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Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

We are pleased to reveal the winners of our Key Stage 1 Easter bonnet and Key Stage 2 Easter decorated egg competitions.  Well done to all who took part, your creations were all amazing.  It was very hard for our judges to pick a winner from each class.

Visit our Easter Competition page here to see the winning entries.

Yardley Primary School invites all parents/carers to a coffee morning where we will be joined by Abi Hastings, Community Connector for Early Help in Yardley.  Parents/carers will get a chance to know more about Early Help, support for families, local services and events, signposting information and self-identification into Early Help.

Join us on Tuesday 30th April 2024, 9.00am - 10.00am.

We are excited to announce that from April 2024 we are welcoming our new caterers to school, abm Catering Solutions, to provide our school meals.

For more information about our new caterers and school meals, visit our schools meal page here.

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

Our winning sports team for this half term is.... Team Delta!  They earned 55 team points through PE and sports!

Well done to all the pupils who are in Team Delta, the trophy has the blue ribbons on until next half term! 🏆

Here are the full results for this half term:

• 1st – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 55 points

• 2nd – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 53 points

• 3rd – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 48 points

• 4th – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 44 points

• 5th – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 32 points

Keep up to date with what Year 5 get up to throughout next week at Bell Heath by following on Twitter!

From Monday, click the following link and hit the ‘follow’ button to see photos and tweets direct from Bell Heath:

👉 www.twitter.com/i/lists/1639250854757662720

Due to recent incidents of trespass on railways in our local area, Network Rail and Learn Live have asked us to share these free safety videos that you can share with your children at home.  Over 20 million students, parents and teachers from across the UK have already watched these videos which has led to a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and injuries in their area through watching the safety videos.

There are two videos available, depending on the age of your child.  Use the links below to access the videos.

👉 Ages 4 - 7  (Reception/Year 1-2 )

👉 Ages 8 - 11  (Year 3-6)

Please note these are the recommended age ranges, you are advised to view the videos first to gauge suitability for your child.

Thank you for helping us raise awareness of rail safety in our community.

We regret to inform you that Miss Perkins will not be available for the parents evening for Class 4P on Thursday 7th March 2024.

We will be in touch soon regarding an alternative date.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Safer Sleep Week takes place 11th - 17th March.

Safer Sleep Week is The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign targeting anyone looking after a young baby. It aims to raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the simple advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. Greater awareness of safer sleep leads to a decrease in the numbers of babies dying.

Sadly around 3 babies a week still die from SIDS and if all parents were aware of safer sleep advice many lives could be saved. Around 700,000 babies are born every year in the UK and The Lullaby Trust need to continue to reach out to all new parents with their life-saving messages.

For safer sleep advice click here.

To find out more about Safer Sleep Week click here.

We regret to inform you that Miss Perkins will not be available for the parents evening for Class 4P on Wednesday 6th March 2024.

We will be in touch soon regarding an alternative date.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

*20/03/24 UPDATE - The holiday sports club at Yardley Primary School is now fully booked.  Places may still be available at Bring it on Brum clubs run by Birmingham City Council*

• Is your child eligible for benefits-related free school meals?

• And are you interested in a FREE Easter holiday club with lunch included held at Yardley Primary School for your child?

• Or a FREE holiday club with lunch at another venue in Birmingham?

This Easter holiday, Sports Plus will be running a FREE holiday sports club (including lunch) at Yardley Primary School for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.

Bring it on Brum (Birmingham City Council) are also running FREE activity clubs (including lunch) across Birmingham for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. 

Parents of eligible pupils will have received an email containing all of the details including how to book.  If you are eligible, please check your email for this information.

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

Our winning sports team for this half term is.... Team Sigma!  They earned 83 team points through PE and sports!

Well done to all the pupils who are in Team Sigma, the trophy has the green ribbons on until next half term! 🏆

Here are the full results for this half term:

• 1st – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 83 points

• 2nd – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 73 points

• 3rd – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 64 points

• 4th – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 63 points

• 5th – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 56 points

We are pleased to be able to offer eligible families a £20 supermarket voucher to help you buy food for your family over the February half term holiday.  These vouchers are available for all eligible pupils, provided by Birmingham City Council through the Household Support Fund, which is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Eligible families have been emailed this information so please check.  To claim your £20 supermarket voucher, use the unique link in the email.

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

Yardley Primary School invites all parents/carers to a coffee morning where we will be joined by Abi Hastings, Community Connector for Early Help in Yardley.  Parents/carers will get a chance to know more about Early Help, support for families, local services and events, signposting information and self-identification into Early Help.

Join us on Tuesday 30th January 2024, 9.00am - 10.00am.

You are invited to our parent/guardian workshop based on 'Helping your child to be their best - at home and school' on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at 9:00am, running for approximately 1 hour.

Does your child struggle to handle big emotions like anxiety? Do you sometimes worry about how best to support your child at home (or in school)?

Beacon School Support are running an interactive and informative workshop, open to all parents/guardians who are interested in supporting their children in a variety of ways, including building confidence, resilience and emotional awareness.

You’ll learn new strategies and ideas that you can take away and use at home. There will also be time to speak to the behaviour consultant from Beacon School Support afterwards and ask any personal questions.

Booking is required for this workshop. There are only 40 places for this workshop, so we are limited to one parent/guardian per child. Places will be offered on a first come first serve basis. You will be contacted again if you have secured a place.

Should you wish to attend the workshop, please see the letter for booking details here.

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

The total raised for our Christmas Fayre 2023 is finally ready - an amazing £3,329.08 was raised!

 A big thank you from our PTFA, Yardley Fundraisers, to everybody for supporting us with this event and helping to raise funds for our school!

Our winning sports team for this half term is.... Team Gamma!  They earned 135 team points through PE and sports!

Well done to all the pupils who are in Team Gamma, the trophy has the yellow ribbons on until next half term! 🏆

Here are the full results for this half term:

• 1st – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 135 points

• 2nd – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 134 points

• 3rd – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 126 points

• 4th – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 125 points

• 5th – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 117 points

Raffle - Congratulations to our Christmas Fayre raffle winners, you have been contacted by our school office to collect your prize.  The winners can be seen on our raffle page.

Guess how many sweets in the jar - Congratulations to Xaviyar in Year 3!  He guessed correctly that there were 259 sweets in the jar!

Guess the name of the teddy bear - Congratulations to Safiullah in Year 5!  He guessed correctly that the teddy bear's name was Walter!

Hoop Shoot - Congratulations to the following who topped each of our three leaderboards:

• Reception/Year 1/Year 2 - Eesa in Year 2 is the winner of the teddy and tub of sweets.  He scored 19 points!

• Year 3/4/5/6 - Damir in Year 5 is the winner of the Party Penguin Snow Cone Maker.  He scored 30 points!

• Above primary school age - Lydia is the winner of the Echo Pop smart speaker.  She scored 36 points!

A huge thank you to parents and our school community for your generous donations to our Children in Need appeal this year.

Our grand total was a wonderful £441.99!

• Is your child eligible for benefits-related free school meals?

• Are you interested in a FREE holiday club with lunch included at a venue in Birmingham?

• Are you interested in a FREE winter food box?

This Christmas holiday, Bring it on Brum (Birmingham City Council) are running FREE activity clubs (including lunch) across Birmingham for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. 

They are also offering FREE winter food boxes for eligible families.

Parents of eligible pupils will have received an email containing all of the details including how to book the clubs and how to register for a food box.  If you are eligible, please check your email for this information.

Our PTFA, Yardley Fundraisers, would like to thank everyone who attended the Winter Discos last week.

A grand total of £1002.38 was raised for the school!

Well done everyone!

As part of our Christmas Fayre and our Christmas fundraising, Yardley Fundraisers (our PTFA) are pleased to announce details of our Christmas raffle.  There are some great prizes to be won, including 4 tickets to West Midlands Safari Park, a £50 Amazon voucher and a £20 Tesco gft card.

Visit our Christmas Raffle page here for full details.

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

When conflict or war makes the headlines, it can cause feelings such as fear, sadness, anger and anxiety wherever you live.

UNICEF have provided some useful tips on how to approach the conversation with your child and to provide them with support and comfort.  Take a look here.

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

A huge thank you to everyone for your generous donations for our harvest collections!

Click here to visit our harvest page to take a look at our class collection displays.

Is your child due to start school in Reception in September 2024?  Are you looking to apply and join our Yardley Primary School family?  Why not pay us a visit at one of our open sessions, where you will have the chance to take a look around our school and see what we have to offer.

Join us on:

• Thursday 26th October 2023 at 1.30pm

• Tuesday 7th November 2023 at 1.30pm

• Monday 13th November 2023 at 10.00am

• Wednesday 15th November 2023 at 10.00am

For enquiries please contact our school office here.

Yardley Fundraisers (our PTFA) will be holding Winter Discos on the following dates:

• Monday 13th November 2023 / 4.00pm to 5.15pm / Reception

• Monday 13th November 2023 / 5.30pm to 6.45pm / Years 5 and 6

• Tuesday 14th November 2023 / 4.00pm to 5.15pm / Years 1 and 2

• Tuesday 14th November 2023 / 5.30pm to 6.45pm / Years 3 and 4

Click here for further information and how to book.

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

You may have seen recent media coverage regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and its use in educational settings. RAAC is a lightweight form of concrete; because it is weaker than regular concrete, concerns have been raised about its long-term durability. The Department for Education (DfE) has recently changed its guidance to education settings on the management of RAAC to take a more precautionary approach and as a result areas in affected spaces will be vacated.

We wanted to inform you that we are NOT affected by this decision as we do not have RAAC in any of our buildings and therefore they will continue to function as normal. School WILL be open as planned on Wednesday 6th September.

We understand that parents may want to understand more about the support to educational settings to manage RAAC safely. You can read more through the article published by the DfE on the Education Hub.

We hope that this offers reassurance and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 6th September.

Our winning sports team for this half term is.... Team Theta!  They earned 169 team points through PE and sports!

Well done to all the pupils who are in Team Theta, the trophy has the orange ribbons on until next half term! 🏆

Here are the full results for this half term:

• 1st – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 169 points

• 2nd – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 155 points

• 3rd – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 152 points

• 4th – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 146 points

• 5th – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 144 points

👀 Supermarket cafes, chain restaurants and food venues are offering 'kids eat free' or 'kids eat for £1' deals during the school holiday. We hope you find it useful!

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

A free family-friendly outdoor festival will be taking over Centenary Square in Birmingham from 28th July - 6th August 2023, with live music, performances and activities to celebrate the legacy of the Commonwealth Games 2022.  There will be something for everyone, with accessible activities, local talent, dance, family-friendly entertainment, the chance to meet B2022’s iconic Perry, and the best of Birmingham’s food and drink offer.

No tickets are required – just come along and celebrate the magic and memories of Summer ’22 - watch, listen, relax, dance and play. 

Commissioned by Birmingham City Council as a sign of its ongoing commitment to accessible culture for everyone, supported by Principal Partners Arts Council England and the University of Birmingham.

Full programme at www.birminghamfestival23.co.uk

The results are in for all of our sports days.  Well done to all pupils who took part and thank you to all of the parents who attended.

Here are the results from each sports day…

Reception Sports Day

It’s victory for Team Sigma (green) as they win Reception Sports Day!  Here are the full results:

• 1st – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 92 points

• 2nd – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 82 points

• 3rd – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 80 points

• 4th – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 72 points

• 5th – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 71 points

Year 1 Sports Day

It’s victory for Team Sigma (green) as they win Year 1 Sports Day!  Here are the full results:

• 1st – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 102 points

• 2nd – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 100 points

• 3rd –  🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 94 points

• 4th – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 91 points

• 5th – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 90 points

Year 2 Sports Day

It’s victory for Theta (orange) as they win Year 2 Sports Day!  Here are the full results:

• 1st – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 60 points

• 2nd – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 58 points

• 3rd –  🟥 Team Omega (red) – 53 points

• 4th – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 50 points

• 5th – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 45 points

Year 3 Sports Day

It’s victory for Team Delta (blue) as they win Year 3 Sports Day!  Here are the full results:

• 1st – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 72 points

• 2nd – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 71 points

• 3rd – 🟥 Team Omega (red) - 58 points

• 4th - 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 56 points

• 5th – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 55 points

Year 4 Sports Day

It’s victory for Theta (orange) as they win Year 4 Sports Day!  Here are the full results:

• 1st – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 83 points

• 2nd – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 72 points

• 3rd –  🟥 Team Omega (red) – 67 points

• 4th – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 59 points

• 5th – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 53 points

Year 5 Sports Day

It’s victory for Team Sigma (green) as they win Year 5 Sports Day!  Here are the full results:

• 1st – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 75 points

• 2nd – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 74 points

• 3rd – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 67 points

• 4th – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 66 points

• 5th – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 43 points

Year 6 Sports Day

It’s victory for Team Delta (blue) as they win Year 6 Sports Day!  Here are the full results:

• 1st – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 70 points

• 2nd – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 62 points

• 3rd – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) - 56 points

• 3rd - 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 56 points

• 4th – 🟨 Team Gamma (yellow) – 53 points

As the weather is now getting warmer, this a friendly reminder to please ensure your child(ren) attend school with a sun hat (clearly labelled with their name), a water bottle (also named) and all-day sun cream applied ready for the day ahead ☀️

Thank you for your continued support.

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

We have emailed details of all of our brand new after school clubs, taking place next half term.  There are lots on offer including:

• Year 1:  History & Geography / Dance

• Year 2:   History & Geography / Spanish

• Year 3:  Cricket

• Year 4:  Tennis

• Year 5/6:  Gaming & Miniatures

If you would like to apply for a place for your child, check your email for details and to access the online applications.  Spaces are very limited and you will be notified if your child has been allocated a place.  The closing date for applications is 21st May 2023.

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

We are pleased to reveal the winners of our Key Stage 1 Easter bonnet and Key Stage 2 Easter decorated egg competitions.  Well done to all who took part, your creations were all amazing.  It was very hard for our judges to pick a winner from each class.

Visit our Easter Competition page here to see the winning entries.

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

Keep up to date with what Year 5 get up to throughout the week at Bell Heath by following on Twitter!

From Monday, click the following link and hit the ‘follow’ button to see photos and tweets direct from Bell Heath:

👉 www.twitter.com/i/lists/1639250854757662720

• Is your child eligible for benefits-related free school meals?

• And are you interested in a FREE Easter holiday club with lunch included held at Yardley Primary School for your child?

• Or a FREE holiday club with lunch at another venue in Birmingham?

This Easter holiday for the first time ever, Sports Plus will be running a FREE holiday sports club (including lunch) at Yardley Primary School for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.

Bring it on Brum (Birmingham City Council) is also running FREE activity clubs (including lunch) across Birmingham for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. 

Parents of eligible pupils will have received an email containing all of the details including how to book.  If you are eligible, please check your email for this information.

School is open as usual on Friday 10th March.

Please give yourselves plenty of time for your journey and be safe on the pavements and roads.

On the playground, please keep to the cleared pathways.

Don't forget to wrap up warm! 

School is open as usual on Thursday 9th March.

Please give yourselves plenty of time for your journey and be safe on the pavements and roads.

On the playground, please keep to the cleared pathways.

Don't forget to wrap up warm! 

We regret to inform you that Miss David will not be available for parents evening for Class 1D on both Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th March 2023.

We will be in touch soon regarding alternative dates.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We are currently recruiting for lunchtime supervisors.

The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Monday 20th March 2023.

For further details and how to apply, visit the job vacancies area of our website here.

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.

Read what every single class has been up to this half term in their latest class blogs.

Click here to access the blogs.

Yardley Primary School invites all parents/carers to a coffee morning where we will be joined by Abi Hastings, Community Connector for Early Help in Yardley.  Parents/carers will get a chance to know more about Early Help, support for families, local services and events, signposting information and self-identification into Early Help.

Join us on Tuesday 7th March 9.00am - 10.00am.

Trials for this year's Year 5/6 Netball Club will take place next week.

Things to know:

• Trials are open to boys and girls in Year 5 and Year 6.

• Pupils should sign up for the trials in class, their teachers have a sign-up sheet.

• There are only 18 places available at the club from across the whole of both year groups.

• On the day of their trial, pupils should come to school in P.E. kit.

• If selected, pupils must be available to attend the club after school on Thursdays.  If pupils are not able to do this, please do not attend the trials.

• Check the poster for date(s) and times for each year group.

Birmingham City Council are delighted to offer two opportunities for children and families to join in some exciting events taking place across Birmingham during the February half-term holiday.

The events are aimed at children and young people in Birmingham aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.

Come and Try Bring it on Brum! - from Monday 20th February to Friday 24th February

These FREE ‘taster’ sessions will allow children and families to experience some of the services and activities available through Bring it on Brum, and be encouraged to sign up for the Easter Summer, and Winter holidays!

There’ll be lots of activities on offer including sports and games, arts and crafts, dance and music, and sharing of information and advice for the whole family!

Bring it on Brum! Family Food Festivals - from Saturday 11the February to Sunday 26th February

These FREE events are designed to include a variety of practical demonstrations, workshops for children and adults alike, and offer information and advice on cooking for a family.

It’s simple to book and find out more about these events through the Bring it on Brum! website: www.bringitonbrum.co.uk

Bookings are being taken now and no HAF codes are required for these events.

Please direct any queries to: Birminghamholidayactivities@streetgames.org

Here at Yardley Primary School, we want our families to be aware of government support available for the costs of childcare.

Check what help you could get by visiting the Childcare Choices website:

👉 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

The total raised for our Christmas Fayre 2022 is finally ready - an amazing £2,891.38 was raised!

 A big thank you from our PTFA, Yardley Fundraisers, to everybody for supporting us with this event and helping to raise funds for our school!

Our PTFA, Yardley Fundraisers, would like to thank everyone who attended the Winter discos last term.

A grand total of £780.82 was raised for the school! Well done everyone!

Read what every year group will be up to this half term, and find out the important information you need to know, in their new blogs. 

Click here to visit our blogs.