04/02/2022
On Friday 4th February, we staged a special non-uniform day full of activities linked to mathematics, which raised awareness of an important cause.
'NSPCC Number Day' started with a whole-school assembly which shared the purpose of the day and the importance of the organisation's work and how this can help all children.
Children enjoyed taking part in lots of different problem-solving tasks and learnt about how maths is in many areas of life, including in most jobs.
Doubling-up as a non-uniform day, we raised £108 for the NSPCC (National Society Prevention of Cruelty to Children) which will go towards making life better for children experiencing difficult times.
...love one another.
27/01/2022
We were delighted to hold a very special day to celebrate the impact and strength of teamwork.
Throughout the day, we staged a range of activities in each class to support children with their understanding of how to work as part of a team and how this can help to support one another and to achieve well. ‘Teamwork Day’ is the first of our programme of events aiming to further develop children’s learning behaviours. This is part of a whole-school vision of children becoming increasingly comfortable, confident and happy when approaching new learning opportunities and challenges.
The staff team identified key learning behaviours which can help all of the wonderful children to grow in confidence and be in a stronger and more positive position when encountering new learning opportunities, especially given the challenges of the last two years.
The school family had a great time taking-on team challenges and working together to solve problems. We looked at why teams are important and successful, and to how many different teams we all belong, including family, friends, class, school, TMPF (The Moorlands Primary Federation), church and others.
This is the first of a series of events to support children with their learning and also their wellbeing, and we look forward to our next one, which will be ‘Resilience Week’.
24/01/2022
On Monday 24th January, a group of 20 pupils from Years 5 and 6 visited one of the major theatres in the West Midlands to perform on stage in a special festival of dance.
The children entertained the audience at the Regent Theatre by performing beautifully to a song from Mary Poppins in the '022 Dance Festival'. The performance marked a return to the show for our school, who had taken part for many consecutive years but were unable to do so in 2021 due to its postponement caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The children worked extremely hard in after-school rehearsals over several weeks to learn the skills and moves needed and then to apply these into a routine with all of the other dancers.
After a morning in school, the dancers travelled by coach to the theatre for their afternoon rehearsal slot, prior to the show in the evening. Just as for the professionals, the children had their own dressing room and were walked through the sight lines on stage so they deepened their understanding of theatre and how important stage positioning is. How professional!
The boys and girls showed their talent and excellent behaviour and attitude throughout. Whilst on stage, they even danced with some props as they became chimney sweeps to perform 'Step in Time' from Mary Poppins.
The performance was brilliant, the audience applauded and even clapped along to 'Step in Time' to show how much they were enjoying themselves!
We are very proud of all of the wonderful Werburgh Dancers and are sure that the parents/carers who joined us had an amazing, foot-tapping, hand-clapping time!
Step in time, step in time...
Love to learn...
20/01/2022
Pupils in Years 4 and 5 took to their bikes to learn how to stay safe on two wheels as part of the bikeability scheme.
Children in both year groups had the chance to develop their skills of balancing, steering, indicating to change direction and the older children even got to apply these on the roads around school.
We are delighted to be able to help the children stay safe on their bikes as we know how much fun cycling is and how it can keep you fit and healthy.
07/01/2022
The deadline to apply for a place in our Reception Class for September 2022 is approaching fast.
If you want your child to be part of the St. Werburgh's C.E. Primary School family and begin their school adventure in our loving, caring and proudly Christian school, please click on the link below to submit your choice by 15th January 2022. If you want to find out more about our wonderful village school, please call us on 01538 702355 (opt1), or email office@st-werburghs.staffs.sch.uk
To apply for a place for your child, click
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx
Love to learn, love God, love one another.
15/12/2021
Children in Reception and Years 1 and 2 sparkled as they re-told the Nativity story.
The young stars worked hard in class and at home to learn lines, learn songs, and master their skills of performance ready for the online Nativity show, enjoyed by their online audience over two evenings.
The children also extended the Christmas joy by singing Christmas carols and songs and sharing poetry in our live outdoor performance. It was wonderful to welcome parents/carers and wider family members to share the Christmas spirit...even if a little chilly!
29/11/2021
If you, or anyone you know, are looking for a school for your young superstar, why not pay a visit to St. Werburgh's C.E. Primary.
To arrange a tour and to have a conversation about our lovely, family school, please call:
01538 702355 (opt1), or email: office@st-werburghs.staffs.sch.uk
Love to learn, love God, love one another.
19/11/2021
Pudsey ears, Pudsey jumpers, Pudsey T-shirts, Pudsey headbands, spots, odd socks and plenty of smiles have filled St. Werburgh's as pupils celebrated 'Children in Need' and thought about how we can say something kind.
Children in each class enjoyed a range of activities to raise money for this wonderful cause, including using their mathematical skills to decorate Pudsey using repeating patterns. We have raised more than £190!
The celebrations also marked anti-bullying week, and children shared their ideas on how we can reflect our school motto's phrase of 'love one another' and all agreed to say something kind to someone today and thought about how this makes them feel.
Many thanks, as always, to our parents/carers for their wonderful support.
...love one another.
15/11/2021
To mark the period of remembrance, our Year 6 children visited the cenotaph in Kingsley to represent the whole school family and to think about those who gave so much for their country.
The group took the time to learn about the history of the cenotaph and its importance in the Parish and wider community. They also read aloud the names of all of the fallen soldiers from our villages so we can remember them.
This year's visit also marked the centenary of the Royal British Legion, an incredible organisation which does an amazing job in raising funds for those involved with the military and their families. In school we support the Royal British Legion each year by selling poppies and poppy-related items.
The visit finished with a moment of reflection with all of the children showing great respect for this important time of year.
We will remember them.
12/11/2021
The generosity of the St. Werburgh's family has been really evident with the recent donations towards the school Harvest celebration.
The goods have been donated to those families who are in need at this time, a situation in which we, or our friends or family members, could all find ourselves. It was lovely to pass so many items to the volunteers who do such brilliant work at the Trussell Trust's Cheadle and District Foodbank, and they send their thanks to all who were able to donate.
The kindness, care and thoughtfulness of our children and families really reflects the final part of our school motto: ...love one another.
