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Thursday 23rd April 2015 - Issue No 14
KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE
Dear Parents
Following a safeguarding incident on Thursday 23rd April, when two men tried to physically grasp two children through the
security fence surrounding Adderley Primary School during the school day. Firstly let me reassure you that the children
involved are safe and well because of all safeguarding measures that are in place. Also the school followed all the
safeguarding procedures, which included contacting West Midlands Police to report the incident.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind all our parents, especially if your child walks home alone to be extra careful
and vigilant and report any incidents or concerns directly to West Midlands Police on 101 or if it is an emergency call 999.
Below are some important tips and strategies for parent to teach their children to help protect themselves:
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Know your name, address, and phone number.
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Use the buddy system – avoid walking anywhere alone.
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Trust your instincts – if you feel you are being followed or something is not right, seek help immediately.
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If a stranger approaches you, you do not have to speak to him or her. Never approach a stranger in a motor vehicle. Just
keep walking. Do not accept sweets or any other items from a stranger. Never walk off with a stranger no matter what he
or she tells you.
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If someone is following you, try to remember the license plate of his or her vehicle and immediately tell a trusted adult.
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If a stranger grabs you, do everything you can to stop him or her from pulling you away or dragging you into his or her car.
Drop to the ground, kick, hit, bite, and scream. Do whatever it takes to attract the attention of others who can help you. If
someone is dragging you away, scream, "this is not my dad," or "this is not my mom."
Yours faithfully
Mrs Rizvana Darr
Headteacher
YEAR 6 SATs DROP-IN SURGERY
Mrs Ashraf (Deputy Head Teacher) and the Year 6 Team will be running a SATs ‘Drop-In Surgery’ for Year 6 Children on Friday
8th May 2015 between 3.30-4.45pm in the school. The Year 6 team will be able to answer any of your questions regarding
the SATs or to help children on areas they find difficult.
SATs week: 11th - 14th May 2015
Date
Levels 3-5 and level 6 test
Monday 11th May
Levels 3-5: English reading test
Level 6: English reading test
Tuesday 12th May
Levels 3-5: English grammar, punctuation and spelling test
Level 6: English grammar, punctuation and spelling test
Wednesday 13th May
Levels 3-5: Mental mathematics test and mathematics Paper 1
No level 6 tests timetabled for this day
Thursday 14th May
Levels 3-5: Mathematics Paper 2
Level 6: Mathematics Paper 1 and Paper 2
Dates for Your Diary
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Parents’ Open Mornings
From Monday 27th April until Friday 1st May 2015
between 9:00am and 10:00am. This is a great opportunity
for parents to come in to school and see how well their
children are achieving and support them in the school
environment. Come to support your child’s learning in class.
Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5
Parents’ Open Mornings
Tuesday 5th May - 9:00am - 10:00am - Year 3
Wednesday 6th May - 9:00am - 10:00am - Year 4
Thursday 7th May - 9:00am - 10:00am - Year 5
Come and spend time with your child in the classroom
environment and support their learning.
YEAR 1 WONDER DOME EXPERIENCE
Today, Year 1 children visited The Wonder Dome in school. The wonder of a
planetarium or 360 degree immersive cinema is a great learning experience for your
child. Once inside the inflatable dome, children experienced space and adventure in a
wonderful and educational way.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
SCHOOL CLOSED ON
During the summer months, girls can wear a blue and white checked dress and boys
can wear shorts. Please ensure that during the warm weather, your child is wearing
the appropriate sun protection such as hats/caps and sun block. The school carries
out uniform checks every Monday, please ensure your child has the correct clothing.
MONDAY 4TH MAY 2015
FOR BANK HOLIDAY
BREAKFAST CLUB
SCHOOL GATES
To support parents, Adderley Primary School provides a free
Breakfast Club from 8:00am every day. Below is a menu for
breakfast Club which includes extra options at a charge.
As you know, the school gates open at 8.30am and all
Toast
Cereal with milk
Fruit Juice Cuplet 85ml
Bagel
Fresh Fruit
Beans on Toast
Egg on Toast
Omelette on Toast
Yoghurt
Milkshake
Cheese and Beans on Toast
Crumpet
Free
Free
Free
Free
20p
20p
25p
20p
25p
30p
30p
15p
If parents are rude/aggressive to any member of staff, the
privilege of using breakfast club will be removed as agreed by
the Governing Body.
children go directly to their classroom. The school day starts
at 8:45am. The school gates CLOSE promptly at 8:50am. If
your child arrives after the gates close at 8:50am, they must
report to the school office where their lateness will be
recorded and monitored. The school will be warning parents
of persistent lateness by letter. If lateness continues, the
school will take action, which could involve legal proceedings.
To support parents we also have a free breakfast club from
8:00am each day.
As part of safeguarding your child, it is a parents’
responsibility to escort their child to school. Please
ensure that you walk your child into school for their
own safety. Only Year 6 children can come to school on
their own and go home on their own only if a
permission slip is completed and given to the school
office. Year 6 children cannot escort younger siblings
to and from school.
YOUR SAY, YOUR SCHOOL
All of the staff at Adderley Primary School are very interested in hearing from you. Good, or bad,
questions or ideas, any and all feedback is welcome.
Please go to www.adderley.bham.sch.uk , click on the Parent Section , select Your Say, Your
School and complete the on-line form to submit your thoughts.
Thank you for your continued support.