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

• We Are Open Today - Monday 5th March

  Mon 05 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  Dear parents/carers

   

  We are open. Please take care on your way to school this morning, the pavements particularly, are icy and slippy. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon.

• SCHOOL TO OPEN AS USUAL - Monday 5th March

  Sun 04 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  Dear parents and carers,

  It appears, thankfully, that the thaw has begun. This afternoon, Mr Butler has been at school assessing the site and preparing for opening tomorrow. We have also received information from staff and parents living nearby school and are confident that we can welcome staff and pupils back to school tomorrow. We appreciate how frustrating the school closure on Thursday and Friday must have been, and thank you for your support and understanding of the decision. 

  We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

  Any unexpected change overnight will be reported in the usual way through text message, email, twitter, the school website, Local Authority website and local media.

  If you did not receive texts or emails from school regarding the school closures last week, please inform us at the school office so we can check your details against the school SIMS database system.

   

  Thanks once again.

  

• SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE - CLOSED FRIDAY 2nd MARCH

  Thu 01 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  School closure Friday 2nd March

  CLOSURE UPDATE

  We’ve assessed the site this afternoon and while we’re aware that the main roads are open, the combination of poor conditions on the side roads, footpaths and the state of the school site itself mean we will have to stay closed tomorrow.  Again, I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

  On the school site, there is pack ice under the snow that we cannot make safe. The forecast is for heavy snow overnight and into the morning tomorrow. This along with the continued strong winds (which are predicted to carry on blowing between 40-50mph overnight and tomorrow) are creating snow drifts and the continued sub zero temperatures mean conditions are too severe to have any meaningful impact when trying to secure the site. The updated Yellow Warning from the Met Office for South Yorkshire means we can’t declare the site safe for children and staff.

   

  General side roads around Walkley Primary School are reportedly difficult to pass and will make travelling to school potentially treacherous for our families. The picture across the city is similar, and the poor conditions on side roads and footpaths mean that staff will find travelling longer journeys difficult also.

   

  As a result of all of this, we’ll have to reluctantly close tomorrow, Friday 2nd March - and I’d rather take this decision now to allow families to plan for tomorrow.

  Thank you again for all of your continued support.

• SCHOOL IS CLOSED TODAY - Thursday 1st March

  Thu 01 Mar 2018 Mr Wallis

  School closed today - Thursday 1st March

  With huge apologies, after much consideration, we have regretfully decided to close school today, Thursday 1st March 2018 on health and safety grounds.

  The school site is currently unsafe for both pupils and staff and weather conditions are not expected to improve today - further snowfall is expected early in the morning along with high winds and freezing temperatures. The roads approaching school are increasingly hazardous. 

  We apologise for the inconvenience that this will cause. We will also rearrange World Book Day and will be in contact separately. 

  Thank you again for your understanding and support. 

• Snowy Walkley - School is open

  Wed 28 Feb 2018 Mr Wallis
  It's snowy, so please take care on the roads and paths around school. School is open as usual.

  

• Golden Award Winners 15/02/18

  Thu 15 Feb 2018 Mr Wallis

  Golden Citizens

  Seashells: Ali A

  Hungry Caterpillars: Maria J

  Anansi: Bernadette S

  Smartest Giants: Rashed A

  Gruffalos: Hannah M

  Aslans: Josiah S

  Fantastic Foxes: Xanthe S 

  Charlies: Charlie L

  Skywalkers: Sophia J

  Kensukes: Nyah S

   

  Whizzy Worker

  Seashells: Hasan A

  Hungry Caterpillars: Zayan AH

  Anansi: Mia C

  Smartest Giants: Wentworth H

  Gruffalos: Sara M

  Aslans: Esther L

  Fantastic Foxes: Adam C 

  Charlies: Soloman J

  Skywalkers: Kai P and Cyrus D

  Kensukes: Madeleine W

   

  Behaviour Superstar

  Seashells: Shea JB

  Hungry Caterpillars: Safwaan A 

  Anansi: Imogen R

  Smartest Giants: Thomas D

  Gruffalos: Abdulrahman A

  Aslans: Kayson P

  Fantastic Foxes: Henry H

  Charlies: José M

  Skywalkers: Sarah S

  Kensukes: Paris P

   

  Attendance Awards

  EYFS/KS1: Anansi with 95.2%

  KS2: Aslan with 98.0%

• What a Performance - Y4 and Y5 WOW The Audience with a Violin Masterclass

  Mon 12 Feb 2018 Mr Wallis
  Dear parents, if you weren't lucky enough to see the violin performance of our Y4s and Y5 Pathways group this afternoon, you missed a real treat. Congratulations to you all, it was a very accomplished performance. Thanks to David from the Music Hub for all your work.

  

• Y6s Get Settled Into New Snowy Surroundings

  Mon 12 Feb 2018 Mr Wallis
  The Y6s have arrived safe, sound and happy at Castleton and have enjoyed a few outdoor activities in the picturesque snow covered surroundings. It's fairly warm in the sun but they're ready for a warm up inside! All the children are settled in their rooms and beds are made ready for a peaceful night!

  

• Fuel For School Junk Food Project to be available Tuesday 13th Febraury

  Fri 09 Feb 2018 Mr Wallis

  Dear parents, carers

   

  Due to the school being closed to children on Friday 16th February, we have organised for the delivery of the Junk Food Project market items to be available Tuesday morning from 8:30am. As usual, our Y5s will be organising and selling the items on the stall. Please remember to give what you think the items are worth to support the venture.

• Change to Golden Assembly Next Week - Thursday 15th Feb

  Fri 09 Feb 2018 Mr Wallis

  Dear parents and carers

   

  Due to the school being closed to children on Friday 16th February for a Curriculum Training Day, the EYFS/KS1 Golden Assembly will now be held on Thursday 15th February at its usual time of 9:10am and will be followed by the drop-in for grown-ups.

   

  Unfortunately, on Thursday, the KS2 hall is in use throughout the day for the whole school Chinese Dance Day Celebrations, so there will be no KS2 assembly on that day.

   

  Many thanks for the magnificent support of your children evident through your attendance at the Golden Assemblies.