Welcome to this week’s newsletter. Only the second one of the term so far, and it’s been a busy start as usual!
Children have settled into new classes really well now and there’s lots of learning and fun going on.
Have a read through everything below – any questions please contact us at school.
Have a great weekend.
Dates
7 October – PTA AGM 7:00pm at school
13 October – PTA School Disco (after school – more details to follow)
Week before half term – Parents’ Evenings TBC
Attendance
Whole School – 96.83%
Year 5 – 99.84%
Year 2 – 97.9%
Year 4 – 97.79%
Year 6 – 97.27%
Year 3 – 97.26%
Year 1 – 94.5%
Reception – 92.5%
Well done Year 5!
Bible Quote
“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Matthew 9:38
NEWS
Foley Arms Closed
We have been informed that The Foley Arms is closed for refurbishment, staring from Monday. They have advised us that they will be closed for a month. This includes the car park, which will have an impact on drop offs in a morning.
Please keep this in mind when bringing your children to school for the next three weeks up until half term, and be considerate when parking in any of the side streets.
Thank you.
Dudley Parent Carer Forum Survey
Please use the QR code above to complete this year’s Dudley Parent Carer Forum Survey. Every response matters and they do take into account the responses they receive.
Primary News Today
Primary News Today is a children’s newspaper. It has headline news that is informative, engaging and thought-provoking.
New edition every week.
SAFEGUARDING
AI Chatbots – a Fast-Growing Area
More children are now chatting with AI tools (including “companion” chatbots) for company, help with homework, or just curiosity. The NSPCC’s advice for parents includes:
- Explore the apps your child uses together, so you know where AI shows up.
- Talk about the fact that AI can sound confident while being wrong — encourage a healthy bit of scepticism.
- Remind children that an AI chatbot is not a trusted adult, and personal worries or information should go to a real person.
- Agree together what AI is and isn’t okay to be used for (e.g. homework help, not pretending to be a friend).
