At Saint Wulstan's we firmly believe pupil voice gives children responsibility and nurtures collaboration, confidence and leadership.

Pupil voice is a catalyst for learning, guiding and directing the route and shape that the curriculum takes.  As pupils progress up the school, the opportunities for pupils to lead their learning and contribute to school life deepens. 

Yesterday children from Year 1-6 shared their feedback on the Geography curriculum. We aim for children to know more and remember more and this was certainly evident yesterday. The children spoke eloquently about the aspects of geography that they enjoyed and one of our Year 6 pupils even named all 23 countries in North America! 

I was wowed by the knowledge of our pupils, well done everyone!

Next Week on Wednesday 9th October from 9:30-11:30 am and 1:30-3:00 pm, we will be holding an Open Day, for families looking to apply for a primary school place for September 2025.

It will be chance to meet staff and children, and see the range of subjects taught and find out about before school and after school provision.  I am looking forward to welcoming existing and new families to Saint Wulstan's.

Mrs Warnett's round up

Over the last few weeks in their PE lessons, Reception Class and Year 1 have been practising the fundamental skills of balancing, and bouncing, throwing and catching a ball. This week they developed these skills further and worked on their hopping skills. They showed the agility and balance to display this skill through hopscotch. The children have also been using their throwing and catching skills to work together on small group ball games. It is lovely to see the older children supporting the younger ones, whilst the Reception children look to Year 1 for guidance and challenge.

PTA Events

Meeting on Thursday 17 October at 7:00pm - location to be confirmed. All are welcome to discuss events for the year ahead!

School Disco - A glow themed disco is planned for Thursday 14 November in the school hall. More details to follow!

Tempest Photography will be in school Tuesday 8 October to take children's individual photographs and sibling group photographs.  Could children please wear their winter uniform for the school photograph.  If you have a child who is pre-school age and would like them to be included in a sibling group photograph, please report to Reception at 8.45am.

I JUST WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE THAT FROM OCTOBER 14TH MARKS AND SPENCER'S WILL NO LONGER BE OUR UNIFORM PROVIDER.

I would also like to thank any parents who shared their views about the cost of uniforms. We are looking into sourcing a range of providers and will keep you updated.

If your child is due to start school in September 2025 (and was born between 1 September 2020-31 August 2021), you need to apply for a school place by 15 January 2025.  For more information and to apply, please visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions.

If you require assistance, please contact Mrs Brown in the school office.

Transferring to Secondary School in September 2025 - If your child is in Year 6, you need to apply for a school place by 31 October 2024.  For more information and to apply visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions.  If you require assistance, please contact Mrs Brown in the school office.

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive universal free school meals.  However, based on your income, you may be entitled to a different free school meal type which continues after Year 2.  This also entitles you to a free school meal voucher during the holidays.  If you think you may qualify for these, please contact Mrs Brown in the school office for a form or visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk or contact the team on 01905 845280.  They will require your date of birth and national insurance number to check whether you are eligible.