Issue 4 - Newsletter - Friday 24th October 2025
- srichards82
- Oct 24
- 6 min read
Autumn 2025 - Issue 4
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
As we wrap up a fantastic half term, we’re thrilled to share some of the exciting adventures and achievements our pupils have enjoyed this term!
Our Year 3 pupils had an unforgettable trip to Tanglewood, where they embraced the great outdoors and took part in thrilling activities including archery. With bows drawn and targets in sight, they showed incredible focus, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the day. It was a wonderful opportunity to build confidence and enjoy nature together.
Meanwhile, Year 4 ventured to Hockerhill Farm for a deliciously hands-on experience as part of their Design and Technology curriculum. The children explored the art of pizza-making—from kneading dough to choosing toppings—and learned about food preparation and healthy eating in a fun, interactive setting. The results were as tasty as they were educational!
Over the half term holiday, Miss Hayden will be celebrating her wedding, returning to school as Mrs Hazelwood! On behalf of all our families, staff and pupils, we wish her and her soon-to- be husband all the best for their big day. Congratulations Mrs Hazelwood!
Thank you to all our staff, pupils, and families for making this half term so successful. We hope you have a restful and joyful break filled with laughter, relaxation, and maybe a few slices of homemade pizza!
See you after the holidays, refreshed and ready for more learning adventures!
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Richards
Attendance
Whole School Attendance | 95.1% |
Year 3 Attendance | 94.6% |
Year 4 Attendance | 95.7% |
Year 5 Attendance | 94.5% |
Year 6 Attendance | 95.5% |
Upcoming Events
Odd Sock Day
Monday 10th November
Odd Sock's Day is a national event which celebrates what makes someone unique as part of Anti-bullying Week. We will be inviting children to wear odd socks to school in order to raise aware about the importance of being kind no matter our differences.
Children in Need
Friday 14th November
In order to raise money for this valuable cause, pupils will be invited to 'wear something spotty' on Friday 14th November. A small donation of £1 per children is kindly requested so that we are able to support this charity.
Own Clothes Day - Christmas Fayre Fund raiser
Friday 28th November
Please note this Change in Date
In order to collect donations to support the Christmas Fayre. More information regarding this will be sent out closer to the time.
Christmas Fayre
Friday 5th December - 3.30pm - 5pm
Pupils and their families are invited to join us for the annual Christmas Fayre alongside Silvertrees Academy. From Father Christmas to tombolas there will be lots of exciting fun to be had. We hope you will be able to join us.
Christmas Jumper Day
Thursday 11th December
In order to raise money for Save the Children, we are inviting pupils to come to school wearing Christmas jumpers on Thursday 11th December.
They should be dressed in school uniform apart from their school jumper! We are looking forward to seeing all the different festive options.
Christmas Dinner Day
Thursday 11th December
Further information to follow.
Parent Consultations
Thank you to all our families who were able to join us for the Parent Consultations which took place this week. Walking around school, it was lovely to see you all celebrating your children's successes through their books and learning around the school.
If you were unable to attend, please contact school or teachers and we will try our best to arrange another time to have a meeting to discuss your child's progress so far this year.
For those who were able to attend, we hope you found them as useful as we did. Our next consultations will take place in the Spring term, however if you should have any concerns before then, please speak to class teachers or senior leaders.
Sporting News
Football
The boys team played last week against St Pauls Primary drawing 2-2 in a thrilling match! Well done boys, super effort.
Play Leader Training
This week, our play leaders took part in Play Leader Training, learning how to lead activities on our playground at lunchtime. We are looking forward to seeing their leadership skills being used to support all pupils on the playground.
Darker Nights - Stay Safe!
With the darker nights setting in and upcoming celebrations over the half term holiday, West Midlands Police have asked us to share the following important messages with you.
Family Support
Half Term Fun
Go Play Activities (no booking required)
The Go Play activities are a FREE universal offer running throughout the year across various Tipton/Sandwell locations. Please see below and the flyer for Tipton activities or visit the website for a full calendar of events across Sandwell – www.goplaysandwell.co.uk/events/
Wednesday 29th October, 11am – 4pm at Tipton Library, Victoria Road, DY4 8SD
Thursday 30th October, 10am – 12.30pm at Tibbington Play Area, Chestnut Avenue, Tipton, DY4 9QT and later that day at Jubilee Park, Powis Avenue, DY4 0RL from 1.30pm – 4pm.
Autumn Fun and Games
Life in Community CIC, will be holding their Autumn Makes & Bakes, with Autumn Fun & Games on Friday 31st October 2025 from 12pm – 4pm at Brook Street Community Centre, 1 Brook Street Tipton, DY4 9D
Registration link: http://forms.gle/u638cKXLnLfhTAix8 or to find out more, text ‘PLAY’ to 07752 659 257
Come along and join us as the whole family to engage in making easy tasty Autumn treats, with fun and games, to keep everyone laughing on Halloween.
Choices Half Term Offer
The programme offers free sessions including Forge Mill Farm pumpkin picking, RSPB Activity Morning, Leisure United Family Activity Day, Tipton Sports Academy paddle and badminton sessions and Asda Cape Hill (Shop Tours/ Halloween crafts with food and pumpkins)
For more information and quotes from families, please visit www.healthysandwell.co.uk/choices/
To view and book sessions, please visit https://bookwhen.com/choices
Follow Healthy Sandwell on Facebook to find out more about activities throughout the year
Reading at Tipton Green
Reading is an extremely important part of our school curriculum, and is not only taught as a lesson, but also supports pupil learning in every subject that we teach. Please follow the following link to read more about our reading offer on the Reading Newsletter. https://www.tgjs.org.uk/post/reading-newsletter-oct-25
Spotlight on Learning
Dates for the Diary
Autumn Term 2025 2026
Monday 13th October - School Photo Day
Tuesday 14th October - Year 4 Trip - group 1
Wednesday 15th October - Year 4 Trip - group 2
Tuesday 21st October - Year 3 Trip - group 1
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Parents Evening (3.20pm-5pm)
Thursday 23rd October 2025 - Parents Evening (4pm-6pm)
Friday 24th October - Year 3 Trip - group 2
Friday 24th October - Last day of half term
Half-term holiday: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025
Monday 3rd November - Pupils return to school
Thursday 13th November - Year 5 Trip
Monday 10th November - Odd Sock Day
Tuesday 11th November - Remembrance Celebrations
Tuesday 11th November - Year 6 Remembrance Event - Parents invited (see letter)
Friday 14th November 2025 - Children in Need
Wednesday 19th November 2025 - Year 6 Trip (Class 11)
Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Year 6 Trip (Class 10)
Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Year 6 Trip (Class 12)
Friday 28th November 2025 - Non-Uniform Day (Fayre Donations)
Friday 5th December 2025 - Christmas Fayre
Monday 8th December 2025 - Y3 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Y4 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Y5 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Thursday 11th December 2025 - Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Dinner
Friday 12th December 2025 - Y6 Christmas Concert - 9.15am
Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025 - Pupils finish at 1pm
Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026
Spring term 2026
Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
Half-term holiday: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026
Monday 23rd February 2026 - INSET day - school closed to pupils
Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Pupils return to school
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
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
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
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