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It's FRIDAY!!! Another busy week.

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Year 2 had a great time in our Forest School Classroom on Monday 🙂 They kept dry and warm.

Year 4 enjoyed their swimming lesson and have already started to make lots of progress with less buoyancy aids 🙂

Flu Vaccines were administered for those who gave permission on Tuesday

Year 4 enjoyed playing Frisbee Golf on Tuesday afternoon for their enrichment activity.

We raised an amazing £100 for Jeans for Genes Day - A big thank you to all those who supported this worthy charity.

So, looking ahead to next week: -

We are celebrating POETRY WEEK 🙂

It's the turn of our Year 6 class to spend the day over at Forest School. Old clothes, coats and sturdy shoes are required

Year 4 swimming - a reminder to leave all jewellery at home, as we don't want any getting lost

Year 2 will be spending the afternoon with Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon. Children can wear their PE kits.

Thursday 5^th October is the turn of our Year 4, 5 and 6 children to have their OFSTED treat. They will be spending the day at Conkers. Normal collection time. Children to wear their normal school uniform but need sensible shoes, coats etc. A separate letter has been issued with further details.

An exciting development at Flash Ley 🙂

FLASH LEY FAMILY FOODBANK

Sadly, over 13 million people live below the poverty line in the UK. We realise how difficult times are and will be starting a Food Bank Collection for our own families.

This will commence from Monday 2^nd October and a collection box will be placed in the school’s main reception area.

Each week, food parcels will be given out to families in need. Please see Mrs Locke or Mrs Banks to express an interest in this for your family. The information will be kept in the strictest confidence.

We would be grateful for any donations of the following:

UHT milk
Tinned meat (hotdogs, meatballs etc.)
Tinned fish
Tinned fruit
Sponge/rice puddings
Coffee (small jars)
Long-life juice
Pasta sauce
Tinned veg (potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomatoes)
Tinned meals (spaghetti, chicken or veg curries, chilli)
Tinned soup
Jam and spreads
Non-food items
Shower gel
Shampoo/conditioner
Deodorant
Toilet rolls
Washing up liquid
Laundry detergent pods

Have a lovely weekend and we'll see you all on Monday

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

Another week has flown by!! 🙂

Fri 22 Sep 2023

COVID: We would like all parents to be aware that COVID numbers are increasing nationally with reports of a new variant. Although the current guidelines have not changed we would like parents to be vigilant with regards to keeping pupils at home if they have high temperatures in particular.

A reminder of the current rules: if your child is well enough to come into school, they do. If they aren't well - keep them at home.

At the start of every term we see the rise in bugs and now that testing is not mandatory it is hard to know what the infections are.

We will be ensuring that our cleaning and sanitisation in school are stepped up to support this too.

Thanks for your co-operation in this matter.

So, this week: -

Year 4 had a great assessment session swimming and have now been placed in the relevant groups ready for next week 🙂
Year 1 enjoyed our new Forest School classroom - they stayed warm and DRY!
Year 5 experienced Golf Frisbee and had a fun afternoon
We all celebrated Jeans for Genes Day on Friday to end the week

So next week: -

Year 4 swimming on Monday (a reminder NO JEWELLERY)
Flu Vaccine Programmes Nurses in School on Tuesday - Reception to Year 6 children only
Year 2 are in Forest Schools all day on Monday. Children can come to school in old clothes and sturdy shoes
Year 4 have Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon so can come to school in their PE kits

After School Clubs start next week on a Tuesday and Thursday until 4pm only. Please collect from the main school office/hall doors promptly. All clubs are now full. You will have been notified by text as to which club your child has been successful in getting a place on. The clubs will run for the next 4 weeks and then recommence after October half term. A reminder will be given each week.

Keep your eyes peeled on Monday of next week for an announcement in relation to our Year 6 roles and responsibilities 🙂

KS1 - a reminder that we require £1 donation towards the Harvest and Autumn Learning. Money in an envelope and handed to your child's class teacher no later than 5^th October 2023

A reminder that the cooler days are now approaching. Children need to bring a coat to school with them each day for break and lunchtime.

Have a lovely weekend.

See you all on Monday.

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

Weekly Summary 15 Sept 2023

Fri 15 Sep 2023

And just like that we've completed another week!! 🙂

We've received a telephone call from a local resident this morning in relation to some of our younger children running across her garden each morning! Please make sure that when walking to school, you have control of your children as it's totally unacceptable to allow children to run over residents’ gardens. They have a RING doorbell fitted so can see clearly that their plants are being trampled on. Thanks for your co-operation in this matter.

So, this week: -

Year 1 had a great fun afternoon with Progressive Sport on Tuesday learning to play Frisbee Golf 🙂
EYFS/Year 1, 2 and 3 had a lovely OFSTED treat on Friday. They bounced the morning away on and then enjoyed the magician and finished the day with a disco 🙂
Thanks to all those who joined us for ERIC as well on Friday morning – it was lovely to see so many of you staying to share a story

Dates for the Autumn Term have now been issued via Marvellous Me, they have also been updated on the school calendar and also the school website and facebook page. More details will be issued nearer each event.

Key reminders have also been posted on the outside noticeboards (at the back of school by the steps) so this is a good reference point for PE days and key dates etc.

Please note we have the following INSET Days this term: - FRIDAY 27^th OCTOBER and FRIDAY 22^nd DECEMBER - School will be closed to all pupils

After School Club letters will also be issued over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled for these as places are issued on a first come, first served basis so be quick 🙂 Clubs will be each Tuesday and Thursday until 4pm. We aim to start them week commencing: - 25^th October 2023

So, looking ahead to next week: -

Year 4 swimming on Monday afternoon (fingers crossed)
Year 1 have Forest Schools on Monday. Children can come to school in old clothes, coats and sturdy footwear as they will be outside all day 🙂
Mrs Fenton and I will be interviewing Year 6 children for additional responsibilities around school on Tuesday so we'll keep you posted on our new Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head and Deputy Boy.
Year 5 have Progressive Sport on Tuesday afternoon. Children can come to school in their PE kit on this day
On Friday we are celebrating Jeans for Genes day. Children can come to school in their jeans along with their school jumper. £1 donation towards this worthy charity
Friday – Eric @ 8.30am for Reception/Year 1 and Year 2. Come along and share a story with your little one 😊 If you can’t make ERIC, please don’t drop off until 8.40am.

Have a lovely weekend and we'll see you all on Monday

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

Weekly Summary 8 Sept 2023

Fri 08 Sep 2023

Welcome back to school. We hope you've had a great Summer and are feeling refreshed for a very busy term 🙂 It's lovely to welcome lots of new families to our Flash Ley community.

We'll start first with some lovely news. Mrs Bates tied the knot over the Summer break and is now Mrs Wileman. We wish Mr and Mrs Wileman many happy years together.

A polite reminder that no dogs are allowed on site along with no vaping either.

Everyone has settled really well and children have already adjusted to the daily school routine. Lots of new friendships have been made and everyone looks super smart in their school uniforms.

A reminder that our main communication is via our Marvellous Me App and a weekly summary is posted on our school facebook page each Friday. We also have all our key dates on our school calendar. If you require a Marvellous Me sign in, please nip into the office and we can sort out one for you.

Key dates will also be posted in the coming weeks on the notice boards around the outside of school.

By now, you should have all received via MM the Autumn Newsletter which gives lots of information with regard to routines in each class, ie, PE days etc. If you haven't received this, please speak to your child's class teacher on Monday and we'll make sure you receive this. A reminder that on PE days, children can wear their PE kits to school.

So looking ahead to next week:-

Year 4 swimming on Monday - a reminder that NO jewellery can be worn and anyone with long hair needs to wear a swimming cap 🙂
Year 1 have Progressive Sports on Tuesday afternoon, so can come to school in their PE kits
Roald Dahl Day on Wednesday - activities will be carried out in school. Children to wear their normal school uniform.
ERIC for Reception/KS1 (Year 1 and Year 2) from 8.30am until 8.40am on Friday morning. A great opportunity to share a story with your little one 🙂

If you aren't attending ERIC arrive at normal time of 8.40am.

Friday 15^th September - it's the turn of our Nursery/Reception/Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 to have their OFSTED treat. This treat is being fully subsidised through school and will consist of a magic show, bouncy castle and a disco. Children can come to school in NON- UNIFORM on this day but please make sure they wear sensible shoes for lunch and break times.
More details will be issued next week in relation to the OFSTED treat for Year 4, 5 and 6.

Key dates for Autumn Term will also be issued in the next few weeks. These will be updated on the school calendar and also be sent via the Marvellous Me App.

After school Clubs will be issued next week. These will be for Year 1 - Year 6 only for the Autumn Term and will run on a Tuesday and Thursday until 4pm.

Have a lovely weekend, enjoy the last of the Summer sun.

Stay safe, take care and we'll see you all on Monday

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

It's the end of another academic year!! We all made it!!

Fri 21 Jul 2023

A special 'thank you' to everyone who came along to our Celebration Assemblies. I'm sure you'll all agree, it was a lovely reflection of our very busy year.

DRUM ROLL!!! We raised a staggering £2113.90 from our sponsored slide event. This will be used in the new academic year to continue to subsidise the coaches and visits for school trips. You are all amazing 😊

Also, a big thank you to the parents/carers who have expressed an interest in helping out with school trips, sporting events, fayres etc 😊 We’ll be in touch in September to get you involved.

So, now to recharge the batteries, enjoy the summer and make lots of memories. Fingers crossed the weather perks up a bit!! 🙂

Thanks once again for your continued support. We couldn’t do it without you all doing your part😊

We have certainly ended the year on a high!

See you all on Tuesday 5^th September 2023

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

The end of another week!

Fri 14 Jul 2023

By now, you should all have received our amazing OFSTED report. If you require a paper copy please do nip into the office and we can sort out one for you 🙂

So, this week: -

Year 4 survived camp. They all had a great time and developed lots of new skills but had very little sleep! Thank you to Mr Atkinson and Mrs Hepple for going with the children
Year 3 had fun over at Forest School on Monday
Year 6 danced the night away at their disco and the chippy butties went down a treat 🙂
X-hail sessions for KS2 focused on our own ‘self-esteem and positivity’ – everyone had a great session
Our Year 6 footballers did us proud over at Burton Manor on Wednesday. Thank you to our parent volunteers who helped with transporting etc. It's very much appreciated. Also, to Mr Tantrum for coaching our team 😊

Please keep your eyes peeled for a letter coming out in the next few days in relation to 'volunteering' to help with school events/trips in readiness for the next academic year.

Year 6 spent the morning with the local paramedics on Thursday and then had an afternoon with Stafford Sports
We finished the week with our marvellous Year 4 Steel Pan performance. They were amazing 🙂

End of year reports have been issued today along with attendance.

A letter has also been MM to you all giving details of class teachers etc for September 2023. Our transition afternoon is on Monday 17^th July so that children get the chance to meet their new class teacher and get familiar with arrangements in readiness for September.

Looking ahead to the final week of the Summer Term: -

Year 6 have Forest Schools on Monday. They can come to school in old clothes and bring a change of footwear
Transition Afternoon for everyone on Monday - this is a great time for children to meet their new class teacher and to familiarise themselves with new routines, classroom, coat pegs, playgrounds etc
Year 6 Presentation Evening @ 5pm (ticket only)
EYFS/Voyage Celebration Assembly @ 9am on Tuesday. Ticket only. Entry through the hall doors.
KS1 Celebration Assembly @ 9am on Wednesday. Entry through the hall doors.
Year 3, 4 and 5 Celebration Assembly @ 9am on Thursday. Entry through the hall doors.

A polite reminder: - Please leave mobile phones at home as videos and photos will not be permitted. Also, if younger siblings are getting restless during our Celebration Assemblies, please take them outside until they are calm so as not to spoil someone's special moment 🙂

Year 6 Leavers lunch will be served at lunchtime on Thursday 20^th July. The menu has been MM to everyone. £2.30 payable via parent pay
It's the turn of our Reception Class to spend the afternoon with Stafford Sports on Thursday afternoon - they can come to school in their PE kits for the day
Ice creams for all on Thursday - £1 voluntary contribution payable to the office (cash)
Children have a music concert on Thursday at 1.15pm (free) for Years 1 to 6 🙂

Then to end a very busy week, our School Council are holding a non-uniform day on Friday £1 - Dress as a Celebrity! Get those creative juices flowing 🙂

We break up for the summer break on Friday 21^st July @ 3.15pm. Voyage provision is open as normal until 5.30pm (slots need to be pre-booked)

Finally, PARTY DAYS to end the term 😊

Nursery / Reception - Friday

Year 1 / Year 2 - Thursday

Year 3 – Thursday

Year 4 – Wednesday

Year 5 – Thursday

Separate letters have been issued with party details for each class. On PARTY DAYS, children can wear their 'PARTY CLOTHES' but please ensure they come to school in sensible shoes for break and lunchtime 🙂

That's about it.

Have a great weekend and we'll see you all on Monday for the final countdown to the six-week break.

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

Another great week!

Fri 07 Jul 2023

Year 4 have completed their swimming - well done - you've all made amazing progress during the last 2 terms
Nursery/Reception had a great morning during Sports on Tuesday. A big 'thank you' to everyone who came to support us. We hope you had a great time 🙂
Year 5 and Year 6 took part in Athletics and made us all proud. A big thank you to our volunteers who helped out. It's very much appreciated.
Then on Thursday everyone took part in our sponsored event 🙂 A reminder to bring all sponsor money into school as soon as possible please.
Parent Partnership had a very productive meeting on Thursday. Thanks once again for taking the time to attend the meeting
We finished the week with Year 2's class assembly 🙂 They have been so busy this half term learning lots.

Looking ahead to next week: -

Year 4 camp from Monday - Wednesday (arrangements have been sent separately along with MM reminders). If your child isn't attending camp, they need to attend school each day.
It's the turn of Year 3 to have Forest Schools all day on Monday. Children can come to school in old clothes and a change of footwear
Monday @ 5pm - 6pm is Year 6 Leavers Disco (separate letter has been sent out)
Hockey After School Club on Wednesday (this is the last one)
Year 6 have a session with the Paramedics on Thursday
EYFS Stay n Play on Thursday @ 9am - 10.30am (a separate letter has been sent with further details) Bring some money with you 🙂
It's the turn of Year 6 for Stafford Sports on Thursday afternoon. Children can wear their PE kits 🙂
Year 3 have a visiting Artist on Thursday - keep your eyes peeled as we'll post pictures as to their creations on facebook. Payment via ParentPay.
Friday - End of Reports and attendance to be issued to all parents 🙂
You will all receive notification of Class Teachers for September on Friday as well (via a letter)

To end the week, we have a Steel Pans Performance in the hall from 2.30pm by our Year 4s. Please report to the hall doors. Remember to leave mobile phones at home please.

Keep your eyes peeled on Monday for a MM with amazing news in relation to our OFSTED report 😊

Have a super weekend and we'll see you all next week to do it all again

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

Another busy but fantastic week! 😊 (on the whole)

Fri 30 Jun 2023

A special ‘thank you’ to everyone who came along to support our Sports Day. I’m sure you’ll all agree, it was a great day. Thanks to Miss Young for organising.

Also, a special ‘shout out’ to our parent volunteers who have been super busy this week with helping out on sports day and also our KS1 Tutbury Castle visit. It really is appreciated. You are all amazing.

All AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS HAVE NOW FINISHED UNTIL SEPTEMBER WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOCKEY ON WEDNESDAY 🙂

So what else have we been up to this week?

Gotta Dance performance to parents on Monday
Tutbury Castle on Thursday for KS1
English Focus Week
Year 3 and 4 Athletics - Flash Ley Superstars made it on to the podium not ONCE but TWICE - a very proud HT moment yet again 🙂
Year 1 Forest Schools
Year 4 Stafford Sports – Circus Skills
Year 4 Steel Pans

So next week: -

Assessment Week for everyone (except Year 6 of course) 😊
Swimming for Year 4 on Monday (please note this is the last one)
Year 2 Forest Schools on Monday (wear old clothes and bring a change of footwear)
Nursery/Reception Sports on Tuesday @ 9am – parents invited. Leave mobile phones at home please 😊 Fingers crossed for dry weather
Strike Days – Wednesday and Friday – MM have been sent to those classes affected by this
On Thursday we have our SPONSORED EVENT – a reminder that all earrings need to be removed at home. Children can wear their PE kit but do need to wear either leggings or jogging bottoms as it is better if legs are covered. Enables you to slide faster apparently 😊 😊
It’s the turn of Year 1 to have Circus Skills with Stafford Sports on Thursday.
AND we finish the week with a bang!! It is the turn of Year 2 class assembly on Friday at 9am. Parents invited. Please wait outside the hall doors and we will let you in around 8.45am. A reminder that mobile phones need to be switched off or left at home.

A reminder to our Year 6 parents - It's the Stafford Manor High School Parents Meeting on Wednesday 5^th July @ 5pm over at the High School

Have a wonderful weekend

Mrs B and the FL Team 😊

This week has flown!!

Fri 23 Jun 2023

We've been up to lots again this week and much more to come in the last few weeks of this academic year!

A reminder first of all. Please do not block local residents' drives!! Even if you are only going to be one minute, do not block anyone's drive. We have had a few very annoyed people coming into the main office. If this continues, we will be contacting 'Stafford Parking Enforcement'.

NEU have announced more strike days which are Wednesday 5^th and Friday 7^th July. Classes affected by closures have been notified via our Marvellous Me App.

So, this week: -

Year 4 swimming completed

Father's Day 'History of Fire' Events - a big thank you to all who attended. We've had some amazing feedback 🙂 the children really enjoyed the experience as well

Thank you to all who attended the 'Art Exhibition' on Monday - we hope you enjoyed looking at the amazing artwork and making a few purchases 🙂 We raised an amazing £230 which will be used to subsidise school trips over the coming academic year.

Year 6 Leavers photographs have been taken so watch this space! We managed to get out in the sun as well which was a big bonus!

World Music Day was celebrated on Wednesday

Year 4 performed on their steel pans at Staffordshire County Showground along with many local Stafford Schools - they were awesome 🙂 We are very proud of your achievements. We have organised a performance within school on Friday 14^th July - time to be confirmed. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun.

Stafford Sports enjoyed their circus experience with Stafford Sports on Thursday

Well done to Year 1 who performed their class assembly on Friday - it was a lovely end to the week 🙂

So, looking ahead to next week: -

Gotta Dance Children will be performing their dance to everyone (parents invited) at 9am in the school hall. A reminder that children who are taking part need to be in school at 8.20am to allow time to get changed and have a quick run through 🙂 What a wonderful way to start the week!

Year 4 swimming on Monday

Year 1 will be spending the day at Forest School on Monday. Children can wear old clothes and bring a change of shoes. Suntan lotion to be applied at home and bring in sun hats.

After School Clubs as normal on Tuesday and Thursday until 4pm. Hockey on Wednesday as normal.

SPORTS DAY on TUESDAY for everyone. A reminder to leave mobile phones at home.

So, Nursery/Reception from 9am to 10am

KS1 from 10.30am until 12

KS2 from 1.15pm until 3pm. Please do not arrive at school until 10 minutes before the event as children will still be on the field enjoying their lunchtime so the gates will not be open until 1.05pm.

Refreshments will be available as long as the weather is kind 🙂 so fingers crossed.

Year 1 and 2 school trip to Tutbury Castle on Thursday. Children will need to be at school for normal start time and be collected at the normal time of 3.15pm. Separate letters have gone out with further details.

Year 4 have Circus Skills with Stafford Sports on Thursday so can come into school in their PE kits.

And that's it for another week.

Enjoy the sun, have a great weekend and see you all on Monday

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

What a glorious week!! 😊

Fri 16 Jun 2023

So, a recap of everything we’ve been up to this week: -

Year 4 swimming on Monday

X-hail sessions this week for KS2 focused on connecting in with the senses and the nature around us

Various Father’s Day Events – A big thank you to everyone who attended the Father’s Day Event. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did. It was amazing to see so many of you support us. The children absolutely loved it! 😊

Year 1 Phonics Screening completed – a super ‘shout out’ to our Year 1’s who totally smashed their phonics. We have a class of absolute superstars 😊

Year 4 Multiplication Test completed 😊 A great big ‘well done’ to our Year 4 class who did really well in their MTC screening. Have a well-deserved rest this weekend

Year 3 and Year 6 enjoyed their Animal Experience Day on Wednesday

Year 3 enjoyed their circus skills on Thursday afternoon with Stafford Sports

Looking ahead to the week ahead. It’s a busy one so get ready: -

The weather is looking cooler next week, so from Monday, full school uniform as normal please 😊

After school clubs to run as normal on Tuesday and Thursday. Hockey on Wednesday 😊

Monday @ 9am – Father’s Day Forest School for Year 4 (on turn up if you’ve booked a place though). Parents report to the main reception @ 9am please. Leave mobile phones at home please. Children taking part in the Father’s Day event can come to school in old clothes and sturdy shoes

Monday – Year 4 swimming in the afternoon as normal. A reminder all earrings must be removed prior to coming to school.

Monday @ 1.10pm Year 5 Father’s Day Forest School. Bookings have now closed for this event. Parents report to the main reception @ 1.10pm please. Leave mobile phones at home please. Children taking part in the Father’s Day event can come to school in old clothes and sturdy shoes

Art Exhibition @ 3.15pm in the school hall. Everyone invited and remember to bring along a few pennies with you. A separate letter has gone out with more details

Year 6 photographs on Monday afternoon and any absentees from last time – wear full school uniform please 😊

World Music Day on Wednesday 😊

Year 4 Steel Pans Performance at Staffs County Showground – separate letter with further details has been issued a few weeks ago 😊 Children to wear full school uniform. Children will leave straight after registration and be back to school in time for their lunch.

KS1 children on Wednesday are having a run through for Sports Day (weather permitting) so can come to school in their PE kit. Bring sun hats, cool water and apply suntan lotion in the morning at home

It’s the turn of Year 1 on Thursday afternoon to take part in Circus Skills with Stafford Sports. Children can come to school in their PE kits and pumps/trainers.

To end the week, Year 1 class assembly on Friday @ 9am. Everyone invited. A reminder to leave your mobile phones at home please. Please wait outside the school hall doors after dropping children off.

Year 6 Father’s Day Forest School on Friday @ 9am. Bookings have now closed for this event. Parents to report to the main reception @ 9am. Leave mobile phones at home please. Children taking part in the Father’s Day event can come to school in old clothes and sturdy shoes

Friday afternoon is the turn of our Reception Class to have fun over at Forest Schools. Children to come to school in old clothes and sensible shoes. Remember your sun hat (fingers crossed the weather is still nice by then) 😊

Have a lovely weekend. Recharge the batteries and have lots of fun in the sun.

ADVANCE NOTICE: - SPORTS DAY KS2 will now start at 1.15pm so that we have time for a PARENTS RACE 😊 We wouldn’t want you all to miss out x

See you all next week – it’s certainly a busy one!!

Thanks for your continued support, you are all amazing 😊

Mrs B and the FL Team 😊

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