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NEWSLETTER Dear Parents,

Welcome back. We hope you all had a relaxing and fun filled

break. The children have returned to school full of enthusiasm,

we are all looking forward to an exciting and successful year

ahead.

I would like to extend a special welcome to the new families

that have joined us this year. We hope that you quickly get to

know people and become accustomed to our routines. Please

do no hesitate to call into the school office if there is anything

you are unsure of.

Thank you parents/carers for the high standards you

consistently achieve with regard to the children’s appearance.

The children all look really smart in their new uniforms.

Over the summer we have made many changes, in particular to

drop off and collection points. Thank you for your patience as

everyone familiarises themselves with new routines.

Old Park Primary School Newsletter September 2017

SS12A (cream) forms and One-off Annual Consent

(blue) forms are now overdue please return as

soon as possible.

Calendar at a Glance!

Friday 22nd Sept 2017 Jeans for Genes - 50p and a tin donation

Wednesday 27th Sept 2017 Arty Facts Theatre Company

Friday 29th Sept 2017 Year 6 Macmillan Coffee Afternoon 1.30-3.00pm

Monday 2nd - Fri 6th Oct 2017 Book Fair Week—School Hall 3.30pm—3.50pm

Friday 6th Oct 2017 2.45pm 6M class assembly, parents welcome

Wednesday 11th Oct 2017 2.-00pm and 3.15pm Reception Phonics Workshop for parents

Monday 16th Oct 2017 School Photographs

Tuesday 17th Oct 2017 Year 5 Bewdley Trip

Wednesday 18th Oct 2017 School Discos

School Fund School fund allows us to provide your child with extra experiences and resources to enhance their learning.

Changes to School Office Hours

Open at 8.15am

Closes at 4.15pm

Outside these hours please contact school.office@oldpark.sandwell.sch.uk

As a reminder to parents please use the pedestrian gates to come into school rather than under the

vehicle entrance. Thank you

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Staff For Academic Year 17-18

FOUNDATION STAGE

Class Teacher Learning Support Lunchtime Supervisors

Nursery Mrs Johnson

Mrs Saunders

Mrs Haywood (AM)

Mrs Kaur (PM)

Mrs Johnson (AM)

Mrs Evans

Mrs Roberts (AM)

Miss Furnival

Reception (RMB)

Miss Batty Mrs Akhtar

Reception (RCB) Miss Brean Miss Evans

MIDDLE PHASE

Class Teacher Learning Support Lunchtime Supervisors

1R Mr Ruston Mrs Roberts (AM)

Mrs Kumar

Mr Lawley

Mrs Atkins

1JB Miss Jarass

Miss Billings Mrs Begum

2T Mrs Truran Mrs Begum

Mrs Roberts (PM)

Mrs Lawrence

2W Miss Wyer Miss Rowe

3E Mr Evans Miss Faulkner

Miss Moore

Mrs Muhammad (PM)

Mrs Pipriwala

3W Mrs Weston Mrs Walker

3S Mrs Sahota Mrs Walker

Headteacher - Mrs Boddington (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Deputy Headteacher - Mrs Pearce (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Business Director - Mrs Ellis

Parent Liaison Officer - Mrs Taylor

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UPPER PHASE

Class Teacher Learning Support Lunchtime Supervisors

4S Mr Seale Mrs Massop Mrs Stanton (PM)

Mrs Kumar Mrs Gill Mrs Muhammad Mrs Cartwright Mrs Haywood

4C Mrs Chada

5H Miss Hunt Miss Jones Miss Gill Mrs Muhammad (AM)

Mrs Luzaic

5W Miss Williams Mrs Akhtar

6F Miss Fry Miss Melia Mrs Cartwright Mr Hoult Mrs Stanton (AM)

Mrs Brookes

6M Mr Mills Mrs Everett

Class Teacher Learning Support Lunchtime Supervisors

PPA Cover Miss Melia

Mrs Douglas

Dining Room:

Mrs Begum

Mrs Roberts

SENCO,

Vulnerable

Children & EAL

Mrs Pearce

Mrs Kaur

Principle Lunchtime Supervisor:

Mrs Dunne

Deputy Principle Supervisor and collection of children:

Ms Chandler

Forest School Leader & Site Manager - Mr Ellis

E-Learning Manager - Mr Kerton

Administrators - Mrs Brannigan, Mrs Andrews & Mrs Moore

Office Manager - Mrs Shellis

Site Staff - Miss Whitehouse, Mrs Smith & Miss Chandler

Breakfast Club Supervisors - Mrs Douglas, Mrs Dowen, , Miss Gill

Mrs Brotherton & Mrs Dunne.

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Dolce Live Kitchen :

Pupil Absence

Dolce have informed us that they are trying to minimise the amount of pre-ordered food not

eaten on a daily basis through pupil absences. This is due to pupils orders not being

cancelled.

May I remind parents that it is your responsibility to inform us if your child is going to be

absent and that you contact us before 9.00am Can you also let us know if you have pre-

ordered a meal for your child for that day.

Pre-ordering for your child

We have noticed some pupils have brought a packed lunch and pre-ordered a hot meal, then

the hot meal has not being taken. Can I ask parents to only pre-order a meal if your child

requires one.

We have also noticed that some parents are not pre-ordering meals for their child and are not

sending the child with a packed lunch. It is your responsibility to book the meal for your child.

If you are unable to access ‘Live Kitchen’ or are experiencing difficulty, please do not hesitate

to contact a member of the school administration team.

It is recommended that parents include their child in the process of ordering their meals as

this will help reduce a child not knowing what has been ordered for them and children also

telling us they don’t like what their parent has ordered on their behalf.

Lunch Service in Primary Schools in Sandwell

Sandwell council are keen to seek your views on the lunch service your child receives from

Old Park Primary in relation to your child’s health. Your feedback will help Sandwell Council

highlight strengths of the lunch provision while also highlighting areas where they can work

with Old Park and Dolce to support further development of lunch service.

Therefore please complete a short survey to provide your feedback at

https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=149562189368

Alternatively if you wish to complete a paper copy please ask for one at the School Office

The survey will go live on Monday 2nd October and close on Friday 3rd November 2017

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Class Star Pupil Reason

Nursery AM Faith H For following the rules and trying to be a really

good girl while settling into nursery

Nursery PM Oliver D For being a big brave boy and coming into

nursery on his own like a big boy with a big

smile on his face

RCB Reece S For excellent participation in all lessons/

activities and for always trying his best

RMB Rehaan S For coming into school with a huge smile every

morning

1R Jenson H For working very well and putting in loads of

effort

1JB Shiloh S He's always kind, polite and hardworking. A

delight to teach and have in our class

2W Teigan F For settling brilliantly into Year 2 as well as

being a very helpful, positive little star

2T Finley T Starting the new year with a very sensible,

mature attitude

3W Joshua F and Anna P For perseverance and going above and beyond

3S Ellis-Mai F For being extremely helpful to others and for being a great role model.

3E Anaya E For always setting a good example to others

4C Dylan M For having a great start this year, being focused

in class and helpful towards staff and other

children. keep up the great work.

4S Callum S Polite, positive and confident start to the new

term and year. Proving to be a good role model in 4S. Well done

5W Olivia E For contributing to class discussions and trying

hard to improve her writing.

5H Josh R For making an excellent start to year 5 and

working hard

6F Abu M He has made an excellent start to Year 6 with a positive attitude to his learning and exemplary

behaviour

6M Owen A His effort and presentation have been

outstanding

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Application Deadline Dates

Please note these deadline dates are for all Councils:

Secondary Applications (Year 6) - 31st October

Primary Applications - 15th January

Admissions - Reception/Secondary places September 2017

You would have received letters informing you that you need to apply for your child’s reception / secondary places online.

We have the following deadline dates from Sandwell and Walsall Councils:

If parents have any other questions or you need help and advice, staff in the Admissions and Appeals service will be happy to assist you. Telephone: 0121 569 6765.

Parents who reside in Walsall / Wolverhampton / Dudley / Birmingham must contact the relevant Local Authority you pay your Council Tax to in order to apply for your school. You will still be able to apply for a place at any school in Sandwell.

Please click below on the Local Authority you pay your council tax to and you will be taken to the relevant website.

0121 569 6765

01384 814212

01922 652585

01902 551459

0121 303 1888

Secondary application window Primary application window

Sandwell Council 31st October 2017 15th January 2018

Walsall Council 31st October 2017 15th January 2018

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Old Park Primary School Website

Our website can still be found at www.oldparkprimary.com.

If you click on the events page you will find an up to date annual

calendar. This calendar contains the term dates, training days

and other events. We will keep this information as up to date

as we can. You can also use the events page to check details

for up coming school trips.

Newsletters and letters to parents will be available to download

in the news and events section of the website.

The parents section is also full of useful information.

School Enrichment Activities (Clubs)

To register your child’s interest in joining a club you will need to

complete our “Enrichment Activities Form” which can be found

on our website www.oldparkprimary.com (under parents |

Clubs). This will be updated shortly for Autumn clubs.

If your child is allocated a place you will be asked to tick the

consent box on schoolgateway to give permission for them to

attend the club.

If clubs are full you can still register your interest if a place

becomes available.

Mud Kitchen

If you have any old pots, pans, bowls, spoons or kitchen utensils,

that you would like to donate to the foundation years mud

kitchen, they would be greatly appreciated.

Free School Meals There are many families in

Sandwell who are eligible

for free school meals for

their children but don’t

claim for them.

Sandwell Council can do a

quick online eligibility

check if you want to apply.

All you need is the parent

or guardian’s date of birth

and National Insurance

number.

Your school will also

receive additional funding

to support your child’s

education.

Can I ask that parents call in

to see the school

administration staff to

enquire if you could be

eligible. It is important that

you register whether or not

your child chooses to have

a school dinner.

Click on the picture above to be taken to Sandwell FSM page and fill in the form

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If you click on the events page you will find an up to date annual calendar. This calendar

contains the term dates, training days and other events. We will keep this information as up

Dates for your Diary

School Photographs This year school photographs

will be taken on 16th October 2017

Jeans for Genes Friday 22nd September

Wear your Jeans and pay 50p and bring a tin for harvest. All monies will be given to charity.

ArtyFact Theatre Visit

The theatre company have

been booked to come into

school on the afternoon of

27th September. The school

will provide this free of charge

out of school fund donations.

Macmillan coffee afternoon hosted by Year 6

On Friday 29th September Year 6 will be hosting a coffee afternoon. All

monies will be sent to Macmillan cancer support. All parents are welcome to

attend and give their support.

6F Class Assembly—Date to be confirmed

6M Class Assembly—Friday 6th October at 2.45pm

parents welcome

We hope you see you there

BOOK FAIR

Monday 2nd October to

Friday 6th October

Please come and show

your support

Ninja Turtle Pizzeria Themed

Lunch

On Thursday 5th October we

will be hosting a pizza themed

lunch for all our pupils to take

part in, please book your childs

meal on Live Kitchen before

Thursday 28th September

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Fundraising

Last year we raised a

massive £11,611

various charities and

organisations. Thank

you for your continued

support when we host

such events. We’ll

keep you posted with

how we are doing this

year.

Book Fair

Week

Mon 2nd—Fri 6th

October 2017

From Mon 2nd

October 2017 come

along to the school

hall 3.30pm - 3.50pm

to view and buy some

interesting and

exciting books for

home enjoyment.

Cash ONLY

please

Card machine

no longer

available

URGENT COMPLETION!!

Emergency Contact Details (cream form) We cannot stress enough the importance of the school having up to

date contact information for us to access if the need arises. To

provide the school with this can we ask that you return the cream

SS12A form as soon as possible as it is now overdue.

One-off Annual Consent Form (blue

form)

You will only be required to fill in a consent form at the start of the academic year. This will cover you for most school trips (a separate consent form will still need to be used for residential visits). To give consent for individual trips you will need to log into your school gateway account and tick the consent box for the relevant trip. This will also need to be done for any afterschool clubs your child wants to attend. This form needs to be returned to school as soon as possible otherwise your child will not be able to attend any visits or clubs in this academic year.

Congratulations

Miss Judd on the birth of her baby Girl

Mrs Shellis on her promotion to Office Manager

Welcome new staff

Mrs Moore — School Administrator

Miss Furnival — Learning Support

Miss Jones and Miss Davies—Lunchtime Support

Mrs Brean—Teacher (Maternity cover)

Miss Williams—Teacher

Mrs Thompson—Teacher (Part Time)

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Values Launch at Old Park

As part of our Values Based Education initiative, during the month of Septem-ber we shall be studying the value of Confidence.

Please take a few minutes to visit the school website (www.oldparkprimary.com) and look at the assembly with your child (there are short film clips included as an ‘added extra’, which were not shown in assem-bly).

A definition of confidence is ‘The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.’

As this will be our first Value focus in this academic term, we will also be look-ing at Equality, Courage and Hope throughout our autumn term and will be ex-ploring a further seven monthly values in the New Year. A value is a principle that guides our thinking and behaviour. Old Parks quotes of the month about our Value Confidence: ‘If you are last in a race don’t get mad. It is the taken part that is important. You are confident and brave. It doesn’t matter if you came last all that mat-

ters is you tried your best.’

Winner in Year 4

‘When I use my confidence I achieve something. It makes me proud so I want to use it more. But if I don’t achieve I will try again in the future’

Savannah in Year 4

We will be running a child and parent project based on our Values in the month of October a letter has been sent out on the Gateway and an electronic reply slip is available. A date will be confirmed once we have had initial interest. Thank you so much for your continued support. Mr Seale.

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Payment requirements from Parents

Breakfast Club Payments

May I remind you that payment for breakfast club is required at the beginning of each week

you require a service from us.

If payments are not received

Day One (Monday) - An email/text notification will be sent requesting payment

Day Three (Wednesday) - A letter will be sent requesting payment

Day Five (Friday) - A further letter withdrawing our services from the following Monday

will be sent.

The school’s breakfast club is proving to be very popular. Due to this high demand we currently

have a waiting list of parents who require this service.

In the event your child is withdrawn from our breakfast club and you still require the service, you

could then be added to our waiting list.

Toast/Juice/Milk Payments

May I remind you that payment for toast/Juice/milk is required by the end of the second week

of the half term

If payments are not received

Day One (Monday) - An email/text notification will be sent requesting payment

Day Seven (Monday) - A letter will be sent requesting payment

Day Nine (Thursday) - A further letter withdrawing our services from the following Monday

will be sent.

Unfortunately, each time a debt is accrued, the school has to pay the suppliers from the school

budget. This funding is for education purposes for the pupils of Old Park Primary School, paying

debts from parents is unacceptable.

We do not wish for parents to accrue a large debt which is unmanageable. Therefore, parents

will need to make alternative arrangements if we withdraw our service provision for breakfast

club or the supply of toast, juice and milk.

If you require assistance on how to pay through Schoolcomms, please do not hesitate to ask any

member of the school administrative team who will be happy to help you.

The school does not accept cash payments.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Extra-Curricular Achievements

Name: Harrison Clews

Class: 5H

Talent: Swimming

Latest Achievement: 3000m swimming award, lifeguard training.

“I started when I was around 3 years old. At first, I didn’t have much confidence and I was scared. I carried on, listened to my instructor and practised every week. I am now the fastest swimmer in my class. I have the confidence to keep myself safe in water and I want to be able to help others when I am older.”

Don’t forget to bring your extra-curricular achievements to the Golden Book!

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House Attendance - 16/17 Academic

year

Lions 96.4%

Winners for 16/17 academic year are: Dragons and Lions

House points will also be awarded to the House with the best attendance

Sharks 95.6%

Eagles 96.2%

Dragons 96.4%

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Spotlight on . . .

Full Name: Mrs Williams

Year Group/ Job title: Year 5 Teacher

Favourite subject: Can’t choose one – love all!

My favourite teacher at school: Mrs Stanton

Proud Moments: Becoming a Mum

Pets: None

Hobbies: Running

Favourite Film: Hunger Games

Full Name: Kelly Moore

Year Group/ Job title: School Administrator

Favourite subject: PE

My favourite teacher at school: Mr Lawson – Maths Teacher

Proud Moments: When both of my children became blackbelts

in kickboxing

Pets: None

Hobbies: Reading and going to the cinema

Favourite Film: Beauty and the Beast

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Celebrations for September! Please can you share your photo’s artefacts and stories. We can then display them on our Religious Celebration board.

Celebrations for the month of September are:

Friday 1st September - Guru Granth Sahib Guru Granth Sahib is a Sikh celebration.

It celebrates the installation of the Guru Granth

Sahib in the golden temple in Amritsar in 1604.

Friday 1st September - Eid-al-Adha Eid-al-Adha is one of the most important Islamic

holidays of the year. It commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice

his son to God. Eid-al-Adha also marks the end of Hajj, the annual

pilgrimage to Mecca.

30th September—Yom Kippur Yom Kippur translates as the Day of Atonement and

is the holiest date in the Jewish calendar. Its observed with a 25 hour period of fasting and

intensive prayer.

22nd September - Autumn Equinox Autumn Equinox (Mabon) is celebrated by Pagans when

day and night are of equal length. This is the final festival of the harvest season.

Thursday 21st September—Al-Hijra Islamic New Year

Al-Hijra is the first day of Muharram, the first month

in the Islamic calendar, and the first day of the Islamic

New Year.

Al-Hijra marks the day in AD622 when Muhammad

and the first Muslim community migrated from Mecca

to Medina.

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THE PATCH NEWS The Patch Day Nursery News

To contact the Patch Day Nursery regarding any of

the information on this page please ring 0121

526 2669 and then press 1 for the Patch

Oak Tree Owls Out of school Club.

Oak tree owls is the out of school club provision we have on site. The Patch Day Nursery runs the club every

evening from 3:20 until 5:30pm. We currently have a high volume of bookings throughout the week and are now

operating a waiting List due to the recruitment of an out of school support worker, we are aiming to have more

spaces available from October.

Our Prices are as follows:

If you are interested in using our out of school service, please contact The Patch Day Nursery directly on 0121 526 2669 press 1 or email: the.patch@oldpark.sandwell.sch.uk

The Patch Day Nursery

As many of you will know we operate a Day Nursery on site, the nursery is situated next to our foundation stage Unit and is open from 7:45 – 5:30pm. The nursery is an ‘Outstanding’ provision that cares and educates young children from 6 months to 5 years old. The nursery currently has limited places in the baby and pre-school room. If you are looking for childcare, in the near future why not come and have a non-obligation visit or email the.patch@oldpark.sandwell.sch.uk for further information.

30 Hours Free Entitlement/Tax Free Childcare

If you would like more information on help with your childcare costs, tax free childcare Please access the gov-ernment website: www.childcare-support.tax.service.gov.uk or if or are interested in how the Patch Day Nursery will be delivering the 30 hours entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds please email the.patch@oldpark.sandwell.sch.uk.

Times 3:20-5:00pm

Number of weekly sessions Calendar month cost

1 session £22.75

2 sessions £45.50

3 sessions £68.25

4 sessions £91.00

5 sessions £113.75

Times 3:20-5:30pm

Number of weekly sessions Calendar month cost

1 session £32.50

2 sessions £65.00

3 sessions £97.50

4 sessions £130.00

5 sessions £162.50