Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• OFSTED inspection report

  Tue 19 Dec 2017

  We are very pleased that OFSTED have provided us with a copy of our report today and that we are able to share it with you before the Christmas break. Unfortunatley we did not get the report until 2pm on the 19th December and therefore did not have time to print and distribute a letter to all 500 children in an hour and a half before home time. A letter will follow in January 2018 when we return to school.

   

  A copy of the report is now available on our website for you to read. The report highlights lots of the good practice that happens every day at school and I am very pleased that all of the hard work done by all our staff has resulted in us having this recognised by OFSTED. It is particularly pleasing to read that

  • We have maintained our good status

  • The good work taking place in our nursery was recognised

  • Children’s behaviour and attitude at lunchtimes and throughout the rest of the day was commented on as being consistently good and often exemplary

  • Our work in improving standards in reading, maths and the results of disadvantaged children is proving successful

  • Our self-evaluation and school improvement plan are robust and are leading towards further improvements

  • Our strong Christian values are prominent in helping us develop children to become responsible adults

  • The two next steps for the school are already being addressed through our school improvement plan, which is available online.

   

  To read a full copy of the report go to the OFSTED section of our school website.

• Lost property and water bottles

  Mon 18 Dec 2017

  Lost Property

  Please remember that the lost property box will be emptied over the Christmas holiday.

  There are lots of gloves and hats in it, a few coats and several jumpers.

  We do try to re-unite all property with owners if it is named but in the vast majority of cases the name isn't clear and will have to be thrown away.

  Water Bottles

  Please ensure that all children bring home their water bottles and don't leave them in the classrooms. For hygiene, any water bottles that are left in class rooms will be thrown away during the holiday.

   

• Christmas Carol Concert

  Thu 14 Dec 2017

  Our annual Christmas Carol concert will be on Monday 18th December, 7.30pm at St. Peter's church.

   

  No tickets are needed. Children sit with thier families.

   

  This is a family favourite and a traditional way to start the Christmas season. Heage Brass band play along to lots of your favourite carols and Father Christmas hopes to pay us a visit!

   

  The pictures below from previous years show what a lovely event this is.

  

• New date year 2 cinema trip

  Tue 12 Dec 2017

  We are very pleased that the Ritz Cinema has been able to help us out with a new date for the year two children.

  Children will now be walking to the cinema in the morning on Tuesday 19th December.

  If you are able to help walk children to and from the cinema safely please let your child's class teacher know.

   

• Year 1 cinema trip - new date

  Mon 11 Dec 2017

  Many thanks to the Ritz cinema who have been able to help us and re-arrange the year 1 cinema trip.

   

  Children will now go to the cinema on Monday 18th December in the morning.

   

  If you are able to help walk children to and from the cinema safely please let your child's class teacher know.

• Year 1 cinema trip - cancelled.

  Mon 11 Dec 2017

  Due to snow and ice on the pavements, year 1 children will not be walking to the cinema today, Monday 11th December.

   

  Depending on costs we may be able to re-arrange this Christmas treat, and will let you know as soon as we have any information about a new date.

• Snowy or extreme weather information

  Thu 07 Dec 2017

  Please be aware of what our procedures are in snowy or extreme weather.

  We will always work hard to ensure that the school stays open, however the information on this statement will help you with what happens if we are not able to open the school safely.

  CLICK HERE.

  In times of extreme weather our most difficult job is always getting over fifty staff (including - key holders, cleaners, cooks, teachers, office staff) on site from places as far away as Nottingham and South Derby for 9am so that we can guarantee that meals can be cooked, paths can be cleared, first aid can be provided and children can be cared for safely and happily.

  Please do not ring the school. If you are unsure check the front page of the school website, this will always be updated with the latest information.

• Christmas fayre donations

  Thu 07 Dec 2017

  Please remember that we are looking forward to receiving any donations for our Christmas fayre tomorrow night, Friday 8th December.

  Chocolate, bottles (alcohol, soft drinks, toiletries etc), pre loved uniform, Tombola gifts, cakes and mince pies are all welcome.

  Please send to library or place in yellow donations bins outside school first thing.

  Thankyou!

• NSPCC assembly postponed

  Wed 06 Dec 2017
  Unfortunately, due to staff illness, the NSPCC have had to postpone the safeguarding assembly they were going to run tomorrow morning (Thursday 7th December) at school. We look forward to arranging the date as soon as possible.

• OFSTED children survey

  Mon 04 Dec 2017

  Children are invited to answer some questions to help the inspector in their inspection tomorrow. I enclose the paragraph we have had from the inspector today. Please click on the link below with your children and answer the questions before you come to school tomorrow.

   

  Ofsted is inspecting your school and, would like to hear your views. You can do this by completing an online pupil questionnaire at the following link: ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Pupil/10031238

  Your views are really important to us and, will help inspectors understand your experience of school. The questionnaire will close at 11am on 05 December 2017, to give the inspector time to look at the results.