This year, the Mini Vinnies are working with the parishioners & SVP at OLSK Parish; designing & creating Easter Cards for the lonely & housebound members of our community! 

We we have been overwhelmed with the response to this call; Turning Concern into Action! 

Thank you you to all the children who have created these wonderful masterpieces; the members of our Parish Community will be so grateful. 

God bless you all. 

Staff inspired the 'Love for Reading' today by sharing their favourite books with the children & dressing up as their favourite characters. Can you identify who they are?

Miss Mallin led a whole school assembly inviting everyone to share their favourite books and getting us ready for the day ahead.

Mrs Ray captivated the whole of KS1 this afternoon with her retelling of 'The Room on the Broom'....truly inspirational.

Thank you to all the staff and children for making today all about our love of reading.

Today, on St David’s Day, we had a whole school day of Prayer as part of our Lenten Journey. 

Staff, children and Governors came together to offer their prayers up to God, asking him for the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be with us all during Lent. 

Every class spent some time in front of the Altar, created by the Liturgy Leaders; spending time in quiet prayer, writing their own personal prayers and sharing with one another. 

At the end of the day, the whole school community joined back together, to share their Prayer experiences and sing hymns. 

It was a truly wonderful day; the children showed great reverence when praying; taking time out of their  busy day; to spend time with the Lord, in quiet prayer! 

Tonight, at the Birmingham Town Hall, Y5 rocked the stage as part of  the Hagley Pyramid Concert! Every year our children, along with five other primaries and Hagley High School, showcase their amazing talents, including a live band from Hagley, who share their love of music by playing a range of instruments. 

The evening started with a prayer, from Arch Bishop Bernard. It was wonderful that he could join us all for this evening of Rock! 

All of the children who took part, were great ambassadors for our school; we are extremely proud of them. Thank you to Mrs Sweeney & Mrs Foley for all of their hard work in ensuring that the children were prepared for the concert! Another thank you goes to Mr Mallinson, from Hagley, for his passion, drive & enthusiasm to make the night a success for all; well done everyone! It was wonderful to see so many parents & grandparents enjoying the night too- thank you for your support. 

Useful Links from CEOP for 5-7 year olds

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/leeandkim/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMUbHuffO8

The stories we used for our assembly:

PenguinPig by Stuart Spendlow

Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross

Useful link for Parents

https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/parent-online-support-pack-teachers/

Dudley cleaning management service provides schools and many other facilities, a safe and clean environment for children to learn and staff to work.
 

You can be sure of:

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• quality cleaning equipment

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• a dedicated, qualified area manager that supports you and ensures regular communication

• support on HR issues and provision of training for cleaning and caretaking staff

• work area calculations based upon a formula that ensures efficiency and fairness amongst cleaning teams and financial viability

• regular independent inspections to ensure high quality standards

https://www.dcccs.co.uk/

A big hello to my lovely OLSK family,

On Friday I had my last chemotherapy session! Yippee! I’m feeling very tired & delicate but glad to know it’s all finished! I’ve got to be off for a bit longer to get my strength back but I can’t wait to start feeling & looking more like myself!

Once I’m feeling better I’ll be able to start coming back into school, very gradually! I’ve had strict instructions from my doctors not to overdo it but the thought of coming back & seeing all of your smiley faces & hearing your news makes me very happy! 😊

Thank you so much to all of Mrs Turner’s Army as I have now renamed you! Your wonderful messages of support have made the last few months much more bearable! I feel honoured to belong to such an amazing school & blessed to be so loved by so many!

Have a wonderful rest of the term & enjoy your half term break! Can’t wait to see you all soon after!

God bless & lots of love to you all

Love Mrs Turner xxx

Today, our children called in the local councillors to sort out anti social behaviour which is happening around the school gates! 

School councillors from Y1-Y6, protested about the British Legion land next to the school, where people are seen using drugs, smoking & drinking alcohol, which is causing a safeguarding concern to all the children, staff & parents; 

The children were also protesting about illegal parking by parents outside the school & persistent offenders who allow their dogs to foul the footpaths outside the school gates! 

Laura Taylor from the local Conservatives Party met with Mrs Finnegan & listened to the children’s concerns about the anti social behaviour,  & she promised to take these concerns to Dudley Council. 

Mrs Finnegan & children took Laura on a walk about outside the school to show her where this unwanted behaviour is happening. They made banners to support their protest and carried them on the walk. 

Let’s hope the Council will take action and make the surrounding area, a safe place for everyone in our school community!