the children kitted out with such amazing outfits.
What a success!
KS2 SATs
Well done to our Year 6 children who achieved lots of success in their SATs. They worked so hard, not just this year but throughout their time at Friarswood. To all the parents who have supported and to all of the staff who have taught these children – a massive thank you for helping them to achieve so much, not just academically but personally and socially too. What a superstar class!
Food Bank Donations & Support
The summer holidays are just around the corner and we know that this can be a particularly challenging time for some families who may already be struggling.
With this in mind, if at all possible we would like to invite our pupils and staff to donate items which we will deliver to The Alice Charity Food Pantry, these donations can then be used to support families in our local community through a tricky time over the six week break. Donations can be sent into school from Monday 17th July to Friday 21st July 2023. There will be food donation drop off boxes on the entrances and exits of our school or donations can be handed in by the children to their class teachers. Thank you for ay support you can offer with this.
If you find that you need help for your family during the holidays, The Alice Charity is there for everybody and they can support without a referral. If you’d like further information, contact; info@alicecharity.org or call 01782 614838
For Parents – Online Gaming
Come rain or shine, over the summer holidays many children and young people will be spending longer on gaming consoles. It is imperative that parents take an active role and understand gaming (it isn’t just playing games), the games their children are playing, potential risks and how to mitigate those risks.
Internet Matters have a whole gaming hub, a library of information just for parents covering the areas above and more. You can get to the gaming hub HERE.
Summer holiday self care plan for children
We have been sent this summer self care plan from Anna Freud. It may help your child through the summer holidays. If you have any questions, please just ask.
Just as we look after our physical health, it’s important to look after our mental health.
Self-care is all about what you can do to help yourself feel better or to keep yourself feeling good. It’s a way that we can look after our own mental health and wellbeing. It can help your body and mind to relax, drift away, or be more energised.
This self-care plan walks primary-aged children through a series of steps, helping them create a simple self-care plan that works for them. It helps children identify activities that they can use to support their mental health.
Some of the suggested self-care activities include:
- music and dance
- mindfulness
- art
The resource was co-written by Anna Freud Centre experts and young people, who shared ideas on self-care strategies that work for them.
Safeguarding / Child Protection concerns
During the holidays, should you have any concerns regarding the safety of a child please contact the following numbers
Staffordshire Childrens Advice and Support Service – 0300 111 8007
Police – 999 or 101
Return to school – Tuesday 5th September.
Early Years – 8:45 – 3:15
KS1 & 2 – 8:40 – 3:20
Doors and gates close at 8:50am. Gates open at 3:10pm.
School reports went out today by email. If you have not received yours please contact Mrs Dean in the office.
Thankyou for your continued support
Mrs Wilmer
Absences
Please report any absences on the first day of the absence to Mrs Dean on 01782 470401 (please leave a message if I am not in the office) or email angela.dean@coopacademies.co.uk .
If your child has sickness/diarrhoea they do require 48hours symptom free before they come back to school.
Co-op Ways of Being
Be yourself always
Succeed together
Do what matters most
Show you care