Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• ***SPORTS DAY POSTPONED***

  Tue 18 Jun 2019
  Due to the Yellow Warning of thunderstorms we have taken the difficult decision to cancel Sports Day on Wednesday and reschedule for Friday 21st June 2019, weather permitting.

• School Closed - Friday 2nd March 2018

  Thu 01 Mar 2018

   

  SCHOOL CLOSED - Friday 2nd March 2018

   

  Dear Parents / Carers,

   

  We have made the difficult decision to remain closed tomorrow (Friday 2nd March). Mr Bird has worked tirelessly to clear pathways in and around the site throughout the day. However there is significant ice underfoot, snow drifting and as such our site is unsafe.

   

  We would prefer to wait until the morning but we understand that this can also cause problems for families trying to organise childcare.

  This has been a very difficult decision to make but ultimately we put the safety of all our children, families and staff first.

   

  We will reopen on Monday morning; please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience but we hope that an early notification will allow parents and carers to make alternative child care arrangements where necessary.

   

  Thank you for your support.

• In the Event of Snow

  Tue 27 Feb 2018

  In the Event of Snow

   

  In the event of extreme inclement weather, such as when heavy falls of snow develop overnight and continue into the following day or extreme icy conditions occur, parents should take the following advice about the possibility of school closure. Whenever possible, Walesby C of E Primary School will remain open. However, we have to consider the safety of all our children and staff, some of whom travel a great distance into school each day.

   

  Should the need arise, in severe weather a decision will be made by 7.30am if the school is to be closed. A text message alert will be sent informing you of school closure. We will also ring Capital FM and Radio Nottingham (local radio) weather line, in order for them to announce the school closure, at the earliest possible opportunity. We will then report the closure on www.ngalerts.co.uk and inform the LA of the school closure. The closure will also be announced on the school website at www.walesbyschool.org.uk. I would ask all parents to check for a text message or listen to one of these stations if heavy snow is falling or has fallen overnight or if there is other extreme weather and there have been school closures announced. Please do not telephone the school before 8:30am. If you do arrive at school, please do not leave your children without confirming that the school is to remain open.

   

  Once the school is open for the day we will remain open until the end of the normal school day at 3:30pm. If heavy snow falls during the day and you are concerned about getting your child home, you are welcome to collect your child earlier. Please do not telephone in these circumstances, just call into school to collect the children. Phone lines do become extremely blocked as you can imagine.

  Our aim is to open every day but hopefully, this information will give some clarity.

• Easter Celebrations

  Wed 29 Mar 2017

  Throughout the week children have been arriving with their amazing and original entries for the 'Decorate an Egg' competition. Keep bringing them in.The lucky winners will be announced on Friday.

   

  Children from Class Sycamore and Class Willow have enjoyed an exciting morning of activities at St Paulinus Church in Ollerton. During the morning, they role played the week leading up to Easter Sunday including being part of the crowd welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem, sharing bread and food at the Last Supper, handling a crown made of thorns and visiting the 'Empty Tomb' to leave their prayers and hopes for the future.

   

  Class Oak welcomed their families into school to join them in a 'Spring Celebration.'

• Rocket Seeds Experiment (Day 10)

  Mon 02 May 2016

  Rocket Seeds Experiment (Day 10)

  The rocket seeds are growing well. It is day 10 and so far 56 of the red seeds have germinated, but amazingly 88 of the blue seeds have started to grow!

  The tallest rocket plant is B45 at 6.3cm in height.

  We are now waiting to see when they begin to grow two true leaves.

  

• Rocket Science Experiment (Day 1)

  Mon 02 May 2016

  Rocket Science Experiment (Day 1)

  In December, Astronaut Tim Peake took some rocket seeds (of the salad variety) up to the International Space Station. The seeds were recently brought back to Earth and Walesby School were lucky enough to be chosen to take part in the nationwide Rocket Science Experiment.

  On Tuesday we received 200 seeds; 100 seeds in a red packet and 100 seeds in a blue packet. One of the packets contained the seeds that had travelled 248 miles into space to the ISS. The other packet had ordinary rocket seeds but we don’t know which packet contained the ‘space’ seeds!

  On Wednesday 20^th April (day 1) the children in Year 3 and Year 4 planted the 200 rocket seeds in individual plant pots. Our task now is to observe the seeds/seedlings/plants regularly and send our growth data to the National Experiment database.

  We made predictions about how we thought the seeds would grow.

  Bradley B. said, “I think the space seeds will grow better because they have been up to the ISS where there isn’t any gravity.”

  26 children agreed with Bradley and thought the space seeds would grow the best.

  Hannah said, “I think the seeds that have been to space will not grow as well as the ones that have stayed on Earth.”

  6 children agreed with Hannah and thought the space seeds would not grow as well.

  Adam W. said, “I don’t think going to space will make any difference. They will all grow the same amount.”

  18 children agreed with Adam and thought going into space would not make any difference.

   

  

• Classroom Changes for Oak, Silver Birch and Horse Chestnut

  Sat 20 Feb 2016

  On Monday 22nd February please can Class Oak report to the main office and go through the hall to the music room please (your temporary classroom before we broke up for the half term break).

   

  Class Horse Chestnut, please can you report to the main office and go straight through to the hall. This will be your classroom for the next week at least.

   

  Class Silver Birch, please can you report to FS2 Classroom. Please go past Class Horse Chestnut entrance and enter the FS2 classroom via the canopy please, near to playgroup. Please do not enter via the cloakroom and toilets.

   

  At the end of the day, all the above named classes will be brought out onto the main playground. Class Silver Birch will be on the corner, near the wooden fencing. Class Oak and Class Horse Chestnut will be near the main office. Thank you

   

  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

    

• Half-Term Makeover Magic

  Sat 20 Feb 2016
  The hall, music room, library, corridor, Class Sycamore and Class Oak are now the proud owners of new ceilings and lights. The classrooms have been redecorated and will soon be ready for all the furniture to go back in.  We are so very proud. What a difference it makes! 

• Dining Hall Helper

  Fri 22 Jan 2016

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for all children in Year 4 and 5 to apply for the position of Dining Hall Helper at Walesby C of E Primary School. A job description and an application form are available for you to download on the school website.  The documents can be found under News & Events - Letters Home.

  The closing date for all applications is Wednesday 27th January at 9.30am. We look forward to receiving your applications.

• Courageous Performance

  Sun 11 Oct 2015
  Walesby football team tried very hard to retain the George Abbott Shield on Friday with an exciting cup match against Annesley Primary School. Unfortunately we narrowly lost by 3 goals to 2. It was 2-2 with just minutes to go but Annesley managed to get the winning goal leaving us with little time to respond. The boys worked very hard with great goals from Warren and Connor. 'Man of the Match' this week goes to Harry L. for his strong leadership in defence.