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May 2023

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  • Newsletter – May Week 4

    Published 26/05/23

    Dear Parents & Carers,

    What a busy week we’ve had!  Lots of sports competitions in school and out of school along with Ofsted, a school trip for Year 4 and then interviews for Mrs Rafferty’s maternity cover.

    The children have been amazing this week.  They have really shown off how well they learn and how resilient, hardworking and polite they are.   

    Also a big thank you to the staff and children for adapting so well to staff having to support in different classes whilst the other staff were speaking to the inspector.

    We will get the report in a few weeks.  Once it’s official, we’ll send you a copy. 

    The children have thoroughly enjoyed cricket, rounders and cross country this week.  The team spirit shown in all of the games has been great to see.  We certainly have a lot of competitive children.  Well done to all of the children.

    The Year 4 trip was a resounding success. The children came back to school so excited about the plate decorating and were full of information about the kilns and their learning about Clarice Cliff.  It was so lovely to hear from the museum staff about their super behaviour, how polite they were and how focused their questions were.  Well done Year 4!

    Year 4 school council, Emyllia and Jack wrote …

    This half term we have been learning about Clarice Cliff so for our school trip we went to Gladstone Pottery Museum.  When we arrived, we were split into two groups.  My group was taken off to paint a plate in the style of Clarie Cliff.  While we waited for the paint to dry, we did a little bit of research about Clarice Cliff.  Luckily, it was warm in the studio so the plates dried quickly.

    After dinner, we got to tour around the museum and we were lucky to see how pottery is made and the machines that made this much quicker.  A lovely lady was making clay flowers and she let us time her to see how quickly she could do it.  During our tour, we went into a kiln.  DO NOT WORRY, this kiln does not work anymore but we were able to see what it was like inside and how it was used to cook the clay and make it harden.

    My favourite part of the trip was getting to paint our own plate that we were able to bring home.

    After half term I will be able to send more information about Mrs Rafferty’s maternity leave cover teacher along with which teachers will be teaching your child next year.  We’re just finalising details.

    The PTA disco was a great success.  It raised over £630, which is a fantastic amount.  The PTA funds go to funding various additional resources and support for the children which the school budget just cannot afford. 

    Thank you to everyone who supported this event – from the PTA members to all of you who came along.

    Next week is half term.  We have an INSET day (staff training day) on Monday 5th June so the children are back in school on Tuesday 6th June.

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  • Newsletter – May Week 3

    Published 19/05/23

    Dear Parents / Carers,

    Well done to all of our children who took part in sporting events this week.  It was lovely to see so many of you here supporting the children.  Thank you to the sports leaders too for helping to make the events so successful for the children.

    Next week, we have our end of term sports competitions.  Teachers will let you know when the events are so that children come to school in their PE kits.

    Internet / social media support from the e-safety adviser

    For Parents – Supporting Young Girls’ Wellbeing (and boys)

    The social media world of fast-scrolling, instant connections and perfection can have a detrimental effect on wellbeing. It is important that parents have the knowledge and confidence to talk to their children and as such Internet Matters have put together a guide for parents. Although the guide is titled to support young girls aged 9-10, I would say there is good advice for boys and girls of any age. You can find the guide HERE.

    Dougie Mac Sponsored Event

    Thank you so much for the fundraising for the Dougie Mac.  Just over £1300 was raised from the sponsor forms.

    A massive well done to some of our children who raised more than £50 each.  These children received a medal and certificate in our celebration assembly today.

    Florence R (Nursery), Sofia (Yr 3), Olivia-Grace (Yr 1), Indie (Rec), Lorna (Yr 2), Lani (Rec), Elizabeth (Yr 3) and Elliot (Yr 1)

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  • European Language Day 2023

    Published 19/05/23

    Last Friday our children took part in European Language Day. Each class had a country that they would focus on and learn about the different cultures, foods, traditions and the language they spoke. The children got to come into school wearing either the flag colours or traditional clothing if they wanted to. Everyone had a super day! There were lots of traditional dances being practised, smells of food tasting running through the corridors and so many enthused children in every room! It was fantastic to see. #SucceedTogether #DoWhatMattersMost

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  • Newsletter – May Week Two

    Published 12/05/23

    Dear Parents / Carers,

    Year 6 have been superstars this week.  They’ve tried their best and have had smiles on their faces.  Well done Year 6.  We’re so proud of you.  

    Walk to school week

    Next week is national walk to school week.  It’s the time for everyone to try to walk rather than go by car.  Not only does this benefit the environment but it also benefits you and your health.  So, if you can leave home a bit earlier and walk – give it a go and enjoy how much better you feel for taking part.

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  • Newsletter – May Week One

    Published 05/05/23

    Dear Parents / Carers,

    We had such a lovely day yesterday.  It was great to see so many of you join the coronation picnic and you brought the sunshine too.  I really enjoyed chatting to so many of you and it was lovely to see you having fun and spending some time with friends. The children certainly enjoyed it.

    Today, all of the children have been taking part in coronation activities.  Some of the clay work is amazing!  There’s been a fantastic buzz around the school with the children so excited about the coronation.

    I hope you all have a lovely long weekend and enjoy the celebrations.

    Reception Trip

    Reception children visited the local church this week.  They learnt about various areas in the church and the importance of a church in the Christian faith.  They drew some fantastic pictures of their favourite objects which they found.  They came back to school very enthusiastic and full of chatter about their visit which was lovely to hear.

    Next week Year 6 will be taking their SATs.  Lots of rest, breakfast every morning and the reassurance that they will be absolutely fine.  The children work so hard every single day and I’m sure they’ll show off what they know next week.  And if they forget something – they forget it!  They are remarkable children in so many ways and everyone at Friarswood knows this.

    Year 2 children will be taking their SATs over the last 2 weeks of the half term.  This is a calm and steady process where the children work on their own but in small groups.  They may be asked to work in another room so that they have space and can concentrate.  Looking at how much progress they have made in the last few months I know they’ll enjoy completing this special work.

    European Language Day

    Next Friday (12th May) the whole school will be taking part in this event.  Children will learn about a different country including main places, events and (most importantly) about typical food from the country. Each class has been given a different country and if they wish they can come to school in the colours of that country’s flag or full on disco sparkles as our celebration also coincides with the UK hosting the Eurovision Song Contest!

    Sports Events

    KS2 – Mon 15th May at 1:30pm

    Early Years – Tue 16th May at 9:15am

    KS1 – Tue 16th May at 1:30pm

    Thank you as ever for your continued support.

    Have a lovely long weekend

    Take care and stay safe.

    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

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  • The King’s Coronation Picnic 2023​​​​​​​

    Published 05/05/23

    On Thursday, we held a family picnic to help start the coronation celebrations for King Charles III. Family and friends of Friarswood were invited to join us on the fields and set up a picnic. The children started the afternoon off by singing the National Anthem and after went to join their grown ups to enjoy the food they had brought to share. It was lovely to see so many come to join us and that the weather was kind! The atmosphere was brilliant and we hope everyone who came had a great time. #SucceedTogether

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