School News!

• It's half term :)

  Fri 24 Oct 2025

  A polite reminder that the school site is only open to '2-legged people' not our '4 legged friends' :) No dogs allowed on site. 

   

  A reminder to our current Year 6 parents, Secondary Applications close on 31^st October 2025 and we've noticed that a few of you haven't yet selected your high school preferences 

   

  A reminder that the vehicular access is closed to cars from 8.35am to 9am to ensure that parents/children coming to school on foot are safe when coming on and off site.  At the end of the day, vehicular access will be closed off from 3pm until 3.25pm.   Thanks for your continued support in this.  

   

  Looking ahead to Reception next year, Reception Applications open on 1^st November 2025 for any Nursery Children who wish to attend our Reception Class in 2026. 

   

  Our next PTFA meeting will be held on Friday 14^th November @ 9am when we will be organising our Xmas Fayre :) It would be lovely to see a few new faces.  We would love to go 'big' but we need parent volunteers to make this happen. 

   

  So, this week looked a bit like this: - 

   

  Reception/Nursery braved the weather on Monday to pick their pumpkins :) 

   

  Year 4 have made great progress and are getting much more confident in their swimming lessons :)  These will continue after half term 

   

  Everyone danced the night away at our Halloween Disco on Monday - a big thank you to staff who stayed to man the event and to Natalie in the kitchen who made our gorgeous Halloween themed snacks and also a delicious lunch :) 

   

  A big 'thank you' to our Year 3 parents who took time out of their busy days to have brekkie with the School Council, Miss Bunn, Natalie and her kitchen team and your lovely children - everyone really enjoyed it :)     We received several 5* ratings :) 

   

  Year 5 will be the next year group for this event to happen in Autumn 2 - keep your eyes peeled for a letter to get booked on 🙂

   

  Reception had great fun in Progressive Sports on Wednesday 

   

  Year 4 and Reception class enjoyed their time over at Forest Schools enhancing their curriculum learning further Year 4 were learning about invasions and the day to day life of a Viking raider, looking at the basic human needs of shelter, fire and foraging for food. 

  Meanwhile, Reception explored food as fuel to power out bodies, where our food comes from and why healthy eating is so important :) 

   

  We finished an amazing fun filled week by raising money for our wonderful School Council by 'Dressing in something fancy', and boy did we all look fantastic.  An amazing end to a great half term. 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • A reminder there are NO Tuesday or Thursday after school clubs first week back due to PARENTS EVENING - all children to be collected at 3.15pm. 

   

  • The Progressive Sports After School Club on Wednesday will go ahead as normal for those children who have paid for this.  

   

  • Progressive Sports on Wednesday 5^th November will be the turn of Year 3.  Children can come to school in their PE Kits for the day 

   

  • Forest Schools on Thursday 6^th November will be the turn of Year 6.  Children can come to school in old clothes, bring a change of sturdy footwear and coats as they will spend all day in the outdoors 🙂

   

  • Parents Evening will be held on Thursday 6^th November from 2.30pm.  Slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  ALL children will be released at the normal end time of 3.15pm not before due to staffing and safeguarding.  

   

  Now time to rest, recharge the batteries and have lots of fun with family and friends over the half term holiday. 

   

  Stay safe, take care and we'll see you all on Monday 3^rd November 2025. 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team :) 

• So, we started this week with our House of Bread School Council Harvest Assembly.

  Fri 17 Oct 2025

  A big thank you once again for all of our donations - it's the best Harvest Table yet!! :) 

   

  Year 2 enjoyed Archery with Progressive Sports on Wednesday 🙂

   

  Year 5 had a great day over in the Forest bringing their curriculum learning to life 🙂

   

  Looking ahead to next week - only 5 more get ups until half term :) 

   

  • Year 4 swimming on Monday as normal 

   

  • The cut off has now gone for our Halloween Disco - a reminder of times 

  EYFS 3.15pm - 4.15pm - Reception children to bring their Halloween Costume to get changed into.  Prompt collection at 4.15pm 

  KS1 3.15pm - 4.15pm - children to come to school in their disco clothes - sensible shoes and a coat must be worn for break and lunchtime as children will be outside.  Prompt collection at 4.15pm. 

  KS2 to return to school for 4.30pm with prompt collection at 5.30pm - ALL children must be collected from the school hall

   

  • Year 3 Brekkie Coffee Morning for those who have pre-booked on Tuesday @ 9.15am - 9.45am.  We aren't expecting any more bookings for this 

   

  • It's the turn of Reception to experience an afternoon of Progressive Sports - children to come to school in their PE kits 

   

  • Forest Schools on Thursday is Year 4 in the morning and Reception in the afternoon - children can come to school in their old clothes and bring a change of sturdy footwear 

   

  • We finish our last day of school with our NON UNIFORM - Dress in Something Fancy - all donations to our School Council Pot of Gold £1 please :) Any children not wanting to contribute, please wear normal school uniform.  NO FOOTBALL SHIRTS as it's a POSH/FANCY theme 

   

  Keep your eyes peeled for Parents Evening Letters which will be issued next week so that appointments can be made 🙂

   

  Have a cracking weekend and see you all next week 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team :) 

• These weeks are certainly flying by!! :)  We made it to another Friday 🙂

  Mon 13 Oct 2025

  So, our pumpkin delivery is coming a few days earlier, so we need everyone to pay by Friday 10^th October - Voyage/EYFS/Nursery/KS1 children are invited to take part in this fantastic experience so please pay £1.50 per child no later than Friday 10^th October :) 

   

  Halloween Disco Deadline is looming.  The cut off will be Wednesday 15^th October @ 3pm to give us time to purchase snacks, staffing and registers so that everyone is safe on the evening.  No children will be added after this time so please do pay via parent pay as soon as you can to confirm your child's place :) 

   

  So, this week in a nutshell: - 

   

  • We held our first House Captain's Assembly on Monday and the 1^st inter-competition of the year has been set - more details to follow on this nearer the time :) 

   

  • Year 4 are improving lots with their weekly swimming 🙂🙂

   

  • Year 6 had a fabulous afternoon with Progressive Sports - they were amazing at Archery and had a lovely curriculum enhancing day over at Forest Schools on Thursday 

   

  • Friday was a very busy but fun and productive day with loads of learning taking place 
  • KS1 had a fun filled day down at the farm and KS2 enjoyed creating their own poetry :) 
  • A big thank you to staff and our parent volunteers who helped out around the farm - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did :) 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • Year 4 swimming on Monday afternoon as normal 

   

  • After Schools as normal on Tuesday and Thursday - prompt collection at 4pm 

   

  • Progressive Sports paid After School Club on Wednesday - prompt collection at 4pm 

   

  • Progressive Sports on Wednesday is the turn of Year 2 - children can come to school in their PE kits for the day 🏹🎯

   

  • Year 5 will spend the day over at Forest Schools on Thursday - children can come to school in old clothes and need to bring a change of footwear - coats are also required as the weather is very much hot one day and cold the next 🙈🙈

   

  • KS1/EYFS and Voyage will be pumpkin picking at the latter end of next week - this will be very much weather dependent - a text message will be sent out once a day has been decided 🙂  

   

  And now time to recharge the batteries and enjoy the weekend 

   

  Thanks for your continued support - you are all amazing :) 

   

  Mrs B and the F L Team :) 

• Another week flies by!!

  Fri 03 Oct 2025

  The cooler weather has finally arrived so please ensure that children wear a warm coat and on PE days wear joggers rather than shorts - as they will be outside at break or lunchtime - thanks everyone :) 

   

  A reminder that the end of the school day is 3.15pm.  We seem to have a few parents who are continually late.  Please ensure you arrive in time for a prompt collection at 3.15pm.  Thanks for your support in this 🙂  

   

  After School Clubs are now in full swing - they run on a Tuesday and Thursday and collection is at 4pm.  Progressive Sports is on a Wednesday and collection again at 4pm. 

  A massive shout out to staff who run these clubs in their own time - you are all amazing :) 

  A reminder that if children miss 2 sessions, they will be removed from the club list to give someone else the opportunity to jump on the club.  Thanks for your support with this :) 

   

  This week looked a bit like this: - 

   

  • Swimming Year 4 - we were much quicker getting changed this week so Mrs Locke and I were super happy and less stressed :) 

   

  • Our school nurses were on site on Tuesday to administer the Flu Programme for those parents who had given consent 

   

  • Year 1 had a super afternoon with Progressive Sports having a go at Archery on Wednesday - it was lovely to see so many happy smiling faces :) 

   

  • Year 3 and Reception children had a curriculum enriched day over at Forest Schools 🙂  

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • Swimming - Year 4 as normal on Monday.  Any children with long hair, could we request you pop it in a bun so it's easier to get swimming caps on :) 

   

  • Year 6 have Progressive Sports on Wednesday afternoon - children can come to school in their PE kits

   

  • Year 6 also have Forest School for the day on Thursday - children need to wear OLD clothes, bring a change of footwear and wear a coat 

   

  • A reminder that we require all HARVEST FESTIVAL DONATIONS in school by Thursday 9^th October so that School Council can organise our Harvest Table in readiness for Monday.  All donations this year are going to a very worthy charity - House of Bread 

   

  • On Friday KS1 have their farm trip - a separate letter has been sent.  If you haven't paid for this trip yet, please do so on Parent Pay as soon as possible. 

   

  • KS2 have a Poet visiting school for POETRY WEEK on Friday - every class has a session with the Poet and will then write their own poetry - if you haven't already paid for this experience, please do so on Parent Pay as soon as possible 

   

  And that's it for this week :) 

   

  The Halloween Disco letter has been sent out - remember to get your child booked in BEFORE the deadline so that we don't have any upset parents/children :)   Plenty of reminders will be sent :) 

   

  Have a lovely weekend and we can't wait to welcome you all back to school on Monday.  Gates are shut at 8.45am prompt, so please make sure children arrive at school to be in class by 8.40am.  

   

  Now time to recharge the batteries and spend time doing what makes you happy :) 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team :) 

• And just like that - it's FRIDAY!!  Woo Hoo :)

  Fri 26 Sep 2025

  A massive 'thank you' to our School Council for tidying up our bike shed.  It had lots and lots of litter 

   

  After School Letters have been issued this week and the cut off has now passed.  You will receive notification as to which club your child has been placed on shortly.  All places are issued on a first come, first served basis.  

  A reminder that collection on club night is 4pm prompt. 

  If your child misses 2 sessions of the club, they will be removed from the club and their place will be given to someone else. 

  Thanks for your continued support. 🙂

   

  Snap Chat Guidance has been handed to our Year 6 pupils for your information and we have also posted information on our Facebook Post. 

   

  Year 3 brekkie coffee morning letters have been issued - please send slips and pay on parent pay before the deadline as we need to order food etc - so once the deadline has passed, we can't add anyone else to the list :) 

   

  Another very productive week in school. 

  Once again, a lovely buzz of learning around school.  The Discovery Den is being fully utilised and it's lovely to see lots of exciting children doing some amazing fun activities in there.  Can't wait to see what the rest of this term brings :) 

   

  The colder weather has now arrived so please ensure that children bring coats for break and lunchtime and wear jogging bottoms rather than shorts on PE/Progressive Sports Days - thanks :) 

   

  • Year 4 were amazing during swimming - a small group of children ventured into the deep end :) 

   

  • Year 4 experienced Archery with Progressive Sports on Wednesday - a few were super shots 

   

  • Year 2 spent the day over at Forest Schools embracing the cooler weather and enhancing their topic learning 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: -

   

  • Year 4 swimming on Monday 

   

  • Tuesday - Flu Programme for Reception - Year 6 pupils 

   

  • Progressive Sports - Year 1 on Wednesday - children can come to school in their PE kits 

   

  • Forest School on Thursday is the turn of Year 3 in the morning and Reception Class in the afternoon 

   

  • Thursday 2^nd October, we have a Coffee Morning @ 9am focusing on 'Managing Anger' for our parents to attend - it would be lovely to see a few faces supporting our coffee morning :) A separate letter will be sent out with more details 

   

  And that's it for this week 

   

  Have a lovely restful weekend, have fun, make lots of memories and recharge those batteries ready for another busy week ahead 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team :) 

• **Additional dates for the diary**

  Fri 19 Sep 2025

  Harvest Table - 13^th October (children only) more details to follow 

   

  Year 3 School Council Brekkie Morning - 21^st October @ 9.15am - 10am - more details to follow 

   

  Year 5 School Council Brekkie Morning - 25^th November @ 9.15am - 10am - more details to follow 

   

  A polite reminder that on Progressive Sports Days, children are to come to school in School PE Kit please not fashion items, otherwise they will be unable to take part which would be a great shame!! 

   

  A quick reminder that on PE and Progressive Sport days, all jewellery needs to be left at home, in particular earrings.  Thanks for your continued support with this. 

   

  The end of another action-packed week!!

   

  There is a lovely vibrant buzz around school.  Lots of learning taking place and friendships being made.  Our new families have settled very well into our FL community.  Thanks for making them all so welcome! 

   

  I spent a lovely morning on Tuesday interviewing our Year 6 children for key responsibilities around school.  These positions will be revealed next week - exciting dot com :) 

   

  We've also opened our new 'Discovery Den' which many children have accessed already over the last few weeks.  It's a lovely addition to our wonderful provision and gives children 'time out' to reflect or regulate their emotions along with doing individual or group targets outside of the busy classroom.  (see pictures on Facebook) :) 

  • Year 4 were amazing in their swimming lesson :)   We just need to get a little bit quicker at getting changed after we exit the swimming pool. 

   

  • Year 3 enjoyed Archery on Wednesday with Progressive Sport 

   

  • Year 1 had a great day over at Forest Schools enhancing their curriculum topic :) 

   

  • We finished the week by supporting Jeans for Genes - well done to everyone who supported this amazing charity 

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

   

  • Year 4 swimming as normal on Monday - reminder all jewellery needs to be left at home 

   

  • Progressive Sports on Wednesday is the turn of Year 4 so children can come to school in their PE kits 

   

  • Year 2 Forest Schools all day - coats and a change of footwear required.  Old clothes to be worn as children will get muddy!! :) 

   

  Enjoy the weekend and we'll see you all on Monday :) 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team :) 

• 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 🙂