School News!

• So, the end of our first full school week!!  Another cracking week!! :)

  Fri 12 Sep 2025
  • A reminder to make sure you write names in new clothes as we have a number of items without names in them and it's a shame that new clothing is lost in the 2^nd week :) 

   

  • A polite reminder that if your child is sick, then they need to be off school for 48 hours.  We have a couple of vulnerable staff and pupils so need to ensure we are protecting our Flash Ley family - thanks for your support in this :) 

   

  • The noticeboard outside of KS2 has been updated with all PE days, contact emails and Dates for Autumn for EYFS/KS1 and KS2 - so a good reference point if you are unsure of day to day bits n bobs 

   

  • Dates for Autumn have now been issued and are on our website/school calendar.  There are still a few dates to add :) 

   

  • The Panto Letter has gone out this week so that everyone can start paying rather than waiting until Xmas as we know how expensive December is!! 

   

  • Progressive Sports 'Nerf Wars' Letter for Year 4 - 6 only has been issued - places allocated on a first come, first served basis and are limited :)   This club may be opened up to Year 3 (we just need to double check numbers first) :) 

   

  So, this week looked a bit like this: - 

   

  Year 3 were busy with their 'stepping out' assessments so that they have a good knowledge of road safety.  A big 'thank you' to Mrs Tuach who helped out.  

   

  Year 4 experienced their first swimming lesson - they were very brave and tried their very hardest - they all did amazing and got dressed in super quick time, both Mrs Locke and I were really impressed 🙂

   

  Year 5 had a great time on Tuesday afternoon with Progressive Sport learning Archery. 

   

  Year 4 enjoyed their time over at Forest School.  Due to the weather, the Year 3 Forest School session was moved inside, however, everyone still had loads of fun and lots of learning took place 

   

   

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • Year 4 swimming on Monday - girls must wear a swimming hat and earrings must be removed before school in the morning so they don't get lost 

   

  • Year 3 have Progressive Sports on Wednesday afternoon so can come to school in their PE Kits 

   

  • Year 1 have Forest Schools all day on Thursday - children can come to school in OLD clothes, a coat and bring a change of footwear 

   

  • Friday 19^th September we are supporting Jeans for Genes (separate letter has been sent with further details).  To summarise, children can come to school in jeans or denim skirt with school jumper and school shoes.  Those children not donating to come to school in normal school uniform 🙂

   

  After school clubs will start in a few weeks’ time and will continue to be on a Tuesday and Thursday until 4pm.  Progressive Sports will continue to offer a paid club which will be on a Wednesday until 4pm - letters have been sent to Year 4 - 6 in the first instance.  Places offered on a first come, first served basis. 

   

  Have a lovely weekend, recharge those batteries and spend time doing what makes you happy 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

• What a fantastic start to the new academic year!!

  Fri 05 Sep 2025

  Everyone settled really well into their new class routines and everyone looked extremely smart 🙂 

   

  You should now have received your CLASS NEWSLETTER for the Autumn Term - which contains lots of information in relation to learning taking place and other important bits n bobs. 

  We are having problems with Marvellous Me so newsletters have been sent out via a paper copy just until Marvellous Me is back up and running :)  

   

  A reminder that PE Days are as follows: - 

  Nursery - Friday

  Reception - Wednesday 

  Year 1 & 2 - Monday 

  Year 3 - Tuesday 

  Year 4 - Monday (swimming) 

  Year 5 - Monday 

  Year 6 - Tuesday 

   

  Progressive Sports is now on a WEDNESDAY afternoon. 

   

  Children can come to school in their PE kits on PE and Progressive Sports Days - NO FOOTBALL SHIRTS!!  

   

  If you need to contact class teachers, email details are below: - 

  Nursery - nursery@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

  Reception - earlyyears@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

  Year 1 - young.k7@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

  Year 2 - farley.k@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

  Year 3 - bunn.a@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

  Year 4 - slade-nowell.j@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

  Year 5 - davies.p@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

  Year 6 - atkinson.r@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

   

  SENCO - rogers.s@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

   

  Mrs Locke - locke.v1@flashley.staffs.sch.uk 

   

  Emails will be answered within school hours only.  Allow 24 hours for a reply 🙂

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  Monday - Year 4 swimming (a separate letter has been sent) 

   

  Tuesday and Wednesday - Year 3 will be doing their 'Stepping Out' Challenge (a separate letter has been sent) 

   

  Wednesday - Progressive Sports - Year 5 Children can wear PE Kits 

   

  Thursday - Forest Schools - Year 4 all morning and Year 3 in the afternoon - children to wear old clothes and bring a change of shoes - children will be outside so a coat is also needed 

   

  Enjoy your weekend - see you all on Monday at 8.40am.  Gates open at 8.35am 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team :) 

   

  Polite reminder: - 

  If you plans change and your child doesn't require their place at After School Club at any point, please contact the office by telephone by 2.45pm on that day so that we are extremely clear on who is collecting 

  Thanks 

• Wishing you all a lovely 6-week Summer break.

  Thu 17 Jul 2025

  A farewell and good luck to Mrs Fenton and our lovely Year 6's.  We wish you lots of luck, success and happiness in the next stage of your learning journey. ⭐⭐

   

  From September 2025, Mrs How and Mr Atkinson will be taking up the position 🎉🎉

   

  For those families returning in September, we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 2^nd September 2025 @ 8.40am.  We can't wait to hear about all your Summer adventures. 

   

  We have lots of new families joining our FL community in September, so if you see anyone who appears to be lost, please do direct them to the correct location.  🤣🤣. Mrs Locke and I will be out as normal to welcome and direct as well 👍

   

  Now it's time to rest, recharge the batteries and make lots of memories.  Do lots of things that make you happy!!

   

  Thanks for your continued support, we really do have the best families.  

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂 

• What a scorching end to the week, but we all survived!!! 🙂

  Fri 11 Jul 2025

  Please note: - this will be the last weekly summary for this academic year! 🙂

   

  So, this week looked about like this: - 

   

  • Year 4 swimming on Monday - there is a session next week 🙂 

   

  • All classes got to spend the morning or afternoon with their new teacher for September - more details re: - PE days etc will be sent to you all on our INSET DAY so that it's fresh in everyone's mind 

   

  • Year 4 had an enjoyable time with Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon 

   

  • Year 2 & 6 were at Forest Schools on Thursday - this is the last session for this academic year 

   

  • A big thank you to everyone who supported our Summer Fayre - once we have a final total, we will let you all know 

  A big 'shout out' to Miss Young for organising all the stalls and to staff/parent volunteers who stayed to man the stalls. 

  It's very much appreciated!! 

   

  • We bounced our way to the end of the week!!  🙂 Once again raising lots of funds for school which is so desperately needed - once we have a total, we will let you know 

   

  The raffle will be drawn on Tuesday of next week and any winners will be contacted so that you can collect your prize 🙂

   

  • Reports have been issued today 🙂 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • Temperatures are still set to be scorching on Monday 14^th July so all children can come to school in their PE kit (no football shirts), sun hat and water bottle.  Sun lotion to be applied before coming to school. 

   

  • All staff will be available until 4.30pm on Monday 14^th July 2025 to answer any questions in relation to the 'annual reports' 

   

  • Mrs Slade-Nowell (Year 4 in September) will be available on Tuesday 2nd September at 3.30pm for any parents who wish to have a chat with her or get to meet her  at the end of the school day🙂 

   

  • *Celebration Assemblies as follows: - 
    • EYFS/Nursery @ 10.30am on Monday 14^th July 
    • Year 1 and Year 2 @ 9am on Tuesday 15^th July 
    • Year 3, 4 & 5 @ 9am on Wednesday 16^th July 

   

  If your child is receiving a 'special award' you will have received a 'TOP SECRET' letter in the post 🙂 

   

  A reminder that we are a 'no mobile phone school' so mobiles need to be kept in pockets/bags or even better left at home. 

   

  • Tuesday/Wednesday normal school uniform

   

  • Year 6 Leavers Assembly on Wednesday 16th July - separate letter sent and tickets issued.  Prompt start at 5pm 

   

  • Children have requested 'picnic lunches' next week rather than hot dinners - so we are serving 'picnic lunches' on Thursday of next week 🙂

   

  • Our last day of term is Thursday 17^th July.  We are holding a PARTY DAY and have the ice-cream van @ 10am for all children.  Children can come in non-uniform on this day (football shirts are allowed).    Sensible shoes to be worn as children will be outside at lunch and break
  • Contributions for the Ice-cream of £1 per child 🙂

   

  Please note: - No progressive Sports or Forest Schools this week.  All after school clubs have finished so prompt collection at 3.15pm.   Traffic around Stafford is still horrendous, so please do leave additional time for the 'school run' particularly on Thursday so that we can all get the Summer Jollibobs started 🙂

   

  Have a great weekend.  Just 4 more get ups to go!!! 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂 

• So, another busy week in the bag 🙂

  Fri 04 Jul 2025

  We have work starting on Monday for a replacement perimeter fence so please be mindful of this when coming on and off site 

   

  To clarify: - As a healthy school we promote water in water bottles, however, we do acknowledge that some children don't like water, in which case 'sugar free' juice is fine, particularly with the hot weather at the moment.  I do hope this clears up any confusion.  

   

  • Year 4 cooled down in the pool on Monday 

   

  • Thanks to those parents who took time out of their busy day to attend our Parents Forum - another very productive meeting was had by all

   

  • Year 3 coffee morning was a great success - lots of positive comments from parents and the children loved it too - we'll roll these out across school in the next academic year 🙂 

   

  • Year 3 enjoyed Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon 

   

  • Year 4 had a smashing day over at Forest Schools on Thursday

   

  • Thanks to everyone for the contribution of chocolates/sweets for our Summer Fayre - very much appreciated 

   

  So, looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • All after school clubs have now finished for this academic year - please collect children promptly at 3.15pm at the end of each day.  Allow extra time to get to school due to the local roadworks causing chaos and lots of additional traffic around the area.  

   

  • Year 4 swimming as normal on Monday 

   

  • Year 4 Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon.  Children can come to school in their PE kits for the day 

   

  • Year 3 Transition Morning on Tuesday morning - so everyone will all get the opportunity to meet Mrs Slade-Nowell 🙂

   

  • Summer Fayre on Wednesday @ 3.30pm - 4.30pm - please come along to support us in raising much needed funds for school and your children 

   

  • Forest Schools on Thursday - Year 2 in the morning and Year 6 in the afternoon 🙂  Children can come to school in their old clothes and a change of footwear 

   

  • Transition Afternoon on Thursday - children spend the afternoon meeting their new class teacher for September 2025 🙂 Collection as normal 

   

  • Bouncy Castle on Friday 11^th July (see separate letter) 

   

  • Friday - end of term reports will be issued at the end of the day 

   

  Your help needed please (a little job for the weekend) 🙂 

  As we are approaching the end of the academic year, if you are having a sort out of 'school uniform' and have any items that are in 'good/excellent' condition, then please bring into the school office.  We can then do our 'be-loved uniform table' again in readiness for September 2025.   Thanks everyone 🙂 

   

  Have an enjoyable weekend 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂 

• A great week had by all 🙂

  Fri 27 Jun 2025
  • Year 4 are still making great progress with their swimming skills each week - well done to you all 🙂 

   

  • Year 1 had a fun afternoon with Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon 

   

  • Thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy day to come to support our Sports Day.  We all had a fantastic time and we hope you did too!!  Everyone seemed extremely happy and the weather was kind.  A special thanks to Miss Young and Mr Davies for organising the events and our 'sticker and finish line' volunteers.  You were all amazing 🙂 

   

  • Animal Magic was a hit with our Year 3 & Year 6 classes (see separate facebook post) 

   

  • Thanks to everyone who supported the FL children during their Sports Day - everyone had loads of fun and the weather was kind - phew 🙂 

   

  • Reception and Year 6 had a very productive day over at Forest Schools on Thursday - the weather was kind and lots of learning to support their topic took place 

   

  • A special mention to our Year 3 & 4 Athletics children who did us proud over at Rowley Park on Thursday - thanks to staff and our parent volunteers along with our many supporters 🙂 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • We are in for another scorcher on MONDAY 30^th JUNE so all children to come to school in full PE kit with sun hat, water bottle and apply sun lotion at home prior to arrival at school 🙂 

   

  • Year 4 swimming as normal - right through to the last week of term 🙂

   

  • After school clubs on Tuesday and Thursday - prompt collection at 4pm.  Please note this is the last week of clubs for this academic year 🙂 

   

  • It's the turn of Year 3 for Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon - children can come to school in their PE kits 

   

   

  • Year 4 have Forest Schools on Thursday - children can come to school in old clothes and bring a change of footwear 

   

  • Friday 4^th July is Non-Uniform Day in exchange for chocolate/sweets for our Tombola for the Summer Fayre 🙂 

   

  • Staffing for September will be issued via letter on Friday 4^th July so keep your eyes peeled 

   

  Have a super weekend and we'll see you all on Monday to do it all again 🙂 Not many get ups now!! 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 

• Another very busy and warm week!! 🙂

  Fri 20 Jun 2025
  • Year 5 had a brilliant day at the Roman City bringing their topic learning to life 🙂 Thanks to our parent volunteers and to Mr Davies and Mrs Barlow for supervising the children 

   

  • Year 6 enjoyed Progressive Sports Skateboarding 🙂 

   

  • Thanks to those parents who joined us for our last Stay n Play for our Reception/Nursery children - it was lovely to see so many of you and so glad that we could all embrace the outdoors and the warm weather 🙂

   

  • Year 3 had a great fun packed day over at Forest Schools on Thursday - the weather was amazing 🙂 

   

  • Well done to Mr Atkinson and our football team who represented FL at Hednesford Football Tournament on Friday 🙂 You all did us proud! Thanks to those parents who came along to support 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  Next week, we are going off timetable to celebrate Foundation Week.  This will include a Spanish Day on Monday (see separate MM re: - what children need to wear), Art/D & T day and lots of writing and maths experiences throughout the week. 

   

  • After school clubs as normal on Tuesday and Thursday.  Prompt collection at 4pm please. 

   

  • Please note the Girls Football has been cancelled due to circumstances outside of our control.  Money will be refunded next week. 

   

  • Year 3 & Year 6 have a visit from Animal Magic on Tuesday - if you haven't already paid, please do so via ParentPay 

   

  • Year 1 have Progressive Sports on Tuesday - children can wear PE kit on this day 🙂

   

  • On Wednesday we have Sports Day (see separate letter with more details) 

  Reception/Nursery - 9am - 10am 

  Key Stage 1 - 10.30am - 12 

  Key Stage 2 - 1.15pm - 3pm 

   

  Children to wear full PE Kit (with coloured t-shirt), sun tan lotion to be applied at home prior to coming to school and bring a sun hat 🙂 

   

  A reminder we are a NO MOBILE PHONE SITE - please leave phones at home or in your pocket.  

   

  • Forest Schools on Thursday - Reception in the morning and Year 6 in the afternoon.  Children can come to school in old clothes and bring a change of footwear 

   

  Year 3 & 4 Athletics at Rowley Park on Thursday after school - selected children have received a letter with further details 

   

  *** Important dates for the diary ***

   

  BOTTLE DAY - non-uniform in exchange for a bottle on Friday 27^th June - football tops allowed 🙂

   

  CHOCOLATE or SWEETS DAY - non-uniform in exchange for chocolate or sweets on Friday 4^th July - football tops allowed 🙂

   

  Temperatures back to normal next week, so full uniform from Monday as normal 

   

  Have a fantastic weekend.  Make the most of this lovely weather 🙂 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 

• This week has been all about our Year 1 and Year 4 Superstars

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  who have completed their phonics and multiplication checks. 

   

  We are extremely proud of every single one of them.   They have given 110% and have worked their socks off all year!!  🙂 

   

  Enjoy a well-deserved rest and recharge your batteries over the weekend 

   

  • Reception enjoyed their afternoon with Progressive Sports 

   

  • Year 6 leaver photographs have been taken 🙂 

   

  • Year 6 had a fabulous fun-filled, action packed day on Wednesday at Alton Towers.  The sun made an appearance as well which was an added bonus!!

   

  • Thanks to those who came to our PTFA meeting on Friday - if anyone has any suitable raffle prizes to contribute to our Summer Fayre, please drop them off at the office.  Many thanks in advance 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • Year 4 swimming as normal 

   

  • Year 6 Progressive Sports on Tuesday - children to come to school in their full PE kits 

   

  • Year 5 school trip all day on Tuesday (more details given in a separate letter) 

   

  • Year 3 have Forest Schools on Thursday.  Children to wear old clothes, long trousers or leggings and bring a change of footwear 

   

  • After School Clubs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Prompt collection at 4pm 

   

  • Selected children to attend Hednesford Football Tournament (details sent in a separate letter) 

   

  And that's your lot for this week 

   

  Have a lovely weekend - make the most of the glorious weather whilst it lasts!! 🙂 

   

  Thanks to you all for your continued support, you really are amazing!! 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂 

• Welcome back to the final half term of this academic year!!

  Fri 06 Jun 2025

  Everyone has settled well into the school routine and we are already in full swing in readiness for a very busy half term. 

   

  Please note: - After School Clubs start next week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only) prompt collection at 4pm.   These run for a 4-week period only.  You will have received a text to confirm which club your child is attending.  A reminder that if children miss 2 sessions, then their place will be offered to another pupil on the waiting list 

  Many thanks to staff who run these clubs in their own time. 

   

  • Year 5 embraced their skateboarding session on Tuesday 🙂 

   

  • Selected Year 6 children had a great time at Stafford College taking part in their Lego Workshop (see separate facebook post).  Thanks to Mrs Fenton for accompanying the children for the day. 

   

  • Our Green Goblin Car Club represented FL at Lichfield on Thursday - a special thank you to Mr Davies who has organised this event and his parent helper (you know who you are).  Also, thanks to Miss Bunn for transporting our Green Goblin.  

   

  • Year 5 enjoyed their day on Thursday over at Forest Schools 🙂 

   

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • Year 4 swimming as normal on Monday 

   

  • Year 6 Leavers Photographs on Monday afternoon - full uniform to be worn please 

   

  • Year 1 Phonics screening all week 

   

  • Year 4 Multiplication Screening all week 

   

  • It's the turn of Reception to have Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon - children to come to school in their PE kit 

   

  • Year 6 are at Alton Towers on Wednesday - separate letter sent with further details re drop off/collection etc 

   

  • No Forest Schools Session this week 

   

  • PTFA meeting @ 9am on Friday - Organising the Summer Fayre - we need volunteers for this please otherwise it will be a much smaller event that we hope!! 🙂 Everyone is welcome - it would be lovely to see a few new faces.  Mrs B and Miss Y 🙂

   

  Have a lovely weekend, we'll see you all on Monday to do it all again 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

   

• Happy Half Term everyone 🙂

  Fri 23 May 2025

  Another busy week at school: - 

  • Year 2 enjoyed their afternoon of skateboarding with Progressive Sports 
  • The final Forest Schools Parental session went well and we've received some amazing feedback to say how much you all enjoyed it - more sessions to follow next academic year 🙂
  • We ended the week with our non-uniform day - thanks to all who supported the School Council Pot of Gold by contributing a £1 - very much appreciate 

   

  So, looking ahead to after half term 

  • We have an INSET day on Monday 2^nd June 2025 so school isn't open to children until Tuesday 3^rd June 2025 
  • Year 4 Multiplication Checks throughout this week and into next week 
  • It's the turn of Year 5 to have Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon for skateboarding - PE kits can be worn all day and jogging bottoms are advised 🙂 
  • Selected Year 6s are taking part in a Lego Workshop at Stafford College on Wednesday 4^th June - separate letters have been issued to those children who will be attending - a reminder that parents do need to drop children off at Stafford College and collect. 
  • Selected children are Green Goblin Racing on Thursday 5^th June with Mr Davies - again, these children have received a separate letter with more details 
  • Year 5 have Forest Schools on Thursday - children to wear old clothes and bring a change of study footwear - legs do need to be covered (no shorts) 
  • Year 4 have their termly visit from chef on Friday 6^th June

   

  So, a very busy first week back and a very busy half term 🙂 

   

  NEW DATE FOR THE DIARY

  PTFA Meeting - preparation for the Summer Fayre 

  Our next meeting will be held on Friday 13^th June @ 9am - if you can help out or lend a hand, please do come along 🙂 It would be lovely to see a few new faces 

   

  Enjoy your half term break, recharge your batteries, make lots of memories and we'll see you all on Tuesday 3^rd June 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂