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Children in Need 2023 - THANK YOU!
1st December 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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!
Free holiday clubs and food boxes for eligible pupils - Winter 2023
27th November 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Winter Discos 2023 - THANK YOU!
24th November 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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!
Christmas Raffle 2023
17th November 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Christmas Fayre 2023
10th November 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Yardley Fundraisers (our PTFA) are pleased to announce that our Christmas Fayre will return this year!
It will take place on Friday 8th December 2023, 4.30pm-7.00pm.
Visit our Christmas Fayre page here for full details.
New half termly year group blogs - Autumn 2nd Half Term
10th November 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
UNICEF - How to talk to your children about conflict and war
9th November 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
New end of term class blogs - Autumn 1st Half Term
24th October 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Junior PCSO Scheme
23rd October 2022 Posted by Yardley Primary School
A group of our pupils have just completed a six week Junior PCSO Scheme with West midlands Police. During this time, they became active citizens, learning about law and their community, and making it a cleaner, greener space. Well done to all involved!
Harvest Collections - Thank you!
23rd October 2022 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Reception 2024 Open Sessions
13th October 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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
Winter Discos
5th October 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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
'Meet the Teacher' Events - Thank you for joining us
29th September 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Thanks for joining us at our Meet the Teacher events over the past couple of weeks.
You can now access the presentations from these events here.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to speak to your child’s teacher.
Parents' Evening – Book your appointment online
28th September 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
I would like to invite you to attend our Parents’ Evenings to discuss your child’s progress with their class teacher. All of our appointments are in-person appointments, taking place in school. This will give you the opportunity to see your child's books and work. Bookings must be made using our online booking system.
The evenings will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 18th October 2023, 3.40pm - 6.40pm
Thursday 19th October 2023, 3.40pm - 5.40pm
Visit our Parents Evening page here to find out more and to book.
New half termly year group blogs - Autumn 1st Half Term
15th September 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete - School open as usual
4th September 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Sports Team Point Winners - Summer 2
24th July 2023 Posted by Mr Gunter
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
'Kids eat free' during the summer holidays
21st July 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Year 6 Leavers Award winners for 2023
21st July 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Today we awarded our annual Year 6 Leavers Awards at our Year 6 graduation. Here are our Year 6 Leavers Award winners for 2023!
They lifted the following awards: Boys Endeavour Award; Girls Endeavour Award; Boys Sports Achievement Award; Girls Sports Achievement Award; Leadership Award; Kieran Hunt Reading Award; Lee Thacker Art Award.
Well done everyone! 🏆👏
Boys Endeavour Award winner
Girls Endeavour Award winner
Boys Sports Achievement Award winner
Girls Sports Achievement Award winner
Leadership Award winner
Kieran Hunt Reading Award winner
Lee Thacker Art Award winner
All of our award winners
End of year sports award winners
21st July 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
In our end of year celebration assemblies we celebrated the achievements of our sports clubs and teams, and presented our end of season awards.
Here are our sports award winners for this season! Well done everyone! 🏆👏
Girls Football Club - Top Goalscorer
Girls Football Club - Players' Player
Girls Football Club - Most Improved Player
Girls Football Club - Manager's Player
Girls Football Club - Year 6
Girls Football Club - Year 5
Football Club - Top Goalscorer
Football Club - Players' Player
Football Club - Most Improved Player
Football Club - Manager's Player
Football Club - Year 6
Football Club - Year 5
Netball Club - Year 6
Netball Club - Year 5
New end of term class blogs - Summer 2nd Half Term
21st July 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Birmingham Festival 23
11th July 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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
UPDATED Sports Day results
4th July 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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
Warm weather reminder
14th June 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
New half termly year group blogs - Summer 2nd Half Term
9th June 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
New end of term class blogs - Summer 1st Half Term
26th May 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Grammar schools entrance test - 2024 admissions (Year 5 pupils)
18th May 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Registration is now open for parents of current Year 5 pupils who would like their child to sit the entrance test for the Grammar Schools in Birmingham, for entry to Year 7 in September 2024.
Registration can be made online by visiting the West Midlands Grammar Schools website here.
The closing date for registering is 4pm on 30th June 2023.
The test will take place on 16th September 2023.
New Summer 2nd Half Term After School Clubs
17th May 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
New half termly year group blogs - Summer 1st Half Term
21st April 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Easter Competition Winners 2023
17th April 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
New end of term class blogs - Spring 2nd Half Term
30th March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Follow Year 5 at Bell Heath on Twitter
24th March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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:
Free holiday clubs for eligible pupils - Easter 2023
10th March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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 open as usual - Friday 10th March
10th March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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 open as usual - Thursday 9th March
9th March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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!
Class 1D Parents' Evening - POSTPONED
6th March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Job vacancies - Lunchtime Supervisors
6th March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
New half termly year group blogs - Spring 2nd Half Term
3rd March 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
New end of term class blogs - Spring 1st Half Term
16th February 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
Sports Team Point Winners - Spring 1
16th February 2023 Posted by Mr Gunter
Our winning sports team for this half term is.... Team Gamma! They earned 111 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) – 111 points
2nd – 🟥 Team Omega (red) – 84 points
3rd – 🟦 Team Delta (blue) – 82 points
4th – 🟧 Team Theta (orange) – 81 points
5th – 🟩 Team Sigma (green) – 79 points
Early Help Coffee Morning
14th February 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.
Year 5/6 Netball Club Trials
10th February 2023 Posted by Miss Brown
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.
Parents' Evening – Online Appointment Booking
8th February 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
We would like to invite you to attend our Parents Evenings to discuss your child’s progress with their class teacher. All of our appointments will now return to in-person appointments, taking place in your child's classroom. This will give you the opportunity to see your child's books and work. Bookings will still be made using our online booking system.
The evenings will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 8th March 2023, 3.40pm - 6.50pm
Thursday 9th March 2023, 3.40pm - 5.30pm
Visit our Video Parents Evening page here to find out more and to book.
Birmingham City Council Holiday Activities and Food Programme - February 2023
30th January 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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
Government support with childcare costs
23rd January 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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:
Christmas Fayre 2022 - Thank you!
17th January 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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!
Winter Discos - Thank you!
17th January 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary 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!
New half termly year group blogs - Spring 1st Half Term
6th January 2023 Posted by Yardley Primary School
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.