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• Access to Squid Game - Netflix & Social Media & Halloween Costumes

  Fri 22 Oct 2021

  We are aware that some children in school have viewed clips from the TV series ‘Squid Game’ either directly on Netflix or clips shared via social media.

   

  The 15 rating is due to the violent scenes and inappropriate content for primary aged children. Please be vigilant with your child’s viewing and online activities over half-term.

   

  Due to the huge popularity of ‘Squid Game’, Halloween costumes are now available in shops for children.

   

  We politely request that your child does not wear one of these to our Halloween disco after half-term.

   

  Thank you for your support with this matter.

• Winter coats

  Fri 22 Oct 2021
  

• Free October Half Term activities

  Fri 22 Oct 2021

  The Go Play Voluntary Sector Partnership is funded by Sandwell Council’s Go Play Sandwell Play Service and the posters below show some of the free activities that are available to book this October half term. More information about the scheme is available on their website - https://goplaysandwell.co.uk/

  

• Harvest at Oakham

  Fri 22 Oct 2021

  Thank you so much for your fabulous donations of harvest food, it will really make a massive difference to our 3 fantastic charities that we are supporting this year. They are the Smethwick and Brickhouse food banks as well as the Black Country Women's Aid.

   

  Class 10 and 11 performed a wonderful assembly on Wednesday, reminding of us of all the people who help us to 'gather' our harvest and all of the things that we should be thankful for.

  

• Darbys Hill Road – Proposed Zebra Crossing Facility.

  Tue 19 Oct 2021

  Funding has been made available to provide a controlled pedestrian crossing facility along Darbys Hill Road.

   

  The scheme proposes to introduce a Zebra Crossing which will provide safe passage for pedestrians to cross Darbys Hill Road. This will adopt the existing speed table/ patrol crossing point which was made redundant 2 years ago.

   

  A 21 day consultation period commenced on 14^th October, 2021. This consultation period allows representations to be made by local residents on the scheme proposals. 

   

  I would strongly urge our families to engage with this consultation and support the much needed zebra crossing project. A plan of the proposed works is available to view HERE. 

   

  Please express your support by emailing Joe_ferrara@sandwell.gov.uk before Wednesday 3^rd November, 2021.

   

  Thank you for your support,

  Mr Skett

   

   

• Cinderella Grand Theatre Performance

  Mon 18 Oct 2021

  It was our pleasure this afternoon to welcome The Grand Theatre into school to perform 'Cinderella.' Special thanks once again to GM2LF who funded the visit for us and to Helen for organising the event.

   

  The children thoroughly enjoyed the show, here are some of their comments:-

  Haarikrishna - " I really enjoyed it because they were funny characters "

  Dominic - "I really liked it when everyone was dancing, it was so much fun"

  Lily  - "It was great, it made me laugh a lot and the Fairy Godmother was my favourite."

  Casey - "The two ugly sisters were so funny and they really made me giggle."

  Class 12 - "It was hilarious, amazing and brilliant. We had so much fun! Thank you!"

  

• Foundation Stage Open Days 2021

  Fri 15 Oct 2021

  Do you have a child due to start Reception or Nursery in September 2022?

  
  We are offering two open day sessions on:
  
   - Thursday 21st October at 9:30am
   - Tuesday 2nd November at 1:30pm
  
  Come and see our setting and wonderful children in action and have the opportunity to discuss the schools ethos with the Foundation Stage staff.

   

  Please use the link below to book your place:

   

  https://forms.office.com/r/5TewyiwTM0

   

• Sandwell Libraries Literature Festival October Events for Half Term * FREE TICKETS *

  Tue 12 Oct 2021

  Sandwell Libraries are delighted to bring to you the Live At The Library Autumn 2021 programme of events for the Literature Festival and we have three events in October Half Term week.

   

  • Wanda Meets Berry -  with local author Laura Wooldridge and illustrator Julie Dhemiah Meacham, Stories and activities at Blackheath library.
  • Magic, Mysteries, Friendship and Fun -  with author Linda Chapman at Central library, West Bromwich.
  • Jonny Fluffypunk presents “The End Of The Pier Show” - Renowned stand up poet Jonny Fluffypunk presents a show for all the family including stories, songs, poetry and puppetry at Tipton library.

   

  All the events are FREE and you need to phone the library where the event is to reserve your ticket, booking is essential.

   

  Blackheath library: 0121 569 4920

  Central library: 0121 569 4904

  Tipton library: 0121 569 4944

  

• New House Crests

  Mon 11 Oct 2021

  To relaunch the new school year in style, the staff asked the children to use their imagination and creativity by redesigning our four house crests: Britons, Romans, Saxons and Vikings.

   

  We are pleased to announce the winners and showcase their wonderful designs...

   

  Congratulations to Isabelle, Ranen, Edie and Ruby-Mae for their winning efforts. Keep your eyes peeled for these popping up around our school in the next few weeks.

  

• Help keep children safe online with a free Online Safety (Extremism) and Prevent webinar for Parents and Carers

  Mon 11 Oct 2021

  Sandwell Council’s Prevent Team are taking part in Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign by offering free online safety (Extremism) and Prevent sessions.

   

  Parents/Carers and adult members of the community can join the free online session on 19 October and 21 October and receive tips and advice to keep young people safe online.

   

  The sessions will be delivered on Microsoft Teams and will provide key information on popular apps and social media, as well as links for further advice and support. Sandwell Council’s Prevent team, which works with partners and communities to stop people being drawn into extremism and terrorism, will also be explaining what Prevent is and how to report concerns.

   

  If you need help to get onto Microsoft Teams, please email prevent_inbox@sandwell.gov.uk or call 07717 427057.