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  • Newsletter ~ December Week Three

    Published 18/12/25

    Dear Families,

     

    Well, we’ve finally reached the end of a very exciting and busy term.  This week we have had the choir singing at the hospital.  They were amazing.  It was lovely to see so many people smiling and joining in with some of the songs.  A huge thank you to ‘Simply Local’ for giving the children a ‘well done’ treat after their walk back from the hospital.

     

    We’ve had our infamous Grandparents’ Christmas Lunches.  So many compliments have been shared, which I’ve passed to the catering team and our wonderful cook, Sarah.  It was lovely to meet so many grateful grandparents.

     

    Thank you to everyone who has helped the children with their enterprise challenge.  The children loved making the decorations and some of the classes have made over £200 - which is amazing.  Thank you for your support.

     

    KS2 had a fantastic time at the theatre watching ‘The Little Mermaid’.  Although different from the much loved Disney film, it was certainly entertaining.  The mermaid scenes were so lifelike and we even had bubbles to make us feel like we were in the sea.

     

    Many classes have had their Christmas parties this week.  The children have had so much fun celebrating Christmas at school.

     

    And …. to top it all off, the whole school sang (and acted) a very impressive rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas.  Year 3 were fantastic at geese laying eggs!

     

    Thank you so much for the lovely cards and gifts that have been greatly received by the team.  Your kind words really do mean a great deal to us.

     

    Another thank you for all of the lovely messages and gifts that have been sent to Mrs Harris as she’s leaving today.  We wish her all the very best for her new exciting journey.

     

    I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  I hope you all spend some well deserved ‘relaxing’ time with your family and friends.  We’ll see you all back at school on Monday 5th January 2026.

     

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer and the Friarswood staff.

     

    Safeguarding concerns

    Should you have any safeguarding concerns over the holiday period please contact Staffordshire Safeguarding team on 0300 111 8007

    In emergencies, always contact the police on 999

     

    We know that children are more likely to face online risks during holiday periods. Here are some links to help you keep your child safe online:

     

    • Our Trust broadband provider, LGfL, has some really useful parental guidance and top tips 

    https://parentsafe.lgfl.net/

     

    • UK Safer Internet Centre provides tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

    https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

     

    • Educate Against Hate provides practical advice and support on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation

    https://www.educateagainsthate.com/category/parents/

     

    • Childnet provides advice for parents and carers to help support children and young people in their safe and responsible use of the internet.

    https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/

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  • Newsletter ~ December Week Two

    Published 12/12/25

    Dear Families,

    We have had a very busy week in school this week.  We’ve had our KS1 Christmas plays which have been amazing.  We really do have some very talented children.  They sang beautifully and the soloists blew me away.  To learn so many lines and sing so well takes a great deal of talent and courage.  Well done to all of the children.

     

    Yr 6 Bikeability
    Year 6 have had a busy week learning all about riding their bikes safely on roads.  The instructors have commented on how well the children have listened to instructions and taken on board feedback.  They all commented on how all of the children have made their job an absolute pleasure to do - even in the awful weather.  Thank you Year 6.

     

    Yr 6 SLT
    A few weeks ago, Year 6 took part in a Careers Week.  During the week, they learnt about writing applications and then they took part in interviews.  Four children were successful in getting the post of Yr 6 SLT.  This week, they have been busy creating questionnaires, focusing on how the children feel about safety, behaviour and learning.  This week and after Christmas, the children will be choosing children from each year group to ask questions to.  They will then think of ideas of how we can celebrate what’s working well and how we can improve anything that is a concern.

    They really showed how mature they are and were very thoughtful about what to ask the other children.

     

    Year 6 writing success
    A few weeks ago, children across the school took part in the BBC 500 words writing competition.  They had tens of thousands of entries.  I’m thrilled to say that one of Year 6 children has been chosen to go through to the next stage.  A huge well done to Grace for a super piece called ‘The Jewel Rescue’.  We’re so proud of you!

     

    Chocolate Bingo
    Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the PTA at this exciting event.  Well done to all of you who won.  It always amazes me at how generous you are when you donate the chocolate gifts - thank you so much.

     

    Choir
    Tonight, the choir will be at St Giles’ church in Newcastle for the Christmas carol concert.  Last year it was such a lovely evening.  I hope to see you there later.

     

    Team Treat
    Our winning team this term was England.  Today they have had their treat.  They’ve been under the sea with fish, jellyfish, dolphins and whale sharks using VR goggles.  They even visited a museum.  The children really enjoyed themselves and picked up lots of fun facts along the way.

     

    Thank you as ever for your support.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

    Upcoming events

    KS2 New Vic Theatre trip

    16.12.25

    2:15pm

    Grandparents’ Christmas Dinner

    16.12.25  17.12.25

    11:45am onwards

    Christmas holidays

    22.12.25 - 2.01.26

    Back to school 05.01.25
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  • Newsletter ~ December Week One

    Published 05/12/25

    Dear Families,

     

    Happy December!

    It’s definitely starting to feel very Christmassy in school.  On Wednesday, the early years had their nativity performance.  They were so wonderful and took part very confidently.  We definitely have some budding actors in the group.  Well done to all the parents for singing their hearts out at the end too!

    Next week we have the KS1 Christmas plays.  Please come along with your singing voices and money for the raffle.  

     

    Some sad but also exciting news …
    Mrs Harris has accepted a job as an Assistant Educational Psychologist.  This has been a passion of Mrs Harris’ for a long time now.   Although we are thrilled for her, we are also very sad to see her leave Friarswood after 12 years here.  Mrs Elkin will be teaching Year 1 full time in January so there won’t be any disruption to the children’s learning.

    We hope you join us in wishing Mrs Harris all the best with her exciting new career.

     

    Year 1 parents took part in a phonics lesson with their children on Monday afternoon.  We hope you learnt a lot and feel more knowledgeable with phonics and how we teach it in school.

     

    Last Friday evening, myself and some staff went to the Co-op Academies Trust Recognition evening.  I am thrilled to tell you that Mrs Williams won the Teacher of the Year award for all of her dedication to early years both at Friarswood and supporting other members of the Trust.  Well done Mrs Williams.  You’re a superstar!

     

    Year 3 
    Yesterday was the last swimming session until Jubilee has fixed their roof.  After Christmas, the children will be taking part in Forest Schools on a Thursday afternoon.  They will need to come in wearing their PE kits, wellies and warm clothing!

     

    Thank you to everyone who has brought in chocolate today for the Bingo, which is next Wednesday.  We hope to see lots of you there.

     

    Have a lovely weekend everyone.

    Take care and stay safe.

    Mrs Wilmer

     

     

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