Message from Mrs Brocklesby -

As ever, it has been a very hectic (but very enjoyable) first half term. The children are all committed to their learning and are making great strides forward both academically and socially. We are all so proud of them and look forward to seeing you all at parents evening after half term to discuss your child's progress and their next steps.
I would also like to thank you for all your continued support.

 

Today I would like to thank everyone for wearing green to raise money in support of the Little People UK charity. Children and staff came to school in non uniform with green being the colour of support. 

Little People UK offers friendship and support to everyone. It is fondly known as,

thebigcharityforlittlepeople

Father Richard joined us today to celebrate Mass with Year 4 and their Families. I would like to thank Mr Tasker and Year 4 who prepared and led Mass.

The theme of the Mass was ,'Love Everyone.' and this is a wonderful message for us all during half term.

 

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. If submitting an application on your phone, please ensure you do it in 'landscape', so that the submit button is visible.

Mrs Warnett's round up

Reception / Year 1 - This week the children in Reception have been enjoying the story of 'The Little Red Hen'. The children have been learning to re-tell the story through the use of song and have been amazing the staff with their developing writing skills as they have been drawing and writing about the characters in the story. The children have also had a go at baking bread - just like the Little Red Hen! They enjoyed seeing what happened to the flour when water was added and worked hard to knead the dough really well. The children were all very excited to have made their own bread rolls and are very keen to make more at home! 

Year 1 - 

What a splendid afternoon our pupils had on Tuesday as they ventured into the enchanting world of toys from the past, courtesy of an engaging workshop led by Hartlebury Museum! 
The classroom was filled with excitement as the children explored an array of delightful toys, transporting them back in time. They eagerly took part in activities to sort the toys in chronological order and investigate what materials they were made from. From the charm of original toys to the fascinating world of reproductions, every moment was filled with fun and learning!
It was a joy to see their imaginations come alive as they played with these historical treasures. We're incredibly grateful to Hartlebury Museum for providing our pupils with this enriching experience.
 
Year 2 and 3 have been working hard to write instructions to make Mr Jeremy Fisher a delicious, slimy soup! They children thought hard to ensure that they used a range of features needed for an instruction text, including starting to use colons for Year 3 children (and some Year 2s!). The children are very excited to hear that someone's super writing may have earnt them a place on 'gold' on the Zone Board. Wait until after half term to find out who! In French, some children have very kindly brought in French books from home which we have enjoyed sharing. In geography, the children have been learning about compass points as they develop their understanding of position and direction. They have enjoyed using this knowledge in warm-up games as they carry on learning about tag rugby in PE. In tag rugby, the children have learnt about pocket passes and how to overlap as they pass the ball as a team. Today, the children enjoyed wearing green to support Dwarfism Awareness Day. Well done! We hope that the children have a well-deserved rest over half term. We look forward to an exciting day of DT on the first day back as the children create their final designs of healthy wraps. We also hope to find out whether someone made it to 'gold' on the Zone Board! Exciting times ahead!
 
Year 4 ended a busy half term with a lovely Mass this morning. The theme of the Mass was 'Love Everyone' and it has been so lovely to see how much the children have helped and supported each other this year. Mr Tasker was also really impressed with the children's confidence when reading and how confidently they said the responses. In geography this week, the children looked at the end of points of rivers and whether they flowed into lakes, seas, oceans or other rivers. The children researched some of the world's longest rivers and had lots of interesting things to say about how these rivers ended. The children worked in groups during their history lesson this week and were tasked with developing their chronological understanding by sequencing events from the Roman occupation of Britain. Children used dates and season to put events in order and were beginning to recognise that some sections of the timeline had more events in others. In French, the children continued to work on their phonics sounds and pronunciations, listening very carefully and trying their best to speak and record these sounds in words. Keep up the great work! 
 
Year 5  
Year 5 have had such a busy half term, and this last week has been no different! Year 5 all wrote a beautiful letter as their star write. The children pretended that they were a father heading off to war, saying goodbye to their son. The children did such a wonderful job and were able to use figurative language to show how the father might have been feeling. The letters written were very moving and the children made such wonderfully vocabulary choices to express the emotions needed. In PE, Year 5 have started a new dance unit, thinking about dance through the ages and considering how dance trends have changed. 
In DT, the children finally completed their pop-up books and shared them with a friend to evaluate. It has been 8 weeks of hard work, but the children should be very proud of all they have achieved. Well done Year 5 and keep up the good work!
 
Year 6
It's been a busy week for the Year 6 learners, filled with assessments and cultural explorations. As part of  Multi-Cultural Week, the children delved into the rich history and beliefs of Sikhism. They learned about its origins, key principles, and the significance of the ten gurus. They discussed reincarnation, mukti, and the special Naam Karan ceremony held at the gurdwara for newborn Sikh babies. They also explored the concept of langar, a communal kitchen where everyone is welcome to share a meal, regardless of their background. To conclude the first half of the Autumn term, the children researched and wrote non-chronological reports on the Amazon Rainforest. Mrs Freitas is incredibly proud of their hard work, perseverance and kindness. Year 6, have a wonderful and restful half-term!
 
 

As usual, we will be holding two Parents' Evenings this term. On Tuesday 5 November, there will be face to face meetings in the school hall from 4:00 - 7:00pm. On Tuesday 12 November, there will be face to face meetings in school from 4.00-5.00pm followed by virtual meetings from 6:00-7:00pm. For all appointments to run smoothly and equitably, it is essential that all parents adhere to the 10 minute allocated time slot. If you feel you need additional time to discuss your child, you must make an appointment with your child's class teacher after your initial appointment via the school office. Bookings can be made via the Arbor app for face to face meetings. If you wish to book a virtual meeting between 6:00 and 7:00pm on Tuesday 12 November, please email the school office on enquiry_wul@emmausmac.com.

 
If you have any difficulties in booking a meeting, please contact the school office.

Kidderminster Harriers Half Term Courses

Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme will be holding their holiday football courses during half term.  Courses run from 10am-3pm and are open to children aged 5-13 years (Reception - year 8).  Younger children, 5-7 years can attend for half days if they prefer.

 

The courses will feature their Star Player Award and a mini scooter tournament, everyone who competes receives a prize.  The venues are:

 

Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th: Droitwich Cricket Club WR9 7AN, Worcester - Bishop Perowne College  and Bromsgrove - South Bromsgrove High School 

Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st: Malvern Dyson Perrins Academy

Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st and Friday 1st - Kidderminster Baxter College

Thursday 31st and Friday 1st - Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre

If you would like to book a place please email: harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.uk

 

Please bring both indoor and outdoor footwear, packed lunch, drinks, umbrella and waterproof clothing.  All courses will be outdoors, in the event of adverse conditions, we may have to cancel.    Online price is available from Friday 25th October after this date pay on the day price applies to online payments.

Holiday Club

Holiday Club Booking Form

ASDA Cashpot for Schools

St Wulstan's has signed up to the Asda Cashpot - a scheme where Asda will donate a percentage of your shop to your chosen school. If you would like to choose St Wulstan's as your school to donate to, click on the link below to find out more.

Cashpot for schools (asda.com)

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.

 

Free School Meals Application

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.

Monday 21 October Multi-Cultural Week
Friday 25 October Dwarfism Awareness Day - pupils to wear green
Monday 28 October - Friday 1 November Half Term
Monday 4 November Remembrance Week
Tuesday 5 November Parents Evening - please select an appointment via your Arbor account (4-7pm)
Monday 11 November National Anti-Bullying Week (Theme: Choose Respect)
Tuesday 12 November Parents Evening - please select an appointment via your Arbor account (4-5pm)
Thursday 14 November Glow Disco at school - more details to follow
Friday 22 November Three Kings Parade - meet behind Civic Centre at 5:45pm
Sunday 1 December First Sunday of Advent
Friday 6 December Reindeer Run/Santa Dash
Tuesday 10 December KS1 Nativity - 2.00pm & 6.30pm in the school hall
Wednesday 11 December KS2 Carols at 6.30pm at St Wulstan's Church, Stourport
Thursday 19 December Christmas Party Day
Friday 20 December End of Term Mass at 9:15am in the school hall
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