Don't forget to check the events calendar on the website  https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/Page/Calendar for important dates and events throughout the school year.

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:

Our Year 5 girls' football team played their first ever football match against St Philip's on Monday. It was an exciting and close game with St Philip's just beating us two goals to one.

Huge congratulations to our footballers (Sofia, Sophie, Jodie, Torie, Inayah, Evelyn, Layla and Radwa) for playing so well and never giving up! We are very proud of you and we look forward to our next game in a few weeks.

Miss James and Miss Drew

Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, a decision has had to be made that secondary school induction days will now be virtual. 

In early July, schools will be sent a video to share with you and your child which will have information about transition.  Primary and Secondary Schools will work closely together to support children so that transition is as smooth as possible.  

Hasn't the sunny weather been lovely?  It can be very hot when the children are out for break or lunchtime.  Please remember to send them into school with a sunhat or cap, a water bottle and suncream (which they will need to apply themselves).  Please also remember that for health and safety, school shoes should be worn.  

If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. You can also apply if you’re the family member of an eligible person of Northern Ireland.

For more information and support, contact Brushstrokes on 0121 565 2234.

King Edward's School, Birmingham are holding a 'live' Virtual Open Evening on Monday 21 June at 6pm - 7pm.

The Chief Master, Dr Ricks will start the evening and there will also be some new films and a 'live' panel at the end to answer any questions parents have submitted. 

If you would like to register for the event, please use the link below and someone from King Edward's will email a Zoom code to you on the day.

Virtual Open Evening 21 June 2021 6pm-7pm

In the meantime you can visit the current Virtual Open Day, Virtual Open Day

Action for Children have asked us to share their latest news and information.  Please click on the links below for more information.

If someone in your household has a coronavirus symptom (persistent cough, temperature or loss of taste or smell) then you must do the following:

 - book a PCR test for the symptomatic person at an official test centre

 - ensure your whole household isolates for 10 days or until a negative test result comes back for the symptomatic person. 

You must not take a lateral flow test if you have symptoms - these are only for asymptomatic testing and do not replace the official PCR tests for people with symptoms. 

It is vital that we continue following safety procedures to keep each other safe. Transmission rates have come down and we need to keep them down. Please make sure you are doing the following:

If you have any concerns, please make sure that you raise these in a polite manner with staff. It is important that you speak with the class teacher and then escalate concerns if needed to ensure that they are resolved. The order in which to speak with staff is as follows

Please do not keep your child off school. This does not help to resolve issues and such absences will not be authorised. We all want the very best for your children and it is important that we communicate and work together to resolve any issues. 

If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, you must inform school on every day of their absence. If we receive no reason, absences will be unauthorised. 

If you receive a text from school or a phone call about your child’s absence, it is vital that you respond as soon as possible. 

Every day of school missed means missed learning. Please support your child by getting them into school every day and making us aware of any issues so that we can support you. 

For a new account, download the school gateway app on your phone or use the following link online https://bit.ly/3eL2mz1

Click on your phone settings then notifications.  Click on the School Gateway app in the list and set it to receive push notifications.

For a computer, tablet or iPad, click on https://login.schoolgateway.com/0/auth/login 

Reset forgotten passwords from this link if you click on 'existing user'.

If you need any help, speak to the school office.

You can use the School Gateway app to receive messages from school, book and pay for school dinners, pay for school visits.  You can also click on the 'Useful Links' section to find other information, such as:

If you receive any of the following financial support, your child may be entitled to free school meals.  Click on the link below for more details and to complete the application form