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

• "I've got a Golden Ticket ..."

  Fri 23 May 2014
  ...and how pleased we all were that we had! The Yr 3/4 performance of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ was marvellous. The acting was superb - every child embraced the character they had been given and remained in role from beginning to end, lines were learned by heart and clearly spoken as were stage directions. Dance routines, choreographed by the children, were in perfect time, and the singing, as usual, warmed the heart. It was a huge team effort with even the props and lighting being executed by children. Most notable, though, was the enjoyment oozing from the children. They brimmed with confidence and smiles which was a joy to behold. Comments from parents included, “...such talent...”, “...a great show...”, ...so clearly enjoying themselves...”, “...the confidence...it’s easy to forget they’re just 7, 8 and 9 years old.” A huge well done to every child! Thanks also to the staff for their hard work - performances like this don’t just happen but by making it part of the curriculum it evolved in just three short weeks. One parent said, “...the teachers haven’t just taught those children, they’ve inspired them!” Thank you also to the handful of parents who gave up their time to serve refreshments, sell raffle tickets, take tickets on the door and clear away after each performance. We are very grateful for your help.

• One-Way System

  Fri 23 May 2014

  Good News - The one way system is up and running again. The bad news is that some of you are still trying to fight against the tide! Please, please, please follow the one way system. It is in place to keep everyone safe and to avoid collisions. Our staff are doing their best to ensure this takes place and I am disappointed to hear that they are receiving ‘abuse’ when reminding you to follow the system. I know that it is frustrating to have to complete a lap of the school when a faster exit route is seemingly available but we cannot expect the children to do as we ask  in school when it is not modelled by their parents. If you have a problem with our one way system please make an appointment  to discuss this with Mr Jackson as it is totally unacceptable to abuse our staff.

  Please note that we have now positioned staff at the front gate so that any child arriving after the second bell has rung at 8:55am can be escorted into school safely. As we have stated previously, classroom doors are locked immediately after the second bell, therefore if you are needing to speak to a teacher it is imperative that you  are at the classroom door between 8:45am and 8:55am. After this time the staff need to be with the children inside the building.

  Again, we thank the majority for their co-operation .

• URGENT REMINDER - Nuts & Kiwi

  Fri 23 May 2014
  Due to having both children and staff in school with life-threatening allergies to nuts and kiwi-fruit we remind you that these are not permitted in school. This includes Nutella, peanut butter and fruit salad containing kiwi-fruit.

• Loombands

  Fri 23 May 2014

  We have received some queries about our policy on loombands. After half term we request that these not be made or worn in school. Thank you.

• Lyppard Hits London

  Fri 23 May 2014

  The Y5/6 children and accompanying staff have returned tired yet buzzing with the excitement of their residential visit. A fantastic time was had by all as they visited museums and the Royal Observatory, rode on the London Eye, took in the sights by bus and boat, went to a West End show and visited the Houses of Parliament. The Twitter updates kept us all informed and parents of those on the visit enjoyed following the activities day-by-day and hour-by-hour. Staff report that the children behaved well, ate well, slept well and travelled well and were a credit to the school. I’m sure you have heard lots about their antics and adventures already but look out for some photos due to appear on the website soon. To follow up the visit, Robin Walker, the Member of Parliament for the Worcester constituency, visited the Y5/6 children at school today for a ‘Question and Answer’ session.

• Appeal for tall Pringles tubes (with lids)

  Wed 21 May 2014
  Year 1/2 are sending out an URGENT appeal for as many tall Pringles tubes (with lids) as possible to please be sent in to school any time from now, ready to be used to make lighthouses after half-term! Many thanks, in advance ... happy munching!

• @LGPSLondon2014

  Mon 19 May 2014
  Keep your eye on the @LGPSLondon2014 Twitter feed to find out more about all of the activities that our Year 5/6 children and staff are up to in London this week!

  There was great excitement this morning as they set off and so far today they have a whistle stop tour of the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, a trip on the London Eye, dinner in Covent Garden and a coach tour round the sights of London! 

• InternetMatters.org

  Mon 19 May 2014

  The internet and all its distractions means today's mums and dads have to deal with all sorts of issues. All the major broadband providers have joined together to create a new website you can go to for help. It's called internetmatters.org and it not only gives you loads of practical tips but it also puts you in touch with expert advice so you can make informed decisions on keeping your children safe. Cyberbullying, sexting or spending too much time online are just some of the issues that modern parents are faced with. 

  Learn about it

  Finding it hard to keep up with it all? Internet Matters keeps you up to date with everything you need to be aware of.

  Talk about it

  How do you broach the subject with your kids? There are helpful tips on how to talk to your children about staying safe.

  Deal with it

  What action should you take? Internet Matters puts you in touch with great advice, like the easiest ways to set up parental controls.

  With the help of practical advice and tips, you can feel confident you're making the best choices to keep your children safe online. So why not take a look at Internet Matters now?

• Building Work Update

  Fri 16 May 2014

  It’s full steam ahead as the deadline approaches! Roofs have been started on both the hall and the lower section of the new block and the offices are now beginning to take shape at the front of the school. We apologise for the short-term closure of the one-way system and thank you for your co-operation and collaboration in ensuring everyone got onto and off the school site safely and swiftly. The reason for the closure is to allow the builders to improve the surface of the exit route from school. Whilst we appreciate that the school now looks like a building site on all four sides we wish to reassure you that once inside the building life goes on as usual with very little disruption to the children’s learning.

• LGPS Achieves Silver Science Award

  Fri 16 May 2014

  We are pleased to announce that our submission for a Primary Science Quality Mark at Silver level was successful. We have been told that the standard of submissions was extremely high this year and made the reviewers’ task an absolute joy. Read Newsletter 3 to find out more!