Article 29
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Thank you! We had a fantastic response to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 29th September - raising a £649.44! Thank you to all those who made this possible—to those parents who donated so many cakes and to everyone who supported by attending the coffee morning or cake sale. We appreciated your support and I know the money will be well used by Macmillan. Thank you to Mr Baker and ‘singing club’ for providing the music and entertainment.
Singing Club
Well done to Mr Baker and Singing Club who sang in Morrisons on Friday 6th October 2023. They raised £110 for Birmingham’s Children’s hospital – amazing!
Here is what Helen from Morrisons said:
Good afternoon, Mr Baker,
Thank you so much for bringing your fantastic school choir in last Friday! Brilliant as always … I’m pleased to tell you they raised just over £110.00, thank you!
I have attached a few photographs for you.
Thanks again.
Helen.
Blue Peter Badge winners!
Congratulations to Harley C and Sophie H for gaining their Blue Peters badges. Harley’s was for sport and Sophie’s for art – what a fantastic achievement. Wear your badges with pride!
RRSA visit from Milking Bank Primary School
On Monday 9th October, our Rights Respecting Champions had the opportunity to work with RRSA children from Milking Bank. Blanford Mere hosted a fun-filled afternoon of quizzes and learning about children's rights. Children worked in teams to complete a quiz and then created quizzes themselves. The questions comprised true or false, multiple choice and open-ended type ideas. We will now use these to create an online RRSA family quiz for you to take part in at home. Watch this space!
DPA and Year 5/6HO
Del from DPA, has worked with Year 5/6HO and created a song about children’s rights. The children created the artwork.
Please click on the link below to hear the song and see the artwork.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtXbLj7dIvc
Year One - Grandparents Day
On Friday 6th October, we shared a special 'show and tell' session with our Grandparents. The children thoroughly enjoyed listening to their childhood memories and exploring the various items they bought from home. We would just like to say a very big thank you for all who gave up their time to visit us. We all had so much fun! Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Barclay & Miss Cleeton.
Parents evening - Week beginning 16th October 2023
Thank you to those parents who attended Parents evening; it was great to have parents back in school and an opportunity for you to look at your child’s books. After talking with your child’s class teacher, I’m sure that you are fully informed of your child’s progress over the past half term and are clear about their targets to help them progress further. If you do have any concerns or comments regarding your child, please make a note in your child’s planner and staff will try to alleviate any concerns that you may have. Staff will also use this as their communication with home – so please check regularly. If you did not make an appointment to talk with your child’s teacher – please make a note in your child’s planner and they will call you at a convenient time. It is very important to us that home and school work together to support your child.
Year 5/6MB Class assembly
Thank you to Mr Baker and Yr 5/6MB for holding our first class assembly this term. The children performed and sang for parents and their families about WW2 – the children were amazing, and we know that many parents enjoyed the performance! Well done.
Year 3/4DD Class assembly
Thank you to Mrs Davis/Mrs Dorricott and Yr 3/4DD for holding their class too. The children performed and sang for parents and their families about the Victorians – they have learnt so much in such a short space of time! Great performance.
Harvest Appeal – Black Country Foodbank
Thank you to all the families who have supported the Harvest Appeal for Back Country Food Bank. So many families in the community will appreciate this. This will be collected on Monday.
Poppy Appeal 2023
We will be supporting the ‘Poppy Appeal again this year by selling poppy’s and other related goods such as bracelets, key rings, rulers, pencils etc (priced at either 50p, £1 or £1.50). Mrs Needle will bring the goods around to classes for the children to purchase.
Dates for the diary
Tuesday 24th October – Blanford Babies – The Hub – 9am-10am
Thursday 26th October – Fun night -Monster Mash. 4.30pm-6.00pm.
Friday 27th October – INSET day
Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November – Half term
Monday 6th November – Children return to school at the usual time.
Wednesday 8th November – Diwali Celebrations, More details to follow.
Friday 10th November – Remembrance Day in school. Children who attend Cubs, Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, etc can come dressed in their uniform.
Tuesday 14th November – 3.30pm and 5.15pm. Year 6 Parent SATs meeting. More details to follow.
Friday 17th November – Children In Need. Children to wear own clothes and donate £1 via School Money.
Tuesday 28th November – Blanford Babies – The Hub – 9am-10am
Thursday 30th November – Film Night. 3.15pm-5.15pm. More details to follow.
Thursday 30th November - Rehearsal Church - Yr 1- Yr 6.
Thursday 7th December – Year 1 - Year 6 Christmas Church Service. More details to follow.
Friday 8th December – Christmas Breakfast – Year 1 – Year 6 only. More details to follow.
Friday 8th December - Christmas Jumper Day for NSPCC - wear a Christmas jumper and donate £1 via School Money.
Thursday 14th December – Nursery/Reception Christmas Workshop and Singalong. More details to follow.
Tuesday 19th December – Blanford Babies – The Hub – 9am-10am
Tuesday 19th December – Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 20th December – Santa’s Grotto. More details to follow.
Friday 22nd December – School closes for Christmas Break.
Monday 8th January 2024 – Children return to school at the usual time.
Enjoy your weekend, despite the weather!
Mrs Crook and Miss Stanton
