Latest News

• Home Learning

  Tue 17 Mar 2020 Mr Pardoe

  Home learning

  
  If for any reason, children need to stay at home over the coming weeks, we have compiled a list of possible home-learning opportunities for them to use if they would like to. 

  
  Whilst at home, reading with an adult or independently is a great place to start. Most children will also have a TT Rock Star and Mathletics or Sumdog password. The links for these can be found on the ‘Useful Links’ tab under the parents section of our website. There are also lots of possible activities and home-learning suggestions on each of the year group pages. 

   

  Twinkl and Classroom Secrets are two educational resource sites who are offering free parent accounts during the coming weeks. These sites both have a wealth of resources for all age groups:

  
  Twinkl - go to www.twinkl.co.uk/offer  and enter the code UKTWINKLHELPS
  Classroom Secrets - https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/

  
  The following websites also offer good quality learning opportunities:

  
  Hit The Button – Quick fire questions on number bonds, times tables, doubling and halving, multiples, division facts and square numbers - https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button 

  
  Phonics Hero - phonics activities for Reception and Key Stage One pupils - www.phonicshero.com 

  
  Hungry little minds - for Reception parents -https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

  
  Oxford owl - access to free e books - https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

  
  Prodigy maths - maths activities - https://www.prodigygame.com/

  
  Reading realm - free activity packs - https://thereadingrealm.co.uk/category/resources/

  
  Corbett maths - Year 6 maths revision site - https://corbettmathsprimary.com/

  
  Epic books - books, learning videos and quizzes - https://www.getepic.com/

  
  Phonics play - phonics activities for Reception and Key Stage One pupils https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ParentsMenu.htm

  
  BBC Bite Size - a range of learning activities - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

  
  Typing Club - learn touch-typing for free - https://www.typingclub.com/

  
  Purple Mash - free during any school closures - https://www.purplemash.com/login/

  
  BBC Super Movers - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

  
  Mathsbot - https://mathsbot.com/

  
  Edshed - a range of resources for English and Maths - https://www.edshed.com/en-gb
   

• Music Mark

  Tue 11 Feb 2020 Mr. Pardoe

  We had some amazing music news today! Chris Jones came in from Dudley Performing Arts to award us with our Music Mark for all the fantastic music that goes on throughout school.. This is a fantastic achievement for us. We are really proud that our brilliant contribution towards inspiring musical talent has been recognised.

  

• St. Mary's Church Window Repairs

  Thu 23 Jan 2020 Mrs F Wooldridge

   

  During the week of 19th January St. Mary's Church was targeted twice by vandals who threw stones at the windows of the Church on the south side of the building. They caused considerable damage to the leaded windows, parts of which contained decorative coloured glass. To repair this damage the Church need a specialist contractor who is going to have to remove the whole window to carry out the repairs. The insurance on the building will cover part of the cost but they still have to find £1000 to cover the excess on the policy. We would be very grateful for any help with this so that the windows can be repaired back to how they should be and maintain the good order of the building for all to enjoy. Please follow this link to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stmarysoldswinford

• Christmas Jumper Day

  Wed 11 Dec 2019 Mr Pardoe
  Please join us on Friday 13th December to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day to support the Save The Children. All children are welcome to come into school wearing their Christmas jumpers or any festive clothing and pay a donation which will go towards this important charity. 

• We need your help!

  Thu 07 Nov 2019

  Don’t forget help raise funds for Oldswinford CE Primary School whenever you shop online!

  Use easyfundraising to shop with over 4,000 big name retailers including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, and Booking.com – and when you shop, you’ll raise a free donation for us every time. It’s that easy!

  Help support us: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/oldswinfordceprimaryschool/

  When you shop on your mobile with the #easyfundraising App. Simply open the App, find the retailer you want to shop with and then shop as usual. They’ll donate to Oldswinford CE Primary School when you make a purchase – at no extra cost to you! 4,000 shops and sites will donate to us in this way, so you can help us out no matter what you’re buying!

  Get it on iOS or Android here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundraising-app/

   

   

• Disco Fever hits Oldswinford!

  Mon 21 Oct 2019

  On Friday night we had our annual school discos which were a fantastic success, as always. KS1 were kept well entertained and played all the usual classic party games, whilst KS2 danced the night away with their glow sticks and enjoyed plenty of sweet treats. The DJs kept everyone dancing with classics such as We Will Rock You and the YMCA as well as playing plenty of more modern favourites. I know Mrs Game and Mrs Wooldridge even joined in for a boogie too!

  A huge thanks to our wonderful PTA for organising the event and to all of the volunteers who helped out during the evening.

• Harvest Thanksgiving

  Fri 04 Oct 2019 Mrs Jo Seker

   

  We have, once again, been overwhelmed by the generosity of our school community at Harvest time. This morning’s worship, led by Rev. French from St. Mary’s Church, was a wonderful celebration of praise and thanks. 

   

  Every child was thanked for their donations and a special mention was given to Poppy and Sophia who raised £42 by doing extra chores at home; they then went shopping with their food bank list to purchase goods for those in need in our local community. George and all at the Giving Hands mission will be thrilled with what we have to offer.

  

• Climate Campaign

  Fri 20 Sep 2019 Mrs Jo Seker
  Buddy and I met up with the climate protesters on Stourbridge Ring Road this morning as I was sharing the work of Greta Thunberg in today’s worship. We were pleasantly surprised to see Rev John from St. Mary’s Church there too! Today, we read a poem about Greta and shared part of her speech from her book, “ No One Is Too Small To Make a Difference.’
  
  One of our children was awarded a green Blue Peter badge this morning too, in recognition of a letter she sent in to the BBC about the work she does with our Global Neighbours, reducing the school’s use of single-use plastic. I challenged all the children to see if they too could earn a green Blue Peter badge and maybe we could get our school a special mention!
  
  Like Greta, we too can make a difference to our environment, and live out our school’s vision and values of being good stewards of God’s creation.

  

• Our new music hut

  Tue 10 Sep 2019 Mr Pardoe
  We are extremely pleased to share our brand new music hut which was built over the summer holidays. It is already being used on a daily basis for all of the peripatetic music lessons throughout school and it really is a fantastic space for children and staff to make the most of.

  

• Summer's Here!

  Fri 19 Jul 2019 Mrs Jo Seker
  Dear Parents/Carers,
  
  Just a final word to say what a pleasure it has been to lead the school during this interim period. Your children are amazing and make our school the special place that it is. Thank you for all your support throughout the year.
  
  The school has been flooded today with cards, flowers, presents and chocolates in honour of our hard-working staff. Thank you for showing your appreciation- it means so much.
  
  My thanks go to all the staff for all their hard work, resilience and dedication over this academic year. Teachers, TAs, cleaners, admin staff, lunchtime supervisors, DPA teachers, sports coaches and site staff all work tirelessly for the benefit of the school. This year or so has been quite the rollercoaster ride but is certainly ending on a high.
  
  Today we say goodbye to Mrs Melia, Mrs Wells, Mrs Dark and Mr Cleues and thank them for everything they have done in their time with us. Megan, our sports coach is also moving on and will be missed by so many of the children. We would also like to congratulate Miss Dupree on the early but safe arrival of her baby boy Zachary.
  
  Thanks also to all at St. Mary's Church. We are so grateful for the close relationship that benefits children, staff and families.
  
  The PTA sent out a parentmail yesterday detailing all the fantastic work they've done in raising funds for school and the impact its had. We are blessed to have such a proactive, successful PTA and thank you for your continued support.
  
  Not forgetting our governors who also volunteer their time and have a great responsibility and accountability for the school, being tasked with making some of the biggest decisions of all. Their commitment to the school is commendable.
  
  All that is left to say is farewell to our incredible Year 6 children. We are so proud of all you have achieved in your time with us and know we are sending you on your way, well-equipped for your next adventure.
  
  Have a wonderful summer holiday everyone!
  Love from Mrs Seker & Buddy.