20/01/2025
THIRTY ONE pupils from Great Wood Primary School joined friends from four of the Trust sister schools to form The Moorlands Primary Federation combined choir and sing in the Young Voices concert in Birmingham.
More than one hundred pupils from across TMPF were part of a 6,000-strong choir of school children performing to thousands of audience members at the ‘BP Pulse Live’ arena, singing a selection of songs including: ‘Try Everything’, ‘Hairspray’, ‘Oceania’ and, to celebrate what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday, ‘One Love’.
School Leader, Ben Adamson, said, “This is the second year that Great Wood Primary have sang at the Young Voices concert in Birmingham. The children enjoyed it so much last year that we were all really excited to go again and to sing to thousands of people! It is such a special experience for all who were involved!”
TMPF Music Leader, Mandi Whiteley, who co-ordinated TMPF’s participation in the event, added, “Bringing together children from five schools to become one choir is lovely to see. They have all worked so hard to learn all of the songs. To then join thousands of other children from across the Midlands and beyond, and perform as superbly as they did in Birmingham, was a very special achievement.
“We are so proud of each of them for representing their school and The Moorlands Primary Federation so wonderfully and singing so beautifully.”
15/10/2024
Do you want to play a part in the decision-making of The Moorlands Primary Federation?
Would you like to represent parents and carers on The Moorlands Primary Federation Trust Board?
The Moorlands Primary Federation, the Multi Academy Trust of which school is part, has vacancies for two Parent Trustees.
The two posts are open to consideration for any current parent within our family of nine schools and are offered on a voluntary basis.
As a member of the Trust Board, the Parent Trustee will represent all of the parents/ carers and help to guide the strategic direction of all nine schools within The Moorlands Primary Federation, not solely the school at which their child/children attend.
Full Trust Board meetings ordinarily take place four times per year at 6.00pm: comprising of an AGM in September, plus one termly meeting. Trustees are also encouraged to join a Committee which meets termly. Attendance at a number of these meetings could be undertaken remotely. The Parent Trustee has a four-year period of office and fulfils the role of a Director of the Multi Academy Trust.
If you would like to be considered for one of the posts, please contact TMPFtrustee@tmpf.staffs.sch.uk for further details, or speak with the school office.
07/03/2024
Dumbledore, Harry, Hermione, Mary Poppins, Elsa, superheroes, animals and many more familiar characters have been to school today as Great Wood Primary celebrates ‘World Book Day’.
Reading is such an important part of school life here at Great Wood and across The Moorlands Primary Federation and is fundamental in introducing children and adults alike to so many wonderful stories, adventures, poems and also helps to build our understanding of the world in which we live through non-fiction texts.
World Book Day is a chance to really focus on the magic of books and continues to support our ongoing commitment to developing children’s skills as young readers!
10/01/2024
Great Wood Primary School have places available for pupils to come and join our warm and friendly school family, sitting at the heart of its community!
If your child, or a child of a friend or family member is due to start Reception Class in September 2024, applications for a school place need to be submitted no later than Monday 15th January. Still undecided? Please give us a call and we can arrange a time to visit.
To submit your application to join Great Wood Primary School, or one of our TMPF sister schools, please visit: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx as soon as possible to secure your place.
05/01/2024
Many children were lucky enough to have received exciting presents for Christmas which offer them access to the internet and the online world.
As part of our commitment to keeping children safe, prior to Christmas we sent a link to all parents/carers for parental guides to many of these devices, just to offer a little more insight into how they are used, and also how they could be a risk if not managed properly.
Over the course of the year, we will share information on different online platforms and devices, including the necessary age restrictions, so parents and carers can be informed and continue to support their children with ways to stay safe.
Click here to visit our page containing parental guides to keeping children safe online.
06/11/2023
Coffee Mornings for parents/carers of pupils with SEND
We are delighted to share news of special events in our area which are to support parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
The main aims of the coffee mornings are:
- To provide a safe space for parents/carers of children with SEND to support one another emotionally, spiritually and practically.
- Gather together for a cuppa and the chance to talk and listen.
- Support parents/carers spiritually and offer a space to be together and for prayer.
- Offer practical support, signpost to support services, share knowledge and listen to guest speakers.
The sessions take place on the 2nd Monday of the month, 9.00am-11.00am at All Saints’ Church, New Road, Dilhorne ST10 2PQ (please park on the road, or at the Dilhorne recreation centre).
Next sessions:
Monday 13th November;
Monday 11th December.
For further information, please contact the Parish Office on 01782 312570, or via the church’s facebook page.
18/10/2023
Although we are very early in the school year, parents and carers of our wonderful pupils in Year 6 have been busy considering secondary schools for September 2024.
Just a little reminder that applications to secondary schools need to be made by 31 October 2023.
To apply, please visit: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-secondary/home.aspx
06/07/2023
To continue to support a number of our wonderful families, we are pleased to signpost you towards the Ofcom website who are providing details of ways in which some families may be entitled to reduced prices for their broadband and phone.
Ofcom state:
“Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband.
They’re delivered in the same way as normal packages, just at a lower price. Amid rising living costs, Ofcom is encouraging companies to offer social tariffs to help customers on low incomes.”
For further information, to check your eligibility, and to see if this is right for you, please follow this link to the Ofcom website.
10/01/2023
If you, a family member, or a friend have a child who is due to start school in September 2023 and you would like them to join the wonderful children in the Great Wood Primary School family, then please ensure that applications are submitted online by the admissions deadline of 15th JANUARY.
To submit your application, please click here (https://ems.staffordshire.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/en)
30/09/2022
Great Wood hosted a fantastic coffee afternoon on Friday 30th September, in aid of Macmillan. Our amazing families donated hundreds of cakes, which were sold with a hot drink, for a voluntary donation. All of the funds raised are being sent to Macmillan to help support their fabulous and vital work. We would like to thank our generous families for their amazing support with this event.
