We have received a small number of emails asking if we will close the school early for Christmas.

Unfortunately, the decision to close school sits with public health and the DfE and schools across the country have been told we cannot close early for Christmas. All our procedures and measures remain in place and we strongly encourage all families to be vigilant and follow the rules over the coming weeks.

If your child is at all unwell, please do not send them into school so that year groups are not avoidably asked to isolate over the Christmas period.

Some children are sent to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher for a special award.  

This week, lots of the children have been working hard at home doing the remote learning. Certificates have been sent to:

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:

If your child is off ill, please let us know the symptoms they are off with. Just telling us they are 'unwell' is not an explanation for an absence.

At Uplands Manor we are embarking upon a journey to improve our well-being provision for staff, children and parents within our community. We would love to hear your views, if you would like to take part in our parent focus group please click the link below.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UMParentsurvey2/   

Children can bring in Christmas cards for the friends and staff in their year group.  Please ensure that children follow good hygiene by washing their hands when writing them and after giving/receiving them. If you are concerned, you could quarantine them at home for 72 hours.

On Wednesday 16th December, children can come to school in their Christmas jumpers.  The school lunch will be a turkey dinner (a vegetarian option will be available). 

The full menu is advertised on the school website.  Please book and pay for your child's Christmas lunch on the School Gateway app.

If your child is in receipt of free school meals or in Reception - Year 2, please contact the school office to book a dinner.

The cut-off date for booking and payments is today (Friday 4th December).

We have places available starting in January 2021 for children who are 3 years old. 

Any children who attend the Tiny Steps 2 year old nursery and will be 3 before 4th January 2021 should move to the school nursery.

If you would like to apply for a place at our Nursery, please ask the school office staff for an application form and more details. 

From next week, free school meals children who are isolating will be emailed supermarket vouchers worth £2.30 per day. You will need to inform the school office that your child is isolating and entitled to free school meals so that we can make sure the vouchers are provided.  

It is important that we have your correct contact details, so please ask the person who answers the phone to check our records.

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

An exciting new independent bookshop has opened its doors to the families of Sandwell.  Based in Bearwood High Street, Bear Bookshop is a light and bright space that welcomes families to feel at home. More than just a bookshop, they are a place where your children can hear stories and discover books that nurture their interests. 

Want to know more? Visit https://bearbookshop.co.uk/ or find Bear Bookshop on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Note: In line with government guidance, Bear Bookshop is currently open for collection in store only. You can order books online for delivery or collection.

Bear Bookshop is on Bearwood high street near Tamu Cafe and Why Not Coffee, just round the corner from Lightwoods Park.