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

• Strike Action

  Wed 18 Jan 2023

  I know some of you are asking about the strike action on the following dates:

   

  Wednesday 1st February

  Wednesday 1st March

  Wednesday 15th March

  Thursday 16th March

   

  We should know more by next week and will keep you informed with regards to any action the school will have to take.

   

  Mr Foster

• Happy Christmas!

  Mon 19 Dec 2022

  What a last couple of weeks at Forestdale.  We had a visit from Santa, a coffee afternoon with parents, Christmas Fete, three performances, various raffles....I think we were just missing a partridge in a pear tree.  We wish all our community a safe and merry Christmas break!

• IMPORTANT ADVICE - STREP A

  Fri 09 Dec 2022

  What are scarlet fever and Strep A?

  Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria called Group A streptococci (Strep A). The bacteria usually cause a mild infection that can be easily treated with antibiotics.

  In very rare occasions, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause an illness called invasive Group A strep (iGAS).

  What are the symptoms of Strep A/scarlet fever?

  Strep A infections can cause a range of symptoms that parents should be aware of, including:

  Sore throat Headache Fever A fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel On darker skin the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel

  If a child becomes unwell with these symptoms, please advise parents to contact their GP practice or contact NHS 111 (which operates a 24/7 service) to seek advice.

  If a child has scarlet fever, advise they stay at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.

  As parents you must trust your own judgement and if their child seems seriously unwell call 999 or go to A&E if:

  a child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs there are pauses when a child breathes a child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue a child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake.

• OFSTED report has been published

  Wed 30 Nov 2022

  We have now received the final version of the Ofsted report which has graded us as a GOOD school - please go to Key Information to read a copy or request a printed copy from the office.

   

  I would like to thank all of the children, staff and parents for our positive feedback!

• Severn Trent Water Visit

  Fri 11 Nov 2022

  Severn Trent Water visited Forestdale and spoke to KS2 about the importance of hydration and the impact of plastics on the environment.  The workshops were very interactive, and we all made a commitment to drinking plenty of tap water and to recycle any plastics we use.

  

• Ofsted Visit

  Wed 09 Nov 2022

  Thank you for all your support during the Ofsted visit before half term.  We are waiting for the final report and will then share it with your all.

   

  As always it was lovely to hear the children talk about their learning with confidence and enthusiasm.

   

  Mr Foster

   

• FRIENDS OF FORESTDALE - WE NEED YOU!

  Sun 16 Oct 2022

  We are delighted that some of the parents have said they are interested in supporting the school with events.  This will really help the school arrange more activities for the children and raise funds.  If you are interested in helping, please see Mrs Hill or Mr Foster on the gate :-)

• Library visits

  Fri 07 Oct 2022

  This week Nursery, Year 4, 5 and 6 have all made a trip to Frankley Library and enjoyed listening to stories and exploring the library facilities.

  Fingers crossed lots of children will take an adult from home to join the library and enjoy some of the fantastic books!!

  

• INSPIRE Workshops

  Fri 07 Oct 2022

  We would like to thank all of the parents, grandparents and family friends that have attended our INSPIRE workshops so far this term. 

   

  We have held Year 3 , 6 and 4 maths INSPIRE workshops so far and have had a great turn out.

   

  Coming soon Reception, Year 1, 2 and 5!

• VOTING TAKES PLACE TODAY! School Council Elections

  Mon 03 Oct 2022

  Children have been casting their vote in the ballot boxes as they vote for their new school councillors.  Those who wanted to be a school councillor had to make a speech to the class to explain why they should vote for them!  

   

  The successful candidates will find out on Friday!