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Join us for lunch on Sports Day
Fri 23 Jun 2023This year, ‘Sports Day’ will be held on Wednesday 12th July, weather permitting. Our pupils in EYFS and Key Stage 1 will have their events in the morning; our Key Stage 2 pupils in the afternoon.
The EYFS and KS1 sports morning will involve traditional races and will take place on the Front and Top yard in front of the Reception classes. Parents are very welcome to attend.
We would like to invite parents/carers (weather permitting!) to join us for a picnic lunch on the bank between the sporting events to create a community feel. Classes of Reception and Key stage 1 children will be escorted back to the bank at 11.30. Children can either bring their own packed lunch or order a grab bag sandwich meal as usual on the morning register. No cooked meal choices will be available on this day. Children can then sit with their parents/carers to eat lunch (adults may want to bring their own packed lunch!) or with their class if parents cannot join us. Children will then return to their classes at approximately 12:15 for the remainder of their lunch break and afternoon lessons.
Parents who have children in Key stage 2 are welcome at this time to join the Key stage 2 children for lunch on the Tennyson Field; classes of key stage two children will be escorted to the Tennyson field at 12:15 with their packed lunches or grab bags. Children can then sit with their parents/carers to eat lunch or with their class if parents cannot join us. Children will then return to their classes to prepare for the events and allow the field to be set up while parents/carers make themselves comfortable in the viewing area until the KS2 events begin at 1:10p.m.
It should make for a wonderful day!
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Golden Award Winners 16th June 2023
Fri 16 Jun 2023Congratulations to this week's winners. For the full list, click here.
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Golden Award Winners 9th June 2023
Fri 09 Jun 2023Congratulations to the first winners of summer term 2 awards. The full list can be found by clicking here.
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The Coronation Capsule
Fri 26 May 2023Today our Executive School Council planted the Coronation Time Capsule, which holds letters, artwork and photographs gifted by the pupils of 2023/2024.
A plaque marking the placement of the capsule and explaining the contents within it was also placed by the Council members today.
HH, the School Council Secretary will be writing to the future pupils of Walkley School Council who, at the marking of the next monarch coronation, will open their letter with instructions to dig up the capsule and enjoy the contents, before filling a new time capsule themselves, which has been donated by the current pupils.
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Hold the Drama Performance for Year 4 and Year 5
Fri 26 May 2023This morning our Y4 and Y5 pupils were treated to a drama and musical performance by 'Hold the Drama'. A company introduced to us by our Music partner Sheffield Music Hub.
In the performance, the actors/musicians played characters in a musical ensemble, displaying their emotions through the music they played and the way they acted. Central to the story were the thoughts and feelings of the individuals within the group and how they developed their ability to allow others to be who they wanted to be within the group; showcasing their own style and talent. Yes, there were ups and downs (a rollercoaster said Alfie W Y5), but by the end, they were a collective of individual styles that complimented each other to make great music that all participants could enjoy.
A great metaphor for our wonderful school and the nurturing of our friendships.
The Musicians commented on the children's incredible emotional intelligence. It was clear to see the culture of the school in our pupils' intuitive questions and comments in the discussions that followed the performance.
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Y6s visit Madina Mosque
Fri 26 May 2023Both Y6 classes visited the Sheffield Madina Mosque this week. This visit complemented their learning around Islam this term. During the visit the children received an in depth tour, hosted by a knowledgeable volunteer, and found out about how muslims use the mosque. To begin with we toured the room where muslims wash in preparation for prayer. We then visited the library and learnt about the Qu'ran before visiting the main hall where we learnt about pilgrimage and prayer. A group of our muslim pupils demonstrated the recitation of the prayer. We were very impressed with all the children's engagement and the insightful questions they asked. We're also very grateful to the mosque for providing us with this authentic learning opportunity.
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Golden Award Winners 26th May 2023
Fri 26 May 2023Congratulations to all our Award Winners this week. For the full list click here
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Would you like to be a governor at Walkley Primary School?
Wed 24 May 2023Parent Governor Vacancies - Summer Term 2023 (For Appointment in September 2023-24).
We currently have vacancies for two parent governors on the Governing Body, which is open to all parents and guardians of children in this school. Being a governor will afford you the opportunity to help shape and guide the progress of Walkley Primary School.
Timeframe for the election process:
Wednesday 7th June
Parent nomination forms to be completed and returned to school.
Monday 19th June
In the case of more than two candidates, an election is needed, nomination information and voting paper sent out to parents
Friday 23rd June
- Voting closes at 3.30 p.m.
- Votes are counted at 4p.m and candidates informed
How to apply
If you wish to stand as a candidate for this interesting and challenging position, please complete the Parent Election Candidate Form and return it to the school office either by email to enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk, or in a sealed envelope (marked “Parent Governor Candidate Form”) by Wednesday 7th June.
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Golden Award Winners 19th May 2023
Fri 19 May 2023Congratulations to all our award winners this week. For the full list, click here
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Congratulations Year 6
Fri 12 May 2023I wanted to let you know how incredibly proud we are as a school of the endeavour and application of the pupils during their Standard Assessment Tests (SATS) this week and indeed over their time in school leading up to this point.
The tests can be a stressful time for pupils, parents and staff and the anxiety that can arise in the build up of the tests can detract from the true purpose of the tests which has always been a measure used to judge the quality of education in a school.
As you will know, at Walkley our pupils work in the ‘Learning Zone’ where they display the best characteristics of learning and respect the rights of others to the same. Our Year 6s are undoubtedly respectful of their peers’ rights and dedicated in their own work. Never more so than this week. Congratulations to all
