08/05/2020
Great Wood were honoured to take part in the 75th Anniversary of VE Day by attending the 2 minute silence in Tean. The Royal British Legion had done an amazing job decorating the High Street. The 11am silence was beautifully held and wreaths were laid by Councillor Colin Pearce. Carley Mellor laid a wreath on behalf of Tean RBL and Elsie laid a wreath on behalf of all the Tean children. It was well attended and everyone respected the social distancing protocols. Well done to those who attended but especially those that decorated the High Street and led the service.
'We remember that we are free today thanks to their sacrifice of yesterday' Mahia, aged 5
07/05/2020
When VE Day dawns on 8th May 2020 it will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. Years of carnage and destruction had come to an end and millions of people took to the streets and pubs to celebrate peace and mourn their loved–ones.
The 75th anniversary will provide our nation, and our friends around the world, with an opportunity to reflect on the enormous sacrifice, courage and determination of people from all walks of life who saw us through this dark and terrifying period. To commemorate this important time the nation is taking part in VE Day 75, a three-day international celebration that will take place from 8th May to 10th May 2020.
Look out for this weeks newsletter that explains how you can commemorate this anniversary alongside the Great Wood community and others across the world.
Remember to email your photos/videos to school so we can share with our Great Wood community the wonderful way in which we have honoured and paid our respects to all those who lived through World War Two.
04/05/2020
On Wednesday 6th May at 10am the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are proud to launch their new Safe+Sound programme. This will be a weekly programme with partners providing workshops for children who are currently educating at home. Like their regular Safe+Sound events, the programme is aimed at KS2 children and will run for 12 weeks with new content, and different partners getting involved every week.
Topics will include:
• Fire Safety
• First Aid
• Water Safety
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Road Safety
• Internet Safety
They will share the link to the live programme next Tuesday, and every Tuesday thereafter. Each week will have live chat, several workshops and a quiz – all aimed at helping children keep themselves, their families and their carers Safe+Sound in these extraordinary times. The programme will also be available to view again on demand at any time after it goes live.
To find out more visit their website for Safe and Sound:
http://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safe-and-sound/
Please let us know if you take part and what you have learnt. Enjoy!
04/05/2020
Opportunities for your students to learn from home with WWF
Starting Monday 4th May, the WWF have provided fun daily activities to help our students connect with nature and learn more about our planet's forests.
Their upcoming themed week will include live learning events via our new dedicated Facebook group (with recordings available on YouTube), links to our popular educational materials, and an opportunity to participate in a fun and insightful webinar with a WWF expert. Please take a look and let us know what you have found out about nature. Find out more at https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/love-nature/forests?dm_i=38LF,118RN,3AS0EQ,3XV9F,1
Stay safe and enjoy exploring our amazing planet!
01/05/2020
Read a good book recently?
Please share with us your book reviews recommendations! We will post them on the website to help keep us entertained during these unprecedented times. Look out for some from the staff too!
Please email reading reviews/recommendations to your class teacher or to the office email.
There are lots of websites offering free e-books such as Amazon, Google Play, Apple Play and The Book Trust.
Happy Reading!
From the Great Wood Team.
30/04/2020
Happy 100th Birthday from all the Great Wood community!
Thank you to all those who have sent in their wonderful cards to celebrate this inspirational figure. We will put as many as we can on the newsletter and teachers class pages. He has already received over 125,000 from people around the world.
Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday will be marked by an RAF flypast.
The special Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) will carry out an aerial salute on Thursday April 30.
The Ministry of Defence, who are responsible for the RAF, said the flypast would "celebrate Captain Tom's birthday and mark his amazing fundraising achievement".
Captain Tom is a war veteran has raised £27 million for the NHS so far by walking around his garden 100 times using a walking frame, got to number one in the charts with a charity song and even got a personalised WWE title belt!
Thank you Captain Moore for all you have done, you are an inspiration to us all. We all hope you have a fantastic day with your family as the nation celebrates your achievements.
From the Great Wood community.
(Card designed by Sophie, year 6)
21/04/2020
For more support while you are teaching your children at home, please take a look at this new exciting resource. The Oak National Academy is a government-backed online learning platform that launched on Monday 20 April. The new enterprise has been created by 40 teachers from some of the leading schools across England and is funded by the Department of Education.
The Academy provides access to 180 video lessons per week, for every year group from Reception through to Year 10.
The lessons span a broad range of subjects, including maths, art and languages, and feature a corresponding quiz and worksheet.
Each lesson lasts for one hour and the portal will provide the equivalent of three hours of lessons per day for primary students.
To access the resources on Oak National Academy, simply visit the official website where online resources are now available to use. From the website, you can access lessons by subject and level, or follow the Academy’s planned weekly schedule.
Oak National Academy joins a broad range of resources and support that are available for both schools and parents, which have been outlined on the government website.
Please have a go at the lessons/activities and let your teacher know what you have enjoyed.
21/04/2020
Share your thanks and good wishes ahead of Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday. Captain Tom Moore, the Second World War veteran who has raised more than £25 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden, will celebrate his 100th birthday on April 30.
A Spitfire flypast is being planned to celebrate the big day, while children across the UK are making virtual birthday cards by way of thanks using the hashtag #makeacardfortom.
The former tank commander aimed to complete his challenge at his home in Bedfordshire before his birthday to support medics on the frontline of the coronavirus. Mr Moore's initial fundraising target of £1,000 was met within 24 hours, and he went on to raise the incredible sum for the NHS Charities Together organisation.
Please show your support for Tom, send us your pictures/cards/posters and we will display as many as we can on the website.
Thank you and 'Happy Birthday' Captain Tom Moore from all the Great Wood community!
21/04/2020
As we look to increase the support at home with resources and fun activities we have information from Severn Trent Water.
Their online page will be packed with fun activities that include core school subjects and more! Most of the activities children can do independently, but where adult support is needed they will ensure that it is made clear in the instructions.
They’ll be adding new content each week so be sure to regularly check out their page for new resources. All resources can be found at www.stwater.co.uk/kidszone.They’ll be covering topics such as blockages, health & hydration, plastics & the environment, water efficiency and more!
Enjoy and don't forget to send any work to your teachers so they can see all the learning that is taking place.
20/04/2020
Two of our pupils decided to donate their Easter Egg money to the Midlands Air Ambulance. The two kind-hearted boys story has been reported by the local papers and they are hoping to raise as much money as possible - well done boys!
