Dear Parents/Carers,

Well done to all of the children who presented their manifesto last week. It is lovely to see so many children really excited about running for election. This is a great way to show children how the voting process works first hand! As you can see, the school photographer is coming in on Monday, so please make sure that your child wears their school jumpers! Next week we will be sending out booking slots for parents' evening the following week. Please keep an eye out for these, as it is a great opportunity to meet with your child's new class teacher.

Many thanks, Jon Stevens.

Welcome to our new School Council for this year! A big thank you to all of the children who presented their manifesto to the school last week. As always, there has to be a limit to the number of people who can be on the School Council, but, it is always good for everyone to have a go!

We have started to put onto the school website children's homework from each class. This will enable parents/carers to view the home work sheet given out every week. You can find the homework by clicking on the 'Classes' tab, choosing the relevant Key Stage and then clicking on your child's class. This will bring up the page with the homework on. Your child will still come home with a photocopied sheet until half term. We hope you will find this useful.

This year, our School Governors are coming into school on a monthly basis to meet with staff and children. There will also be an opportunity to meet with parents/carers as well, who wish to talk to a Governor. More information to follow.

A reminder that the school photographer will be coming into school on Monday 1st Oct to take individual photos.

Year 6 Residential Parent meeting on Thursday 4th Oct - 3.30pm.

Parents' Evening - Tues 9th & Wednesday 10th Oct.

Reception Phonic Workshop - Tues 23rd Oct - 9.15am.

Reception Kinetic Letters Workshop - Tues 20th Nov - 9.15am.

A reminder that if your child reaches the absence trigger of 10% unauthorised absence or 12 sessions (1 day is two sessions) in a 6 week period, your case will be referred to the Education Investigation Service, who will contact you and may fine you as a result. Therefore, please make sure that your child comes to school every day.

A reminder that if you have changed your emergency contact number, please let the school office know immediately. This is to ensure that School is able to contact you in case of emergencies. Thank you.

Every Wednesday morning

9.00am - 10.30am

Please come along and join the fun!

Once again, school has been contacted by the local residents who say that their driveways are being blocked by parents/carers. Please can you make sure that you leave the driveways clear so that local residents can still use these at all times. Residents have been advised to contact the local police if this happens again. Thank you.

You can apply online at: www.dudley.gov.uk/admissions

The closing date for all applications is: 31st October 2018

For further information: Dudley School Admissions Service: 0300 555 2345

A copy of this can be found on the school website.

Closing date: 15th January 2019