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Every two years we are invited, along with several others in the local area, to participate in the Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ) in January and February 2026.

We have been asked to support the work of the Public Health and Wellbeing Directorate at Dudley Metropolitan Council through taking part in this survey and stand to benefit substantially through our participation in it.

The children in Y5 and Y6 will complete the questionnaire in class, answering a variety of different questions. The questionnaire is completely ANONYMOUS and no-one can link the answers back to an individual child.

Pupils will be asked a wide range of age- related questions about their health behaviours. The topics the questionnaire covers includes:

Personal background e.g. family dynamics

Risk taking (drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping)

Emotional health and wellbeing

Healthy eating

Leisure

Physical activity

Relationships

Safety

School life

We hope you will agree with us that this is an exercise in which we wish to co-operate fully. We will assume you do approve unless we hear otherwise and we look forward to working with you in planning improved health promotion for our pupils.

As part of the survey, it will be helpful if your child brings the following information:

Their postcode (this will be used only for drawing maps of results in the area; your house will not be identified)

Many thanks

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What a very thoughtful little lady we have on our Mini Vinnie team, who has collected a lot of money from her family, for the SVP. Mike from OLSK parish,  received the money from her today! 🙏💙🙏 Thank you to her & her family for being so kind and caring, especially during this time of the year! 💖💖 Mike was absolutely thrilled to meet her and receive such a kind gift for the SVP!  🎁 

Following on from parental feedback- you shared that you would like to join in with live maths lessons at school. Therefore, in the Spring Term, we will offer the chance to join in with a maths lesson with your child.

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The Caritas Ambassadors have once again demonstrated their commitment to caring for creation by taking action in the local community. After observing a growing amount of litter accumulating in the gulley near the school, the group decided that something needed to be done. Motivated by their shared values of responsibility, service, and environmental stewardship, the pupils, led by Mrs Fairfax and supported by Mrs P, organised and carried out a full clean-up of the area.

Armed with gloves, bags, and plenty of enthusiasm, the Ambassadors worked together to remove rubbish, sort recyclable materials, and restore the space to a cleaner and safer condition. Their efforts not only improved the appearance of the local environment but also helped protect local wildlife and reduce the risk of pollution entering nearby waterways.

Staff praised the pupils for showing initiative and living out the Caritas mission in a practical and meaningful way. The project also sparked valuable discussions about how small actions—like disposing of waste correctly and encouraging others to do the same—can make a significant impact on the wider community.

The Caritas Ambassadors hope their example will inspire other pupils and families to take pride in their surroundings and think about how they, too, can contribute to caring for the world around them.