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

Here are some new dates.  More details will be sent out nearer the time.

Was your child born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018?

You can apply for a Reception place to start in September 2022 by visiting the Sandwell Admissions website:

http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/schooladmissions

We would like to meet you and show you around our school so you can see all the wonderful teaching and learning that take place at Uplands Manor, have a tour around the school and meet some of the dedicated staff team.  

You are invited to our open days:

Please pass the dates to any family members or friends with children in this age range. 

We can't wait to meet you!

We are pleased to announce that we have joined the Lets Localise community and look forward to connecting with you. Please follow us here:  LetsLocalise  and be the first to get notified about our online events, fundraising campaigns and other fun stuff.

The national target for attendance in school is 96%. 

It is really important that children are in school on time every day.  

For the week ending 10th September, the whole school attendance was 93.8%.  The highest attending classes were:

For the week ending 17th September, the whole school attendance was 92.2%.  The highest attending classes were:

Well done to all these classes for their great attendance. Could your class be the highest in the year group next week?

Below is a table showing the effect that absence has on your child's learning.

Pupils who show exceptional behaviour for the majority of the week can be chosen to receive a gold letter.  Gold letters have been given to:

We believe that it is important to celebrate achievements.  Each week, children may be given a gold letter from a member of staff or a certificate from Mr Dickinson, Miss Copestake or Miss James.

If your child has done something special outside school - maybe they have helped someone or done something special.  Tell us so that the Uplands community can share in their celebration. Email headteacher@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk 

Congratulations to  the children who have received a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher award this week.  They are:

We want to say a big well done and thank you to Raajveer, Ruby and Pavnoor for their hard work helping to clean up our local area.  During the summer holidays, they went litter picking in West Smethwick Park.  

What a fantastic achievement!  Keep up the great work.

The Government have recommended that pupils have a precautionary PCR test if they come into contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.  We will write to you if someone in your child's class has tested positive.  

This week, we have been informed of positive PCR tests in the following classes:

Was your child's date of birth between 01/09/2010 and 31/08/2011?  If it was, you need to apply for a Secondary School place.

The deadline for applying for a Secondary School place for next September  is 31st October. 

For information about applying click https://bit.ly/3lojJcs 

For dates of Secondary School Open Days an Evenings click https://bit.ly/3khLyUg 

Earrings present a hazard to both the wearer and other children taking part in sports activities.  Children are not permitted to wear jewellery, including pierced earrings, during PE lessons. 

Teachers are not allowed to take out or replace children’s earrings so please take them out at home on PE days.

Please do not allow your child to bring their mobile phone into school.  Year 6 will not be able to walk home alone yet so there is no need for them to bring their phone in.  

If you need to contact school,  you can:

The email address for your child's year group is:

Loss Matters is a free eight week support programme for members of our community who have had experience of grief, bereavement, & loss.

The programme starts on Wednesday 22nd September 7pm - 8.30pm at Dorothy Parkes Centre with the final session taking place on Wednesday 10th November.

To book your place and find out more about this programme please visit our website

https://www.dorothyparkes.org/news/loss-matters

Action for Children have asked us to share their information.  Click on the links below for details.

Autism West Midlands have asked us to share their information.  Click on the links below for details.