Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Eggciting times at Forestdale as the whole school went on an Easter parade!

  Mon 18 Mar 2024

  All the children of Forestdale went onto a walk on the estate to show off their Easter crafts.  The weather was kind and crowds of parents cheered the children on along the route.  A big thank you too all!

  

• Tree-mendous job Forestdale!

  Thu 11 Jan 2024

  Year 5 children were branching out, working with the Woodlands Trust to plant 150 trees!  The cold weather and mud did not stop them planting the trees in Pepper Wood.  A great team effort!

  

• Children bring Christmas to The Oaks Nursing Home

  Mon 18 Dec 2023

  Our Year 3 children and a special guest from Year 6, visited The Oaks to sing an assortment of Christmas songs to the delight of the residents.  There was also a visit from donkeys from the local farm.  It was all finished off with a drink and a mince pie!

  

• Great attendance at Parents' Evening

  Tue 21 Nov 2023

  Thank you to all of you who attended parents' evening this term.  There was a lovely atmosphere around school.  A lot of parents completed the feedback forms and it showed once again how positive our parent and school relationships are.  Remember we are always on the gates if you have any issues or concerns.

   

  If you could not make it to Parents' Evening please get in touch with the office or email your child's teacher to arrange another appointment.

   

• Lots of Half Term Fun!

  Tue 24 Oct 2023

  There are lots of Half Term activities our children can get involved in.  Here are some on offer....

   

  1. Swimming and Water Safety Breakfast Club Northfield Swimming Pool - see QR Code below

   

  2. Activities at Frankley Library

   

  There are workshops and activities at Frankley Library - please see below

   

  3. Visit Bring it on Brum to find out about holiday clubs!

   

   

  

• Forestdale Children attend first parade for 1st Hollymoor & Frankley Boys Brigade and Girls Association.

  Mon 16 Oct 2023

  The first ever church parade for 1st Hollymoor & Frankley Boys Brigade and Girls Association took place on Sunday. 
  
  "It was lovely to see pupils from Forestdale Primary School in attendance and so impeccably behaved."
  
  A few special mentions from those in attendance Lewis  read the Boys Brigade Prayer and Tyla Rose did amazingly well reading the opening prayer know as “The Collect”. 

  If you are interested in joining the Boys Brigade please contact Pastor Stephen at Hollymoor Community church.

• Changes to the school library

  Tue 10 Oct 2023

  We have had a change in our library. The Key Stage 2 books are now in alphabetical order and EYFS and Key Stage 2 have new areas for their books. We are in the process of appointing librarians. 

  

• School Council elections

  Wed 04 Oct 2023

  We have held School Council elections this week at School. We announced the winners in assembly and look forward to our first meeting. 

   

  

• Library visits

  Mon 02 Oct 2023

  As part of National Library Week the children in Year 3,4,5 and 6 visited Frankley Library. The were great ambassadors for the school. Well done all!

• Keeping Children and Dogs safe and happy together

  Wed 20 Sep 2023

  If you have a dog at home please take a moment to look at these safety tips:

   

  Dogs and Children | Top tips to keep them safe and happy together (capt.org.uk)