Dear parents and carers,
Please follow this ink for our Curriculum Information Leaflets
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/863121128/
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Good morning all,
As we are nearing the end of our 2023/24 flu season, we would just like to take this time to thank you for your co-operation and assistance this year,
We have our final catch-up clinics which will be taking place on 09 December 2023, in both WALSALL 09:00 - 13:30 and DUDLEY 09:00 - 12:30 for those parents that have missed the opportunity to consent for the vaccination. This is to be offered to Reception - Year 11 (ALL SPECIAL SCHOOL STUDENTS).? We have booked catch up sessions for some schools where the uptake was slightly lower than others however, with the hard stop on 15th December, this has made it extremely difficult for us to offer catch up's to all schools that require one. If you have not been contacted for a catch up to be arranged, we would appreciate if you could make parents aware of these?final?clinics?which will be booked by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
The flu nasal spray will NOT be accessible after the 15th December from any provider/service, so this will be the final opportunity to administer the flu nasal sprays/IM this year.
We will disclose the location of this clinic when parent's contact our office.
If you have any feedback with regards to our services provided for this years flu season, we would appreciate it if you could complete the below survey so we can continue to provide our schools with the highest standard of service we can.
Secondary School Survey:
Vaccination UK Satisfaction Survey 2023/2024 - Secondary Schools (surveymonkey.co.uk)
Primary School Survey:
Vaccination UK Satisfaction Survey 2023 - Primary Schools (surveymonkey.co.uk)
Thank you for your co-operation.
Sandwell Immunisations Administration Team
Ladies Walk | Sedgley| Dudley | DY3 3UA
T: +44 0121 592 1110
https://flufighters.wpengine.com/
Follow us on social media:
https://twitter.com/Vaccination_UK
https://www.facebook.com/VaccinationUK/
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Dear parents and carers
We will be having our Christmas Party Day on Thursday 21st December 2023.
Children will be able to come into school in party clothes and should also bring in a small plate or lunchbox of party food to enjoy during the afternoon (this will be during the morning for Nursery children).
The items on the plate/lunchbox will be for your child to eat and not to be shared with their friends.
Please remember that children should not bring in any items that contain nuts due to allergies.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers,
For Christmas, as with previous years, we will be ordering selection boxes for all of the children.
We are aware that some of our children and families follow a sugar free or dairy free diet, or may have allergies to some of the ingredients.
We are therefore asking parents to let us know if a selection box will NOT be suitable for their child.
We will be ordering ‘Cadbury Dairy Milk Small Chocolate Selection Pack' (89g)
https://www.poundland.co.uk/cadbury-dairy-milk-small-chocolate-selection-pack-89g
If you DO NOT want your child to have the selection box, please respond to this email no later than Wednesday 29th November.
Alternatively, if you would like a dairy free option, please let us know.
If you are happy for your child to receive the selection box, you do not need to do anything.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers
There has been an update to the year group email addresses. The email addresses are now as follows:-
Nursery - yn@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Reception - yr@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Year 1 - y1@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Year 2 – y2@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Year 3 – y3@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Year 4 – y4@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Year 5 – y5@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Year 6 – y6@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
If you have sent an email to your child’s year group recently and have not had a response, please try forwarding again to the updated address above.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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24/10/23
Dear parents and carers
We would like to let you know that families who qualify for benefit related free school meals should receive their £15.00 supermarket voucher no later than Thursday this week. This voucher is per child, so you will receive more than one depending on how many children you have attending Sandwell schools.
To check if you are eligible, please follow the link on the school website:
https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/useful-links/
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear Parents / Carers
With October being Black History month, the School Council have decided that they would like the children to show their support by getting involved in "Show Racism the Red Card" day on Friday 20th October 23.
The School Council would like the children to come to school that day wearing something red e.g. jumper, t-shirt, socks, hair band etc. It will be a non-funding event so no donations please.
JUST TO CLARIFY, CHILDREN SHOULD COME IN UNIFORM, WITH A RED ITEM. FOR EXAMPLE, A RED JUMPER WITH THEIR SCHOOL SKIRT OR TROUSERS. FULL UNIFORM WITH A PAIR OF RED SOCKS OR A HAIR BAND.
Please do not go out any buy anything especially for this day.
Thank you for your support.
THE SCHOOL COUNCIL
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Dear Parents/Carers,
Friends of Abbey are pleased to announce they will be holding a Halloween Disco straight after school on Wednesday 25th October 2023 3.15pm – 4.15pm (Infants) and 3.25pm - 4.25pm (Juniors).
Children can come dressed in age appropriate Halloween costumes for the day if they so wish but this is not a requirement.
Children in Year 1 who are going on their Black Country Living Museum Trip can bring costumes if they want in a bag and they will be able to get changed upon their return.
Friends of Abbey have asked if children can please bring in a drink and snack to have during the disco.
Please ensure your child is collected promptly by an adult at 4.15pm (Infants) and 4.25pm (Juniors). Children will be collected from their classrooms. If your child is going to Playden, they will be collected at the end of the disco and taken to Playden as normal.
We are asking for a contribution of £2.50 per child towards the cost of this activity. Please refer to our Charging Policy for further details.
Please log onto your child’s ParentPay account to enable you to give your consent by Friday 20th October 2023. This deadline will be strictly adhered to and no more children will be added once this date has passed.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Friends of Abbey
Dear parents and carers
Vaccination UK will be coming into school on 4th December 2023 to give the nasal flu vaccination for the following classes:
1S, 1P, 2G, 2J and 2S
They will also be able to give vaccinations to any children who signed up but were absent on 29th September 2023.
The link has been reopened, so you can consent to your child having the vaccination if you missed it the first time around. Vaccination UK Immunisation (schoolvaccination.uk)
If you decide to get your child vaccinated elsewhere, it is your responsibility to let Vaccination UK know, by calling 0121 592 1110 or emailing Sandwell@v-uk.co.uk.
Children who have no consent will not be vaccinated.
If you have any questions or would like to check if you have given consent or not, please contact Vaccination UK by calling 0121 592 1110 or emailing Sandwell@v-uk.co.uk.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers
Families who are eligible for benefit related free school meals have been issued with holiday supermarket vouchers in the past.
If you have previously had the vouchers, you do not need to do anything.
If you think you may be eligible, or your circumstances have recently changed, please complete the online form (link below).
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200151/education_benefits
Alternatively, you can email Sandwell Council for more information education_benefits@sandwell.gov.uk
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Please can you ensure your child has their PE kit in school. This will be sent home each half term to be washed.
PE kit can be ordered from Ace Embroidery, or you can buy plain white t-shirt and blue shorts and plimsoles from a supermarket.
https://ais.ace-online.co.uk/catalogue
Children who wear earrings must have them removed on their PE day - the teacher is unable to do this for them.
Many thanks
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Dear parents and carers,
The children will be having their individual school photos taken on the following dates:
18/09/23 - Abbey Junior School
19/09/23 - Abbey Infant School
You will be provided with details of how to order and make payment on the day.
Please ensure your child is wearing full school uniform.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Vaccination UK, who are commissioned by the NHS to provide child immunisations within schools, will be attending our school to deliver the Flu Nasal Spray’s or IM alternative (porcine free injection) on Friday 29th September 2023.
Vaccination UK are obliged to offer 100% of the eligible school aged population from Reception – Year 11 a flu vaccination. This year, the window of time that we can deliver the flu vaccination programme has been significantly limited. In previous years, we could vaccinate from October until the middle of February. However, this year, NHS England have put a ‘hard stop’ on the end date for offering the flu vaccine of December 15th, in order to ensure that children are vaccinated by Christmas and the chance of flu circulating in the community is reduced.
For any child aged 12 and above that does not return a consent form prior to a school vaccination session must be seen on the day by our clinical team so that they can assess them for Gillick Competency (self-consent). This will be undertaken in addition to verbal consent being taken from parents on the day via telephone where need be. Contacting parents directly is always the preferred options the first instance.
This process is fully endorsed by NHS England. Any child that wishes to receive the flu vaccine is first made aware of the benefits and possible side effects, and is assessed as competent, or not competent by our nurses.A link to further information on Gillick is below:
Consent to treatment - Children and young people - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
It is really important that they receive a consent form back for every child, even if you do NOT wish for your child to receive the immunisation, there is an option to decline. Failure to complete a consent form, may result in our call centre making contact with you to obtain it verbally.Please complete the below link to state whether you wish to consent or decline.
THE LINK TO CONSENT OR DECLINE IS BELOW
https://midlands.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2023/sandwell
Vaccination UK Immunisation (schoolvaccination.uk)
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ALL DOCUMENTS ABOVE THIS LINE ARE FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 ONWARDS
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Dear parents and carers,
On Wednesday, there will be a slight change to the school menu at the Infants.
As well as pork loin, there will be pork and veggie sausages.
Many thanks
Abbey Infants
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Dear parents and carers
Bookings for 'Sandwell's Summer Holiday Activities' will go live from Monday 3rd July.
There is a useful web page with some FAQ's https://holidayactivities.sandwell.gov.uk/faq/
Children who are entitled to Benefit Related Free School Meals will receive a code that can be used to book the activities. Please note, this code will be sent via Wonde, and not Abbey Infants or Juniors.
Children who are entitled to Benefit Related Free School Meals will also be receiving the £90.00 supermarket vouchers to cover the six weeks holiday. Year 6 children who are going to Q3 will receive £75.00, as their summer holiday is shorter than the other secondary schools.
If you haven't received these vouchers before, you can check if you are eligible for the supermarket vouchers by clicking on 'How do I know if my child is eligible for free school meals?' on the FAQ link above.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers
The phone lines of both Abbey Infants and Juniors will be closed between 10am - 12pm today 9/6/2023.
This is for staff training.
If you need to contact either school, you can do so via email.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Hi,
Your child will be sent home today with an entry form for a competition run by Aldi. To celebrate the countdown to Paris 2024, Aldi, Team GB and Paralympics GB are challenging young people aged 5–14 to get creative and design a lorry that inspires people to enjoy healthy, sustainable food. Three winners will see their designs on an Aldi lorry and there's a whole host of other prizes up for grabs, too!
If your child would like to enter the competition, they need to complete their design, fill in their information and drop it into the office at school by Thursday 25th May.
Happy designing!
Mrs Yale
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Dear Parents and Carers,
The school is preparing for the King’s Coronation. To mark this historic occasion, Abbey have organised some fun activities and events:
Abbey Coronation Fun Day - Friday 5th May 2023
Children will be asked to attend in non-uniform, wearing colours of red, white or blue.
There will be a Coronation Meal at lunchtime.
We ask that you provide an additional drink and snack for afternoon tea. Please remember we are a nut-free school.
Afternoon activities will include a class assembly where the children learn about the history of the Coronation, followed by fun activities, a sing-along and afternoon tea.
All children will receive a commemorative badge to mark the occasion.
The kitchens are organising The Abbey Big Lunch - Friday 5th May 2023
This is a Coronation 'Street Party' themed lunch. The dining halls will be decorated with Coronation bunting.
Reception and KS1 children will automatically receive this meal.
KS2 children can order their meal on the day, but please remember to have sufficient funds in your Parent Pay Account.
Please see the menu below
Friends of Abbey - King's Coronation Art Challenge - closing date Tuesday 9th May 2023
FOA are inviting all of our children to create a piece of art, in a medium of their choice, to represent the King's Coronation. This may be a model, drawing, photograph, painting, collage or knitted item. Any creative idea that you may have.
It will be 50p to enter and entries need to be in by Tuesday 9th May 2023. All entries will appear on the FOA webpage in an online gallery. Winners will be chosen from each year group.
More information can be found on the FOA webpage https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/friends-of-abbey-pta/ and in this week's edition of the Abbey Lens.
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Reminder of School closures Monday 8th May 2023 – King’s coronation bank holiday weekend
Abbey will be closed on Monday 8th May as part of the celebrations for the King’s Coronation. The ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May and the UK Government has declared a national bank holiday on Monday 8th May.
King's Coronation Dance Workshops -
Dance workshops have been organised for the week beginning the June 5th. The children will work with professional dance instructors to learn popular or regional styles of dance.
What a lot of fun to be had!
We sincerely hope that you enjoy being part of this historic moment in time.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers
As you are aware, since the beginning of the Summer Term, Leicestershire Traded Services (LTS) has been our new meal provider.
We have been asked to invite you to a menu tasting event that will take place on Tuesday 9th May 2023.
There are two sessions available, 9.00am at the Junior site or 3.15pm at the Infant site.
Both sessions will be serving the same menu and you are able to come to either session – Infant parents are able to go to the Junior time slot if that suits better and vice versa.
There is no need to book, just drop in! LTS look forward to welcoming you.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
Dear Parents and Carers,
Eid Mubarak to families and children celebrating.
At Abbey we understand the importance of religious observance, and kindly ask that if you wish to take religious observance, that you leave a message on the absence line or use the office@abbey-jun.sandwell.sch.uk or office@abbey-inf.sandwell.sch.uk email addresses. Apologies, but if no message is left and your child is absent from school, we will have to call home as we would for an illness absence.
We wish you all a blessed and peaceful Eid.
Sincerely,
The Abbey School Team
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Dear Parents,
Time for some Olympian inspiration!
Adam Whitefield, an Olympic swimmer visited our school. He spoke to the children about water safety and his Olympic career. The children got the opportunity to see and hold a medal too!
If you are interested, you are able to sign your child up for a FREE swimming lesson at the date/time convenient for you. Book your lesson using the link below.
https://www.swim.co.uk/choose-intro-type
Thank you
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Dear parents and carers
We would like to let you know, that due to the switch over of providers, we have been informed by the kitchen that next week the school meals menu will differ slightly to the usual meals we have on 'Week 2'
For example, the sweet chilli chicken will be plain chicken and the fishless fingers will be vegan 'meatballs'.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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The free school meals vouchers will be sent out for eligible families during the week of 13th February.
If you haven't already received the vouchers in the past, and think you may qualify, please check via the following link:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200151/education_benefits/2176/free_school_meals
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers
To avoid any accidents first thing in the morning, and to be mindful of younger children walking or in pushchairs, we would like to kindly request the children walk in to school sensibly with their parents or carers.
Can children also dismount scooters and bikes before entering the school gate.
Many thanks
Abbey Infants
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Dear parents and carers
Vaccination UK will be coming into school on Friday 27th January 2023, to issue flu nasal spray vaccination for any children who have not already received it.
If you have any questions regarding the vaccination, you must contact Vaccination UK on 0121 592 1110 or sandwell@v-uk.co.uk
If you would like your child to have the flu nasal spray vaccination, please use the link below:
https://midlands.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2022/sandwell
The closing date for this will be midnight on Tuesday 24th January 2023.
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Dear parents and carers
All of the lost property will be on tables in the playgrounds of both schools on Tuesday (10th Jan) next week (Wednesday if it’s raining).
The Infants lost property will be on tables near 1G and 1DP, the Juniors lost property will be in the entrance to the main playground.
Any uniform that isn’t collected will be then used to sell as pre-used uniform at the Summer Fayre.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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We will be having our Christmas Party Day on Thursday 15th December 2022.
Children will be able to come into school in party clothes and should also bring in a small plate or lunchbox of party food to enjoy during the afternoon.
The items on the plate/lunchbox will be for your child to eat and not to be shared with their friends.
Please remember that children should not bring in any items that contain nuts due to allergies.
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Dear Parents/Carers,
We are pleased to announce that the school will be serving Christmas Dinner on Tuesday 13th December 2022.
Please note there will be no jacket potato option available on this day.
If you would like your child to receive a Christmas dinner on this date, please can you log on to ParentPay to inform us of your decision.
Only children who have expressed their intention will receive a Christmas Dinner on this date, as we will be ordering exact numbers from the supplier. There will be no charge for this as children in EYFS/KS1 are entitled to free school meals.
Bookings are open immediately on ParentPay.
The closing date will be Friday 2nd December 2022.
Many Thanks
Abbey Federation
Dear parents and carers
I am emailing to let you know that the families of children who are entitled to free school meals will be receiving a supermarket voucher for £30.00 per child to be used over the Christmas Holiday.
The voucher will be sent via email from a company call Wonde and you should receive it on Wednesday 14th December 2022
If you haven't received your voucher by midday on Thursday 15th December, please inform me - Charlotte Barclay 0121 429 1689.
Not all families are eligible for these vouchers. There are more details on the Sandwell website to enable you to check if you qualify.
If you have not already applied for free school meals, and think you might be eligible, please check using the link below.
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200151/education_benefits/2176/free_school_meals
If you have any questions regarding the vouchers, please contact me or come into the Infant office and I will do my best to help.
Parents who have already been receiving the vouchers do not need to apply again.
Many thanks
Charlotte Barclay
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Dear parents and carers
Sandwell Council are offering a Free Holiday Activity and Food programme for families to access during the Christmas break.
Children must be living in Sandwell or attending a Sandwell school to access the free activities and some activities are restricted to children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.
Please click on the link for more details:-
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200363/haf/4592/register_now_for_holiday_activities_and_food
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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WORLD CUP 2022
Dear Parents/Carers,
On Monday 21st November, the children will be celebrating the opening of the World Cup by taking part in some activities across the school day and watching the England match. This is optional and alternative activities will be arranged for those children who do want to watch the match. On this day, the children can come into school in sports kit, a football top or colours of the country they are supporting.
Thank you for your support.
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Dear parents and carers,
We are emailing with regards to gas works that are being carried out in the area.
The works will start on Monday 24th October 2022 and are expected to last for 7 weeks.
This will cause disruption for parents and carers who use their cars at drop off and pick up times, so we have included the map to enable you to see which roads will be closed.
Should you have any further questions, the contact number for Sandwell Council Highways is 0121 368 1177.
Dear parents and carers
The booking has now closed to give consent for your child to have the flu vaccination tomorrow.
If you do want your child to have the vaccination tomorrow and haven't signed up, or have any questions, please contact the Vaccination Team:
0121 592 1110 or sandwell@v-uk.co.uk
We are unable to give consent on your behalf.
Abbey Federation
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Smethwick Food Bank Harvest Appeal
This Harvest we are supporting The Smethwick Foodbank who help local individuals and families in crisis through the provision of emergency food supplies donated by churches, schools, businesses and the general public. Abbey would like to help by collecting tinned and dried food.
If you are able to, then please donate one item, such as: tinned veg, tinned tomatoes, tinned beans, tinned meat and fish, rice pudding and sponge pudding, breakfast cereals, pasta sauces, UHT milk, long life fruit juice, tea or coffee, tinned soup and biscuits. The children can bring in the item and take it to the collection baskets near our school offices, alternatively you can donate an item in the collection supermarkets at local stores. Many of us all making a small donation will make a big difference.
The final date for donations will be Friday 14th October.
Thank you and Happy Harvest.
Please see links below for your child's curriculum leaflets and dates
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/607489660/
https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/curriculum-information-leaflets/
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear Parents/Carers,
It has become custom, and is a growing custom, for many parents to ask if their child can share sweets/chocolates with the whole class as a celebration of their child’s birthday.
Whist we are not banning this, we politely request that when sending in ‘birthday treats’ you consider the following:
* Many confectionery items do not comply with the school’s ‘No nuts’ and ‘No sesame’ policy and we have a responsibility to safely manage the children with allergies in school.
* Some confectionery items are not aligned to pupils with religious dietary requirements and this can cause upset and a feeling of isolation.
* This conflicts with the ‘healthy eating’ message we are promoting to the children and takes choice away from families who would rather their child doesn’t eat sugary snacks.
If you could consider sending a healthy alternative / option that would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear Parents / Carers
It has been a great start to the new academic year, with our children, including our new reception children returning and settling so well into their new classes. Well done and thank you to you all for helping with such a successful start.
Last week marked the sad news of the death of our Queen, Elizabeth II. Our thoughts go to the Royal Family. Abbey has sent a personal message of condolence to the family and if you would like to send a message, then you can follow this link:
https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence
On Monday 19th September 2022 the school will be closed for the Bank Holiday and funeral. Any events that are on the calendar for this date will be rescheduled. Children will return on Tuesday 20th September 2022.
Yours sincerely
Ms S M Collins
School Business Director
Executive Head Teacher
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Dear parents and carers,
The children will be having their school photos taken this week:
Thursday 15th September 2022 for Abbey Junior children
Friday 16th September 2022 for Abbey Infant children.
You will be provided with details of how to make payment on the day.
Please ensure your son or daughter is wearing full school uniform.
Forest school for class RB was due to take place on Friday 16th September. This will now begin on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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ALL DOCUMENTS ABOVE THIS LINE ARE FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 ONWARDS
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Dear parents and carers
Normal uniform tomorrow 20/7/2022 - with the exception of Year 5.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Please can you send your child into school with a strong bag / bag for life / tote bag on Wednesday 20th July 2022.
This is so the children can bring their school books home. Any books that are left behind may not be kept over the summer.
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On Thursday 21st July 2022, the children in each year group (Reception – Year 6) will be having a ‘Movie and Snack’ afternoon.
The majority of classes will be watching a U rated movie, but if this isn’t the case, you will receive an email closer to the time to inform you of the name of the movie and the rating. If you do not wish for your child to take part in the Movie and Snack afternoon, please inform your class teacher.
Can you send your child in with a snack to eat whilst watching the movie (please remember we are a nut free school).
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Please can we remind you that Thursday 21st July 2022 is the last day of term. School is closed to all children on Friday 22nd July 2022.
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Dear Parents and Carers,
Monday and Tuesday is likely to be very hot and you will have seen this reported on the news.
To help with comfort please feel free to send children in non-uniform, sensible and cool clothing.
We will be encouraging lots of hydration and discouraging running around at break times.
During lunch we may be staggering the amount of time outside so that children do not get overheated.
Staff also may not be wearing their normal dress code.
This is planned for Monday and Tuesday only but will be reviewed if the forecast changes.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear Parents / Carers
Our Sports Days will take place during the school day, on the following dates:
Years 3 and 4 – Tuesday 21st June 2022
Years 5 and 6 – Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Years 1 and 2 – Thursday 23rd June 2022
Nursery and Reception - Thursday 30th June 2022
As with all previous years, parents and carers will not be invited to spectate.
All children can come to school in sports clothes or their PE kit for the day.
Yours sincerely
Ms. S M Collins
School Business Director
Executive Head Teacher’s PA
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Dear parents and carers
Don't forget, there is no school tomorrow (27/5/2022) due to Inset Day.
Children will return on Monday 6th June 2022.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers
Can we remind you that school photos are taking place this week.
As an update to this, the children in 4M who are taking part in the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, and the children in RS who are doing Forest School on Thursday, should come to school in their uniform and bring their Sports / Forest School clothes to get changed into.
We have quite a lot going on this week, so we would like to remind you to check the website to make sure nothing is missed.
https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/diary/grid/2022/05/
https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/letters-communication/
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers
It has been bought to our attention that some children are wearing expensive Apple Watches and similar brands to school.
These watches have a camera feature, and are therefore prohibited from being warn or used in classrooms and around the school site.
Please refer to the Mobile Phone Policy https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/health-safety/
Additionally, we strongly recommend that children do not come into school with expensive items, due to the risk of loss or breakages.
If children do come into school with these watches, the teacher will keep them and you will be asked to collect them at the end of the school day.
Many thanks for your understanding,
Abbey Federation
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Dear Parents/Carers
It is fast approaching the Platinum Jubilee and Abbey School, in conjunction with our Friends of Abbey, would like to hold a Street Party style celebration on Tuesday 24th May 2022. During the afternoon the children will enjoy a celebration with games, music, entertainment, sing-along and afternoon tea.
We ask that all the children attend school on this day in non-school uniform; wearing colours of red, white or blue, or a combination. We also ask that you provide your child with an additional, small snack to enjoy at the afternoon tea. Please do not provide any products that may contain nuts. Children will have a drink provided.
We do hope that this will be a memorable day to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Many Thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and cares,
Can we remind you to ensure that your children's jumpers and cardigans are named.
With the warmer weather here (hopefully to stay) its easier for children to find their jumpers and cardigans at the end of the day, if they have taken them off in the classroom.
You are able to send your child in with a sun hat and sun cream. The sun cream must be clearly labelled with your child’s name, and they must be able to apply it themselves.
If the weather does change however, please can we remind you that umbrellas shouldn't be used by the children around the school site. We don't want anyone getting caught or poked in the eye accidentally.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
Dear parents and carers,
We have been informed by SIPS Catering that the new menu will be available after Easter.
The majority of the items will remain the same, with only a handful of changes.
As soon as we receive the new menu, we will email and upload it onto the website:
https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/useful-links/
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
Dear parents and cares,
Can we remind you to ensure that your children's jumpers and cardigans are named.
With the warmer weather here (hopefully to stay) its easier for children to find their jumpers and cardigans at the end of the day, if they have taken them off in the classroom.
You are able to send your child in with a sun hat and sun cream. The sun cream must be clearly labelled with your child’s name, and they must be able to apply it themselves.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear parents and carers,
So far, we have raised £197.00 for Red Nose Day across both schools!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far.
We will leave the item on ParentPay until Friday 25th March, just in case anyone wants to make any last minute donations.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
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Dear Parents and Carers
We have been informed by our kitchen staff that chicken poppers are unavailable this week, therefore on Friday 25th March they will be serving breaded chicken instead.
All other options will remain the same.
Kind Regards
Abbey Federation
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Dear Parents / Carers
Red Nose day is Friday 18th March 2022. Children may choose to wear any simple Red Nose Day items during the day such as red noses and t-shirts with their school uniform.
This is not a dressing up day, it is just an opportunity to wear any Red Nose Day items that you may have already purchased. Please do not rush out and buy items especially for this day, normal school uniform must be worn.
On the day there will be an assembly talking about the work of 'Charities', what we do at Abbey to promote and take part in charity events and explaining how the money raised on Red Nose Day will be used by this charity.
If anyone also wishes to donate to Red Nose Day, we have set up an option to make your donations via ParentPay. This is a variable amount so you are able to donate any amount you wish. We will then transfer the total amount to the Red Nose Day Appeal on your behalf.
Many Thanks
Abbey Federation
Dear Parents/Carers
The children at Abbey will be taking part in World Book Day 2022 and we will have lots of 'booky' fun at school throughout the week and on the day! On Thursday 3rd March 2022 we are asking that the children come to school dressed as a character from a book, but this is entirely optional.
Your child can be as creative as they want to be and think of some clever costumes; for example, why not carry a bucket of dinosaurs for 'Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs'? We are not expecting expensive shop bought costumes, but for everyone to have some fun around the theme of books. Here is a link to the world book day website for further ideas: http://www.worldbookday.com/ideas/
Every year, we receive books tokens. Your £1 book tokens will be given out on World Book Day and can either be swapped for one of the new, exclusive World Book Day books OR get £1 off any book or audiobook costing £2.99 or more in bookshops and supermarkets (redemption period 17 February - 27 March 2022.) Booksellers take part in World Book Day because they want to help create the readers of the future. Booksellers buy the books and give them to children in exchange for the £1 token. They give children the chance to experience choosing and owning a book – for free. Your local bookseller might be on a high street or could be a supermarket. Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco all stock the £1 books. You can also find your nearest bookseller at booksaremybag.com. Our local high street bookseller is Bear Books and they will be holding a Reading Party on Thursday 3rd March from 3.30pm - 6pm where you can read and party together! Here you will be able to use your book voucher for £1 off any book.
We are all looking forward to a great day with reading and books at the heart of all the fun!
Thank you for your continued support,
Dear parents and carers,
The offices are running on reduced staff this week.
Please can we ask that you email office@abbey-inf.sandwell.sch.uk (Infants) OR office@abbey-jun.sandwell.sch.uk (Juniors) or leave a voice message on the absence line where possible.
If your child is showing any symptoms that relate to the Corona Virus, please can you arrange a PCR test and keep your child at home until they have had a negative result.
If your child receives a positive PCR test, please can you email us with this information.
Many thanks for your cooperation (and patience).
Abbey Admin Team
PE Clothing
As we informed you on Tuesday, one of the key control measures in place following the latest guidance, is to ensure good ventilation.
As well as classrooms, this also includes the school hall during PE.
Therefore, if you wish, you can add tracksuit bottoms/leggings and a jumper to your child’s PE bag for them to wear during PE.
Please ensure that any extra clothing you send in for PE is clearly named.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
Abbey Federation Christmas Party Day – Friday 17th December 2021
Abbey Infants and Juniors will be holding a Christmas party day on Friday 17th December 2021.Children are welcome to dress in their party clothes for the day and we are asking for a contribution of £1.00 to go towards the cost of the food and drinks.
Please send your £1.00 contribution to your child’s class teacher, no later than Friday 10th December 2021.
We are asking for a cash payment, rather than using ParentPay as this will enable staff to go and purchase the food and drinks required with the money collected.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Abbey Federation
We are aware that some children in Year 2 and Year 6 did not receive their flu vaccination due to the vaccination team running out of time.
Vaccination UK have arranged a mop up session on Monday 6th December 2021 for these children and any other children who were absent on vaccination day.
Some parents have already informed us that they have since taken their child to their own medical practitioner to receive their flu vaccination.
To ensure vaccinations are not duplicated, we are asking parents to give consent on ParentPay for their child to receive the flu vaccination on the above date.
Vaccinations will only be offered to children whose parents have previously completed the original flu vaccination consent form. Unfortunately, we are unable to check which parents have given consent, as the Vaccination Team have these.
Please log on to your child’s ParentPay account, to give consent by Thursday 2nd December 2021.
Please note that consent via ParentPay doesn’t guarantee your child will get the vaccination if you didn’t previously complete the flu vaccination consent form.
No child will be offered the vaccine without this consent.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
Dear Parents / Carers,
We are writing to update you briefly on Covid-19 safety measures at Abbey following the Government's changes this weekend.
Few of the main control measures have not changed for Primary schools. One key measure is to ensure good ventilation. All classrooms now have CO2 monitors so we can be sure that throughflow is sufficient. As the temperature drops and windows remain open, the internal temperature can dip. Please make sure that children have their school jumpers/cardigans with them. You may consider layering clothing with additional vests or t-shirts and warm socks and tights. We will try to balance temperature and airflow as best we can.
In addition to these measures, we will continue to follow the guidance on infection. Any child who has the recent onset of one of the main symptoms of Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home. If the symptoms are identified at school, we will ask you to collect your child. Both will require a PCR test before a child returns to school. We’re not being difficult, we’re not being obstructive, but if parents report that a child has one of the main symptoms or they develop these whilst in school (a new or continuous cough, raised temperature, loss of taste or sense of smell) then going for a PCR test is what’s recommended. These measures will ensure that the child receives the care that they need and the school community is protected from the spread of the virus. The most important symptoms of COVID are a new continuous cough, a high temperature, or a loss, of, or change in your normal sense of taste or smell. More details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
Please can we remind parents that we expect all of our staff to be treated with tolerance and respect; the same way as that we treat you. We all understand that this is a challenging time but our office staff have experienced extremely unpleasant conversations, where they are not treated well and this is something that will not be tolerated.
Please can we remind you that lateral flow tests are available for families to use and they can support early identification of Covid-19. They can be ordered for home delivery and picked up locally. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/regular-rapid-coronavirus-tests-if-you-do-not-have-symptoms/
Regular handwashing and the use of antibacterial hand gel is used throughout the school and we continue with an enhanced cleaning regime.
Finally, new guidance recommends that face coverings should be worn on public transport and in shops. We ask that you consider the use of face coverings during arrival and collection time and observe social distancing.
We are grateful for the continued support that we have from our school community. Thank you
Mrs Tracey Flanagan
Executive Deputy Head Teacher
Dear parents and carers,
We would like to remind you that next Tuesday 7th December, is Christmas Dinner Day.
As the closing date for this was Friday 26th November, we have already given the numbers to the kitchen for everyone who has signed up.
We must make you aware that the kitchen will only be serving either the meat, or vegetarian Christmas Dinner option that day.
Therefore, for those families who haven't signed up because their children don't like the food choices for that day, we would like to remind you that you will need to provide a lunch from home that day.
Many thanks
Abbey Federation
We are pleased to announce that the school will be serving Christmas Dinner on Tuesday 7th December 2021. Please see attached poster. If you would like your child to receive a Christmas dinner on this date, please can you log on to ParentPay to inform us of your decision. Only children who have expressed their intention will receive a Christmas Dinner on this date, as we will be ordering exact numbers from the supplier. INFANTS - There will be no charge for this as children in EYFS/KS1 are entitled to free school meals. JUNIORS - There will be a charge of £2.40 please ensure this is credited to your dinner money account by Tuesday 7th December 2021. Children who receive free school meals do not need to pay but will still need to express their interest on ParentPay, Bookings are open immediately on ParentPay. The closing date will be Friday 26thNovember 2021. Please note this date will be strictly adhered to.
Many Thanks
Abbey Federation
Dear Parents/Carers,
As a school we are not actively supporting the charity 'Children in Need' and will not be collecting money this year.
We get requests from charities both big and small, frequently. It's impossible as a school to support everyone and we must be mindful of asking families for donations.
We have supported Children in Need in the past; and will again in the future. Our most recent charitable donation was to our local foodbank where we delivered (two minibuses full of food) - thank you for your support.
However, if children have the Children In Need merchandise, they are more than welcome to wear it to school on Friday 19th November.
Please note this is not a 'Dress Down Day' or 'Wear your own clothes', only Children in Need merchandise will be allowed.
Many Thanks
Abbey Federation
WOOHOO… MONDAY 15TH NOVEMBER IS ODD SOCKS DAY!
WHAT IS ODD SOCKS DAY? Odd Socks Day is part of Anti-Bullying Week! To celebrate that we are all unique, we ask that your child wears odd socks to school on Monday 15th November. Andy Day (Cbeebies/cbbc) and his band Andy and the Odd Socks are supporting the Anti-Bullying Alliance to help bring Odd Socks Day to life again this year. Have a listen to the brilliant song they have recorded especially for Anti-Bullying Week, One Kind Word. Andy and the Odd Socks - One Kind Word (Official Video) - YouTube
The day sends an important message that we should all be allowed to be ourselves free from bullying and helps us celebrate Anti-Bullying Week in a fun and positive way.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? Make sure your child wears odd socks to school on Monday 15th November.
Thank you
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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