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

• Early Reading

  Mon 17 Apr 2023 FS

  At Walbottle we love reading. Reading with our children can't start early enough! If you are interested in finding out more about reading with babies and young children, you might find this article interesting:
  
  https://www.sirenfilms.co.uk/nurturing-a-love-of-reading-begins-with-babies/

• Best Spring Ever Activities

  Mon 27 Mar 2023

  https://www.newcastlesupportdirectory.org.uk/search?keys=best+spring+ever 

• Years 1 & 2 Celebration Morning!!

  Wed 15 Mar 2023

  Years 1 & 2 Celebration Morning!! 

  On Thursday 30th March, 9am – 10am, your PTA will be holding a celebration morning for children in Years 1 and 2 and we’re inviting all parents and carers to come along.

  This is your chance to see the piece of work your child is most proud of and to enjoy refreshments and cake together as they delight in telling you all about it

  All proceeds raised from the cakes and refreshments go back into our school to support even more “proud” moments. We will also have our pre-loved uniform available, perfect if you need to pick up any spares. And, as always, we have our HUGE selection of books which everyone is free to browse.

  All year groups will have the opportunity to attend our celebration mornings throughout the year, please keep an eye out in the newsletter date section for future announcements.

  We look forward to seeing our parents and carers of Year 1 and 2 children on Thursday 30th March from 9am.

  PS: All children in Years 1 & 2 will get the opportunity to come into the hall and purchase a cake on the day with their class teacher.

• Red Nose Day - 17th March

  Fri 10 Mar 2023

  Reminder: Next Friday 17th March we will be celebrating Red Nose Day with a Non-Uniform Day 'Pick a theme, don the best home-made costume ever, go red from head to toe or simply dig out your brightest socks. Wear something that makes you and your school smile'

  Please note: Cricket Sessions will still take place so please bare this in mind - if outfits are extremely fabulous, some children may have to watch the session for health and safety reasons.

  We will not be collecting donations in school but if you do wish to donate to the charity, you can do this directly via their website - https://donation.comicrelief.com/

• 15th & 16th March - Strike Day Closures

  Wed 08 Mar 2023

   8^th March 2023

   

  Dear Families,

  
  You may be aware that the next day of industrial action for National Education Union members is due to take place on 15^th & 16^th March.

  
  Although we are working hard to minimise the disruption to our children, we will have no alternative but to close NURSERY, RECEPTION and YEAR 5 on both days.

  
  The unions are in talks with Government in an attempt to reach an agreement around improved school funding and pay for teachers. If they make further progress and the industrial action is called off, I will of course let you know.

  
  If your child is in one of the above year groups and is entitled to a free school meal, you will be emailed a FSM voucher via evouchers for the total of £5.00 to cover both days.

  
  Thank you for your ongoing support. I will be in touch should there be a change to the arrangements outlined above.

  
  Mrs. A. Oliver
  Head Teacher

• 28th Feb - Strike Day

  Wed 15 Feb 2023

  Dear Families,
  You may be aware that the next day of industrial action for National Education Union members is due to take place on 28th February.
  Although we are working hard to minimise the disruption to our children, we will have no alternative but to close NURSERY, RECEPTION and YEAR 5 on this day.
  The unions are in talks with Government in an attempt to reach an agreement around improved school funding and pay for teachers. If they make further progress and the industrial action is called off, I will of course let you know.
  If your child is in one of these year groups and entitled to a free school meal, they will be provided with a packed lunch to take home for Tuesday the 28th at the end of the day on Monday 27th.
  Thank you for your ongoing support. I will be in touch should there be a change to the arrangements outlined above.
  Mrs. A. Oliver
  Head Teacher

• Coffee Morning / Valentines Lunch / Non-Uniform

  Fri 10 Feb 2023

  As you are aware, Tuesday is Valentine’s Day. The children will be enjoying a LOVEly lunch and are welcome to come into school wearing something red. The school council continue to work hard in their efforts raise funds for resources. They would welcome any voluntary donation that you would like to make. Any donations can be handed in to your child’s class teacher. Thank you in anticipation of your support.

   

   

  Come and grab a costume and a cuppa…

  On Thursday 16^th February from 9am, our PTA will be holding a “costume and book swap” ready for World Book Day (Thursday 2^nd March), in the school hall, where yes, coffee and biscuits will also be available! You can donate any pre-loved fancy dress costumes or books and grab another costume and book absolutely FREE. Members of the PTA are collecting all costume and book donations now to help get ready for the big day, so please have a chat with us if you have any questions or costume donations – we look forward to seeing you next Thursday – coffee in hand!

• Do you care for a child with additional needs - Space Workshop

  Thu 09 Feb 2023
  

• 1st February - Strike Information

  Tue 24 Jan 2023

  Dear families, as I mentioned last week the NEU teaching union has balloted their members to strike for the first time in 15 years. We have teachers throughout school who are members of the NEU who are in dispute with the government over pay and school funding. As the CEO of Valour schools I respect colleagues democratic right to strike or not strike ,whilst trying to keep disruption for our pupils and families to a minimum. On Wednesday 1^st February the school will be open to all pupils with the exception of Nursery. In my opinion the strikes are not likely to be called off but if they are we will let Nursery parents know immediately.

   

  Kindest regards

  Dame Nicola Stephenson DBE

• 7th March - Online Safety Workshop Parents

  Mon 23 Jan 2023

  On Tuesday 7th March 2023, Julian from GEM education will be holding an online safety workshop in our school hall 2-3pm.
   

  'The workshop will cover the online risks and dangers that all parents should be aware of and support them in protecting their children from these, allowing parents to help their children's awareness to know what to do if they feel uncomfortable about anything they encounter whilst on the internet.'