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

• Inspired by the XXI Commonwealth Games

  Mon 16 Apr 2018 Mr Wallis

  In assembly today we have been looking back at the Commonwealth Games and the fantastic achievements of all the athletes. We have looked at the inspiration for the Games:

   

  'Inspired by the diversity and dynamism of the Commonwealth itself - a voluntary association of 71 nations and territories - and its enduring commitment to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Among its membership are some of the world’s largest and smallest countries, from India, with over 1.2 billion people to Nauru with a population of 10,000. More than 60% of the Commonwealth citizens are under 30.'

  https://thecgf.com/

   

  We have seen the amazing story of Anna Hursey, the welsh Commonwealth Games table tennis player, who last week competed at the Games aged just 11. We have heard about her commitment to 'move it to the next level' to achieve her ambition of becoming a Champion one day.

   

  I want to be a table tennis champion

  Representing Wales in the 2018 Commonwealth Games

   

  Also, we discovered the amazing integration of paralympic athletes at the games:

  Valued and included: Para integration a big Commonwealth Games hit

  This is the Commonwealth Games, where Paralympic athletes are not just included but fully integrated in the teams, and their events in the programme.

  Usain Bolt last week described it as "brilliant" and James Arnott, the 21 year old English athlete who was born with a condition called Erb's palsy which restricts the movement of his left shoulder and impacts on his ability to sprint, would not disagree with the Jamaican great.

   

  Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive David Grevemberg believes:

  "Truly if we want a Games that is representative of all the people across the Commonwealth, then our athletes need to be truly representative. If you value people, you include them, it's that simple.”

  Taken from Sydney Morning Herald.

   

  It's fantastic that people of different cultures, faiths, languages and abilities can come together to compete and represent their countries and celebrate each other's achievements. 

• Welcome back for the Summer Term

  Mon 16 Apr 2018 Mr Wallis
  Good morning and welcome back for the Summer Term at Walkley Primary School. We hope you had a fabulous Easter Break and are refreshed and ready for the exciting term ahead.

• Golden Award Winners 29/03/18

  Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  Golden Citizens

  Seashells: Laurel M

  Hungry Caterpillars: Blake J

  Anansi: Mia C

  Smartest Giants: Jimmy M

  Gruffalos: Zayd J

  Aslans: Alex DC

  Fantastic Foxes: Clay W

  Charlies: Ebony E

  Skywalkers: Claira V

  Kensukes: Kenny-John H

   

  Whizzy Worker

  Seashells: Altair K

  Hungry Caterpillars: Essa H

  Anansi: Ivy D

  Smartest Giants: Ryan R

  Gruffalos: Waad M

  Aslans: Suad A

  Fantastic Foxes: Hafsa C

  Charlies: Ethan L

  Skywalkers: Sophia J

  Kensukes: Salma A

   

  Behaviour Superstar

  Seashells: Deem A

  Hungry Caterpillars: Elena B  

  Anansi: Matilda V

  Smartest Giants: Imran G

  Gruffalos: Ethan F

  Aslans: Edith V

  Fantastic Foxes: Ethan M 

  Charlies: Emma F

  Skywalkers: Huda A

  Kensukes: Lineysha G

   

  Attendance Awards

  EYFS/KS1: Smartest Giants with 96.9%

  KS2: Aslans with 97.7%

• Easter Assembly at St Bart's

  Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  We have just visited St Bart's in Walkley for our traditional Easter Assembly. The children behaved beautifully as they listened to the passover story, the days leading up to Jesus's crucifixion. Many thanks to Andy Wilcock (school governor) and the helpers at St Bart's for the juice, biscuits and chocolate eggs and the warm welcome as always.

   

  

• Easter Bonnet Making Evening

  Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  It was lovely to see so many people last night at the Easter Bonnet craft making session. Many thanks to Mrs Jinkinson and Mr Clements for organising the event. We can't wait to see your beautiful bonnets at the Easter Bonnet Parade this afternoon. Our assemblies are at:

   

  KS2 - 1.45pm Tennyson Hall

  EYFS/KS1 - 2.30pm Burnaby Hall

  

• Golden Book Assemblies on Thursday afternoon - Easter Bonnet Making in Burnaby Hall on Wednesday after school.

  Mon 26 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  Our Golden Assemblies will be on Thursday this week due to school being closed for Bank Holiday Friday.

   

  The KS2 Assembly will be at 1.45pm and the EYFS/KS1 Assembly will be at 2.30pm The EYFS/KS1 Assembly will include the traditional Easter Bonnet Parade.

   

  In preparation for this event, we are hosting an Easter bonnet making crafting session for pupils and parents on Wednesday after school in Burnaby Hall. It would be lovely to see you there.

  

• Golden Award Winners 26/03/18

  Fri 23 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  Golden Citizens

  Seashells: Alia N

  Hungry Caterpillars: Basel D

  Anansi: Aishanur B

  Smartest Giants: Layla M

  Gruffalos: Grace F

  Aslans: Tiphaine S

  Fantastic Foxes: Eli M

  Charlies: Ethan M

  Skywalkers: Uno T

  Kensukes: Hussain A

   

  Whizzy Worker

  Seashells: James D

  Hungry Caterpillars: Safwaan A

  Anansi: Ishak C

  Smartest Giants: Isabella B

  Gruffalos: Abdulrahman A

  Aslans: Evie F

  Fantastic Foxes: Alex D

  Charlies: Dema A

  Skywalkers: Hamza S

  Kensukes: Negat S

   

  Behaviour Superstar

  Seashells: Thea B

  Hungry Caterpillars: Amelia H  

  Anansi: Ronnie C

  Smartest Giants: Adjei A

  Gruffalos: William H

  Aslans: Alina AH

  Fantastic Foxes: Logan DC 

  Charlies: Charlie L

  Skywalkers: Lili-Mae H

  Kensukes: Oyinkan F

   

  Headteacher Award

  Yaganesh G for beautiful art work and supporting others at lunchtime.

   

  Attendance Awards

  EYFS/KS1: Gruffalos with 100%

  KS2: Fantastic Foxes with 100%

• Reminder: SPORTS RELIEF DAY TOMORROW - No Golden Book Assemblies on Friday 23rd March.

  Thu 22 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  There will be no Golden Award Assemblies tomorrow due to the Sports Relief Charity Day. Children and staff are invited to come to school in sports wear to take part in a range of sports based activities throughout the day. 

   

  Golden Assemblies next week are on Thursday, the last day of term, at 1.45pm in KS2 and 2.30pm in KS1 where we will have our traditional Easter bonnet parades.

• Walkley's own snow hero gets school open as usual.

  Mon 19 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis
  School is open as usual but the pavements around Walkley Primary School remain treacherous. Please take extra care on your way to school this morning. Mr Butler has been busy since the early hours today (and some of the day yesterday) clearing the school grounds of snow and preparing the pavements with grit-sand. Thanks Mr Butler, you are amazing!

  

• Golden Award Winners 16/03/18

  Fri 16 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  Golden Citizens

  Seashells: Ishal S

  Hungry Caterpillars: Ella D

  Anansi: Alex A

  Smartest Giants: Ewan G

  Gruffalos: Kyro B

  Aslans: Aaliyah F

  Fantastic Foxes: Aaliyah G

  Charlies: Alex F

  Skywalkers: Chloe C

  Kensukes: Ricards M

   

  Whizzy Worker

  Seashells: Evie G

  Hungry Caterpillars: Athena DC

  Anansi: Olive W

  Smartest Giants: Ellie Mae Y

  Gruffalos: Lila M

  Aslans: Rishik N

  Fantastic Foxes: Sulaiman M

  Charlies: Hamed A

  Skywalkers: Cyrus D

  Kensukes: Eden S

   

  Behaviour Superstar

  Seashells: Martha H

  Hungry Caterpillars: Alfie H  

  Anansi: Laney-May S

  Smartest Giants: Skye C

  Gruffalos: Grace F

  Aslans: John WC

  Fantastic Foxes: Ahmad A 

  Charlies: Lacie F

  Skywalkers: Hayley L

  Kensukes: Yvette F

   

  Attendance Awards

  EYFS/KS1: Smartest Giants 98.5%

  KS2: Charlies 99.4%