Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Building Work Update for Summer Term

  Fri 18 Apr 2014

  We enter another phase of the build which this time involves the main entrance, offices and staffroom. Whilst this work takes place we will lose our main entrance into the building so there are some significant changes that you need to be aware of. After the holidays the School Office will be re-located temporarily within the school. We also have a temporary office portakabin at the front of the school which will be staffed during the following hours:- 

  8.45am – 9.30am and 3.00pm – 4.00pm 

   

  At all other times you will need to ring 01905 729383 to speak to staff in the office. Please ensure that your child has everything needed on arrival at school as unfortunately we will be unable to accept PE kits, Forest School kits, coats, lunches, drinks, homework etc during this period of disruption. 

  As always, it would be helpful if parents are able to make medical/dental appointments out of school hours wherever possible. 

• Key Stage 1 Performance

  Fri 18 Apr 2014

  The final performance of 'Help! Our World is in Crisis' finished with rousing applause from the audience. The children all performed with confidence and independence whether dancing, singing or speaking. There were bursts of humour, "Ah!" moments but mostly thought provoking scenes wheter the children shared with us all that they have learned about the world this term. What was most striking was the amount of input the children had had into the production, including the choreography of the dances and their ideas about how the government's money should be spent.  Well done to everyone involved!

• "Express Yourself" Concert

  Fri 18 Apr 2014

  Being a parent of a child in Key Stage 2, I would like to share with you all the wonderful experience that I witnessed at Tudor Grange Academy last Saturday. Our school choir (being the only child choir) together with other choirs took part in the 'Express Yourself Spring Show.’ 

  The children, waiting for over an hour to perform, behaved impeccably. Then it was their time to shine and boy did they! They sang their little hearts out to a medley of songs. The harmonies were beautiful to listen to and dare I say it, they not only stole the show, they brought the roof down bringing more than a tear to my eyes. 

  I felt very proud of all the children who represented the school and would like to thank them together with Mrs Thorp and Miss Crawford who not only gave up their lunchtimes but also their weekend to enable our children the opportunity to take part in this wonderful event. 

  L. Norwood 

• Congratulations Assemblies

  Fri 18 Apr 2014
  Whilst we understand that you may be disappointed about not being able to attend Congratulations Assemblies at the moment, please note that it is only the parents of the ‘Pupil of the Week’ who are invited to attend. Due to current fire regulations, with the building work taking place, we are unable to accommodate more than this. We will continue to invite you via a slip in your child’s book bag, but will also provide a signing in sheet listing only the ‘Pupils of the Week’. It would be lovely if we did not have to embarrass those who turn up uninvited. Thank you for your cooperation. 

• Sports Days

  Fri 18 Apr 2014
  We have been assessing the possibility of holding our annual Sports Day as usual but due to the current lack of outdoor space have decided to hold separate EYFS/Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 events. The date for EYFS and Key Stage 1 is Tuesday 3rd June (or in the event of bad weather, Wednesday 4th June) and Key Stage 2 will be held on Thursday 5th June (with a back up date of Friday 6th June). These will be whole day events to which you are invited. Remember to bring a picnic lunch with you. More details to follow shortly. 

• Staff News ...

  Fri 18 Apr 2014
  Claire Faulkner (Yr1/2) got married in Hawaii over the Easter break. We wish her and her new husband all the best. She has decided to keep her name as Miss Faulkner until the Autumn term so as not to confuse the children and will become Mrs Edwards in the Autumn term.

  Gemma Edwards (EYFS) is pleased to announce that she is expecting her second child in August. She intends to continue working in the Tigers classroom until the end of the Summer Term all being well.

• OFSTED Report

  Fri 18 Apr 2014
  Following the recent inspection of our school by OFSTED, the Inspectors’ final report has now been sent home to parents. We are delighted that OFSTED has judged us to be a ‘good’ school and has recognised the positive attitude and hard work of the children, staff and governors. We are also grateful of the support parents continue to give as we work in partnership with you. 

• Sport Relief 2014 Final Total £1,718.49

  Fri 04 Apr 2014
  What a fantastic total!  Thank you to everyone for your support.

  

• Building Update 4th April

  Fri 04 Apr 2014
  Work continues apace on all areas of the building development. The contractors have now succeeded in surrounding us completely! As those of you who visit daily will have seen, the walls to the hall have started to rise; the bike shed has been moved to its new home; and the block work for some of the second storey of the new classroom block has been laid. More steel work arrives next week for the new block. Some staff had a tour of the site last week , and we are aiming to get children to visit next week. There will be some changes to access and fencing following the Easter break, and we’ll include details of these in next week’s newsletter.

• Contact Details

  Fri 04 Apr 2014
  From time to time it is necessary for us to contact you during the school day regarding an issue at school. It is essential that we can get hold of someone at all times so please ensure that we have all of your contact details and that these are updated as necessary. Whilst we appreciate that many of you work during the school day it is still essential that you are contactable at all times.