RSHE 19.11.25
Children are learning about God’s design for creating new life through a more nuanced understanding of body changes, menstruation, fertility, conception, foetal development in the womb and childbirth. Framed within the Christian understanding of eternal life, a further session on death and grief helps pupils to consider and communicate about death in a direct yet gentle way, and consider ways to support themselves and others.
A separate parents-only version of this session has also been provided to allow parents the opportunity to introduce these matters at their own time and choosing. This lesson upholds and supports the teaching of the Catholic Church on sex and marriage whilst also discussing other types of relationships.
The Life to the Full programme is based on the structure of ‘A Model Catholic RSE Curriculum’ by the Catholic Education Service. This model curriculum was highlighted as a work of good practice by the Department of Education so we therefore have confidence that the programme will be fit for purpose in supporting the growth and development of your child.
Life to the Full is much more than a series of lessons. It is an entire platform of creative resources that will engage, inform and inspire our children and, indeed, you as parents. This includes interactive video content, story-based activities, employing a wide range of teaching tools, original worship music and an accompanying programme of classroom prayers.
In addition, there will be an online parent platform so that you, as parent and carers, can engage with the teaching and deepen the experience for your child.
To access the online parent platform please visit: www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal
As part of our subscription to "Life to the Full", all parents will be able to access the Online Parent Portal with the following login credentials:
Parent Portal https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal/
Username ol-kenelm-b63
Password alton-towers
Life to the Full is intended to be partnership between home, school and church. We know that you already do a fantastic job and we see our new programme, Life to the Full, as a means to further develop, support and enrich the partnership between home, school and church so that your child is fully supported.
Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you, Miss Woodfield.
Community Language Day 14th November 2025
On Friday we are celebrating Languages in our community! Our Y5 focus is Germany.
Please come dressed in the colours of the German flag as part of non-uniform for the day. If any parents/carers would like to come in on this day and share their culture/language with us please email info@our-lady.dudley.sch.uk.
Young Voices 2026!
Your child has a copy of the lyrics to be learnt ready for Young Voices in January. Please ensure you have access to the Music Room and explore with your child at home! Thank you.
Due to overwhelming demand, many YV26 concerts have now sold out!
Please encourage your child to read at home and bring in their reading records daily! :) Thank you!
A letter has gone out for our Geography Fieldwork trip on 25th November 2025! We will be heading into Halesowen to explore our local area, what is available in terms of leisure centres and recreational grounds! If you are a parent and are free to join us please email @info!
Autumn 2 PE DAYS - This half term we are excited to start our French topic alongside learning to play the recorders on a Friday afternoon. Therefore, PE is now on a Tuesday and continues to be on a Wednesday. Thank you!
Ingestre Hall 2025 Meeting
On Wednesday 10th September, we will have an information-giving meeting for the upcoming Ingestre Hall Residential via Teams. Please join via the link below:
Y5 PARENT WELCOME MEETING 5/09/2025
The Year 5 Welcome to Class Meeting will be on Friday 5th September at 2.45pm-3pm.
This meeting for Y5 parents will take place in the Phiz Lab and will be a chance for us to meet and share the expectations of being in Y5 as well as all the amazing things that are planned for the academic year ahead, including the Young Voices 2026 Concert information!
What does PE look like this year?
Autumn 1 - PE Weds (Coach) & FRIDAY (Miss)
Autumn 2 - PE Weds (Coach) & TUESDAY (Miss)
Spring 1 - PE Weds (Coach) & TUESDAY (Miss)
Spring 2 - Swimming Tues & PE Weds (Coach)
Summer 1 - Swimming Tues & PE Weds (Miss)
Summer 2 - Swimming Tues & PE Weds (Coach)