Snippets of News
Sutton Schools Swimming Gala
Our swimming team members.
26 March 2022
A big well done to the KS2 children who competed in the Sutton Schools Swimming gala on Saturday 26th March at Walsall Swimming baths.
Despite it being the first gala for three years, the children swam like seasoned professionals with fantastic results; 1st overall in girls, 2nd overall in boys and joint 1st overall for mixed relay which meant we came a very close 2nd overall.
The children represented the school very well and thank you to the parents for their support and cheering from the stands.
Prince William Award Project
Year 4 starting their project.
27 June 2019
Year 4 had a fantastic time beginning their Social Action Project as part of the Prince William Award.
They are planting a selection of fruits, vegetables and flowers. This week the children prepared the grounds by digging the beds for planting, ready to plant the seeds next week.
All the children got stuck in and can’t wait to see the finished project!
E-Safety Day
Mr Brenton speaking on e-safety issues.
25 June 2019
Our local PCSO, Mr Brenton, came in to school to deliver E-Safety sessions for all children from Reception to Year 6.
We learnt about how to keep safe online and what measures were taken to ensure this.
PCSO Brenton answered any questions we had and also tested us on our knowledge.
Cricket Tournament
Year 5 at Rectory Park.
24 June 2019
Year 5 attended a Cricket Tournament at Rectory Park.
They all had a brilliant day competing against other schools. Their behaviour was outstanding and they were great competitors, cheering each other on and also congratulating the other schools when they showed good skills.
A big thank you to the Warwickshire Cricket Board for organising this and coaching us this half term.
Well done Year 5!
Bikeability
The bikeability group ready to go.
10 June 2019
This week Years 5 and 6 have had the chance to work on their bike ability skills. Even in the miserable weather they had great fun and were enthusiastic throughout!
Some of the children also went onto the roads and learnt about how to ride their bikes safely.
They represented our school well with the external coach and he was particularly impressed with their mature attitudes!
Year 1's Visitor from Sutton Coldfield Mosque
Children learning more about Islamm from Nafesa.
5 July 2018
Thank you to Nafesa Moola from the Sutton Coldfield mosque, who kindly visited Year 1 yesterday during their RE lesson.
The children were given the opportunity to share their prior knowledge, ask questions and explore artefacts from the Islamic religion.
Nafesa shared some really interesting information about Islam and the children were extremely interested. Both children and adults are now a lot more knowledgeable.
Thank you!
Trying a Range of Different Sports
Ready to try out lots of different sports.
29 June 2018
Last week, children from Years 2 and 3 took part in a sporting event which consisted of trying out a range of different sports. This included karate, rugby, golf, tennis, football, street dance, basketball and fencing.
The children thoroughly enjoyed their day at Walmley Junior School and worked well with children from many different schools.Miss Green, Mrs Hall and Miss
Farmer were really impressed with the children’s behaviour and willingness to try something new!
Well done children!
Year 2 Share Rainforest Learning with Reception
Year 2 working with their Reception friends.
9 March 2018
Year 2 wrote up non-chronological reports about rainforests. They then took these to the Reception classes and taught them all about what they have learnt.
Year 2 really enjoyed being the teachers for the afternoon and worked with the Reception children to create a picture of the rainforests.
Eco Club's Fairtrade Promotion
Some of the Eco Club posters for promoting Fairtrade.
8 March 2018
As it is currently Fairtrade the school's Eco Club have been creating posters to encourage children, teachers and their families to purchase Fairtrade products.
By purchasing Fairtrade products we are helping to make a difference to the lives of those people who grow the things we love. We do this by changing the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fair deal for farmers and workers in developing countries.
The children are aware that Fairtrade products are available in local supermarkets and consist of chocolate, coffee, sugar, flowers, some beauty products and much more.
Please support this good cause.
by Izzie and Alex
Year 3's trip to Bishops Wood Centre
Making shelters.
18 May 2016
On Thursday 18th May, Year 3 had an action packed class trip at the Bishops Wood Centre in Worcestershire.
Fortunately, the weather was lovely which enabled us to take full advantage of all of the outdoor activities on offer.
The trip took the children back to pre-historic times, with the first activity seeing them work as small groups to build their own shelter from the limited materials on offer…to varying degrees of success!
Other activities completed during the day included lighting our own fires and hunting for suitable food in the forest.
Well done to the children who behaved excellently during the day.
Year 3 Visit Tamworth Castle
Fun at the castle.
4 March 2016
On Friday 4th March, Year 3 visited Tamworth Castle as part of our English focus on ‘Castles’.
We were given a full guided tour of the castle and got to see the arrow slits on the steep castle walls as well as visiting the armoury, dungeons and the great hall.
Children were given the opportunity to handle some of the swords and shields, try on the outfits and wigs and even get locked inside the jail!
We had a fantastic time at Tamworth Castle and the children were excellently behaved throughout, asking plenty of interesting questions.
Year 4 English Inspire Workshop
12 January 2016
On Tuesday 12th of January, Year 4 had their English Inspire Workshop.
We looked at writing short stories with a twist. Our stories had to include lots of action to make them exciting, so we began our workshop with a game of charades!
The children created some fantastic stories which we shared at the end of the workshop.
Reception Bulb Planting
Planting our bulbs.
4 November 2015
This week reception have been busy planting daffodil bulbs in preparation for Spring.
The children enjoyed digging the holes and watering the bulbs to help them grown.
All the children are excited to see the daffodils appear and grow in Spring.
Investors in People - Bronze Award
8 and 9 October 2015
Following an inspection visit from the organisation, are delighted to have been awarded the Investors in People Award Bronze level.
PTA Race Night
A busy Race Night.
18 April 2015
The PTA organised a race night, which was a great event with 125 people attending, half kids, half adults.
The evening started at 5.30pm and finished at 8.30pm, and raised £850 which will go towards the purchase of the remaining SMART board.
Martin Luther King Day Assembly
Year 6 lead the assembly.
19 January 2015
A group of Year 6 led our Whole School Assembly on Martin Luther King Day.
They showed a PowerPoint presentation and read some of his famous speech.
Year 5's 'Keeping Safe' Assembly
Year 5 group present their assembly.
17 October 2014
On Monday 17th November, a group of Year 5 pupils produced an assembly for the whole school on 'Keeping Safe in the Dark Nights'.
Letter from the DfE
13 October 2014
We were pleased to receive a letter, dated 13 October 2014, from Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Reform from the Department for Education. The letter was congratulating us on our high achievement in this year's phonics checks. You can read the letter below:
- Letter from Nick Gibb MP (pdf)
Year 5's 'Looking After the Environment' Assembly
Year 5 pupils present their assembly.
6 October 2014
On Monday 6th October, five children from Year 5 wrote and presented an assembly to the whole school all about 'Looking After the Environment'.
They produced a powerpoint and video clip for the children, preparing a question and answer session and even choosing the song for the children to sing at the end.