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• 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 😊

   

   

• Another very busy start to the second half of the Summer Term!

  Fri 09 Jun 2023

  Many thanks to you all for being so supportive this week and sharing your positive feedback to our special visitors. 

  As soon as we receive the final report, we will share the findings with you! 🙂 

   

  So, this week in a nutshell: - 

  • All your children have been an absolute credit to our Flash Ley Family.  We are so fortunate to have well mannered, enthusiastic and independent learners who are eager to learn and make lots of memories.  They certainly did us all proud! 

   

  • Year 3, 5 and 6 experienced their first hockey session and they were amazing! 

   

  • Year 4 had fun and learned lots of new skills making bread with Chef on Thursday. 

   

  • To finish the week, our Year 5 football team reached the semi-finals!  We are all so proud of your achievements.  We have some real talent 🙂

   

  Looking ahead to next week: - 

  • Phonics Screening all week (Year 1) 

   

  • Multiplication Maths Check (Year 4) all week 

   

  • Year 4 swimming on Monday afternoon as normal 

   

  • Animal Experience in school on Wednesday 14^th June (Year 3 & 6) Payment via ParentPay 

   

  • Year 3, 5 and 6 Hockey Sessions on Wednesday 14^th June.  Children can come into school in their PE kits. 

   

  • Year 3 Father’s Day Event @ 9am on Thursday 15^th June.  Please report to the main hall doors 🙂 

   

  • It's the turn of Year 3 to learn Circus Skills with Stafford Sports on Thursday 15^th June.  Children can come to school in their PE kits. 

   

  • Nursery/Reception and KS1 Father’s Day event on Friday 16^th June @ 9am - 10.30am. 

             Nursery/Reception to report to the main office 

             KS1 to report to the main hall doors 

   

  A reminder: - please do leave your mobile phones at home 🙂   

   

  Another reminder: - the Father’s Day Event closing date for Year 4, 5 and 6 for the Forest Schools Experience is on Tuesday 13^th June @ noon.  Please send reply slip back along with money for a place to be secured for you. 

   

  After School Club - Our Hockey Club on a Wednesday evening has now been opened up to our YEAR 4 CLASS - letters have been issued today.  Places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis 🙂  

   

  I have had so many proud Head Teacher moments this week - our Flash Ley family are very special!  

  A big thank you to my incredible team for providing a first-class education and going above and beyond.  You are all amazing! 

   

  Now to rest! 

   

  See you all on Monday 

   

  Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂