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And just like that - it's half term 🙂

Thu 26 Oct 2023

Time to relax and have a well-earned rest 😊

So, this week: -

A massive 'thank you' for providing so many items for our harvest table - it has all been distributed and well received by the local community
Everyone had fun at Film Night 🙂
Year 5 had a productive day over in Forest Schools on Monday
Reception loved their afternoon with Progressive Sports
All classes have had a very productive Design and Technology week making lots of different potions and soups 😊

Thank you to everyone who made an appointment for Parents Evening - it was great to see so many faces, old and new. We hope you found the information given useful.

Looking ahead to the week after half term: -

It's the turn of Year 6 for Forest Schools on Monday 6^th November - children can come to school in old clothes, a warm coat and sturdy boots/wellies
Year 4 swimming on Monday afternoon
Progressive Sports on Tuesday 7^th November is the turn of Year 2 - children can come to school in their PE kits for the day
Year 4 are having a visit from Chef on Friday 10^th November

Clubs start again from this week on a Tuesday and Thursday until 4pm. These are the same clubs as before the half term break. They will run for the next 4 weeks only.

A reminder that school is closed to pupils on FRIDAY 27^th OCTOBER. Voyage is open on this day for childcare (only to pre-bookings though)

Have a lovely half term week and we'll see you on Monday 6^th November 2023

Stay safe, take care and make lots of memories

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

The end of another busy week.

Fri 20 Oct 2023

So, this week: -

Year 3 enjoyed Forest School and Progressive Sports

Year 6 explored the 'heart' 🙂

So, looking ahead to next week: -

Harvest Festival Assembly on Monday (children only) - please bring any items for the harvest table
Forest Schools on Monday - Year 5 - please wear old clothes and sturdy shoes. Coats also required
Progressive Sports on Tuesday - Year 2 - Children can come to school in their PE Kits
Year 4 swimming as normal
Film Night at 3.30pm on Monday - deadline has now ended for this.

Thursday 26^th October - "Spooky Dress Up" Day for those children wishing to dress up. £1 towards School Council fund. If children don't wish to dress up they are to come to school in normal uniform 🙂

Parents Evening from 3.30pm. Nursery/EYFS/KS1 in the dining room. KS2 in the hall. Please enter school via the main reception doors.

INSET on Friday 27^th October - School closed to all children. Voyage is open as normal for paid childcare 🙂

A reminder: - No AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS this week - so all children to be collected from school at the normal finish time of 3.15pm

So only 4 more get ups to go!! We can do this!!! 🙂

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

Thanks for your continued support

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

Another busy week.

Fri 13 Oct 2023

A reminder that our FL Food Bank is now very well stocked, so if you do need any items please call into Reception and we can sort it for you 🙂

So, this week: -

Year 4 and Reception had a great time at Forest Schools
Year 6 enjoyed Progressive Sports and mastered Frisbee Golf
Our African Drumming Day was enjoyed by all 🙂
Our Year 5 and 6 Footballers did us proud on a very wet Wednesday evening. Thanks to our 'Coach’ Tim for helping out and any parents who braved the conditions to support us. It's very much appreciated. Also, a shout out to Mrs Fenton and Mr Atkinson for supervising the children.

Looking ahead to next week: -

Year 4 swimming on Monday
Year 3 Forest Schools on Monday. Children can come to school in old clothes and sturdy shoes.
Year 3 also have Progressive Sports on Tuesday. Children can come to school in their PE kits.
On Friday 20^th October, please bring in any donations for the Harvest Table.
Reception Open Day for our September 2024 intake - please spread the word. No appointment needed, just turn up.

Parents Evening Letters have been issued so please remember to return your slip so that an appointment can be made so that you can have a chat with your child's class teacher.

Film Night is filling up nicely, so if you haven’t already done so, please do secure a place before the deadline so that we don’t have any disappointed children. Letters have been sent out in relation to this. Nip in to the office if you need another one.

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

Mrs B and the FL Team

Another busy week - the time is certainly flying by!!

Fri 06 Oct 2023

So, this week looked a bit like this: -

Year 4 swimming on Monday
We held an assembly on Monday to celebrate 'Black History' month
Year 6 had a very productive day over in Forest Schools
EYFS/Year 1 and Year 2 experienced a taster session of Didi Rugby - after school club letters will be issued shortly for this - if we get enough interest, then these sessions will be introduced 🙂
Year 2 spent the afternoon learning Frisbee Golf on Tuesday and had lots of fun
Year 4, 5 and 6 spent the day at Conkers for their OFSTED Treat - they had loads of fun in the 'rain'!! The Great British Weather certainly didn't let us down.

A special mention to our 'volunteers' who gave up their precious time to spend the day at Conkers with our children - we hope you had a great day 🙂

So, looking ahead to next week: -

It's the turn of Year 4 to experience Forest Schools on Monday morning - they will go swimming in the afternoon as normal. Children to wear old clothes and sensible shoes and bring a coat
Our Reception children have a Forest School session on Monday afternoon - children can come to school in old clothes, sturdy shoes and a coat
Year 6 have progressive sport on Tuesday afternoon. Children to come into school in their PE kits for the day
AFRICAN DRUMMING EXPERIENCE on Wednesday - please pay via parent pay 🙂 Unless we have more payments for this amazing experience we will unfortunately need to be cancel. Even if you can't pay the whole amount, a contribution via parent pay would be great and mean that children can experience the African Drumming
Our Year 5/6 football team have a football match on Wednesday after school at Oakridge. Letters and more information have been sent to those children who will be representing Flash Ley.
We are pleased to invite you all to our first community science show of the year on Thursday 12^th October 3:30 - 4:00 in the school hall. Please wait outside for the door halls to open. Any questions, please speak to Mrs How
Friday - please bring any items for our Harvest Table on Friday 20^th October ready for our Harvest Assembly on Monday 23rd October 2023

Keep your eyes peeled for a FILM NIGHT letter which is being held on Monday 23^rd October 2023. We do have a strict deadline for any payment (see letter) this is so that pizzas can be ordered and so that we have registers sorted so we know who is attending.

ADVANCE NOTICE: - School Council are holding a Non-Uniform 'Spooky Dress Up' Day on Thursday 26^th October. £1 contribution to School Council. If your child doesn't wish to dress up then they come to school in normal school uniform.

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

Mrs B and the FL Team 🙂

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 🙂

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