Welcome to our page dedicated to providing parents and carers with up to date information regarding our school during the Coronavirus.
New Local Coronavirus Testing Centres
The following leaflet provides information regarding new Coronavirus Testing Centres within the Dudley Borough as well as detailing how to arrange a test.
New Coronavirus Testing Centres
West Midlands Police – Letter to Parents regarding the ‘Parksafe’ initiative
We have been requested to share this letter from West Midlands Police regarding the ‘Parksafe’ initiative and how we can ensure the safety of our children whilst parking around school.
Letter to parents regarding Parksafe initiative
Dudley Council letter to Parents
Due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Dudley, we have been asked by Dudley Council to share this letter which calls on everyone to play their part to protect themselves, their friends and family.
Dudley Council letter to Parents
NHS Test and Trace letter to share with parents regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) testing
Public Health England has produced a letter for schools and colleges to share with parents which explains when a child requires a coronavirus (COVID-19) test and what the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are.
A pdf version is also available below:
Letter to share with parents on coronavirus (COVID-19) testing
How to differentiate between COVID-19 symptoms and other common ailments
Urgent communication from the Test and Trace Group
Dudley Council are urging residents to protect their friends and family after recorded Covid-19 cases almost doubled in the borough last week. The link below explains further:
Urgent Coronavirus Communication from Dudley Council
Workout Wednesday Returns!
Hi All, We are so pleased to share the first Workout Wednesday video this year – assisted by Year 6 pupils! We hope you have fun completing the repetitions. Best wishes, Mrs. Abbiss and Mrs. Donaghue
Meet your new teachers in Years 1 and 2!
Hi there,
If you have a child moving into Years 1 and 2 next week, you may find the attached ‘Meet the Staff’ pages of interest.
Best wishes, Mrs. H. Smith
What to do if your child develops COVID-19 symptoms
Please find below a link to useful information about what to do if your child develops COVID-19 symptoms.
What to do if your child develops COVID-19 symptoms
Stationery and Lunch Box Queries
Hi everyone,
Today, a couple of parents have called school with regard to children’s stationery and packed lunches.
We would like to take this opportunity to clarify this.
Stationery – this will be provided by school for every child, there is no need for children to bring in any stationery.
Packed lunches – if your child is bringing in a packed lunch, a lunch bag or lunch box is acceptable (a carrier bag is NOT required).
Water bottle – can you please send your child into school with a water bottle.
Many thanks, Admin. Team
Attendance Addendum – COVID-19 – Academic Year 2020 to 2021
Please find below a COVID-19 attendance addendum relating to the 2020 to 2021 academic year. Best wishes, Mrs. K. Armitage
Attendance Addendum – COVID-19 – Academic Year 2020 to 2021
Family Fun for All – Answers to Week Seven Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Here are the answers to last week’s brain teasers and riddles:
- Find rhyming pairs: Unscramble the words below so that each pair of words rhyme.
- RBAE & HREAS BEAR & SHARE
- WNROED & UTRHNDE WONDER & THUNDER
- TUGHAT & HBTUGO TAUGHT & BOUGHT
- ODULC & ODOG COULD & GOOD
2. How do you make the number one disappear?? Add a G and it is gone
3. What will you actually find at the end of every rainbow?? The letter W
4. What has eyes that cannot see, a tongue that cannot taste and a soul that cannot die?? A shoe
5. What has 13 hearts but no organs? A pack of cards
There are lots of other quizzes and riddles to enjoy on our Family Fun for All page.
School Re-opening September 2020 – Risk Assessment
Hi All,
We are pleased to share our risk assessment which relates to our school re-opening in September 2020. You can view this on our ‘Assessing Risk’ page below. Best wishes, Mrs. Parkes
Early Years Foundation Stage
Induction Information – September 2020
Hi All,
Our website now has a new page with lots of useful information and videos about Early Years Foundation Stage for parents, carers and children:
Early Years Foundation Stage – Induction Information September 2020
If your child is joining us this September at Time for Twos, Nursery or Reception, we hope the virtual tour videos will show the wonderful facilities we have ready for your child.
The page also contains Induction Meeting videos for Nursery and Reception where you can meet the teachers, learn about Key Worker Groups as well as our routines and activities.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions. Many thanks, Miss A Harris, Early Years Lead x
Family Fun for All – Week Seven Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Once again we thought we would get your minds working on a few more brain teasers and riddles. Look out later this week for the answers.
- Find rhyming pairs: Unscramble the words below so that each pair of words rhyme.
- RBAE & HREAS
- WNROED & UTRHNDE
- TUGHAT & HBTUGO
- ODULC & ODOG
2. How do you make the number one disappear??
3. What will you actually find at the end of every rainbow??
4. What has eyes that cannot see, a tongue that cannot taste and a soul that cannot die??
5. What has 13 hearts but no organs?
Family Fun for All – Answers to Week Six Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Here are the answers to last week’s brain teasers and riddles:
- What goes through cities and fields, but never moves?? A road
- The more you take out of it, the bigger it gets. What is it?? A hole
- What can travel around the world by staying in the same corner?? A stamp
- When Ashley was 15, her mother was 37. Now, her mother is twice her age. How old is Ashley?? 22
- What never asks a question but gets answered all the time?? A phone
School Uniform – September 2020
I hope you found Mrs Parkes’ video regarding our return to school helpful. Following a query today, we would like to confirm all children will be returning to school wearing their uniform.
School is now stocked with school uniform and has currently got all sizes in stock.
We are currently taking telephone orders, payment by cash only on day of collection, please try to bring the correct amount of money.
The main school office will be open for collections w/c 24th August, an allocated time will be given to you by the admin team, when you place your order.
Unfortunately children will not be able to try on, on the day of collection. It would be most helpful if the correct money is paid as we have very little change in school.
Many thanks, we look forward to hearing from you soon!!
Elaine Pugh
Business Manager
Important information about our return to school in September
Please visit our Homepage to view an important video message from Mrs. Parkes regarding pupil’s return to school in September. A PDF version is also available below:
Back to School Plan September 2020 PDF
Family Fun for All – Week Six Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Once again we thought we would get your minds working on a few more brain teasers and riddles. Look out next week for the answers.
- What goes through cities and fields, but never moves??
- The more you take out of it, the bigger it gets. What is it??
- What can travel around the world by staying in the same corner??
- When Ashley was 15, her mother was 37. Now, her mother is twice her age. How old is Ashley??
- What never asks a question but gets answered all the time??
Family Fun for All – Answers to Week Five Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Here are the answers to last week’s brain teasers and riddles:
- Word association: find a word that associates with the following sets of words.
a) Cake, swiss, cottage cheese
b) Glasses, screen, day sun
c) Cream, cube, breaker ice
d) Knife, fly, cup butter
2. I shave every day but my beard stays the same. What am I?? A barber
3. What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps? A river
4. If you drop me, I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I ?? A mirror
5.People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I? Money
Family Fun for All – Week Five Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Once again we thought we would get your minds working on a few more brain teasers and riddles. Look out on Monday for the answers.
- Word association: find a word that associates with the following sets of words.
a) Cake, swiss, cottage
b) Glasses, screen, day
c) Cream, cube, breaker
d) Knife, fly, cup
2. I shave every day but my beard stays the same. What am I??
3. What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
4. If you drop me, I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I ??
5.People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I?
Thursday 16th July – Look out for some special visitors today!
As promised in my recent video message, today your teachers will be visiting you with a special gift as well as your end of year reports – make sure you’re looking out for them! Mrs. Parkes
Science Activities
Recently, the children in school enjoyed taking part in a few Science activities such as making tie-dye t-shirts and creating volcanoes. Check out the video to see the results! Mrs. Parkes
Your teachers have enjoyed sharing videos with you!
Hi All,
Today we have a continuation of The Beast of Buckingham Palace – Chapters 23, 24 and 25 – read by Miss Cotterill. Enjoy, Mrs. Parkes x
Please find below links to other videos shared by your teachers at this time when you can’t be in school. We have really enjoyed making them for you and we hope you enjoy them too.
Love from Mrs. Parkes and all the Grown Ups at Wren’s Nest x
Netball Dancing
Over the past few weeks, our children in school had a great time practising some wonderful netball dancing sequences. Checkout the video on our ‘School days during lock-down’ page:
Family Fun for All – Answers to Week Four Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Here are the answers to last week’s brain teasers and riddles. How many did you manage to solve?
- I am full of keys but I can’t open any door. What am I?? A piano
- What has to be broken before you can use it?? An egg
- What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment but never in a thousand years?? The letter M
- What 2 things can you never eat for breakfast?? Dinner and tea
- What type of cheese is made backward?? Edam
Your teachers have enjoyed sharing videos with you!
Hi All,
To start the week, we have another delicious recipe which has been created by Mrs. Gallis – Strawberry Cheesecake – we hope you enjoy it!
Please always have a grown up with you when cooking in the kitchen. Take care, Mrs. Parkes x
Please find below links to other videos shared by your teachers at this time when you can’t be in school. We have really enjoyed making them for you and we hope you enjoy them too.
Love from Mrs. Parkes and all the Grown Ups at Wren’s Nest x
Family Fun for All – Week Four Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Once again we thought we would get your minds working on a few more brain teasers and riddles. Look out on Monday for the answers.
- I am full of keys but I can’t open any door. What am I??
- What has to be broken before you can use it??
- What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment but never in a thousand years??
- What 2 things can you never eat for breakfast??
- What type of cheese is made backward??
Your teachers have enjoyed sharing videos with you!
Hi All,
Today, Mrs. Gallis is sharing a science-based activity with you all – how to make bath bombs. We hope you enjoy making them too!
Please always have a grown up with you when carrying out Science experiments. Take care, Mrs. Parkes x
Mrs. Gallis is also sharing another delicious recipe – you may enjoy these at breakfast time – Banana Pancakes.
Please always have a grown up with you when cooking in the kitchen. Take care, Mrs. Parkes x
Please find below links to other videos shared by your teachers at this time when you can’t be in school. We have really enjoyed making them for you and we hope you enjoy them too.
Love from Mrs. Parkes and all the Grown Ups at Wren’s Nest x
Dudley Play Week 2020
Here is some important information about Dudley Play Week 2020 which will still be taking place but it will be online instead of in your local parks. Click the link below for more details:
Your teachers have enjoyed sharing videos with you!
Hi All,
It’s Workout Wednesday once again! This week we have a Sports Day Challenge created by Mrs. Donaghue – we hope you can have a go at creating your own races at home or your local park – enjoy!
Today we have another exciting episode of the Beast of Buckingham Palace. Miss Cotterill is reading Chapters 20, 21 and 22 – hopefully more will follow later this week. Enjoy, Mrs. Parkes x
Mrs. Gallis is also sharing another fabulous recipe – a favourite snack of many people – Cheesy Nachos.
Please always have a grown up with you when cooking in the kitchen. Take care, Mrs. Parkes x
Please find below links to other videos shared by your teachers at this time when you can’t be in school. We have really enjoyed making them for you and we hope you enjoy them too.
Love from Mrs. Parkes and all the Grown Ups at Wren’s Nest x
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 7th July 2020
Family Fun for All – Answers to Week Three Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Here are the answers to last week’s brain teasers and riddles. How many did you guess correctly?
- What is so special about this sentence – The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. It contains every letter of the alphabet.
- How many times can you take 9 from 39? Once, because then you don’t have 39 any more.
- I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but can’t go outside. What am I?? A keyboard.
- What begins with T, finishes with T and has T in it?? A teapot.
- Where will you find roads without vehicles, forests without trees and cities without houses?? A map.
Your teachers have enjoyed sharing videos with you!
Hi All,
Our first story this week is the next thrilling episode of the Beast of Buckingham Palace. Today, Miss Cotterill is reading Chapters 13, 14 and 15 and hopefully more will follow later this week. Enjoy, Mrs. Parkes x
Please find below links to other videos shared by your teachers at this time when you can’t be in school. We have really enjoyed making them for you and we hope you enjoy them too.
Love from Mrs. Parkes and all the Grown Ups at Wren’s Nest x
Family Fun for All – Week Three Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Once again we thought we would get your minds working on a few more brain teasers and riddles. Look out on Monday for the answers.
- What is so special about this sentence – The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
- How many times can you take 9 from 39?
- I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but can’t go outside. What am I??
- What begins with T, finishes with T and has T in it??
- Where will you find roads without vehicles, forests without trees and cities without houses??
Family Fun for All – Answers to Week Two Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Here are the answers to last week’s brain teasers and riddles. We hope you had fun with your family trying to work them out.
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- I can fly but I have no wings, I can cry but I have no eyes and wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?? A cloud
- I am bright orange, with green on top and I sound like a parrot. What am I?? A carrot
- It starts out tall, but the longer it stands, the shorter it grows. What is it?? A candle
- What belongs to you but is used more by others?? Your name
- What goes up and never comes down?? Your age
School days during lock-down – Cheerleading
Last week, our children in school had great fun creating some amazing cheerleading sequences. Check out the video along with all of the other wonderful activities that have been taking place in school on our ‘School days during lock-down’ page:
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 29th June 2020
Dudley Council Road Safety and Travel Awareness Training for Year 6 Transition to High School
Hi All,
Around this time of year, a member of the Dudley Council Road Safety team usually comes in to our school to deliver a transition training session to our Year 6 pupils. Unfortunately, due to the current situation regarding Coronavirus, they won’t be able to come and see our pupils this academic year.
Therefore they would like to share this newsletter, which is aimed at Year 6 pupils, to raise road safety awareness particularly when they travel to their new high schools. Best wishes, Mr. Snape
Dudley Council Road Safety and Travel Awareness newsletter – Year 6 Transition to High School
Family Fun for All – Week Two Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Once again we thought we would get your minds working on a few more brain teasers and riddles. Look out on Monday for the answers.
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- I can fly but I have no wings, I can cry but I have no eyes and wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I??
- I am bright orange, with green on top and I sound like a parrot. What am I??
- It starts out tall, but the longer it stands, the shorter it grows. What is it??
- What belongs to you but is used more by others??
- What goes up and never comes down??
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Family Fun for All – Answers to Week One Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
Here are the answers to last week’s brain teasers and riddles:
1. What word looks the same upside down and backward? SWIMS
2. What five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? Short
3. The more it dries, the wetter it gets. What is it? A towel
4. Billy’s mother had 5 children. The first was names Lala, the second named Lele, the third named Lili, the fourth was named Lolo. What was the fifth child named? Billy
5. What is full of holes but can still hold water? A sponge
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 22nd June 2020
Family Fun for All – Week One Brain Teasers and Riddles
Hi All,
This week we thought we would get your minds working on a few brain teasers and riddles. Look out on Monday for the answers.
1. What word looks the same upside down and backward?
2. What five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
3. The more it dries, the wetter it gets. What is it?
4. Billy’s mother had 5 children. The first was names Lala, the second named Lele, the third named Lili, the fourth was named Lolo. What was the fifth child named?
5. What is full of holes but can still hold water?
Family Fun for All – guess the Disney film quiz answers
Hello everyone,
Here are the answers to last week’s Disney film quiz:
Harry Potter
The Incredibles
Avengers
Ice Age
Rio
Home
The Good Dinosaur
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Turbo
Inside Out
Hope you enjoyed it, Mrs Smith
David Attenborough Geography lessons – BBC Bitesize Daily
BBC Bitesize Daily are offering Geography lessons from David Attenborough!
These geography lessons will be made available this week via BBC Bitesize Daily, a resource for home schooling children during lockdown, as well as the Red Button and BBC iPlayer.
The first batch will be released on Tuesday 16th June and cover the following topics:
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- 5-7 Year Olds: The World. Continents.
- 7-9 Year Olds: The World. Latitude and Climate.
- 9-11 Year Olds: The World. Maps.
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A second batch of lessons will be uploaded on Thursday 18th June and explore these subjects:
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- 5-7 Year Olds: Oceans. Migration.
- 7-9 Year Olds: Oceans. Weather Patterns.
- 9-11 Year Olds: Oceans. Currents, weather and fish.
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South American Costumes and TikTok Dances!
Last week, Year 6 children took part in several fun activities at school including designing South American carnival costumes and taking on three viral TikTok dances! Check out our ‘School Days during lock-down’ page to view some lovely photos and videos.
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 15th June 2020
Family Fun for All – guess the Disney film quiz
Hello everyone,
It’s time for another quiz. This time you need to guess the name of the film from the picture. How many films can you guess correctly? The answers will be revealed on Monday.
Good luck, Mrs Smith
Hedgehog Houses!
Hi All,
This wonderful hedgehog house has been made at school by some of the children in Years 5 and 6. They have worked really hard. Look how beautiful friendship and teamwork can be!
You can also learn more about activities currently taking place in school on the following page – Mrs. Parkes x
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Hi All,
Fans of the Gruffalo story, which is written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, will enjoy the many activities, stories, songs and downloadable posters which are available on their website:
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 8th June 2020
NSPCC Virtual Assembly – Speak Out. Stay Safe.
The NSPCC has produced a really funny virtual assembly featuring some famous celebrities such as David Walliams and Ant and Dec. It also contains important advice for children about staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic as well as answering some frequently asked questions and providing information about helplines.
YouTube – NSPCC Virtual Assembly – Speak Out. Stay Safe.
It is important we share videos with you at this time you are not in school, but Wren’s Nest Primary School cannot be responsible for other content that may be on YouTube. Please be aware of this when watching and please practise online safety measures and parental controls. Thank you, Mrs. Parkes.
Year 6 Transition to Beacon Hill Academy
Hi Year 6,
For those of you going to Beacon Hill Academy in September, the school have added a section to their website showing you around the school and meeting some of their teachers.
Click on the link below to take a look around:
School days during lock-down – Natural Art
Earlier this week, the weather was so beautiful that Miss Dunn and the children worked outdoors and created some stunning natural art. We have shared a video of their artistic creations on our ‘School days during lock-down’ page – we hope you like it!
School RM Unify page
Hi All,
Every week, Mr. Allport will add new activities to RM Unify. This week there are two new activities for you to try:
Maths Goalie
Choose your own area of maths to challenge the striker. Can you save his best shots?
Stone Age Stu – Times Tables
Help Stone Age Stu to find his way through this great platform game by using your times tables knowledge. Can you complete all of the levels?
Don’t forget to check out all of the other activities on RM Unify, and more will be added in a few days! You can contact the school office if you need your logon details. Mrs. Parkes x
Additional work pack for your child
Hi All,
We hope you are enjoying all of the online activities we are providing for your child whilst they are at home.
If you would like an additional printed work pack for your child, please call the school office on 01384 818515. We will then prepare a pack tailored for your child’s age group and arrange a time for you to collect it from the school office. Take care and stay safe, Mrs. Parkes x
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 1st June 2020
New book from J. K. Rowling!
Hi All,
J. K. Rowling has released a new story called ‘The Ickabog’ for free!
She will be releasing a new chapter (or two) every day on her website between 26th May and 10th July:
J. K. Rowling – The Ickabog – Read the Story
She has pledged all her author’s royalties towards those who have been affected by the pandemic.
Find out more about the story on her website:
Happy reading! Miss Moren x
School Re-opening – Addendum’s to Policies
Hi All,
We are pleased to share recent addendum’s to our Safeguarding policy and Behaviour policy which relate to our school re-opening on Monday 1st June 2020. You can view these on our ‘Assessing Risk’ page below. Best wishes, Mrs. Parkes
Making Memories Matter
Today it is our pleasure to share some wonderful memories of our time together in Year 2 – ‘We Believe in You!’
We had a fun-filled year visiting places such as Selly Manor and participating in British Science Week. Visit our ‘Making Memories Matter’ page and see if you can spot yourself in some of the photos.
With love from all of your teachers in Year 2 xx
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 25th May 2020
Assessing Risk
We now have a new page entitled ‘Assessing Risk’. This will be reviewed and updated as necessary in line with any changed/updated guidance.
Best wishes, Mrs. Parkes
A beautiful friendship blanket!
Hi All,
This friendship blanket has been made by some of the children in Year 6 with the help of Mrs. Steventon. They have worked really hard crocheting squares and Mrs. Steventon has sewn it together. Look how beautiful friendship and teamwork can be!
Well done to everyone who participated! Mrs. Parkes x
‘While We Can’t Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar – YouTube
Hi All,
I thought you might enjoy this beautiful video story showing different ways we can all show love during these times when we can’t always hug each other. Love from Mrs. Smith x
While We Can’t Hug story – YouTube
It is important we share videos with you at this time you are not in school, but Wren’s Nest Primary School cannot be responsible for other content that may be on YouTube. Please be aware of this when watching and please practise online safety measures and parental controls. Thank you, Mrs. Parkes.
James and the Giant Peach (YouTube)
Hi All,
Follow the link below to watch Episode One of James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl – read by a variety of famous celebrities:
James and the Giant Peach – Episode One – YouTube
It is important we share videos with you at this time you are not in school, but Wren’s Nest Primary School cannot be responsible for other content that may be on YouTube. Please be aware of this when watching and please practise online safety measures and parental controls. Thank you, Mrs. Parkes.
A message for Mr. Allport’s Numeracy group regarding RM Easimaths
Hi All,
If you are a member of my numeracy group then you are now set up for online work on RMEasimaths.
There is no pressure to complete work by a certain time. It is set up to progress at your own pace of work, the more you get correct, the more challenging the work becomes!
Just go onto RMUnify and click on the Easimaths icon and away you go! Cheers! Mr. Allport
Don’t forget to check out all of the other activities on RM Unify, and more will be added in a few days! You can contact the school office if you need your logon details.
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 18th May 2020
Family Fun for All – guess the High Street brand logo quiz
Hello everyone,
Here are the answers to last week’s family quiz about High Street brand logos. How many correct answers did you get? Mrs Smith x
- Nando’s
- BP petrol station
- Superdrug
- Lidl
- Pizza Express
- Timberland
- Curry’s PC World
- HMV
- The Body Shop
- Greggs
Today is National Numeracy Day!
Join us in celebrating the magic of Maths on National Numeracy Day. There are lots of free activities to download on the National Numeracy Day website. Enjoy! Love, Mrs Parkes and Mr Snape x
Thank you NHS and Key Workers!
This week we are proud to have erected a personalised banner for Wren’s Nest to say thank you to all on the front line of Covid19. I have included a couple of photographs on our ‘School days during lock-down‘ page just so you can be as proud as I am. Click the link below to view them. Mrs. Parkes x
International Nurses’ Day
International Nurses’ Day is celebrated around the world each year on 12th May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth (this year also marks the 200th anniversary of her birth).
Did you know that the West Midlands had their very own version of Florence Nightingale? She was known as Sister Dora and was renowned for the amazing impact she made during the 1800s as well as on modern nursing practices.
Serial Mash is now free in Purple Mash
Purple Mash is a great way to continue your child’s learning from home.
They have now added ‘Serial Mash’ for free. It’s online guided reading with quizzes to follow the reading suitable for Key Stage One and Lower Key Stage Two children.
Your child will enjoy the many online games that are available through Purple Mash or the digital art activities.
Children already use this fantastic software in school, but if they have forgotten their password then please contact school so that we can forward you their log in.
School RM Unify page
Hi All,
Every week, Mr. Allport will add new activities to RM Unify. This week there are three new activities to do with shapes. One for Key Stage One children, another for Key Stage Two children and the third is for both Key Stage One and Key Stage Two.
Don’t forget to check out all of the other activities on RM Unify, and more will be added in a few days! You can contact the school office if you need your logon details. Mrs. Parkes x
Harry Potter at Home
Hi All,
In case any of you enjoy listening to stories, please see the link below. It is Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter himself!) reading the first chapter of Harry Potter. A different celebrity will read a chapter every week and you can listen along and follow the story without even picking up a book!
Happy listening! Mrs. Smith x
Chapter One read by Daniel Radcliffe
Family Fun for All – Chocolate Bars Competition Answers
Here are the answers to last week’s competition about chocolate bars. How many correct answers did you get?
Answers:
Fastener on a coat or cardigan Buttons
Outside meal Picnic
Talk quietly Wispa
A big bus Double Decker
Spin around Twirl
The name of a planet Mars
You find these at the bowling alley Skittles
Lots of parties Celebrations
An animal found in a zoo that roars Lion Bar
Superman, Spiderman and even NHS workers are these. Heroes
Definitely not before 20:01 hours After Eight
Rhymes with knickers Snickers
Mrs. Smith x
A special message to our lovely Year 6 children
Today would be the first day of your SATs week. I know how hard you all worked for these and how disappointed you will feel not to be able to do them this week. This is a message from me and all your Year 6 teachers to say how very proud of you we are, despite you not being able to sit your SATs. During your time in Year 6, we have watched you grow and flourish into capable young people and have seen the wonderful progress you have made in all aspects of your primary education.
We are thinking about you lots and I just wanted to reassure you…I have a plan for the Leavers Celebrations in school, should we not be able to come back into school before you leave us for high school. I promise you, we will be celebrating the end of your primary school days here at Wren’s Nest at some point, once it is safe to do so.
Take care of yourselves – keep checking out the website and stay safe!
We can’t wait to see you.
Love from Mrs Parkes and All of the Year 6 Teachers xx
Perhaps you’d like to try this very special SATs paper!
Hi Year 6,
Here is a very special SATs paper especially for you….Enjoy!!! 😂😂
Love Mrs Parkes and the Year 6 team x
A very special SATs paper for Year 6
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 11th May 2020
A message from Mrs. Parkes following the Prime Minister’s statement on Sunday 10th May
Dear Parents/Carers,
I’m sure after the Prime Minister’s statement tonight, there are lots of questions you have. We have lots of questions that need clarification too.
At the moment, for us in school, there is no change to the guidance. We will provide care for those parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response and only those that cannot be safely cared for at home. The message is still that it is safer to stay at home.
We have not received any information to support us with this new plan to start the phased reopening of some year groups. We expect we will receive further information from the DFE shortly, hopefully with some clarification.
We will need clear guidance to plan how it is possible to social distance in schools and keep our children, teachers and families safe; how we might start to phase groups of children returning and what this looks like. Please be assured there is no way we will reopen until we are 100% prepared.
As always, we will keep you informed but for now, please try not to worry. Our plan for now is to continue to provide activities for learning at home, keep in contact with you, our families, and continue to support each other in these very difficult and uncertain times. Best wishes, Mrs. Parkes
PE – England Netball – Bee@Home
England Netball has recently launched Bee@Home, the at home version of England Netball’s new programme, Bee Netball.
There are weekly challenge videos shared on their social media pages and their YouTube channel every Tuesday. We are sharing these to help engage and encourage both pupils and parents to complete the challenge!
We have also attached the Beelief Rainbow and Colouring Picture of England Rose Captain!
If anyone has any questions or would like to sign up to access Bee Netball resources use the following link.
Bee@Home – Rainbow colouring sheet
Bee@Home – Netball colouring sheet
It is important we share videos with you at this time you are not in school, but Wren’s Nest Primary School cannot be responsible for other content that may be on YouTube. Please be aware of this when watching and please practise online safety measures and parental controls. Thank you, Mrs. Parkes.
School days during lock-down
Hi there, we thought you would like to see some of the fun activities that have been going on in school during the lock-down. This week, Mrs. Bastable and the children have had fun making paper rollercoasters. We’ve created a new page to show off your work. Love from Mrs. Parkes x
VE Day 75th Anniversary Remembrance Events
The Royal British Legion calls on the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day from home.
The Royal British Legion VE Day links
White Rose Classroom Kitchen Ingredients
Parents as well as teachers may be interested in these classroom kitchen ingredients provided by White Rose.
White Rose Classroom Kitchen Ingredients
Dudley Learning Support Services – Support Line
From Monday 11th May Dudley Learning Support Services are launching a free support service available daily to Dudley school staff and parents via phone or email for SEND advice and support.
Dudley Learning Support Services – Support Line
Educational Psychologists Community Support Lines
Due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 social-distancing and self-isolating guidance, Dudley Educational Psychology Service (DEPS) will instead be offering support via a dedicated phone line and email service.
Their support is available to all Dudley school staff, and parents/ carers of Dudley children and young people.
Educational Psychology Community Support Lines
STEM Ambassadors Live Video Stream Today!
Visit the STEM Learning website where there are lots of activities available supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Today you can access live-streamed activities led by STEM Ambassadors.
Mrs. Donaghue’s Fantasy Football Challenge
Hi All, I really had fun creating my own Wren’s Nest Fantasy Football Team. I decided to include lots of your teachers in my team. Try creating one yourself for your friends and family. You could even design your own football kit. Enjoy! Mrs. Donaghue x
Mrs. Share says ‘Guten Tag!’
Hi All,
I hope you enjoy the fun games and activities on our new German page.
Best wishes, Mrs. Share x
Family Fun for All!
- Finish dishwashing tablets
- Cadbury’s Dairy Milk
- Lucozade
- Mr Kipling
- Pepsi Cola
- Red Bull
- Walker’s Crisps
- Whiskas
- Uncle Ben’s Rice
- Pringles
Scholastic free home learning packs
Scholastic have home learning packs available for free – you just have to register. This is for children aged between 3 and 7. There are 10 home learning packs all about books written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. There is an incredible selection of fun activities for parents to do with children.
Scholastic home learning packs
Mental Health helplines
Black Country Healthcare provides a 24-7 support line for older adults, children and young people requiring urgent mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the click to access their contact details.
Black Country Healthcare – Support Lines
A lovely story to share – Parsley Mimblewood saves the World
Hi All,
Click on the link below to read a lovely story entitled ‘ Parsley Mimblewood saves the world.’
Parsley Mimblewood saves the World
BBC iPlayer – CBeebies
Hi All,
Please use the link below to view an episode of ‘Get Well Soon’ from CBeebies, where Dr. Ranj explains about Coronavirus in an age-appropriate way.
You may like to hear a lovely CBeebies story entitled ‘Under the Same Sky’ read by Tom Hardy. There are also lots of other wonderful stories available.
Under the Same Sky story read by Tom Hardy
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Educational Resources
Hi All,
Mrs. Abbiss would like to share some educational resources provided by Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. There are many age-related activities linked to the National Curriculum, not only for PE but also other subjects.
Top tips for staying happy, healthy and safe at home!
Hi All,
We hope you are all staying safe and well at home. Here are a few top tips about using art and technology to improve your well being as well as staying safe online.
It is important we share videos with you at this time you are not in school, but Wren’s Nest Primary School cannot be responsible for other content that may be on YouTube. Please be aware of this when watching and please practise online safety measures and parental controls. Thank you, Mrs. Parkes.
YouTube – Marvin and Rochelle – Online Safety for Kids
YouTube – Fearne Cotton – How to stay happy and healthy at home
YouTube – David Walliams – Tech tips for home schooling
YouTube – Home art activities to improve your well being
Calling all Magic Mathematicians!
BBC Bitesize – Religious Education
Hi All,
BBC Bitesize provides several interesting links and videos for KS2 pupils relating to Religious Education and Christianity.
BBC Bitesize – Religious Education
Making Memories Matter
Hi All, Following on from our recent video of Year 5 at the Pioneer Centre, Mrs. Abbiss would like to share happy memories of a class assembly performed by 6SA. Can you spot yourself in the video?
A story to share with your children!
With everything that is going on at the moment; big changes to children’s routines and lots of stories on the news it can be really scary for children. This book aims to open up the conversation about coronavirus and some of the things they might be hearing about it and provide truthful information in a reassuring and child friendly manner.
Please enjoy! Mrs. Smith
Letters from school
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 27th April 2020
Staying safe online – parental advice
Hi All, please see below some online tips for parents on how to stay safe online and keep motivated during these times at home. Thank you, Mrs. Parkes.
Tik Tok advice for parents and carers
Tips for parents and carers in uncertain times
Oxford Owl Online Resources and eBooks
Hi All, we have set up login details for parents to access hundreds of free online reading books and activities all linked to our Read Write Inc. phonics programme.
Please click on the link below to access many free activities, ebooks and games, or alternatively, contact school for our logon details to view a wider range of resources.
Oxford Owl for School and Home
There is also a section for help at home where the site offers:
Advice and support for parents
Educational activities and games
Free eBook library for 3-ll year-olds
Thank you! Mrs. Smith
We would love you to join our Parent Hub!
Thank you to all parents who have already joined our channel in Parent Hub but we would love to see more parents participating.
Parent Hub is a free app that keeps you up to date with what’s going on in school. You’ll receive messages, pictures, documents and newsletters all in one handy place.
The link below gives instructions on downloading the app as well as a QR code to make things easier. Download it now and spread the word to others!
Parent Hub download instructions with QR code
Additional printed work packs
Hi All,
We hope you are enjoying all of the online activities we are providing for your child on this school website whilst they are at home.
If you would like an additional printed work pack for your child, please call the school office on 01384 818515.
We will then prepare a pack tailored for your child’s age group and arrange a time for you to collect it from the school office.
Take care and stay safe,
Mrs Parkes x
Happy Birthday Your Majesty!
Hi All!
Please join me in wishing our Queen, a very Happy 94th Birthday!
Happy Birthday to you!
Thank you for all you have done for our country during your reign as our Queen!
Love from all the staff and children at Wren’s Nest Primary School x
Time to get musical!
Dear Parents,
Please see the attached link for lots of downloadable and free musical resources from Derbyshire Music Hub. There are activities for all age groups. They are also updating their website with new resources weekly.
Enjoy!
Love Miss Moren x
Phonics Links and Videos
We now have a new page providing help and information to parents about our phonics scheme Read Write Inc. Phonics.
Letters from school:
Mrs. Parkes would like to share her weekly newsletter with you all!
A note from Mrs. Parkes 31st July 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 7th July 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 29th June 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 22nd June 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 15th June 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 8th June 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 1st June 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 25th May 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 18th May 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 11th May 2020
A note from Mrs Parkes 4th May 2020
A note from Mrs. Parkes 27th April 2020
A note from Mrs Parkes 20th April 2020
A note from Mrs Parkes 13th April 2020
A message for our children from Mrs. Parkes – please read and share
Note from Mrs Parkes 6th April 2020
Note to Parents and Carers 30th March 2020
Letter to parents regarding closure 20th March 2020
Covid19 school closure letter to parents
Useful websites and educational resources:
It is important we share videos with you at this time you are not in school, but Wren’s Nest Primary School cannot be responsible for other content that may be on YouTube. Please be aware of this when watching and please practise online safety measures and parental controls. Thank you, Mrs. Parkes.
YouTube – The Kosmic Krew (Wash Your Hands) – M&M Theatrical Productions
Art Activities to download – Percy the Park Keeper
Free Audio Book – Elevenses by David Walliams
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Activities
Online Educational Resources for Home Learning
Addendum to Child Protection policy – Covid 19 – April 2020
School Re-opening Safeguarding Policy Addendum May 2020
Coronavirus – a book for children
Economic abuse and the coronavirus outbreak
Safety Planning Guide, victims and survivors, COVID-19
Dudley MBC – Coronavirus Supporting Resources
Dudley Family Information Service Directory
Corona advice for older and vulnerable people
Educational ideas and resources to access whilst at home
Purple Mash is a great way to continue your child’s learning from home.
Practise numeracy and English skills they have already learnt or learn a new skill. Send a postcard as a character from a book they’ve read.
In topic, research famous people then have fun with the MashCams putting your child’s face into a characters outfit and write about them.
Why not create a virtual electrical circuit in science then make a safety leaflet about staying safe around electricity? How about taking a quiz to test your knowledge?
Your child will enjoy the many online games that are available through Purple Mash or the digital art activities.
Children already use this fantastic software in school, but if they have forgotten their password then please contact school so that we can forward you their log in.
Easter Quiz Answers
A very special song!
Easter ‘Stay at Home’ message
Please stay safe this Easter – here is a ‘Stay at Home’ message for everyone:
Easter Quiz
Please find a quiz for you and your family to enjoy solving together! How many will you solve correctly?
Answers will follow on Monday on our ‘Family Fun for All’ page. Enjoy! Mrs. Parkes
