Weekly Blog 21st June

Wilton Expects Focus

What a week it has been at Wilton.

The weather has been fantastic most of the week, with Summer arriving in style and the Euros kicking off with a bang. The result on Thursday may not have been the one the children wanted, but they are still strongly behind England.

The children have been working hard and being true examples of the values we expect in the Academy.

This week’s assembly theme was on Individual Liberty and why it is important what this British Value means.

The children also focused on being Helpful to each other while also showing how hard they work with Independence.

Next week is School Diversity Week and the assembly theme will also focus on Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

The main focus for the children will be Caring and Collaboration.

Parking around the School

Please could we remind you that parking outside of the school on Pasture Lane is not permitted. On the school side, this is clearly marked out as a no parking zone. This applies on a morning, home time and throughout the day.  Parking on the other side blocks the road and it makes it difficult for cars to pass and makes it unsafe for children. If you need to drive to school, please park on the High Street,  the Grange Estate or further round Pasture Lane to ensure the road and paths around the school grounds are clear and safe for adults and children. 

Year 5/6 Mrs Harding Class Round Up

Year 5 and 6 have had a busy few weeks:

We took part in a STEM activity based around careers in the Maritime Industry.  The children listened to a variety of people talking about their careers from a boat builder to one of the port officials.

Year 5 completed their Bronze award with HeadStart around children’s mental wellbeing.  They are now working towards their Silver, which they should complete by the end of the year.

We have also been learning about how Crime and Punishment ha changed over the last 800 years – ask your child about The Bloody Code or what you might get for throwing a rock into a pond in the Medieval Ages.

Finally, last week, we joined up with LKS2 for a cricket competition – after a bit of a wobbly start, the children soon got the hang of it and played fantastically well and even though the weather was a bit miserable, everyone had a great time.

Breakfast Club

Did you know we do a breakfast club every morning?

You can bring your child in, knowing they’ll get a good breakfast before they start school. This is open to everyone and can be booked in the clubs section on the school gateway app.

It costs £1.20 for each morning your child attends.

Attendance

Attendance every day is vital for your child’s progress unless they are too unwell to learn. It is your responsibility to inform the academy if your child is going to be absent by 8.45am each day of their absence.

You can contact the office on 01642 453374.

This weeks best attendance goes to…..

Missed Learning

3 days of missed learning occurred this week due to unauthorised absences. Unauthorised absences are for holidays, parents/carers not contacting the academy or any other unexplained

100% Attendance

This week we had 72 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Amazing!

A huge WELL DONE to you all.

Can you get 100% next week?

Diary Dates and Reminders

Lunch Menu

Our lunches are provided on a 3 week rota. Next week will be Week 1.

Nut Free Academy

A reminder to all parents we are a Nut Free Academy, please read below.

School Uniform and PE days

Please make sure that all items of clothing, including coats and packed lunch bags are clearly labelled with children’s names, so it is easy to find their owners.

All children have been provided with a t-shirt and shorts in a bag for PE lessons but they need to have their own trainers/plimsols in school please. Plimsols will be provided if needed. As the weather is changing, you may want to send in a tracksuit for children to wear outside during PE lessons.

Mrs Wardle – Monday

Mrs Barron – Tuesday

Miss Norton – Friday

Mrs Harding – Tuesday

Actions for Happiness

With only one week left of Joyful June and there is still plenty to do. What actions will you take next week?

Bring It On!

With Summer just around the corner, Bring It On! are opening bookings for Summer activities that you can find if you follow the link below. Please note that some spaces are limited and will fill up fast. Bring it on! Free holiday activities for children and young people in Middlesbrough and Redcar & (coordinate.cloud)

Girls Golf Rocks

Cost of Living

If you need further support, follow this link https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/household-support-fund to see if you are entitled.

Healthier Together

The 4 T’s of Diabetes

National Sleep Helpline

CAMHs

Families Drop In

Online Courses for Parents

Access to Research