Woodside Primary School and Nursery

On Tuesday, our wonderful Year 4 children performed our first ever Clarinet concert! They have been having lessons all year from Mrs Kennedy from the DPA. They performed 5 different songs using a variety of notes and we even had four children perform solos! Well done to everyone who performed!

Subject: Please enable notifications for Bromcom

Dear Parents/Carers,
To ensure you receive important updates from school (such as messages, attendance alerts, payments and event information), please make sure notifications are turned on for the Bromcom MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) app on your mobile phone.

How to enable notifications:
On iPhone (Apple):
Open Settings
Scroll down and tap MyChildAtSchool (MCAS)
Tap Notifications
Make sure Allow Notifications is switched on
Turn on Lock Screen, Notification Centre and Banners for full alerts

On Android:
Open Settings
Tap Apps (or Applications)
Find and select MyChildAtSchool (MCAS)
Tap Notifications
Ensure notifications are turned on

You should also check that your phone is not set to “Do Not Disturb” during school hours, as this may prevent notifications from appearing.

If you need any help accessing Bromcom or enabling notifications, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your support.
Kind regards,
Team Woodside

Sports Day Update!

Due to the extreme heat expected this week, we have made the decision to postpone our Sports Days. This means that we will not be running any Sports Days this week. Weather permitting, we are hoping to re-arrange for Wednesday 1st July and Thursday 2nd July. More information will follow nearer the time.
Nursery and Pre-School will also not being doing Sports Day this week and they will let you know when they are going to re-arrange.

Thank you for your continued support.

Thinking about booking a holiday during term time?
Please remember that any absence must be requested in advance.

Holidays or activities that can be taken during the 13 weeks of school holidays will not be authorised during term time.

If a child has 5 days (10 sessions) or more of unauthorised absence within a 10‑week period, a penalty notice may be issued.

Penalty notices apply per parent, per child:
• First offence – £160 (reduced to £80 if paid within 21 days)
• Second offence – £160 with no reduced rate
• Third offence – the case may be taken to Magistrates’ Court, where fines or further action can be issued

Every day in school matters – attendance is the foundation for learning, progress and wellbeing.

Dear Parents and Carers,

As you will be aware, very high temperatures are forecast over the coming days. We are making some temporary adjustments to ensure that all pupils remain safe, comfortable and able to learn effectively.

These changes are in line with national guidance for schools during periods of extreme heat.

Uniform

For the duration of the hot weather:

• Full school uniform including jumpers is not required

• Pupils may wear light, loose-fitting clothing suitable for school

• Where appropriate, pupils may wear PE kit

• Sensible footwear should still be worn

• We encourage pupils to bring a hat and apply sunscreen before school

Our priority is that pupils are comfortable; there is no expectation for families to purchase additional items.

During the School Day

We will be taking a number of steps to keep classrooms as cool as possible, including increased ventilation and reducing heat from equipment where we can.

Pupils will be:

• Encouraged to drink water regularly throughout the day

• Reminded to take regular breaks and to tell a member of staff if they feel unwell or too hot

• Supported to stay cool within classrooms

Please ensure your child brings a clearly labelled water bottle each day.

Breaktimes, Lunchtimes and Physical Activity

We will also be adapting our routines:

• Pupils will be encouraged to remain in shaded areas when outside

• Outdoor time may be adjusted or shortened where necessary

• Strenuous physical activity, including PE, will be reduced or adapted

Our Priority

Children are more vulnerable to the effects of heat, and these measures are in place to safeguard their health and wellbeing.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make further adjustments if required.

Thank you for your continued support.

📢 Free School Meals – Important Changes from September 2026

Parents and carers, there are changes to Free School Meals eligibility from September 2026. Some children who currently receive meals under Transitional Protection may no longer qualify, while other families may become eligible for support for the first time.

Please take a few minutes to read the information in the poster, which explains:
✅ The three types of Free School Meals available
✅ Who qualifies for each scheme
✅ What support is included
✅ How to apply
✅ Why it is important to apply, even if your child already receives free meals

If you think your child may be eligible, we encourage you to submit an application or contact Dudley Council for advice and support.

📞 01384 815 619
📧 [email protected]

Please see the poster below for full details. 👇🍎🍽️

📢 Have You Applied for Income-Based Free School Meals? 📢

Did you know that even if your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and already receives Universal Free School Meals, it is still important to apply for income-based Free School Meals if you are eligible?

Registering for income-based Free School Meals helps the school receive additional government funding through the Pupil Premium. This funding is used to provide extra support, resources, enrichment opportunities and interventions that help children achieve their best.

Your child will continue to receive their free school meal regardless, but by applying you could help secure valuable funding that directly benefits pupils across our school.

If you think you may be eligible, please take a few minutes to check and apply. Every successful application helps us provide even more opportunities and support for our children.

If you would like help with the application process, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your support.

Woodside Residential Family:
Thank you for trusting us with your VIPs — we’ve had the best time with them (and we’re only slightly more tired because of it 😅).
They’ve been an absolute credit to you and to our Woodside family. Truly brilliant young people — resilient, kind, and full of energy.
And persistent… wow, yes — very persistent 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 (we’ll all sleep well now camp is over!).
They’ve made us laugh, kept us on our toes, and honestly just been fantastic to have around 👌🏻
We’re really proud of everything they’ve achieved and the way they’ve thrown themselves into camp life and thrived🥰💜💙
So from all of us — thank you again. You’ve got the BEST amazing mini humans there! 🌟

Mr Bate, Miss Bennett, Miss Mills and Miss Hazeldine

Year 6 Update - 11pm last night -
And then...they were asleep🙌🏻👌🏻🥰 Night campers!
Mr Bate

In Year 4, we recently completed our Art Unit called "Dragon Eyes" and the children thoroughly enjoyed creating their amazing clay sculptures, expressing their individual creative flair.