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News in brief…
A note from the Headmaster This has been a busy and exciting week, with everyone fully in
to the routines of school life after the extended holiday. As I sat
at Thursday’s breakfast duty, it was lovely to watch the different
components of the school all together. The mixing that naturally
occurs between the pupils of differing ages is wonderful to see,
and whether it is the kitchen or wrap-around staff cajoling a boy
with a frown on his face, or the children chatting casually over
a piece of toast, it is a great representation of the community
we exist within. Senior staff are working especially hard at the moment in
providing the additional support for pupils gearing up for
GCSEs. It is this level of dedication and care that makes the difference. Miss Jenkins
and I spoke with a pupil in the week and asked if there was anything more staff could
do. The reply was simple: “My teachers are doing everything I could wish for...the rest is
down to me.”
As I spend time in our Nursery, Prep and Senior Schools, it is that constant care and
attention from staff that always fills me with pride. My conversations with Heads at
schools throughout the Midlands and beyond often end in a game of “comparisons”,
and whilst I may not win the competition of how many children do you have in your
school, I am always the victor about staff quality. Reading the early responses from
many of your survey answers, it is evident that this is a commonly held viewpoint, for
which my thanks. Please keep the responses coming, since they are invaluable in our
continuing to develop.
Wishing you and your family a great weekend...
Thank you White Watch! As part of their learning about 'People who Help Us' Nursery had a
special visit from a group of firefighters from Walsall's White
Watch.
The children experienced what it
was like to sit inside the fire engine
and tried on a helmet. They also
looked around the engine and
learned about the important
equipment that fire fighters use.
The most exciting part was when the children sprayed
water from the hose across the playground!
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the morning and we would all like to thank White Watch
for a truly wonderful learning experience.
Issue 126 - Date: 17/1/2020
Head’s commendations:
Jasmine - Y1
Aleena - Y2
Tayo - Y3
Harry - Y4
Karum – Y5
Om – Y6
Our Prep School Hockey Heroes!
We are so pleased that our after school clubs are
encouraging our pupils to try new sports and we’re
delighted that Prep pupils Avaran (Y4), Tamika (Y3),
Tianna-Rose (Y1), Karanveer (Y4) and Zakir (Y6), have
enjoyed playing hockey so
much that they have now become members of
Wednesbury Hockey Club.
As well as taking part in weekly training sessions, the
pupils represented the Club at the Telford Hockey
Festival last weekend. All pupils played really well!
Highlights included: Avaran scoring 7 goals in one
match, the Under 8’s winning all 3 matches in their
group and Zakir putting in a sterling performance in
goal, only conceding 2 goals throughout the whole tournament. Well done, all, keep
up the good work!
#Hydesvillefamily discounts available at Kutchenhaus
If a new kitchen is on your 2020 wish list, then look no further that Kutchenhaus in
Walsall. Not only do they offer high-quality products and customer service, but you
can also enjoy an exclusive discount, thanks to our #Hydesvillefamily business
partnership programme.
As a Hydesville family, you will receive a £500 reduction on any full kitchen purchase,
which is offered alongside any promotional offers available at the time of purchase.
To redeem this fabulous offer, simply quote Hydesville500.
Find out more about Kutchenhaus by visiting them at Unit 8 - 9, Hampstead Business
Park, Day Street, Walsall, WS2 8EJ, United Kingdom or see their website:
https://www.kutchenhaus.co.uk/ You can find out more about the #Hydesvillefamily business partnership on our
website: https://www.hydesville.com/hydesville-business-partnership-programme/
Nursery’s turn to share a stoy…
It was the turn of Nursery to open their doors to parents and carers
for a reading cafe this week.
After a short presentation giving tips of how to support their child
to read at home, family members were able to join in with a story
time phonics session, having the pleasure of experiencing 'Wiffy
Wilson the Wolf who wouldn't wash' with Mrs Smith and Mrs Jones
and 'Hairy MacLairy from
Donaldson's Dairy' with Mrs
Willis and Mrs Ward.
There was also the
opportunity to enjoy sharing
a book with their child.
Thank you to all parents and grandparents who
came along to support their children.
Year 9’s trip to the Super Saddlers!
Nursery Star of the Week: Kartar – awarded for
always trying hard and
being an enthusiastic
learner.
Performer of the Week: Amrit (Y7) – awarded for
composing a well-
structured medieval
melody and performing
it with a rhythmic
awareness alongside a
drone.
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Pupils in Year 9 enjoyed a trip to Walsall Football Club
this week as part of our community cohesion project. The
group explored potential job opportunities within the
wider world of football including marketing, catering and
physio, had a tour of the grounds and took part in a
session on how to make a good impression and make
people feel welcome.
A trip to a football club is
never complete without a game, and pupils enjoyed
getting some fresh air and putting their football skills into
play. Balvin even got talent spotted!
We were very impressed with how our pupils conducted
themselves, and were delighted that staff and council
representatives at the Club commented on how polite
and engaged Hydesville pupils were throughout the day.
Well done Year 9!
No stopping at any time! Parking arrangements at Hydesville continue to pose a
challenge. Mr Colley - our new member of staff who is
responsible for parking - thanks you for your support
since his arrival, and we hope you’ve experienced an
improvement as a result of his efforts.
In conjunction with Walsall Council and West Midlands
Police we would like to bring your attention to the
following: there is to be no stopping whatsoever on a red
route, at any time.
We thank you for your co-operation.
Prep School Awards and Achievements
Well done to the Prep School children who took
part in Miss Crump’s reading challenge over the
Christmas Holidays. The following children
received certificates of participation: Om, Chaaya,
Karina, Aahil, Karam, Tianna-Rose, Jasmine,
Tamika, Shaan, Mayna, Avnie-Mae, Hashmeet,
Gavish, Adam, Simar and Rishi.
An extra congratulations goes to Adam in Y4 and Jasmine in Y1 who the
winners of the challenge. They were selected as winners for reading in
the most unusual places!
Reception children were awarded the following this week:
Guneet - 25 house points
Dhiyan - Stanley Award 2 & 3
Jayden - little kickers, mighty kickers football award
Umar - Stage 2 swimming
Arjun – Star of the Week
Prep children have also been making great waves this
week….we awarded the following swimming awards and
certificates:
Year 3
Year 2 Adil – Stanley 4
Simran – Stage 2 Laila – 25m
Rianah - 600m Avneet – 200m
Yusuf – Stage 3
Year 4
Mayna – 25m
Adam – 100m
Well done to Year 1 pupils, Karina for achievements in
gymnastics, Gia for successes in karate and Rishi for
super progress in Taokwando!
We are delighted to report on our fantastic footballers –
Armaan in Y2 for doing so well in his weekly soccer course
and Tianna-Rose in Y1 for taking part in a football
challenge.
Miss Kingston left us some special certificates (and Housepoint
rewards) for Viren in Y4 and Avaani in Y2 for taking part in
#HydevilleCrafternoon back in November. Great effort, children!
Congratulations to Shaan in Y3 for being awarded a Blue Peter
music badge, in recognition for his passion for playing the piano.
And finally, well done Avaran in Y4 for impressing Mr
Burnham so much with his improvements in hand writing
that he has been awarded a pen license!
Notices/reminders:
Nursery sound of
the week
Here is this week’s phonic link for learning at home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmmewEew6lM
This week’s letters
home
Each week we will share with you a list of the letters we have
sent out.
They are all available to view on the school website here:
https://www.hydesville.com/parents/letters-home/
This week’s letters are:
Nursery:
Nursery learning journey
Nursery Show & Tell
Prep:
Y4 Intervention Programme
Y4 Seesaw Online Learning Journal
Y4 Intervention Programme
Pupil Voice presents Movie Night
Senior:
Y8 & Y9 AS Tracking Launch 2020
Y8 Parents’ Evening
Senior Drama Club
Nursery reminders
Nursery PE will now take place every Monday from 27th Jan and
Forest School will be every Friday. Please can children
remember to bring their PE kit and waterproofs.
Young Voices
The Young Voices concert is on Monday 20th January at Genting
Arena. Pupils involved will be out of school in the afternoon and
must be picked up from the Genting Arena at 9:15pm. They
must bring a packed tea and a drinks bottle.
Annual parent
survey
Our annual parent survey opened this week so we’d like to
encourage those of you who haven’t completed it to do so if
you are able. Thank you to those parents and carers who have
already given us your feedback. It is really important to us.
Year 11 ‘Spotlight on Careers’
Congratulations to the following Prep School classes who
achieved 100% attendance this week: RD, 2S, 3CW, 4C, 4B, 6B
Congratulations to the following Senior School Form who
achieved the highest attendance (98%) this week: Form 6
Pupil Voice
presents Movie
Night
Letters have been sent out to pupils in Reception – Y6 about
our Movie Night on Friday 24th January.
The films will be Toy Story 4 and Spiderman into the Spider-
Verse.
There will be an ice-lolly and a drink supplied and pupils may
bring additional snacks/drinks. They may also bring a cushion
to sit on.
Pick up will be at 6pm from the Lower Prep gate.
Parents are asked for a £1 donation.
Dates & After-School Clubs coming up week commencing 20th January:
Thursday 23rd
January’s themed
lunch menu is….
Monday Eye tests: Reception (morning)
‘Trust Me’ Loudmouth workshop: Y8 & Y9 (9.00 –
10.55 am)
Young Voices, Genting Arena: Upper Prep School
(leave school at 12.30 pm, concert starts at 7.00
pm)
Trip to Poetry Live, Symphony Hall, Birmingham:
Y11 (all day)
After School Clubs:
Art: Y5 & Y6 (3.45 – 4.45 pm)
Chess: Upper Prep & Seniors (4.00-5.00 pm)
Art Club: Seniors excluding KS4 (3.45 – 4.45 pm)
Tuesday After School Clubs:
Drama: Upper Prep (3.45 – 4.45 pm)
MAT Problem Solving Club: Y5 & Y6 selected pupils
only (3.45 – 4.30 pm)
GCSE Art Club (3.45 – 5.00 pm)
Wednesday Parents’ Evening: Y8 (4.00 – 6.00 pm)
Thursday Outlook Expeditions Evening, Borneo expedition in
2021: 6.00 – 7.00 pm, Y10
Themed lunch: Chinese New Year
After School Clubs:
11Plus Tuition sessions: Y4 & Y5 (5.30 – 6.30 pm)
Musical Theatre: Upper Prep (4.00 - 4.30 pm)
Friday ‘Safe and Sound’ Loudmouth workshop: Y9-Y11
(2.00 – 3.45 pm)
Movie Night: Prep School
After School Clubs:
Karate: Prep School (3.50 – 4.50 pm)
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