21/04/2020
For more support while you are teaching your children at home, please take a look at this new exciting resource. The Oak National Academy is a government-backed online learning platform that launched on Monday 20 April. The new enterprise has been created by 40 teachers from some of the leading schools across England and is funded by the Department of Education.
The Academy provides access to 180 video lessons per week, for every year group from Reception through to Year 10.
The lessons span a broad range of subjects, including maths, art and languages, and feature a corresponding quiz and worksheet.
Each lesson lasts for one hour and the portal will provide the equivalent of three hours of lessons per day for primary students.
To access the resources on Oak National Academy, simply visit the official website where online resources are now available to use. From the website, you can access lessons by subject and level, or follow the Academy’s planned weekly schedule.
Oak National Academy joins a broad range of resources and support that are available for both schools and parents, which have been outlined on the government website.
Please have a go at the lessons/activities and let your teacher know what you have enjoyed.
21/04/2020
Share your thanks and good wishes ahead of Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday. Captain Tom Moore, the Second World War veteran who has raised more than £25 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden, will celebrate his 100th birthday on April 30.
A Spitfire flypast is being planned to celebrate the big day, while children across the UK are making virtual birthday cards by way of thanks using the hashtag #makeacardfortom.
The former tank commander aimed to complete his challenge at his home in Bedfordshire before his birthday to support medics on the frontline of the coronavirus. Mr Moore's initial fundraising target of £1,000 was met within 24 hours, and he went on to raise the incredible sum for the NHS Charities Together organisation.
Please show your support for Tom, send us your pictures/cards/posters and we will display as many as we can on the website.
Thank you and 'Happy Birthday' Captain Tom Moore from all the Great Wood community!
21/04/2020
As we look to increase the support at home with resources and fun activities we have information from Severn Trent Water.
Their online page will be packed with fun activities that include core school subjects and more! Most of the activities children can do independently, but where adult support is needed they will ensure that it is made clear in the instructions.
They’ll be adding new content each week so be sure to regularly check out their page for new resources. All resources can be found at www.stwater.co.uk/kidszone.They’ll be covering topics such as blockages, health & hydration, plastics & the environment, water efficiency and more!
Enjoy and don't forget to send any work to your teachers so they can see all the learning that is taking place.
20/04/2020
Two of our pupils decided to donate their Easter Egg money to the Midlands Air Ambulance. The two kind-hearted boys story has been reported by the local papers and they are hoping to raise as much money as possible - well done boys!
17/04/2020
It's a strange time to be a school pupil right now but wherever you're doing your lessons, BBC Bitesize is here for you - more than ever.
From Monday 20 April starting at 9am, you’ll be able to access regular daily lessons in English and Maths, as well as other core subjects, in an expanded version of our website and also on special programmes broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button.
We’ve worked with our colleagues in other parts of the BBC and education experts from around the UK to make sure everyone who needs it can access learning resources during this uncertain time. You can also expect some of it to be delivered by well-known faces. Head to www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize to access this new, exciting opportunity to enhance the learning alongside your school work set by your teachers.
10/04/2020
Hello Everyone,
Our Great Wood family would like to wish you all a very happy Easter. We know that this year Easter will be very different for us all, but hope that you will all still have a great time and enjoy lots of Chocolate! Our Great Wood children have been busy using their artistic flair to create their own Easter designs. Here are some of their masterpieces. Haven’t they worked hard? Well done all of you!
Have a fantastic Easter, by staying at home and keeping safe.
09/04/2020
A bespoke Home Learning programme specific to Physical Education from our PE providers, ASM. Videos are uploaded through their very own YouTube channel and linked to all other social media platforms. There is plenty of information for parents to help children be active in their daily PE fix. Please visit ASM Sports UK.
09/04/2020
Take a look at a wonderful opportunity to become a MasterChef! Our catering suppliers, Chartwells have gone live with a new YouTube channel, featuring their chef Andrew Walker and guest chef Allegra McEvedy cooking exciting healthy snacks, in addition to curriculum activities for children. Head over to their youtube channel to take a look.
30/03/2020
As we approach the Easter holidays, many of our Key Workers may require care for children.
Although our school will close to all pupils on THURSDAY 2nd APRIL until MONDAY 20th APRIL, we are delighted that, across our Multi Academy Trust, we have two organisations open and offering to provide this care most days, both of whom would welcome children of those parents who have to work in their roles as Key Workers in these uncertain times. If you require this service during Easter, commencing Friday 3rd April, please contact one of organisations below for further details.
Kingsley Kingfishers
(on site at St. Werburgh’s C.E. Primary, Kingsley)
07891 861763;
kingfisherspresch@gmail.com
Pathways
(on site at Bishop Rawle C.E. Primary, Cheadle)
07579 017178/ 01538 756860;
info@pathwayschildcare.co.uk
Stay safe.
25/03/2020
Today we would like to encourage everyone who is at home to make a rainbow to put in their windows or doors. Use these rainbows as a reminder that this storm will pass, and we will all see our rainbow soon.
