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• GM2LF Christmas Poster Competition

  Thu 23 Nov 2023

  The GM2LF Big Local Partnership is inviting all schools in the area to take part in their Christmas Poster Design Competition 2023

  The competition is open to all school children and as usual is split into two categories children aged 3 – 6 and children aged 7 – 11. .

  The two overall winning entry designs we will be used as designs to create our own Christmas e-cards and goodies will be printed and given to the winning entries.

  In addition, the children will each win a £10 and the two overall winners will also win £50 each for their school.

  Rules

  • To design a 2D Christmas poster, on an A4 portrait sheet of paper
  • Designs can be in any format, paint, crayon, felt tip, etc  The brighter and jollier the better!
  • Each school chooses the 3 best entries for the two age categories, thus 6 in total
  • Please take a photo of the 6 best entries and email to myself at the above email address.
  • The GM2LF Big Local Partnership will organise the final judging of all entries from all schools.
  • Closing date for entries is: Friday 1st December 2023
  • Winners will be announced: Friday 8^th December 2022

• Oakham Primary & Coastal Estates International School - Live Link-Up!

  Tue 21 Nov 2023

  Today, Year 3 had the privilege of linking up with Coastal Estates School in Ghana. Children across both continents listened to a story commissioned by Black Country Touring called ‘Where Are You?’
  
  The themes of the story were loyalty, overcoming distances and the benefits of being mutually supportive of each other. This provided us with some fantastic links to our PSHE and geography curriculum.

   

  All of the children were clearly inspired by the beauty of the wonderful places that the characters within the story experienced on their journeys and hopefully, they learned that the power of friendship can overcome all obstacles.

   

  Rather excitingly, children were also able to ask questions live to our partner Ghanaian school. We learned about the climate, the school day and favourite Ghanaian delicacies.

   

  We hope to begin a longstanding relationship between both schools so please look out for further news of this in the coming months. 

   

  At the end of the production, children received a special, commemorative copy of ‘Where Are You?’ This will be theirs to keep and cherish.
  
  Thank you, to all involved, for your wonderful support and for making such a positive difference to the experiences of our Year 3 community

  

• Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

  Tue 21 Nov 2023

  Email received today from Matt Hill (Public Health Development Officer for Rowley)

   

   I wanted to let you know about a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers of children aged 8 – 16 in Rowley Regis to attend a fully funded Youth Mental Health First Aid course on the below four dates, all of which are 10.00am – 2.30pm at Cradley Heath Community Centre, Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5JG.

  Friday 2nd Feb

  Monday 5th Feb

  Friday 9th Feb

  Monday 12th Feb

   

  The course will give parents the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to help and support the children in their families to develop and maintain positive mental health and wellbeing while effectively managing any struggles the children may experience.

   

  The course is fully funded so is FREE to all parents and carers attending.

   

  Following the course all parents will receive 6 group mentoring support sessions from trained professionals to help them put their new skills and knowledge into practice, share experiences and deal with any challenges or questions.

   

  Places are limited so please can parents either email TCE@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk or call 0121 565 5605 and speak to the training team to book a place.

   

  

• The Big Ambition – Oakham Pupils - Have your say!

  Thu 16 Nov 2023

  The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched The Big Ambition, a national survey of children and young people across England.

   

  The Big Ambition aims to hear from children across England on what they think is important!

   

  In the lead up to the next General Election, the Children’s Commissioner wants to take children’s thoughts, opinions and ideas to decision-makers, to make sure that the Government hears young people’s voices on what they think needs to be done to make children’s lives better in England.

   

  The Big Ambition survey will be open until Friday 15th December - Just use the link below:

   

  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/the_big_ambition/

   

   

   

  

• Happy Diwali

  Sat 11 Nov 2023

  Happy Diwali to all of our families celebrating this weekend!

   

  We wish you all all a safe, prosperous, and wonderful Diwali.

  

• Odd socks day

  Fri 10 Nov 2023

  To launch National Anti-Bullying Week at Oakham, we'd like everyone to wear odd socks to school on Monday (no donations are needed). 

   

  Miss Stretton will be leading special assemblies on Monday and children will also  be completing Anti Bullying Week sessions during the week.

  

• Remembrance Assembly - VIP Guests

  Thu 09 Nov 2023

  We are honoured to welcome our special guests to our Remembrance Assembly today.

   

  Our VIPs included the Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands-  Stewart Towe, Colin Hickling and members of the HMS Charybdis Association and Mr Roger Roberts - WW2 Royal Navy Veteran. 

   

  Following a short discussion about the importance of Remembrance and a Q&A session with Roger Roberts, children and staff from Y5&6 participated in a formal Remembrance Service, complete with readings, a bugler and an impeccable two minutes silence. 

   

  Many thanks to everyone who ensured today was a poignant, memorable and unforgettable experience. 

   

  Please tune into BBC Midlands Today tonight at 6:30pm as we were visited by a film crew to record the day for posterity! (The item will also be available on BBC iPlayer later tonight). 

   

   

   

  

• Royal British Legion Appeal 2023

  Sun 05 Nov 2023

  We will be supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal once again this year by selling poppies and other small novelties in school.

   

  This year each class have been provided with a supply of poppies to sell to the children. If you would like your child to buy one please send them into school with your donation.

   

  School House Captains will also be selling a range of small gifts  during break and lunchtimes to KS2 children (prices are below).

   

  KS2 children will be able to purchase additional items for siblings in EYFS & KS1 at these times. 

   

  Thank you, once again, for your support. 

   

  Snap Band - £1.50

  Wristband - 1.00

  Poppy Reflector - 50p

  Zip Pull - 50p