Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Internet Safety - YouTube

  Tue 12 Mar 2024

  Dear Parents and Carers, 

   

  I am writing to inform you about a popular YouTube channel that your child may be accessing, known as SML (SuperMarioLogan). SML is a channel that produces puppet shows, primarily featuring characters from the Super Mario video game franchise. While these shows may seem child-friendly at first glance due to their use of familiar characters, it's important to note that the content can often be inappropriate for younger viewers. The videos frequently contain mature themes, coarse language, and adult humor.

  As always, we encourage parents and carers to monitor their children's online activity and to utilise parental controls where necessary. It's also beneficial to have open discussions with your children about what they watch online, helping them understand what content is appropriate for their age. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

   

  I have attached a guide to being safe on YouTube. Let's work together to ensure a safe and positive online environment for our children. 

   

  Mr Beacham

   

  

• P.T.F.A Disco and Easter Competition

  Wed 06 Mar 2024

  Please see the attached posters from our P.T.F.A.

   

  Years 3-6 children may bring some additional money to spend at the tuck shop. Children from Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 can stay at school until the disco starts - there is no need to collect the children at 3:10.

   

  All children will need to be collected from the Key Stage One exit at the finish time stated on the poster. 

   

  Due to the nature of this event, Pre-School children are unable to attend. However, the Pre-School Team will host mini discos for the children on the same day. There won't be a charge for this.  They may still join in with the Easter competition. 

  

• Relish - School Survey

  Wed 06 Mar 2024

  Dear Parents and Carers, 

   

  Following your feedback, I have recently met with the Area Manager of Relish to discuss your thoughts about food choices etc. I have asked Relish to put together a survey for you to complete; I would ask as many of you to complete the form as possible.  Relish will consider the feedback given and revamp the options on the menu. To complete the form 

   

  Link: https://relishschoolfood.co.uk/survey/

   

  Reference: DWOOD050324

   

  Mr Beacham
   

• MATHS PARENT WORKSHOP

  Fri 01 Mar 2024 Mrs German

  ‘We didn’t do it like that when we were at school!’
  
  We would like you to invite you to come along to a fun Maths workshop led by Mrs German. This will give you a chance to see what Maths looks like at Dudley Wood and explore the some of the formal calculations that we use.
  
  Hopefully, this will be helpful for you when supporting your child with their Maths at home.
  
  There will be two workshops on Monday 18th March, 2024
  
  Workshop 1: 2pm
  
  Workshop 2: 4pm
  
  Please complete the form by clicking BOOK HERE if you would like to attend. 
  Thank you for your support, 
  Mrs German, Assistant Head. 

   

• Year 6 SATS Information Parents Meeting

  Thu 29 Feb 2024 Mr Warrington and Mrs German

  Dear Parents,

  As you know, towards the end of Year 6 the children are required to sit their Key Stage 2 Statutory Assessment Tests or SATs.

  We would like to invite you to a meeting on Wednesday 20^th March 2024, at 5pm, where we will share more information about the Key Stage 2 SATs. We will discuss how the children are prepared for the assessment week, what the week looks like and how you can support your child at home.

   

  Thank you for your support.

   

• Author and firefighter visit

  Wed 28 Feb 2024

  On Tuesday 27th February, we were very lucky to receive a visit from local author Angela Chater. She visited Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.  The children loved hearing her book- Stanley's Incredible Journey. Once Angela finished reading her book, children then participated in a workshop to inspire a love a reading. 

   

  As well as this, our Year 4 children had a team of local firefighter them. The firefighters discussed fire safety and highlighted the importance of children knowing escape routes during different scenarios that they might encounter at home and the procedures for reporting a fire when discovered. They also identified fire hazards in the home and learned about the correct place to position smoke detectors (hall and landing). Finally, children practised the stop, drop and roll and discussed why this was effective in putting out a fire

  

• P.T.F.A update - Book Sale

  Wed 28 Feb 2024

  As well as our Book Fair in school, our P.T.F.A are having a book sale. Poster with details attached. 

  

• Online Safety Webinar for families

  Mon 19 Feb 2024

  We know our children live in an ever-changing, technological world. As educators, we need to prepare children for life skills, which include how to use technology safely. To support families at home, James Radburn (Rivers Computing and Digital Innovation Lead) has created a webinar to show you what we cover in school, how you can help us and some top tips on staying safe online at home. 

   

  Please see the webinar link Online Safety Webinar.

   

  If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to your child's class teacher or a member of the safeguarding team. 

• Update for RCW

  Mon 19 Feb 2024

  Dear Parents and Carers, 

   

  Staffing update: During Mrs Williams' absence, the staff who have been working with the children since January will continue until Mrs Williams returns. Mrs Chatha-Lally will continue teaching the class for four days then Miss Danks will undertake the remaining day. Mrs Baig is the class teaching assistant, who is based in the class for 5 days a week from 8:30-15:00. Unfortunately, she is off poorly this week.  If you have anything you wish to discuss, please speak to any member of the Early Years team. 

   

  Mr B

• 2K Parent/Carer Evening

  Tue 06 Feb 2024

  Due to a family circumstance, we must postpone Miss Koumi's parents / carer evening Wednesday and Thursday. Whilst Miss Koumi will be teaching the class during the day, she will be unable to conduct the appointments. 2K’s parent/carer evening will now be on 21st/22nd Feb at the same times you have already booked. We appreciate that you may already have plans so if you can’t make the appointment, please let Miss Koumi know and we’ll find an alternative arrangement. I am so sorry if this causes any inconvenience, we wouldn’t have postponed if it wasn’t a matter of urgency. Miss Koumi and I would like to thank you in advance for your understanding on this.

  Mr Beacham