This is the latest school news! Also check on your year group page and parents letters

• Christmas Charity - Animal Rescue Volunteers Lichfield

  Mon 28 Nov 2022

  This Year we are collecting during Advent for the Animal Rescue Volunteers Group.

   

  The children had a little talk in assembly from two of their members about the work they do. They also meet Max a rescue dog who came to say hello and hope that you will help other dogs and animals like him who were abandoned.  The small local animal charities are really struggling this year with the cost of living - trying to keep the animals feed and housed and warm. Sadly, so many animals are being abandoned and these charities need our support to help them - help the animals who through no fault of their own have been left alone, with no home and no one to look after them.

   

  Animal Rescue Volunteers

  We are a group of friends who formed our Community Group in 2019 to support smaller or less well known animal rescues and sanctuaries by fundraising & collecting donations for them.

   

  Our group live in & around Lichfield, Tamworth, Rugeley and Burton. We are all volunteers and we have chipped in financially to buy our materials and insurance so that all the money we raise and all the items that are donated to us go directly to help the homeless animals and wildlife rather than on overheads.

   

  • We collect donations including: pet food, treats, cat litter, bedding, pet toys, newspapers, towels and blankets. We then distribute these between the local rescues that we support
  • We fundraise and all the money raised is then donated to the local rescue charities
  • We go out to scan pets that have been found to see if they have a microchip and if so they can hopefully be reunited with their owners
  • We help to find new homes for pets that are being given up for various reasons, as we do not have a centre, we cannot take animals in ourselves but we have set up a "direct rehoming" system where we search for new homes, carry out a homing visit and then if suitable put the old and new homes in touch with each other

   

  In the future

  We would also like to run a project where we can assist with the cost of neutering and spaying local animals for people

  that can not afford to get this done. Again, having the funds to do this is an issue currently.

   

  We have our own page on Facebook - Animal Rescue Volunteers and also on Instagram - rescue0421 as well as our own website - www.animalrescuevolunteers.com

   

  What Can You Donate to Help

  Items that  you can donate: Anything that you need for a pet -  if it is new or nearly new and can be cleaned then we accept it!

   

  Pet food

  • Pet food of any sort - cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, ferrets, chickens, other birds, hedgehogs, etc (dry or wet food - cats/dogs)
  • Treats - for cats, dogs, other animals

   

  Accessories for Pets

  • toys, treats, leads, collars, dog coats, dog jumpers
  • Grooming combs, brushes
  • beds, blankets, heat pads for beds, good quality towels, handmade blankets
  • puppy pads, litter trays, litter
  • larger items - dog cage/crate, hamster cages, small animal carriers

   

  Remember anything that you need for a pet -  if it is new or nearly new and can be cleaned then we accept it!

  You can bring items to the gate on a morning or to the front office.

  We will be collecting up until the last week of term.

   

  Please tell us make a little difference to all the abandoned and unwanted animals this year, sadly so many have been abandoned and need your help.

  

• Micro Scooters

  Mon 14 Nov 2022

  We have been asked to pass this information on to parents regarding a company called Micro Scooters who supply scooters for all ages, two wheeled, three-wheeled, stunt scooters and nursery ride on scooters. 

  They are offering a family discount of 5% on everything by using the code SCHAMB22 at https://www.micro-scooters.co.uk

   

  Also if you have an old unwanted scooter then the team at Micro Scooters also refurbish them and then donate them to good causes all over the UK.

  If you have an old unwanted scooter or would like to nominate someone to receive a refurbished scooter this Christmas then please visit the Micro Scooters -Scooter Aid page

   

  https://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/scooteraid-recycle-rehome-relove

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

• EDA Consultation regarding admissions

  Fri 11 Nov 2022

  The consultation, regarding the proposal to give preferential consideration to Primitas primary schools in EDA’s oversubscription criteria, begins today. 

   

  The official consultation statement has been emailed to all parents and can be accessed under letters on this website  and can also be accessed via this link: https://bit.ly/3Uqb2Pf 

• We are part of Primitas Learning Partnership

  Tue 01 Nov 2022

  Today is our conversion day and we are now part of the Primitas Family of schools. These include EDA (Erasmus Darwin Academy) Highfields Primary Academy and Ridgeway Primary Academy. 

   

  It has been a long process but the DFE have past the order and we are now part of the Primitas Learning Partnership.

   

  What in the name?

   

  We took our time deciding upon a name because we wanted it to really mean something. We wanted a name which really encapsulated the kind of Trust that we aspire to be.

  And the starting point of the naming process was making the decision to be known as a “Learning Partnership” instead of a “Multi-Academy Trust.” We believe that Learning Partnership better reflects our vision and more clearly conveys our desire to be a truly collaborative educational venture where every academy matters and has a voice.

  Even though we are a Multi Academy Trust in law, we are a Learning Partnership at heart and that is why our name does not mention any particular school; We do not believe in the concept of a ‘lead school’ which has greater status, influence or privilege than any other. We believe that all schools are fundamentally and equally important to the partnership and its ongoing success and development.

  During the naming process, two Latin words resonated with us incredibly powerfully, as they encapsulate both what we want to provide and how we want to function:
  Primiceriatus: Leadership, guidance, direction
  Bonitas: Goodness, kindness, integrity, excellence

  And so, as we explored these two words and their meanings in greater depth and detail, the name Primitas was formed, reflecting our core purpose and becoming an intrinsic part of our vision:

  • Primi is the plural form of the Latin word Primus, which means No.1, the leader, of prime importance. Primitas, therefore, means a state of being whereby everyone is of prime importance and all can provide leadership, with integrity and kindness, to help and support others.

  Finally, it is important to realise that Primitas Learning Partnership came into being during a global pandemic when the whole world was forced to confront the reality that life is a team pursuit and that we need each other, more than ever, in order to survive, thrive and succeed. These vital truths have therefore become part of our DNA.

  

• Micro-Scooters

  Mon 31 Oct 2022

  We are very excited to share the micro-scooter website with you. They offer a recycling service where preloved scooters are revamped and donated to a good cause. More information can be found here: https://micro-scooters.co.uk/scooteraid-recycle-rehome-relove

   

  They've also gave us an exclusive code that can be used on everything this Christmas, you can save 5% on your purchases with the code SCHAMB22 at micro-scooters.co.uk.

  

• Christmas fund raising

  Wed 19 Oct 2022

  Friday 25th November we will host a non uniform day in exchange for items for our Christmas Fair. More details to follow.

   

  Friday 2nd December will be our Christmas Fair from 3.45pm. There will be lots of exciting things happening so please watch out on Class Dojo for updates. 

   

  The ever so popular Father Christmas letters will be back and are available to pre-order - these will be £3.50 per letter and letters can be for an individual child for for siblings or families. These will be delivered by the North Pole Elves during the last week of term but please put your orders in by Monday 21st November. All that is needed - is who the letter is for, something you are proud of and £3.50 in a sealed envelope marked for Mrs Ellis.

   

  This year our Secret Santa gift shop where the children can choose their own gift for a grown up, will be held during the Christmas fair. Elfridges will be open to children only who can come inside our store and choose the gifts for their adults. Our elves from the wrapping department of the North Pole will carefully wrap and label each gift to keep it a secret until the special day. There is no need to pre-order as in previous years. 

   

• Autumn 1 newsletter

  Wed 19 Oct 2022

  This half term's newsletter has been emailed to all parents. If you have not received it please contact the school office and update your details. The newsletter is also available on the newsletters link from the main home page. 

   

  thank you 

• Jubilee Fest on 12th July at EDA

  Fri 24 Jun 2022

    24^th June 2022

   

  Dear Parents/Carers,

  I am writing to you to send out an invitation to all our children and families of our school to join the event at Erasmus Darwin Academy at the end of the Summer Term to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Jubilee Fest. This is an Arts and Culture Festival celebrating contributions to the arts from all the schools associated with Primitas Learning Partnership. It is going to be one of the biggest events EDA has ever staged and it promises to be a memorable occasion.

  Date: Tuesday 12th July Times: 16:30-18:30 for Primary schools
  Venue: Erasmus Darwin Academy

  The gates will open to the public at 16:30 and it is an event where people are welcome to come and go as they please. As part of the festival experience, there will be plenty of space on the school field for families to sit and enjoy the performances on the main stage! Families can bring a picnic blanket and they can bring their own refreshments. However, take-away refreshments will be available throughout the evening from Café Erasmus, the Vincent Van Scoff catering trailer, stalls run by our pupils and a local ice-cream van. Refreshments will include burgers, hot dogs, nachos, strawberries & cream, ice-cream, various soft drinks – and more! It is important to note that the site of Erasmus Darwin Academy has a strict no alcohol policy and this will also apply to Jubilee Fest.

  They will be expanding their car parking arrangements for the evening, although they are encouraging families and students who live within walking distance from the school to consider other methods of transportation.

  The event will be ticketed so that they can safely manage the anticipated numbers. There is a small cost attached, but it is being heavily subsidised thanks to the generosity of the National Lottery ‘Awards for All’ programme. It is however free for children and families of the schools linked with Primitas – so Holly Grove families do not have to pay!

  You do have to book tickets BEFORE the event so that you get in free!

  All attendees will be required to book a ticket through the website

   https://yourboxoffice.co.uk/erasmus-darwin-academy/800-jubilee-fest 

  select ‘MEMBER’ for the appropriate ticket.

  Please be prepared to show your receipt upon arrival on the day.

  Please also note that any purchases (from pupils’ stalls or refreshments outlets) will all need to be made as a cash purchase so please bring an appropriate amount of cash with you on the night.

  Our school choir will be singing on the main stage, we are also taking part in the art competition and the poetry competition. So please do come along and support the school and children taking part.

  Remember to book you tickets! If your child is one of those performing- you also need to book your ticket so you can see them and also collect them from the site.

  Regards

  Mrs. D. O’Hare

  Head Teacher

• Online safety leaflets

  Wed 04 May 2022

  We are sending home online safety leaflets for parents to help to protect your children while online. Over the next few weeks we will be sending different leaflets giving you information, advice and support. 
   

  Please use the leaflets as a starter for a discussion  your child about keeping safety online. We are sending leaflets to all parents from nursery to year 6. All children who go online need to know about keeping safe. 
   

  if you don’t get the leaflets please first check your child’s bag then class  Dojo your teacher. Thank you. 
   

   

  

• Skipping Workshops!

  Fri 25 Mar 2022

  We are having a Skip2Bfit workshop in the school on Tuesday 29^th March and Wednesday 30^th March. Skip2Bfit uses counting skipping ropes to motivate everybody to exercise by challenging them to take the 2 minute Skip2Bfit Challenge. Skipping is a great way to encourage exercise through having fun! The skipping ropes we are using have counters on them so the children can challenge themselves to get better at skipping. 

   

  Skipping ropes will be available to buy after the workshops. See the letter emailed on Friday 25th March. 

   

  Thank you