south wilford endowed ce primary school
South Wilford Primary Post Issue 18/17 Friday 20th July 2018
Psalm 46:1-2a (GNT) God is our shelter and strength, Everything Has Its Season always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not
The last newsletter of the Summer Term is always one written school. Please do remember that each of these contributions with mixed emotions. We are fast approaching the end of makes a difference to your child’s learning and development as a another academic year with much to celebrate and be thankful person and we are very grateful for the encouragement you give. for, but it is always a time of change. The PTA, of course, offer a tremendous amount of support to the The year has ended with more great highlights, including the school and we remain immensely appreciative of this. The long performance by Years 5 and 6 of Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits. awaited shelter and outdoor classroom should be coming soon, Last week ended with the ‘Water Run’, brain child of Sam in Year now that all of the associated work has finally been completed 4. We started in the Hall, hearing about Toilet Twinning and why for the EYFS building. In the meantime the PTA have funded a their work is so significant. The whole school then went outside, wide range of projects from chicks to the new sound system and either taking part or cheering on friends. Incredibly, with money a good deal in between! Their work is amazing, though I know still to come, over £1,000 has been raised! they will always be glad of additional hands on deck, so to speak, On Wednesday of this week we had a Mad Hatters Playground if you are able to spare the time at events, or even on the Party, and even the weather could not dampen our spirits, committee! despite the first spots of rain many of us had seen for some time! The governing body includes several parents as well as members There was certainly some amazing headgear on display, from toy of the wider community and staff. Their on-going support and soldiers to a road cone. Later in the afternoon the children challenge helps to ensure the school continues to move forward. created a wonderful variety show, capturing some their favourite In the last four years, with the governors, we have led the school thoughts of the last four years while I have been Head of School . through expansion, academisation and two leadership This term has also seen our SIAMS inspection as a Church School. restructures - major changes that few schools would tackle so The Outstanding judgement was terrific testament to all of the close together in time. work of the whole team and the fantastic way the children In our local community we are always grateful for the wonderful respond to what we do in the area of Christian Distinctiveness. support we receive from St Wilfrid’s Parish Church (especially Reflecting on the school's core purpose as measured by outside Phil’s collective worship!), and from our friends and colleagues at bodies (and the media), pupils have again performed above the Nottingham Emmanuel School, all of which brings an additional National Average in almost every area throughout the school richness to what we can offer the children here in school. from EYFS to Year 6. This stands the children in good stead for the Often somewhat behind the scenes, we have continued to work next part of their learning journey, whether that be here or as closely with our partner schools of Bulwell St Mary's and your child moves on to secondary school. Sneinton St Stephen's. Until next week, we have shared Mrs Lee with Sneinton as our Executive Headteacher and to whom we With Many Thanks! give our thanks for her leadership and contributions to school life As many of you know, there will be a change in the hot seat here since succeeding Mrs Meredith in the role. at South Wilford. I would like to We are delighted to continue to work with Carter's Educational take this opportunity to express Foundation, who offer significant financial support year on year Contact Details my sincere thanks to all of you for a range of purposes. We have also continued to work Address: who have supported your child alongside the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, Nottingham Main Road, in their learning and the wider City Council and Transform Trust and TSA. All of these bodies Wilford, school's endeavours and events. bring something very special which help to make our great school Nottingham, The pupils, of course, are what what it is and support us giving the children so many NG11 7AL really makes a school, but many opportunities to shine! more play a vital role. To you as Of course, I must give my sincere thanks to all of the staff who Telephone: 0115 9152967 parents and carers who ensure have embraced many changes over the last four years and Fax: 0115 9152963 that the children are in school continue to do so. Much has changed in the educational and ready to learn every day, a landscape in recent times, but we have kept seeking to build on Email: huge thank you. As a parent our best practice here, whilst learning from colleagues both near admin@southwilford. myself I know that sometimes it and far. Staff have continually sought to develop their practice nottingham.sch.uk is not easy hearing your child and each one plays a massive part in making a great school even read, supporting them with better. Mrs Aldridge and the Senior Leadership Team, under the @sthwilford homework, helping on trips, new leadership of Mrs Marshall, will continue to make sure the supporting fund raisers and children’s best interests are at the heart of decision making and www.facebook.com/ coming along to the many the wider staff will continue to put children first in their southwilford events that we hold here in leadership of learning. Continued overleaf
Discovering Together, Fullness of Life Confident in Christ, …………………... Captivated by Learning, …...……………... Committed to Excellence
Everything has its Season (cont. from page 1) … Celebrating Success ...
Lastly, but certainly by no means least, I must say a huge thank you to all of the children I have had the privilege to work with here at South Wilford. Seeing them discover The House Cup continues to be keenly together with confidence, captivation and commitment is contested - today’s Spelling Bee was what really makes the school what it is. I wish every one of another great opportunity to add to the them, and you, their family and friends, every success for tally! whatever the future holds. Well done to everyone who has been With every blessing, earning points for their house through Vincent Hampton, their attitude and behaviour! Mr V Hampton, Head of School
Staffing Matters I am delighted to be able to tell you that Mr Gill will be staying at South Wilford! He will be the class teacher for Earth Class (Year 4) from September. We are thrilled to have secured his services earlier this week, as he brings so much to our school. He will be spending time with his new class over the next couple of days, as they get to know each other before the summer break.
Dates for your Diary (all dates subject to change—see the web-site for Term Dates and up to date information)
Monday 23rd July Year 6 Leavers’ Celebration Event
Tuesday 24th July 9:15am Year 6 Leavers’ Service
Tuesday 24th July 3:30pm End of the School Year for the Children
Wednesday 25th July SCHOOL CLOSED—Inset Day
Tuesday 4th September SCHOOL CLOSED—Inset Day
Wednesday 5th September 8:55am Start of the new school year at South Wilford
Tuesday 18th September Individual School Photographs
Tuesday 2nd October Year 4/5 Athletics Event
Friday 5th October SCHOOL CLOSED—Inset Day
Friday 12th October Year 5 Educational Visit to Beaumanor Hall
Friday 26th October 3:30pm End of half-term
Monday 5th November 8:55am Start of the new half-term
… Requests and Reminders ...
Behaviour and Safety Concerns
Please remember that any concerns you have about the behaviour or safety of another child should be brought to the attention of the school. It is far better for the school to deal with any such concerns than for you as parents to deal with this. It is often the case that what the children tell you at home is only one side of a story, which we are able to look into with all concerned. Adults should never approach other children directly in such circumstances.
Term Dates Dates for the current and coming year are available on the school web-site. Please note that four Inset Days for next year have been set so far, now including Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th January 2019. Updated term dates are available on the school web-site. We follow the Nottinghamshire County term dates at South Wilford. For an indication of term dates from September 2019 visit https://bit.ly/2KKupBQ.
Discovering Together, Fullness of Life Confident in Christ, …………………... Captivated by Learning, …...……………... Committed to Excellence