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• Final day of 2022!

  Wed 21 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  Merry Christmas 

   

  Well, that's the end! The final day in school of 2022! 

   

  The children will be wearing their festive jumpers today and celebrating the end of the term as they prepare for Christmas. 

   

  We have a lovely assembly planned for today, where we remind ourselves of what to be grateful for this Christmas, and a reflective time to think about our highlights from 2022! 

   

  In addition, we will be saying goodbye to Genevieve in Year 1 as she relocates and moves house further a field. We wish her lots of luck in her new school and location, and hope that she makes a great start, just like she did with us here at Greasley. She will get her Rainbow Rewards today to celebrate her great traits. 

   

  Another goodbye will be to Mrs Kew, who works in our school office. She is going to work at the university in her new role and again, we wish her lots of luck and best wishes as she starts up her new position. Mrs Kew has worked for us for many years now and is renowned for her professionalism and drive. She has worked hard on her links with parents over the years, has helped many a child and parent and was also instrumental in the setting of the new libraries in school. She will be missed and we wish her well. 

   

  That leads me to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2023!

   

  A reminder that we return to school on Monday 9th January 2023 due to the INSETs the week before. 

   

  See you all soon. Keep safe, warm and happy! 

   

  Festive wishes, 

   

  Mrs Bates 

• Singing Update

  Tue 20 Dec 2022 Mrs Parnell

  The choir had such a lovely morning this morning. We were asked to entertain some local people at a coffee morning at Age Concern in Eastwood.

   

  🎵🎼 Yet again, the children conducted themselves impeccably and sang beautifully. There were many spine-tingling moments and the audience was so happy to see us. As one put it, 'it is just so nice to hear children singing. You have made my Christmas.'🎅

   

  It was a challenge to fit all of the choir on the small stage but we did manage. The children were all treated to a cake after the performance before our walk back to school.

   

  What a superb last performance before Christmas.  A huge well down to everyone who sung this morning.

   

  There are more plans to take the children to sing for the people in the coming terms.

   

  Have a super Christmas,

   

  Mrs. Parnell

  

• Carols and Mice Pies

  Mon 19 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  What a great afternoon by the Christmas tree and stage with the choir. 

   

  The children sang along to a range of new songs and old classics with their parents and governors in the audience. They enjoyed teas, coffees and mince pies as the children sang (with a reindeer theme and new songs about snow and angels).

   

  A truly great way to the end the day as we near the end of term. 

• School Fund Update

  Mon 19 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the Christmas fair, donated at Christmas performances and concerts and purchased refreshments. 

   

  Without an official PTA, collectively, we have raised an incredible amount for school fund and the children's provision.

   

  This was a total of £3670.75!

   

  THANK YOU SO MUCH  &  MERRY CHRISTMAS,

   

  Mrs Bates :) 

• Head Teacher's BLOG!

  Sat 17 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  Well, it's the final full week of school, and just three days left next week!

   

  The pantos, shows and Christmas festivities are almost at a close...it's been a blast. The children have thoroughly enjoyed their time at Greasley over the festive period and this week the children in Reception and Year 1 & 2 were also mesmerised by 'The Singing Mermaid' at the Lakeside Theatre. 

   

  On Monday, we have carols and mince pies being served in the hall served by the choir for their parents and carers. 

   

  Learning this week has continued to 'Nurture, Develop and Grow' and the lessons have still been filled with new knowledge and skills. It's been a very busy time, but not long left now, folks! 

   

  Keep warm this weekend and a reminder to talk to your children about the dangers of ice on water. This week, I spoke to all the children about how 'Wonder and Curiosity' is one of my favourite values, as this is when we learn more and knowledge can be embedded. However, for the first time, I have also talked to the children about how curiosity can sometimes sadly lead to danger and risk. All the children agreed and were very sensible and reflective. 

   

  Take care everyone and keep safe, 

   

  Mrs Bates 

• Head Teachers Awards

  Fri 16 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  Head Teacher's Awards Update:

   

  Ethan, Amelia, Isabella, Sophia, Hector, William, Holly, Morgan, Bluebell and Jack - Blue 2 - For excellent informative explanations about the life cycle of a plant. All the children used technical vocabulary, adverbials and conjunctions and presented their writing in a way to engage the readers. They used illustrations, sub-titles and headings to organise their work, which was to an impressive standards. All the children were collectively very proud of their work when they came to see me. 

• Head Teacher's Awards

  Tue 13 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  Head Teacher's Awards Update:

   

  Jude, Jenson and Archie - Yellow 1 - For fantastic independent writing. They used their story planners to help them write their stories. They also remembered their punctuation and decoded words for their writing. 

• WINTER WATER SAFETY!

  Tue 13 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  Winter Water Safety 

   

  Following the devastating news of the three children that fell into a freezing lake in Solihull at the weekend and sadly died, our school community send out our thoughts to the families. Another boy continues to fight for his life in critical care. We have the children and their families in our prayers and minds and wish him a very speedy and safe recovery. 

   

  Can I please urge you to talk to your children about the dangers of walking on frozen water and share some of the tips featured from the following website:

   

  Winter water safety | Staying safe on our canals | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)

   

  Ice is not safe. Please talk to your children and do not let fun turn into a tragedy like it did for the young children mentioned in the article below (age 8, 10 and 11):

   

   

  Three boys die after falling through ice into Babbs Mill Lake in Solihull | UK News | Sky News

   

  Keep safe everyone and RIP to those who have lost their lives to water!

   

  Mrs Bates 

• Head Teacher's Blog

  Mon 12 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  One Bright Star

   

  Today, the Year 5 and 6 children performed 'One Bright Star' for the first time at Greasley Church, hosted by our Governor 'Rev'd Denise Dodd. 

   

  Despite many illnesses and changes of parts, the children sang beautifully and did themselves proud with their reading and carols. The church added that special touch for Christmas time, and I can't wait to watch again tomorrow (and at Easter time for some of our younger children).

   

  Mrs Parnell was also quite poorly today, with little to no voice, but the children were led with professionalism and dedication. A huge well done to the whole of the Year 5/6 team of children, teachers and TAs so far...bring on tomorrow! 

   

  As I said today, Christmas time should always be magical and special, but for some Christmas can be a sad time, a time of expense and stress and we need to look after ourselves. See the link below if you feel like you may need some time over the coming period: 

   

  Christmas and mental health - Mind

   

  Take care everyone and I will see some of you in church tomorrow and throughout the week with other key events within the school calendar.

   

  Mrs Bates 

• Head Teachers Awards Update

  Fri 09 Dec 2022 Mrs Bates

  Head Teacher's Awards Update:

   

  Leo - Yellow 2 - For writing a fantastic past tense postcard using lots of past tense verbs. We also worked on editing to improve Leo's postcard. Well done! 

   

  Alfie - Blue 1 - for his focus, determination and drive his English. His handwriting has improved enormously.