This is the latest school news! Also check on your year group page and parents letters
A letter regarding the rise of measles has been emailed to all parents - it contains information from NHS and DFE regarding symptoms and what to do if you think your child may have measles. You can also find the letter under First aid/Medical or parents - letters.
Thank you
A huge Thank you to everyone who donated items before Christmas for the Animal Rescuers- who we have supported previously. They help so many abandoned animals and small animal rescue charities.
Below is their public thank you they posted on their Facebook page x
They've done it again! Thank you SO MUCH to Holly Grove Primary School and their Headteacher.
What a fantastic amount of donations we have received from these lovely people again, we really appreciate your continued support
Lots of homeless animals and wildlife will be happy with these on Christmas day ♥️
Our school choir were part of the Young Voices choir of over 5000 children from primary school from all over the midlands. It was a super evening which was enjoyed by both the children and the parents who came to support the children.
Watching videos online: what parents and carers need to know
Children love watching videos online. In this article (click on the link below) we look at how to talk to your child about inappropriate content and keeping safe when watching videos.
Watching videos is one of the most popular ways children and young people consume content online. 91% of 5-15 year olds watch video-on-demand content online and 97% use video sharing platforms, with YouTube being the most used platform (Ofcom Children and Parents: Media use and attitudes report 2020/21).
There are many reasons why children might enjoy this online activity. Videos can be entertaining, funny, creative or educational. From silly animal videos to slime-making or video-game tutorials, the internet has it all. But the amount and availability of content children of all ages can enjoy does increase the risk that they may see something inappropriate.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/parents-guide-to-watching-videos-online/
There’s a great information sheet with links
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/parents--carers/pdf/activity-sheet_watching-videos-online.pdf
Our Year 5/6 choir visited the older people at The Spires Care Home today and sang a selection of Christmas Carols!
What a lovely morning it was!
The Orthoptic Department at Derby and Burton hospitals have asked us to contact all parents to remind them to make sure their children are tested at an optician once a year. Eye tests for children are free on the NHS at any local opticians.
We have exciting news regarding our home reading partnership with parents. From 6th November, we are introducing a new online, digital reading log that parents will use to record their child's progress in reading at home. We have made a video to show you how this great new programme works and how easy it is to use. We have emailed all parents the link to the video but you can also find it on the website under:
Key information - Curriculum - English.
We are a unique setting where we deliver a creative curriculum this includes forest school, woodwork, sewing and cookery sessions. If you would like to come and see us please book onto one of our open days.
Friday 20th October 10.30am and 2pm
Tuesday 7th November 2pm
Wednesday 8th November 10.30am
Tuesday 14th November 5pm
Friday 17th November 10.30am and 2pm
contact us via the school office 01543 278620 to book onto a tour.
Last weeks sports event at Burntwood Leisure Centre called "Target Run". The children loved working together as a team hitting various targets using Nerf darts and archery arrows. Great fun was had by all. Well Done to all the children who were a credit to Holly Grove.
Thursday 5th October is the last day to send in Halloween orders please. If they can be in by the morning register - either hand to staff on gates or remind children to give to their teacher at registration. Thank you.