What we have been up to...
Reception Class catch the Train to visit Birmingham Central Library April 2024
On 11th April 2024, eception Class had a wonderful day, catching the train from Oldbury train station, all the way to Birmingham. Here, they spent lots of time looking at the amazing books in Birmingham Central Library. It was a truly amazing day.
Our Lenten Easter Garden Exhibition 2024
On 22nd March 2024, our children all used their art and craft skills, to create their own Easter Gardens, and display them in our Whole School Lenten exhibition. The choir sung during the exhibition and it was a truly prayerful and special afternoon.
SFX Science Fair March 2024
On 15th March 2024, as part of our British Science Week celebrations, the pupils took part in a whole school science fair. Pupils showcased a wide range of science investigations, displaying amazing substantive and disciplinary knowledge. Our pupils truly are, and can be, the scientists of our future. Well done to all who entered!
OGDEN Trust science workshop Y1 and Y2
12th March 2024- Y1 and Y2 were extremely excited to take part in the Material science workshop- lead by Dr Jenny Watson
HSBC Financial workshops for our children
March/April 2024- We have been working closely with HSBC banking, having workshops with all classes, to ensure our children are building up their financial skills, preparing them for the world around them. The children are truly enjoying the workshops and are engaging with such intent. Such valuable life skills.
World Book day 2024
7th March 2024- today we celebrated World Book Day, celebrating all of the wonderful stories and books from across the years.
Y1 visit the Sealife Centre Birmingham
On 6th March 2024, Y1 went to visit the Sealife Centre in Birmmingham, as part of their learning journey in science. They had a swimmingly great time!
Y5 Visit the National Space Centre in Leicester
On 5th March 2024, Y5 had an 'out of this world' experience, as they visited the National Space Centre in Leicester as part of their learning journey in science. The pupils all shone with excitment and new knoelge when they got back to school! Our astronomers of the future.
Wren's Nest Fossil hunting
27th February 2024- Y3 had an amazing time, being Palaeontologists at the Wren's Nest Nature Reserve, where they spent time searching for and classifying fossils. What an amazing day- we are so proud of all your amazing finds!
Y4 Safari Park 2024
On 21st September 2024, Y4 had a wonderful day at West Midlands Safari Park, as part of their learning journey in Science. It was a truly 'wild' day!
Dress to Express- Children's mental Health Week
On 8th February 2024, our children lit up the school with vibrance, as they dressed to express, in support of their learning about being proud of who we are and celebrating our individual qualities and differences.
Y2 Local History- Saltwells Wood
On 5th February 2024, Y2 put their historical enquiry hats on and went to visit Saltwells Wood, as part of their local History study. They learnt about some very significant features of this location, including 'Doulton's Claypit', where Royal Doulton used to source their clay from for their pottery!
Homebase Garden Centre visit- Reception Class
On 16th January 2024, our children were 'growing' their experiences, by visiting our Local Homebase Garden Centre, as part of their learning journey. They then went back to class and set up their very own garden centre! Such valuable experiences for our children"
G.M.Linton Author Visit to SFX
We were privileged on 17th January 2024 to have author G.M.Linton to work with the children. Author of the storybook ‘My name is Sunshine Simpson’- a book inspired by her own family and parents, who arrived in Britain from Jamaica as part of the Windrush Generation.
Matt Windle Slam Poet Workshops
Matt Windle Slam Poet came into school on 11th January 2024 to work with our children, teaching them all about slam poetry. He led in a whole school workshop and then worked with individual classes throughout the day
Our New Book vending machine January 2024
Our brand new book vending maching has arrived! The reading rangers have carried out pupil surveys to find out which books th children enjoy reading. The reading tokens can be earned through excellence in learning behaviours and class Dojo's.
Red Cross CPR First Aid Training for Year 6
We were humbled to have had the Red Cross into school on January 9th 2024, to teach the year 6 children how to administer life saving CPR. We are extremely proud of the children, they took it very seriously and were extremely sensible. Thank you to the Red Cross for your time
Library Visit- Reception Class December 2023
On 8th December 2023, Reception Class went to visit our local library. They truly loved being around so many books, and were immersed in reading for the whole morning. Next Stop- Birmingham Library!
Dudley Castle- Y2 History Local study
On 8th November 2024, Y2 visited Dudley Castle, as part of their learning journey in History. They were truly fascinated, learning about the History of Dudley castle and its significance as part of our local area!
Cinderella Pantomime December 2023
Some really great Christmas Fun this afternoon with a Cinderella pantomime :) oh no we don’t, oh yes we did !
Y5 Cadbury World Visit
Year 5 truly walked back in time, as they spent the day at Cadbury World as part of their learning journey in History.
Y2 Local area Geography field trip
On 22nd November 2023, Y2 went on a field trip around our local area 'Oldbury' , looking at the human and physical features around us. They applied their fieldwork skills fantastically, and learnt so much about the area they go to school in!
Science Fayre November 2023
SFX science Fair 2023- well done to all who took part in our Science Fair! And thank you to all the parents who attended. The projects were amazing and we are so proud of you all!
Severn Trent Whole school assembly
On 6th November 2023, Severn Trent came into school to lead an amazing water assembly, teaching the children all about how we just look after our environment and keep our water systems as clean as possible! Caring for our common home
SFX Remembrance Art Exhibition November 2023
Today, 10th November 2023, every child, from Nursery up to Year 6, displayed their work to form a whole school Rembrance art exhibition. All of the children had the opportunity throughout the afternoon to come and visit the exhibition, whilst the choir sung such peaceful and humble music. It was a truly touching afternoon. Lest we forget...
Pupil led Remembrance service
On November 10th 2023, our children have come together to lead us in a very special and prayerful Remembrance service. We ask God to wrap His arms around all those who gave their lives so that we may live. Lest we forget…
Council Chambers-Head Boy+Head girl Speeches
On 26th October 2023, our Y6 pupils who applied and spoke with such elegance and passion at the Sandwell parliament chambers as part of our new Head Boy and Head Girl application process. Our children truly are the leaders of the future….
Black Country Food Bank October 23
Our pupils and families have worked hard, alongside the amazing volunteers at the Black Country Food Bank, to collect essential food and toiletry items for those in need in or local area. We are so proud of you all for the difference you are making in our common home.
Sandwell Road Safety team visit our pupils September 2023
Extremely valuable lessons learnt today in our KS1 and KS2 Road safety assemblies, led by Karen from our Sandwell Local Authority.
