School Blog
Day 2 am
The sun is shining and we have had an action packed morning! Children have really enjoyed themselves and we're now having lunch.
Good Morning from Blackwell
We are up and enjoying breakfast after a night of surprisingly good sleep! Everybody was so exhausted last night that lights out was 9pm with children asleep by half 10. We even had to wake one group up at half 7 this morning! We are all really looking forward to a...
Day 1 – Evening
We rounded off our first day with such a fun evening. It started with a quiz, each correct answer getting us one egg pound to spend at the egg shop. Here we could buy resources to protect our eggs which were then thrown off the top of the abseil tower. 5 out of 11...
First Day Fun
Our afternoon was spent in our groups doing a range of activities. The children have absolutely amazed us with their resilience, bravery and determination.
Blackwell 2024 – The Adventure Begins
We have enjoyed our first activity, picture orienteering, where teams had to solve clues to find the answers to questions about Blackwell. The rain didn't stop the children being super enthusiastic! We're now enjoying lunch in our lovely dining room.
Newsletter – March 2024
Pupils of the Term Well done to all of our Pupils of the Term who were voted by the members of their class. The criteria included being kind, helpful, a good friend, somebody who just makes every day for their class tip top tastic! Pupils of the Term: Dylan, Arianna,...
Starting Well Newsletter
Link to Starting Well Newsletter
HAF Easter Activities
I'm writing to let you know that bookings for HAF Worcestershire Easter are now open. HAF is a Department for Education funded programme run by Worcestershire County Council, which provides free holiday activities and food for children aged 5-16 in receipt of...
Deers and Otters Sport England Survey
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey Classes Deers and Otters Sport England are looking to measure engagement in, and attitudes towards, sport and physical activity among children. Our school has agreed to take part in this research and your...
Change to Sports Day Dates
There has been a change to the Sports Day dates as printed in the Home School Diary. New dates are as follows: Reception - Tuesday 2nd July am Yrs 1 & 2 - Thursday 4th July am Yrs 3 & 4 - Friday 5th July am Further details regarding times etc will...
Information re: MMR Vaccinations from the NHS
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccinations An increasing number of measles cases are continuing to be seen across the country. While Worcestershire has one of the best rates for uptake, some children who haven’t had their MMR could be at risk of getting this...
Measles Update
Cases of measles are rising across England. Children who get measles generally have symptoms such as fever, cold-like symptoms, sore/watery eyes, rash & spots in the mouth. However, more serious complications include meningitis and sepsis. Unvaccinated children...
NHS Guidelines for Childhood Illness
NHS guidelines A guide for parents/carers relating to common childhood illnesses and their impact on school attendance.
Winyates and Matchborough Community Cafe
Holiday Activities
Please follow the link below for details of holiday activities over the Xmas break. https://www.haf-it.co.uk/activities
St Peter’s Church Christmas Services
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A Letter from the Prime Minister
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Diary Dates for w/c 6th November
The new Autumn/Winter menu is now available to book on ParentPay. Monday 6th November will be a special bonfire menu - hot/veggie dog with chips, baked beans or sweetcorn & a sparkly cake. The menu on ParentPay will not show this option but please book the hot or...
Flu immunisation 2023
Flu information
Welcome Back!
We are looking forward to welcoming the children back tomorrow. Drop off and Pick up for children in Years 1 to 4: From tomorrow we are reverting back to arrangements that were in place prior to the pandemic in 2020. From tomorrow, all children in Years 1,2,3 and 4...