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We had a tree-mendous time!

Wed 02 Mar 2022

The School Councillors and Eco Councillors paid a visit to Hollymoor Park today to support Birmingham Trees for life - planting 10 trees!

It was a very important part of our drive for sustainability and the children absolutely loved it! Despite the rain and the mud, we managed to plant the trees and the children answered a variety of questions about sustainability and about tree/plant life. We all enjoyed this great experience!

Click here for more information:

No Trees – No Hope! More Trees – New Hope! – Birmingham Trees for Life (btfl.org.uk)

Safer Internet Day Tuesday 8th February

Fri 04 Feb 2022

Tuesday 8th February is Safer Internet Day and children will be reminded about how to use the internet safely.

What games are appropriate for children? What are the advantages and disadvantages of gaming? How can parents make the right decision for their family? Under the headline “All fun and games? Your guide to gaming”, our expert trainer Sophie Linington will explore some of the most frequent questions parents have about gaming.

Click on the link to join the workshop on Tuesday 8th February at 4.30 pm. There’s no need to register – all you need to do to join is click this link: https://youtu.be/s6dz2GoR6uM.

Mobile and Smart Technologies Policy

Thu 13 Jan 2022

The Mobile and Smart Technologies Policy has been updated as technologies change with increased functionality.

If a parent wishes a child to bring a mobile phone into school, please discuss this with the Head Teacher. If agreed, the phone will need to be handed into the office each morning and then collected. Children are not allowed to use these on the school premises.

With increasing changes in technology functionality on devices can be varied. Any device which has either phone capabilities, recording (video or sound) or camera functionality is not allowed in school. This includes watches and fitness bands if they have any of this functionality.

This is to keep your children safe.

If you have any concerns or comments please do not hesitate to see me at the gates.

Mr Foster

Acting Head Teacher

Reception Open Evening for 2022

Mon 29 Nov 2021

We will be holding an Open Evening in our Reception class for parents of children who are hoping to join our Reception Class in September 2022.

It will be held on Thursday 9th December between 3.45pm and 5.15pm

COVID update

Mon 29 Nov 2021

Following revised guidelines for schools, from Monday 29th November all visitors including parents will have to wear face masks when visiting school. This is to keep every safe.

Thank you for your support.

Children in Need

Mon 22 Nov 2021

Thank you for your support for raising money for Children in Need - we raised over £70 for the charity. The children looked great dressed up for the day and I know they enjoyed the activities!

Macmillan Coffee Success - thank you!

Sun 26 Sep 2021

Around 60 children had their parents come to school on Friday to support our Macmillan Cancer Coffee Afternoon. We raised over £130! Thank you to all the parents who came along - it was so good to see you all back in school!

Forestdale is in Safe Hands!

Fri 17 Sep 2021

Reagan was selected for the prestigious Gaelic Athletic Association Tournament with over 2000 children across Britain participating. He was in goal and managed to get all the way to the final. We are all so proud of him at Forestdale!

Important Information - children starting back in September

Mon 30 Aug 2021

We hope you have all had a great summer and we look forward to having the children back. Please read the important information below:

Children are back on Monday 6th September
Gates will open at 8:40 and children will come in and go straight to class. Gates close at 8:50 any child arriving after this time will be marked as late.
Foundation come to the front entrance where they will also be picked up from at 3.10pm
All KS1 and KS2 children will be picked up at 3:15pm
TUCK - Children will now buy their tuck daily
BUBBLES - Following the latest guidelines children will be mixing during lunch and play times
COVID - If your child has a persistent cough, temperature or loss of smell/taste they will need to stay at home and get tested immediately. Upon a negative test (and normal temperature) children then can come back to school. Tests are usually turned around within 48 hours. If someone in the household tests positive, children no longer have to self isolate and if they are symptom free they can come to school.
PE - We will continue to ask children to come to school in PE Kits on PE days - there will be no PE on the first day - SCHOOL UNIFORM ONLY PLEASE.
UNIFORM - Children should be in school uniform burgundy jumper / plain white polo shirt/ dark trousers or skirt/summer dress black shoes or black trainers. NO BOOTS. Encourage the children to dress independently and tie their shoelaces. If they cannot tie their shoelaces please send them in with Velcro shoes. If spare clothes are borrowed from school please return them washed as soon as possible. We welcome donations of old school uniform and are very grateful for it. School uniform can be purchased from the school office or from most supermarkets.
EARRINGS - These will need to be removed for PE days (or by the child) if unable to remove them they must taped BEFORE school. Only studs allowed in school for health and safety reasons.

If you have any questions I will be on the back gate before and after school.

Mr Foster

Acting Head Teacher

Summer Support and Fun!

Fri 16 Jul 2021

Premier Education are delivering one of Birmingham councils Holiday Activity and Food camps in your area, their camp is running at Bournville school and allows any child eligible for free school meals to attend all 17 days free of charge.

All parents have to do is sign up following the link below:

https://family.premier-education.com/add-course/702184/

Free Food Bags - see the flyer below!