Olton Primary School
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Reception to Year 1 Transition
Additional Parking Restrictions - July 2023
We have received notification from Local Authority about parking restrictions proposed in and around the Olton School area. The proposal that may be of most interest is a school keep clear marking (no stopping at any time) to protect the new school entrance on Lyndon Road.
Full details can be found by accessing the link shown below. This shows all of the Council Traffic Orders and the one associated with the area around school can be viewed as you move down the page shown as ‘Olton Primary School Area Phase 2’. https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Roads-pavements-and-streetcare/Traffic?regulation-orders
The statutory consultation began on Thursday 20th July and ends on 10th August
Year 4 Multiplication Check and the Phonics Screening Check
We have the last of our statutory assessments taking place week beginning 12th June 2023 with Year 4 having their multiplication check and the Phonics Screening Check being completed with all of our Year 1 children, together with any Year 2 children who are retaking the check. It is really important that the children in these year groups are in school next week so they are able to complete the checks otherwise they will be classed as absent and will not receive a score.
KS1 & KS2 SATs 2023
This section has details of when the SATs KS1 and KS2 tests will take place in 2023 as well useful links to the BBC Bitesize KS2 website for English, Grammar, Spelling and Mathematics.
9th -12th May 2023—Year 6 SATs Week .
Our Year 6 children will be completing their SATs between Tuesday and Friday. Some children can be nervous about the tests but they have been preparing for them during their time in Year 6 and have completed practice papers so they are familiar with the layout, question types etc.
Plenty of sleep, a good breakfast and lots of positive encouragement will help them to do their very best which is all we would ever ask from them. Please can we ask you to ensure that they are in school on time each morning.
If in an exceptional circumstance, your child is unable to attend school on one of the days next week, please can you inform us as soon as possible as unless suitable arrangements can be made, this will impact your child’s results.
Year 2 children will complete their SATs tests in the last two weeks before May half-term.
The Year 2 tests are not strictly timed to reduce the pressure in a test situation. There is no set timetable for the Year 2 SATs other than they need to be completed in May.
SATs - USEFUL WEBSITES
Community Events
We are keen to promote local community events which our families might enjoy participating in. Please take a look at the events below which you might like to get involved with:-
- Every Thursday - Community Café – Food and Drink – Voluntary contribution
- Every Thursday - Share Shack – Borrowing Service
- Periodically on a Thursday – Police Drop-In These 3 events are held at St Mary’s Church Hall, Hobs Moat from 12pm – 2pm
September 2022
West Warwickshire Sports are hosting a free fun packed open day on Saturday 24th September between 2-4 pm for children 4+ at their sports centre in Grange Road, Solihull.
If you are interested, West Warwickshire would love to see families on Saturday.
October 2022
Surviving Bereavement
For any families that may need some support, please see below.
'We are pleased to announce that we will be running a Pop Up Bereavement Café in Solihull from October.
Our latest venue is Changes Coffee Shop in Solihull and we will be meeting on the first Friday of each month from 10.00 am – 11.00 am.
There is no need to book simply turn up for a coffee and chat with our experts in a relaxed environment.'
https://survivingbereavement.com/seminars/
#survivingbereavement #lifeafterloss
Anti-Bullying Week 14th-18th November 2022
Through the week, the children have spent time focusing on our anti-bullying work. Daily activities have helped the children to understand that managing conflict is an important part of growing up and that bullying is not simply a 'falling out'. This YouTube clip helps to reinforce this.
In lessons, the children have thought about attributes such as kindness, respect, tolerance and understanding which help the children to be good friends to help avoid issues. We have also discussed what to do if someone is being bullied and different approaches that can help or hinder situations.
We hope you will find the web links below useful.
CEOP News and articles surrounding internet safety.
Think You Know Great advice to keep children safe whilst using the internet.
Parent Information Expert information to help children and young people stay safe online.
UK Safer Internet Centre E-safety tips, advice and resources.
NSPCC Safety Online Helpful advice and tools you can use to help keep your child safe whenever and wherever they go online.
Childnet International Parents and Carers information to keep your child safe online.
Action for Children Action for Children supports and speaks for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people.
BBC Bitesize Fun activities to help children learn more key subjects.
Department for Education Articles and advice for children and young people.
Active Together Parks Challenge
Active Together Parks Challenge Spread the word and let’s get visiting the 26 parks in the Solihull area. Scan the QR code to earn points for Olton Primary. Full details are attached
PE Challenges
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