School Blog
Mumps Symptoms
Following our message to Reception parents regarding a confirmed case of mumps please see list of symptoms below: Overview (Link:www.nhs.uk/conditions/mumps/) The symptoms of mumps usually develop 12 to 25 days after becoming infected with the mumps virus (this delay...
Dementia Research Survey – Please read the following. Thank you.
Hello, I am a Dementia Researcher completing my PhD at the University of Worcester. and a Tenacres Mum. I am looking for volunteers that would be willing to complete an element of my research, which is an online survey looking at how we think about, or consider a...
PHSE Meeting
Mrs Hirst will be holding a PHSE meeting on Wednesday 22nd May at 2.15pm in the school hall. The meeting is to inform parents/carers what will be taught during PHSE lessons next half term. This will cover the RSE curriculum to include body parts, gender stereotypes,...
Blackwell – One Final Blog
Well there we have it… our time at Blackwell has come to an end and after 3 days of activities from 8am until 8pm, we are all ready for our beds. The children have tried 14 new activities and have amazed us in every single one. Their behaviour has been incredible and...
Blackwell – More Photos
Final Day – Morning Activities
Good Morning from Blackwell
Good Morning! We're all packed up and enjoying pancakes for breakfast. The children were incredible last night, with not a single sound between 9.30pm and 6.30am! We had to wake up nearly 20 children at 7.30 this morning! Will blog again at lunch.
Day 2 – Evening
Our evening started with a trip to the shop where children picked some souvenirs! We then went to a very lively campfire with children joining in with a range of songs and actions. We toasted marshmallows too! All children were in bed and quiet by half 9
Day 2 pm
We have been climbing, shooting, swinging, descending and zip wiring this afternoon! Some really challenging activities but the year 4s have been amazing! We’ve enjoyed pasta for tea with chocolate brownie and we’re all excited about campfire later!
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...