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

• A Wonderful Walkley Christmas Fair

  Mon 05 Dec 2022 Mr Wallis

  What a wonderful time we had on Friday at the Christmas Fair, so marvellously organised by the Friends and Staff of Walkley Primary School. There was so much to do at the fair, all our favourites were there: The Jar Tombola, The Christmas Pudding Game, Name the Polar Bear, Toy stalls, Christmas Jumper stall, Lucky Dip and Reindeer food stall. Also this year you could get a temporary tattoo and play the 'Name the Staff Baby Photo Game'. As always, Father Christmas was visited by many children and this year, refreshments were taken in Gruffalos classroom.

   

  Also on Friday evening our traditional Christmas Hamper raffle took place and the results are as follows....
  
  1st Prize - Drinks Hamper - Pink 441 
  2nd Prize - Food Hamper - White 80 
  3rd Prize - Children's Goodies Hamper - Pink 430
  4th Prize - £25 Atkinsons Vouchers - Pink 239
  5th Prize - Christmas Festival of Music Tickets - Pink 439

  6th Prize - Kensington Lead Crystal Champagne Glasses & a Bottle of Fizz - White 30

   

  To claim your prize

  Bring your winning raffle ticket to the school office to claim your prize. 

   

  Guess the Walkley Staff Baby

  The winning score was 11/20.  Prize to be delivered to the winner to take home after school today.

   

  Guess the Polar Bears Name

  The Polar Bear's name is …Lulu.

   

  Lulu will be delivered to the winning child to take home after school today. 

  

• Golden Award Winners 2nd December 2022

  Fri 02 Dec 2022 Mr Wallis

  Congratulations to all our Award winners this week. For the full list click here.

• Changes to the dates and times of upcoming Golden Assemblies

  Mon 28 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis

  Due to the upcoming events in school we have rescheduled some of the upcoming Golden Assemblies.
  
  During December, Golden Assemblies will now be held on the following dates and at the following times:
  
  Friday 2nd December
  EYFS/KS1 Golden Assembly: 9:15am
  KS2 Golden Assembly: 10:00am
  
  Monday 12th December
  EYFS/KS1 Golden Assembly: 9:15am
  KS2 Golden Assembly: 2:30pm

   

  On Monday 12th we aim to hand out 2 of each certificate for the weeks: 5th - 9th Dec and 12th - 16th Dec.

• Cost of Living Crisis

  Mon 28 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis

  Millions of people are experiencing increases in the cost of living, including rises in petrol, food, and gas and electric charges. This has left many facing tough decisions about how to spend their money, and many others in need of advice and financial support to afford rent, fuel bills, and everyday items. Sheffield City Council have put the following list together which shows the resources available across Sheffield.

   

  Cost of living crisis - where you can get help

   

  The following list shows organisations who support those struggling with cost-of-living increases. You can help with donations, volunteering, and other types of support.

   

  Cost of living crisis - how you can help

  

• Golden Award Winners 25th November 2022

  Fri 25 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis

  Congratulations to all our award winners this week. For the full list click here

   

  This week's attendance and punctuality award winners are:

  Anansi Class

  who have 9 children with no lost learning time all year!

   

  and Aslans Class

  Who, although there has been a lot of illness around school managed to have 24 children with no lost learning time this week!

• Christmas Dinner - 14th December

  Thu 24 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis
  

• Elmers (N2) Parent Consultation Meetings

  Mon 21 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis

  Parents’ Consultation Evenings for Elmers: Monday 5^th, Tuesday 6^th and Wednesday 7^th December - Face to Face Meetings in school.

   

  We are using the school website online booking platform to populate timetables for the consultations. At 8.00am on Tuesday 22^nd November, you will receive an email, directly from the school website, with a link to access the appointment booking system. 

  The booking system will remain open, however parents who have not booked an appointment by Monday 6^th December, will be allocated a time on Tuesday 6^th or Wednesday 7^th. We cannot guarantee that this will be convenient so please use the booking system to get your preferred time.

• Children In Need Day at Walkley Primary School

  Mon 21 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis

  Throughout the week since Pudsey Bear came to meet the children in Breakfast Club and attend the EYFS / KS1 Golden Award Assembly the School Council have been selling Pudsey merchandise to pupils in school. The pupils sold out of the bands, ears and badges. Valuable work for the CIN charity.

   

  Also, the School Council arranged a wonderful day at Walkley Primary School, raising awareness and money for a very important charitable cause. On Children In Need Day this year, pupils could attend school in colourful outfits; many choosing yellow clothes with spots!!

   

  The activities throughout the day included an obstacle course live-stream for staff. The speediest member of staff was Miss Kendall. Congratulations!

   

  At lunch time, children completed an obstacle course of their own. This was run brilliantly by the Y6 Sports Leaders; pupils had a great time! Pupils also had their faces painted whilst completing a treasure hunt or dancing to Mr Butler's dance anthems!

   

  In class, pupils attempted to bounce ping pong balls into cups in a Pudsey Pong challenge and then relaxed as the Executive School Council and Class Representatives created a story time for our EYFS and KS1 pupils. There were also lots of arts and crafts in classrooms.

   

  Throughout the day pupils were reminded of the charitable work of Children In Need and through a Moodbusters Class Session pupils' mental health and wellbeing was promoted. 

   

  Thank you School Council for organising such a wonderfully exciting and important day for everyone whilst raising a significant amount of money for a very good cause.

   

  On the day you managed to raise an amazing £726.97

   

   

  

• Golden Award Winners 18th November 2022

  Fri 18 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis

  Congratulations to all our award winners this week. For the full list, click here

• Anti-Bullying Week - Reach Out (in association with Kidscape)

  Mon 14 Nov 2022 Mr Wallis

  This morning Mr Wallis introduced the Anti-Bullying theme 'Reach Out' linked to 'What Makes A Good Friend?'

   

  In our assembly the pupils were introduced to 3 activities to be built upon by further class discussion. 

   

  Activity 1.

  Be kind to ourselves

  Pupils use the drawing of a hand to capture something they are good at on each finger. Also, write something they would like to be better at on the thumb.

   

  Activity 2.

  The Gingerbread friend

  What does friendship looks like. What words do you associate with a good friend? What happens if you fall out with others? How can you be a good friend? Write words and phrases around the Gingerbread friend that are associated with being a good friend.

   

  Activity 3

  The impact of words

  Kindness costs nothing, Think about how kind words impact your feelings:

   

  How does kindness make you feel?

  How do kind words make us feel inside?

  What emotions do we link to kindness?

   

  Also, 

  How does kindness make us view the world and surroundings?

  Does kindness alter the way we walk; our faces?

   

  Children will repeat this activity but thinking about the impact of unkind words.

   

  We will share our ideas and findings at the next assembly on Monday 21st November.