Issue 11 - Newsletter - Friday 6th March 2026
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Spring 2026 - Issue 11
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
We would like to extend a big thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our recent Reading Workshops. It was wonderful to see so many of you taking the time to learn more about how reading is taught and celebrated at Tipton Green. We hope you found the sessions informative and that they provided a clearer picture of how we nurture a love of reading across the school, from developing early decoding skills to encouraging deeper comprehension and enjoyment of a wide range of texts.
For anyone who was unable to attend, or for those who would like to revisit the information shared, the workshop slides are available using the link below: Reading Week
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support by visiting the Book Fair this week. Through your purchases, we have been able to secure new books for the school to continue our drive to ensure pupils love reading for pleasure and have the right skills as they move on to Secondary School.
Over the past two weeks, both our girls’ and boys’ football teams have taken to the pitch for matches against local schools. Our pupils demonstrated fantastic teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout their games. Whether defending, tackling, scoring, or cheering on teammates from the sidelines, every player represented Tipton Green brilliantly. We are very proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing how they continue to develop their skills over the season.
A reminder that you can now book your Parents’ Evening appointments through the Arbor app. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate successes, and explore next steps in their learning journey. We encourage all families to secure a time slot that works best for them, and we look forward to welcoming you into school for these important conversations.
Carry on reading this issue of the newsletter to find out all about the amazing learning and events that have been taking place so far this half term as well as how they link to our school values:
Dream, Believe, Achieve
through
Curiosity, Respect, Ambition
Mrs Richards
Headteacher
Attendance Matters
At our school, we know that every day of learning truly counts. Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in helping children achieve their full potential - both academically and socially. When pupils are in school consistently, they build strong learning habits, develop positive routines, and engage fully with lessons, friendships, and the wider school community.
Thank you for your continued support in helping all our children enjoy a successful and positive school experience. This week our all year groups improved or maintained their attendance - well done everyone!
Whole School Attendance | 94.6% |
Year 3 Attendance | 94.2% |
Year 4 Attendance | 95% |
Year 5 Attendance | 94.3% |
Year 6 Attendance | 94.7% |
Upcoming Events
Parents Evening
Wednesday 18th March - 3.20pm - 5.30pm
Thursday 19th March - 4pm - 6.30pm
This term we are extending the times of our parents evening in order to support as many families as we possibly can.
Booking for these meetings will be done through Arbor and will be released closer to the date. Please contact the school office if you have not yet been able to log on.
Science Day
Thursday 12th March
Dress up as a scientist or as a person from a science profession for the day! Pupils will be taking part in a Science Fair to celebrate Science Week. Please see letter sent out today for more information.
Y3 Mothers Day Celebrations
Friday 13th March
Class 1: 9am-9:45am
Class 2: 10am -10:45am
Class 3: 2:15pm- 3pm
More information to be sent soon.
Red Nose Day
Friday 20th March
Pupils will be invited to wear something red to school to raise money and awareness of this important cause.
Geography Field Trip to Carding Mill Valley
Half of Year 5 had a memorable experience at Carding Mill Valley last week, taking part in a range of Geography skills linked to their learning. Their behaviour was particularly commented on by the staff who led the activities, who were impressed with their enthusiasm during the day. The rest of Year 5 are now looking forward to their trip next week!
Footballing Success!
Our girls had a smashing game against Holy Trinity, securing a huge win - 6-1!
They had a dream and believed in themselves! Just look at what they achieved. Well done girls.
Reading Competition - Once Upon a Spoon
Thank you to everyone who entered the spoon competition for World Book Day. All the entries were brilliant - thank you so much for taking the time to make these wonderful creations.
Author Assembly - Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen himself supported the learning of all our pupils this week through a live lesson we took part it. Through the use of words and illustrations, pupils began to tell their own stories, with the help of famous authors and illustrators.
Teamwork in our Secret Garden!
Children have been having a wonderful time improving our Secret Garden. They have worked incredibly hard to help tidy and care for the space, showing great enthusiasm and responsibility.
It has been fantastic to see their teamwork in action. The children supported one another, shared tools sensibly and worked together to complete different tasks.
We are so proud of their positive attitudes, cooperation and the effort they put into improving our special outdoor space which will be opening next week for pupils to be able to enjoy.
Reading Ambassadors entertain our future students!
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, our Reading Ambassadors visited Silvertrees Infants to re-enact a story to our younger generations. They had a wonderful time, being welcomed warmly by everyone, demonstrating both their leadership skills as well as helping others understanding what they can achieve as a team. The pupils at Silvertrees were absolutely fantastic and we hope they enjoyed the performance!
Manny Singh visits Tipton Green
During assembly this week, pupils were inspired by the wonderful work of Manny Singh Kang, who spoke about the charity work he has been doing in the local community. So many pupils were inspired during the visit by his hard work and determination to make a difference, developing our school values of respect and curiosity. Read more about his visit here. Manny Singh Kang Inspires our Children!
Spotlight on Tipton
World Book Day
Talent Show Opportunity
We know how many talented children we are lucky enough to have at Tipton Green. Sandwell Council are running several talent shows around the local area if your children are interested in taking part. Information for these can be found at the following link. Please let us know if you do attend as we would love to hear all about it and see a picture or too. Go for those dreams Tipton Green and believe in yourselves. SHAPE Your Talent Information - Just Youth
Dates for the Diary
Spring term 2026
Monday 9th March - Wednesday 11th March - Year 4 Residential Trip
Thursday 12th March - Science Day
Friday 13th March - Y3 Mother's Day Celebration
Friday 13th March - Group 2 Year 5 Trip
Monday 16th March - Year 6 Trip
Wednesday 18th March - Parents Evening
Thursday 19th March - Parents Evening
Friday 20th March - Red Nose Day
Friday 27th March - Year 3 Trip (new date)
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Rock Steady Concert
Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Easter Holiday: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026
Summer term 2026
Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
Monday 4th May 2026 - Bank Holiday - School closed
Monday 11th May - Friday 15th May - Y6 SATs Week
Half-term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026
Monday 1st June 2026 - INSET day - school closed to pupils
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - Pupils return to school
Tuesday 2nd June - Y4 Multiplication Checks begin
Thursday 4th June - 3pm - School Nurses Sun Safety Roadshow
Monday 22nd June - Wednesday 24th June - Y6 Residential Trip
Term ends: Friday 17th July 2026 - Pupils finish at 3.15pm
Monday 20th July - INSET day - school closed to pupils
Summer holiday starts: Tuesday 21 July 2026
