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Autumn 1 Newsletter

Dear parents and carers, 

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Our children have made a fantastic start to the school year and are really enjoying their learning!  

Parents' Evening: Thursday 26th September

Parents' evening appointments for Thursday 26th September 4pm -6:50pm are now available to book on Arbor. Please book a slot if you have not already done so.

Year 6 Parents - Applying for Secondary Schools.

Parent/carers resident in Birmingham should apply through the Birmingham City Council website https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions up until the deadline of 31 October 2024.

Please contact the school if you need help with your application.

Parent Survey: Wraparound Care

Birmingham City Council would like to invite you to complete a survey to help us shape and support Wraparound Childcare in Birmingham to meet the needs of children, parents, carers and families.

Definition of Wraparound Childcare

Wraparound Childcare includes Before-School Care (BSC) and After-School Care (ASC).

When referring to After-School Care, this does not include after-school activities such as football, art or drama etc. 

Please complete the survey by clicking on the link below:

https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parent-survey-wraparound-childcare-september-2024/

 

General Reminders

Lost property: Please ensure that your child's coat and other items have their name clearly written on them so that any lost property can easily be allocated. 

P.E. kits: PE kits should meet the following criteria – these items are readily available from most supermarkets/clothes shops/shoe shops: 

  • Plain black hoodie 

  • Plain T-shirt with no branding or logos  

  • Plain black shorts or black tracksuit bottoms with no branding or logos  

  • Black pumps / suitable trainers 

Jewellery: children are not permitted to wear hooped/ dangly earrings, necklaces or bracelets for health and safety purposes. A sensible wristwatch may be worn – these must not be ‘smart’ watches capable of connecting to the internet. 

Upcoming events: please check the school website for the latest events and dates for your diary: City Road Primary School - Events