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Forestdale Primary School

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Latest News

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

  • 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)

  • Reception Open Evening for September 2024

    Mon 18 Sep 2023

    The Reception Open Evening for September 2024 is on Tuesday October 3rd  3.30pm-5.30pm

  • Staff smash it at the pretty muddy 5k

    Mon 17 Jul 2023

    Staff at Forestdale raised over £700 for cancer research after completing the 5k pretty muddy at Cofton Park on Saturday.  What a perfornance!

Awards

Awards we have received so far.

  • Primary Science
  • Healthy Schools
  • Health for Life
  • Artsmark Award
  • EEF
  • Big Lottery Fund
  • Music Mark