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Well done and thank you to all our year 6 children who have been working especially hard this year.  Lots of the children will be taking the SATs tests next week.  All Year 6 children are invited to come into school for breakfast next Monday to Thursday so they can have breakfast and spend some time with their friends before they go up to class.

You have worked very hard so do your best and remember that all your teachers are very proud of you!

Our first Year 4 Make Music Workshop was a great success.  Thank you to those that attended.  Look out for your Year 3, 4 & 5 class letters about more upcoming workshop dates!

Last week, Year 5 were invited to visit Bristnall Hall Academy to watch their amazing dance extravaganza.

We walked in the beautiful sunshine and were treated to an incredible show with a range of dance styles and groups. Children left the show enthusiastic and inspired and we discussed our favourites on the walk back.

Unauthorised absences are those which the school does not consider reasonable and for which no ‘leave’ has been granted.

This type of absence can lead to the school referring to the Local Authority for penalty notices and/or legal proceedings.

Unauthorised absence includes (however this list is not exhaustive):

Other important information about Attendance and absences.

We understand from time-to-time medical appointments have to be taken in school time, but please can children be brought to school before and after appointments when appropriate.  For example an appointment at 9:30am- the child can come into school at 8:40 and then be collected for the appointment. 

If your child will be off school for a religious festival or other absence (not including sickness), you must complete a Leave of Absence form.  If you do not inform school before the absence, it could be unauthorised.

Schools have to follow Government policy and it is a legal requirement that you phone, text or email attendance@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk to discuss any absences from school.

Children who are not collected from school by 3.30pm will be sent to the 4Community Trust after school club until you pick them up.

The wraparound care is run by 4Community Trust, who are separate to school.  You will have to pay the club manager in cash or by card at the time you collect your child. Their charges are £6 for collection before 4pm and £12 for collection between 4-6pm.  The club closes at 6pm so the charge after 6pm is £1 per minute.  

It is your responsibility to collect children on time so they don't need to be sent to the club and you don't need to pay charges.

Children attending clubs must be collected promptly at 4.30pm.  If you are late, your child will be taken to the 4Community Trust After School Club and you will be charged.

The deadline for Summer Club closed last Friday.  If your child has been offered a place, you will receive a message on the School Gateway app by Friday 11th April.

It is, therefore, important that you have the School Gateway App on your phone and notifications on to receive messages from school. 

Please do not send children to a club unless you have received a message offering them a place.  

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

We advertise support groups and events in our local area on the Community Information page of our website. You can find the link on the home page of the website or by clicking https://bit.ly/3Re3Q9T

Boxclever mentoring sessions take place every Monday from 5-6.30pm from 12^th May – 4^th August.

They will be held at Uplands Manor Primary School (Please access via Thompson Road entrance B67 6HY).  The classes are for children living in Smethwick aged between 9-16 years old.

To book a place please book online using the following link - https://www.dorothyparkes.org/boxclever

 Booking is essential and spaces are limited to 24 children, therefore we recommend you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We hope you can join us and we look forward to welcoming your family.

'Let’s Talk' support anyone 18+ that’s feeling lonely/isolated in the Black Country. They offer up to 6, 1-1 sessions tailored to each individual, focused on building up their confidence/tackling barriers they are facing by signposting towards social activities, services and volunteering. They also support them into these by attending with them if needed.

They also have our own virtual and face to face group sessions and walks. There is no end date to these and they can attend for as long as they like!

Take a look at the flyer below for more information.

St Alban's Community Centre offer various lots of support in our local area.  There is lots of info on their website https://stalbans-cc.co.uk/ 

Sandwell Family Hubs provide support for parents. Click this link for more information: Services, Courses and Sessions For Families | Sandwell Family Hubs or Google www.sandwell.familyhubs.com/services/ to see what is available.

The Family Hub van will be visiting school on:

We have been sent this information, which you may find useful:

Home broadband is increasingly essential for supporting learning.  Households receiving benefits such as Universal Credit could be eligible for discounted social tariffs, helping them stay connected at lower costs.

For information and to see if you might be eligible, click https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/saving-money/social-tariffs?es_c=87327AEC7C502D9AE894D108A297FF61&es_cl=202F7B5EBE3B7110EEB121F1F5B0B7C1&es_id=ph7%c2%a3o1 

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.