Newsletter 05.12.25
We have a varied and busy week in school this week. The Christmas decorations are up, the Reception children are busy practising their nativity, we had a very festive Christmas dinner and our library launch is underway. The children in Years One to Six have also been very busy completing their autumn term assessments.
As part of our library launch, the children are being invited a class at a time to go into the library with their teachers to have story time. There is an air of excitement as the Reading Advent countdown progresses. Children are waiting with curiosity and excitement to visit the Glenmead ‘Reading Glen’. Throughout the week children are being introduced to different authors and book quizzes.
This morning we had an assembly led by the ladies from Beeches church. They retold part of the Christmas Story with help of some of our Year Six pupils. It is always lovely to welcome visitors into our school.
A small red door has appeared at my office window. No warning or explanation.
I wonder what this means!
We might find out more next week.
Football news:This week was the final competition of the boys 5 a side football at Goals. They won 2 and lost 1, which means they came 2nd in their group and have not made it through to the finals. However, Mr Taylor is really proud of their team work and determination.
PE: Please can we remind parents that children should be wearing the correct PE kit for school? This should be a T-shirt in one of the following colours: red, blue, green or yellow and a pair of tracksuit bottoms/joggers. Sweatshirts and hoodies are permitted in the colder weather. Pupils should wear trainers. Pupils should not wear jewellrey for PE. This is to make sure that the children are safe.
Swimming: Next week is the last swimming of this term-12th December, until after the Christmas holidays. Swimming will start again on Friday 9th January for Year Four.
Next week we have:
Glenmead Christmas Market: Next week the children will be busy making their products for the Christmas Market which is taking place next Friday (12th) at 1.30pm. The children are always involved in this process and aim to be the year group who make the most profit. The money we raise through events like this contribute to curriculum enhancement activities for the children.
Nativity: The children have been busy practising and will be performing their dress rehearsal to the whole school on Monday afternoon. This is something that the rest of the children look forward to. This is always a proud moment as the children only started school in September and will be showing how well they have settled into school life. Reception parents are invited into school to watch the Nativity on Tuesday morning at 9.30am. We look forward to welcoming you into school.
Pantomime: Reminder that the annual trip to the theatre is on Wednesday morning. Children must arrive at school early. All gates will open at the slightly earlier time of 8.30am. We need to register the children promptly and be on the coaches by 9am. Children may wear their Christmas jumpers with their uniform and bring a small snack treat with them. Please remember that we are a NO NUTS school as we do have children with serious allergies. This does include snacks that contain nutella. The children will have lunch on their return to school. Any children who are not going to the theatre will be having some fun activities in school throughout the morning.
Reminders of Dates:
Wednesday 10th December- Pantomime Trip
Friday 12th December-Christmas Market-1.30pm-4pm
Monday 15th December-Music concert at 9.30am-Y4 and Y5/6 electives
Thursday 18th December- Years 1-4 Sing-a-long at 9.15am.
Thursday 18th December -Christmas Parties during the afternoon
Friday 19th December-Chritmas Service at St Matthews Church
Friday 19th December-Children break up for the holidays for 2 weeks
Monday 5th January- Training Day for staff
Tuesday 6th January- Pupils return to school
Workshops:
As we plan for the year ahead, I am interested to find out what workshops parents would be interested in attending. This term we have held a couple of maths workshops and an information meeting rgearding the Character Education that Years Five and Six are receiving. If you would like us to provide a workshop with a specific focus, please complete the following form with your ideas:
Workshops and Information Meetings – Fill in form
We will announce our Star of the Week winners during assembly next week.
Sports Personalities: Congratulations to our nominations for the week for showing persverance and dedication in their PE lessons-Lina and Serenity
Awards out of school: Well-done to Bella for her sporting achievement outside of school.
Housepoints:
Many children have achived house point certificates again this week. There is a real element of competition amongst the houses. In a few weeks we will be announcing the overall winners for this term. We have some new totals:
Hawks- 1075 points
Falcons-1300 points
Kestrels- 1475 points
Eagles- 1525 points
With 2 weeks left of this term, there is still time to top these totals up. The children will have plenty of opportunities for earning these throughout the week, with completed homework and house point challenges as well as their work in class.
Prayers:
3W have written the prayers this week, linked to the theme of advent. Thank you to MD, Ella, Verity and Tsabeh and for their thoughtful prayers.
Attendance:
Attendance is still being affected by some of those nasty bugs that are around at the moment. We hope that those feeling poorly, will be better soon.
Congratulations and well-done to Sunflowers who have 93.33% and 2M who are the most improved class.
Every week children are chosen from the classes, with the highest/most improved attendance, to have a roll of the dice and move their class counter along our Glenoploy Board. If they land on ‘treasure chest’ or
Remember:
‘PRESENT makes PROGRESS’
The more that children attend school the more progress they will make!
If you need to reach us, have a concern or help of some kind, catch one of the senior leaders on the gate, contact the team via Class Dojo message, give the pastoral team a ring, or email to enquiry@glenmead.bham.sch.uk. We are always here to support our families.
