27/08/2020
After a long wait we would like to welcome back our Great Wood family and our new starters into the Great Wood fold.
We know this is an unusual start to a new school year, but as always Great Wood is here for all our children and families. The team is very well prepared for the challenges ahead and are ready to teach and support our children.
We would ask you to refer to our September 2020 Information letter, issued in July for all the necessary changes to our school days and the way in which our school will now run.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, full and exciting education for all our pupils.
We can’t wait to see you all again!
26/08/2020
Can you walk, scoot or cycle either all or some of the journey to and from school? September 2020 Back to School is not the normal start of the school year for any of our Staffordshire Schools, or their pupils. There is a risk that if more parents choose to use the car for the whole of the school journey areas will see increased congestion, parking problems and air pollution.
See how you can help: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Schooltransport/Active-school-travel/September-2020-Back-to-School-Active-School-Travel.aspx
26/08/2020
Call: 0345 313 0414 or email: mattb@rugbytots.co.uk to book a free taster.
16/07/2020
Our wonderful year six had a brilliant day together as they said their goodbyes to Great Wood. The pupils had a superb Leavers Lunch dished up for them by Lesley and Jan, it was the famous 'All Day Breakfast'. At the end of the day they each received a Leavers Goodie Bag which included a reading book, a mug with all their names on, a keepsake keyring and of course the Great Wood Teddy. Although it wasn't the usual finale to the end of school the pupils made the most of it and had a memorable day to end their time at Great Wood. We wish them all the best on their journey to High School.
15/07/2020
As we approach the Summer break it isn't always easy to keep your little ones entertained. However help is at hand with a Summer Club that is being run with the support from Mark Hatcher, a familiar face in school who helps at many of our clubs. For further details please contact JonathonNewbould@aol.com or 07799192626 .
17/06/2020
National Writing Day 2020 is coming on Wednesday 24 June 2020!
This will be the fourth annual celebration of the power of writing creatively, inspiring people of all ages and abilities to try writing for fun and self-expression.
Pupils in school will be taking part and we would love to see what you are doing at home. For more information, please visit: https://literacytrust.org.uk/about-us/national-writing-day-24-june-2020/
28/05/2020
Calling all budding artists! J.K. Rowling is inviting you to help illustrate The Ickabog for her. Every day when chapters of the story are uploaded, she will be making suggestions for what you might like to draw or paint to illustrate the story as it goes along. You should let your imagination run wild!
The best bit is, if you are between seven and twelve years old, your parent or guardian on your behalf can enter your drawings or paintings into the official competition being run by J.K. Rowling’s publishers, for a once in a lifetime chance to be featured in The Ickabog book, which is published in November. The competition is now open in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India, the US and Canada, and will be extended to other countries very soon.
Your artwork must be entered by a parent or guardian, via the publisher’s own competition website, for more information please visit: https://www.theickabog.com/competition/
18/05/2020
Have you got what it takes to earn a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title?
Guinness World Records has created a new title - Highest score achieved on ‘Times Tables Rock Stars’ in one minute - and we are looking for players to aim for this special accolade. All you have to do is submit a video of yourself playing a Studio game with the highest score in the world by 23:59 on 4th June 2020.
Should I enter?
Over the years we have seen some incredibly high scores in 1 minute games. With lots of practice can you become the number 1 in the world? For more information on how to enter please visit: https://ttrockstars.com/page/gwr
Good luck Rockstars!
18/05/2020
The RSPB are once again teaming up with the Cameron Bespolka Trust to bring you WildArt 2020 and this year we’re even bigger! We’re on the lookout for talented young artists to enter our exciting competition.
Create a piece of art inspired by nature – let your imagination run WILD! There are 2 categories to choose from this year – REAL LIFE – entries using the more traditional approach of paints, pastels, acrylics, pens or pencil and our new GO WILD category – for those of you who want to ‘go wild’ in every sense of the word. To enter this category, experiment with textiles, sculpture, recycled and eco-friendly materials, and collages – anything goes!
For full details please see the letter below.
18/05/2020
It's Good To Talk...Don’t wait until you can't cope before you seek help. For good days, bad days and all the in-between days, there are lots of places you can turn to for support.
It's always ok to ask for help.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 - Kindness
