03/02/2025
Many thanks for your responses to our parent questionnaire. We greatly appreciate your views so that we can continue improving our lovely school. Here are some wonderful quotes written by parents:
*Wonderful school that nurtures the children and encourages a sense of belonging.
*I feel very lucky to have found such an amazing setting with fabulous, supportive staff.
*The Valley is most definitely the right choice for our children. They have flourished socially and their
learning has accelerated way beyond expectations. They are loved and cared for, not only by the teaching staff, but also the older children.
20/01/2025
Fifteen pupils from The Valley 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, Charlotte Bould, said, “This is the second year that The Valley have performed at the Young Voices concert. The children really enjoyed it last year and had a brilliant time this year too! It is a memorable experience for all who were there!”
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.”
07/03/2024
The Valley Primary School have been celebrating their love of reading with the whole school family on World Book Day.
Sharing books throughout the day, children have learnt how to draw like famous illustrators, have created fact-files based on what they read, and have been writing and performing raps about World Book Day!
Pupils and staff came to school dressed as book characters or in their pyjamas, onesies and dressing gowns to share the magic of reading bedtime stories. In the afternoon, parents, carers, grandparents, aunties, uncles and other family members were invited into school to read and enjoy a selection of bedtime stories.
We just love to read!
10/01/2024
The Valley Primary School have places available for pupils to come and join our warm and friendly school family, who learn in a stunning environment complete with its very own Forest School.
If your child, or the 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 The Valley 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.
01/12/2023
Here at The Valley Primary School, we love welcoming new friends to our beautiful setting to learn alongside our amazing children.
Click here to watch our video and enjoy a peek into school life at The Valley.
If you would like to see how our school could be the right choice for your child, please call us on: 01538 702355 (opt2), or email: office@valley.staffs.sch.uk and we will arrange a time when you can come to visit.
06/11/2023
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.
25/10/2023
One of our wonderful pupils has written a lovely note to share with other children, to let them know how much she enjoys learning at The Valley Primary School.
Hi, everyone.
I just want to say that The Valley Primary School is the best school to go to.
I was just wondering if you would like to come to The Valley Primary School because the work is really good and the teachers are really kind.
20/10/2023
If you, or any of your friends or family have a child due to start school in September 2024, then please come and visit our beautiful, friendly and happy village school, set in a stunning location.
We are holding an open afternoon for parents and carers on Thursday 26th October 1.30-3.00pm. To book your place, please contact the school office: 01538 702355 (opt 2), or office@valley.staffs.sch.uk
If you cannot make this date but still wish to come and find out more about our loving and friendly school family, please contact us so we can arrange a mutually convenient time.
To apply for a place at one of our family of primary schools, please visit:
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/home.aspx
Learn to love, love to learn.
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
