Well done Year 6 for achieving excellent SATs results this year. You have been a delight to have in school with your many skills and talents that we see in school in so many ways. The test results are a snapshot of what our pupils can do on one day but we value and celebrate achievements  in many more things we’ve seen over the years ! That said, we’re very proud of our super results again … 71% of pupils achieved the expected standard in combined reading,writing and maths. In reading 74% of pupils met the standard with 24% achieving higher. In writing 82% of pupils met the standard with 34% achieving at greater depth. In maths 82% of pupils met the standard with 13% achieving higher. In spelling, punctuation and grammar 76% of pupils met the standard with 29% achieving higher. All results are higher than the national standards in 2016 and although emerging figures for 2017 show standards have risen nationally we predict our results will still remain above the national averages.

A huge thank you to everyone involved with our super Summer Fayre and and Enterprise event on Saturday. Thank you to those who gave their time on PTA , staff and children for running stalls, those who donated and those of you who came along on the day to enjoy the event. What a super team effort and enjoyable day for all. Today we have the ‘count up’ so we can find out how much was raised and which class stall wins our special ‘most profit’ reward. We still have some unclaimed raffle prizes in the office so will contact you to collect this week. Many thanks again to everyone for another very enjoyable and successful fundraising day, your support is appreciated.

On Saturday 17th June (2pm-4pm) we will be holding our annual PTA summer fete. As we did last year, each year group will be setting up and running their own business to help raise money for the school ICT project. Please come along and join in the fun!

The PTA have already raised an amazing £2500 this academic year! We are aiming to raise a further £4500 to purchase 30 new ipads and 15 laptops to enhance the learning of every child in school (from Nursery to Year 6).

 

The votes have been counted for the general election 2017 at LHPSN. Despite a visit by Theresa May this afternoon, the children have elected the Green party as their winning choice. Children said they liked the Green’s policy on abolishing SATs tests,moving to a four day working week and their strong eco saving plans. There was a great turnout at the ballot boxes and some excellent debating taking place.

The terrible events in Manchester this week have prompted some questions and concerns from our children. The website http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/40019250 has some excellent facts and advice you may want to view with your children. I led an assembly after the Westminster attack and focussed on those who ran to save and protect – doctors, nurses, police, emergency services, taxi drivers, hotel staff all offering to help at no cost. It is important that we encourage our children to find reassurance in the courage, hope and bravery we see in people of all colours, religions and races and remind them never to be afraid to enjoy themselves and live their lives to the fullest. Have a safe and happy half term.

Race for Life and Sports Day Postponed – Dates to follow next week

Year 6, I was very proud of your excellent attitudes to your learning this week when presented with some very challenging SATs tests in English and Maths. You persevered and were determined and I know you all did your very best, whatever the outcomes. Lots of sports, music and arts events ahead so you can continue to show us what great role models you are for the LHPSN dream, believe, achieve ethos! 

I was delighted to receive a letter yesterday from Birmingham Botanical Gardens praising the excellent attitudes and behaviour of our Year 4 classes on their visit last last week. Two elderly members of the public visiting the gardens also
praised our pupils manners and behaviour. Look out for their newsletter piece this week about their Glasshouse Tour and the activities they participated in to research their garden project. I’m looking forward to seeing how they transfer their learning to our environmental garden once the mobiles are removed.  

Well done everyone for raising an amazing £705.10 for Red Nose Day Comic Relief event on Friday . School was awash with ‘red clothing’ and tasty buns! 

You may have noticed the ‘model pupil’ on Old Birmingham Road this was something arranged by Councillor Peter McDonald. The models, to encourage safer driving, appear around the locality and outside other local schools. Bromsgrove Safer Neighbourhood Team have been looking at ways of improving the parking situation outside LHPSN particularly on Old Birmingham Road, by working in partnership with key stakeholders within the community including our school.