You are amazing!  Last week, we sent out the link and QR code for a parent survey and, already, 121 of you have completed it.  We really want to hear your views so please just take a few minutes to click your choices on the questions - it really is quick!

https://app.bouncetogether.co.uk/shrt/UH5QDF8I5M 

Thank you to everyone who attended parents' evenings.  We hope you had a good meeting with your child's class teacher and that you managed to speak to the representatives from local organisations as well as trying the food that our catering team kindly provided.

Dates of all events happening at Uplands Manor can be found on the calendar  https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/Page/Calendar 

Make sure you check it regularly as new dates will be added throughout the year

The deadline for all school applications for Reception places starting September 2025 is Wednesday 15th January 2025.

Don't forget to wear your odd socks on Monday 18th November!  We are celebrating Odd Socks day to celebrate diversity and reinforce the message that everyone is unique & everyone is special. 

Year 5 would like to invite their parents and carers to join them for a festive celebration at Smethwick Old Church on Wednesday 11th December.  5HS and 5S will start at 9.15am.  5W and 5H will start at 2.15pm.

Reception classes would like to invite their parents/carers to their Christmas Nativity on Wednesday 18th December at 9am.  The performance will start promptly so please don't be late!

Christmas holiday: Monday 23rd December to Friday 3rd January

Important safeguarding reminder

Please make sure that you supervise your children at all times in the playground before and after school.

The playground is very busy and it is your responsibility to ensure you keep your child with you after they have been released by the teacher. 

The following letters have been sent home via the School Gateway app.  

We have lots of videos to support your child's learning of phonics.  Click https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/Page/Detail/phonics or go to the website and click on 'Provision' to find the relevant videos.  Sit and watch them with your child and ask them to show you what they have been learning in school. 

Uplands Manor Primary recognises that good attendance is essential in order for pupils to get the most of their school experience, including their attainment, wellbeing and wider life chances. It is extremely important that children are brought to school every day and to be on time.

Our school attendance target is 96%

Our current attendance is 94.1%

Information about support and events in our local area can be found on the Community Information page on our website or by clicking https://bit.ly/3Re3Q9T

We have been sent information about the DWP Find a Job website which we hope might be helpful.  Click Find a job to create an account and search for jobs in the local area and nationally.