Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School

⚽💛 A Huge Thank You! 💛⚽

We would like to say a massive thank you to Burton Albion FC for their fantastic donation to our Summer Fair raffle!

Their generous contribution of:
🎟️ 2 x Burton Albion match tickets
⚽ 2 x places at a Burton Albion Summer Camp

These will make amazing prizes for our lucky winners and help us raise valuable funds for our school community.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of local organisations such as Burton Albion, whose kindness helps make events like our Summer Fair such a success.

Thank you for supporting our school and our children! 💛🖤

💃🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟🎭

We would like to say a huge thank you to Leap Dance and Razzamata Theatre School for their generous donations to support our SamFest Summer Fair.

Leap Dance has kindly donated a free dance lesson, and Razzamata Theatre School has generously donated free theatre school lessons. These fantastic prizes will help make our raffle and fundraising activities even more exciting for our families.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create a wonderful community event for our children and families.

Thank you for your generosity and continued support! 💙

🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Lallemand for their generous donation of an Amazon voucher to support our SamFest Summer Fair.

Your kindness and community spirit will help make our event even more special for the children and families who attend. Donations such as this play a vital role in helping us create a fun and memorable day for everyone.

Thank you for your support – it is greatly appreciated by the whole school community! 💙

We're calling on all parents and guardians this summer to help Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School fundraise.

There's a really simple way you can help without donating anything - simply get the easyfundraising app!

It's completely free and when you use it to do your normal day-to-day shopping with 8,000+ online retailers, we'll receive a free cashback donation, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU.

Even better, if you get the app and become our supporter this week, we get a £3 bonus donation just for inviting you.

Use the link below and install the app on your mobile device, then fill in the simple steps to become our supporter for free.

This will make a huge difference, thank you!

Get the app here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundraising-app/?causeId=294062&utm_campaign=summer-parent-power&utm_source=pmc&utm_medium=facebook&utm_content=SPP-FB1

🌟 Could You Make a Difference as a School Governor? 🌟

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting children's education and helping our school thrive.

🏫 What does a School Governor do?
School Governors play a vital role in shaping the future of the school by:
✅ Helping set the school's vision and strategic direction
✅ Monitoring progress and school performance
✅ Supporting and challenging school leaders
✅ Overseeing budgets and resources
✅ Contributing to staff appointments
✅ Ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils

🤝 Why become a Governor?
Being a Governor is one of the most rewarding voluntary roles in education. It's a fantastic opportunity to:
⭐ Give back to your local community
⭐ Make a real difference to children's lives
⭐ Develop new skills and experience
⭐ Meet like-minded people
⭐ Gain a greater understanding of the education system

📚 No experience? No problem!
Full induction and training are available to help you understand the role and build your confidence. Schools and Local Authorities provide ongoing support and development opportunities.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Governors come from all walks of life, including parents, school staff, local community members, businesses and other organisations. What matters most is a commitment to helping the school succeed.

If you'd like to learn more about becoming a School Governor, please contact the school office for further information.

Together, we can help our children achieve their full potential. 🌟

Supporting children to manage their emotions can make a big difference to their confidence, wellbeing and success at school. 💙

This week's guide from National Online Safety shares 10 practical tips to help children develop self-regulation skills, including building trusted relationships, recognising emotional triggers and encouraging healthy ways to express feelings.

Take a few minutes to read through the guide for some simple, effective strategies that can be used both at home and in everyday family life.

🌟 Well Done Year 6! 🌟

A huge congratulations to all of our Year 6 children for completing their SATs this week! 🎉

The hard work is now done, and we could not be prouder of the resilience, determination, and positive attitudes the children have shown throughout the process. They have approached each day with courage and maturity, giving their very best effort every step of the way.

No matter what the results may be, each and every child should feel incredibly proud of what they have achieved. 💙

Now it’s time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the exciting final weeks of primary school together! 🌈✨

⚠️ Important Safety Reminder for Families ⚠️

We would like to make parents and carers aware of a dangerous social media trend involving “squishy” stress toys and microwaves.

Recent reports have highlighted that some children have been seriously injured after heating these toys in microwaves and then squeezing them, causing hot contents to burst out and result in painful burns.

Please remind children:

Never to microwave or heat stress toys or squishies
Not to copy online challenges or trends without checking with a trusted adult
To tell an adult immediately if a toy becomes damaged, leaks, or feels unusually hot

Many of these toys are not designed to be heated and can become extremely dangerous very quickly. Safety experts have warned that heated toys may burst and cause serious injuries.

Thank you for helping us keep all children safe both in and out of school.

🌞 Request for Sponsorship – Children’s Sun Hats 🌞

We are reaching out to our wonderful community to see if any local businesses or contacts would be interested in sponsoring sun hats for our pupils this summer.

Our aim is to provide every child with a school sun hat to keep them safe in the sunshine while also promoting pride in our school uniform.

There are a number of ways you could support:
• Full sponsorship of the hats
• A financial contribution towards purchasing and embroidery
• Partial sponsorship to help us reach our goal

In return, we would love to recognise and promote your support across our school and social media platforms.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please get in touch with the school office and ask for Miss Swain.

Thank you for helping us keep our children safe, comfortable, and proud of their school this summer ☀️

🌟 Mock SATs Celebration & Good Luck Year 6! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 children for the fantastic effort and determination they have shown during their Mock SATs last week – you have all worked so hard! 👏

Last year, our school achieved the best results in its history, with attainment reaching an all-time high. This is something we are immensely proud of, and it reflects the dedication of both our pupils and staff.

Let’s keep that positive momentum going! 💪

To all of our Year 6 children – we wish you the very best of luck for your SATs next week. Believe in yourselves, stay calm, and remember just how capable you are. You’ve got this! 🌈✨