Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a wonderful week in school. The children have enjoyed the sunshine and experiencing more learning outdoors.
We have seen fabulous learning from;
Reception; have been writing about gardens, ponds and singing 5 little speckled frogs, celebrating David Attenborough's 100th birthday
Year 1; have been practising their athletic skills ready for sports day, creating a flower collage, looking at fractions of numbers
Year 2; have been practising their athletic skills ready for sports day, learning about the historical events such as the Kings Coronation
Update for Year 1 Parents -Phonics screening check (shared last week)
Celebrations
The class with the highest number of readers was . . .Ahlberg with 92%
The class with the highest attendance this week was . . . Murphy with 98.9%
TT Rockstars battle
Well done to those children that took part in the battle. We hope the children had lots of fun! The results are:
1st Murphy
2nd Child
3rd Ahlberg
?? Important Safety Alert – Viral Toy Trend
We would like to make parents aware of a dangerous online trend currently circulating on social media involving “squishy” or silicone stress toys (often known as NeeDoh or jelly-style cubes).
Children and young people are being encouraged online to microwave these toys to make them feel softer. This is extremely unsafe. When the toy is squeezed after heating, it can burst and release very hot contents, which has resulted in serious burns to hands and faces. Unfortunately, injuries have already been reported in the UK, including very recently.
We strongly advise parents to speak with their children about this trend and to ensure these toys are not heated or microwaved under any circumstances.
Please also be aware that searching for the videos directly can increase their visibility online, as it feeds social media algorithms. Instead, focus on conversations about staying safe online and avoiding risky challenges.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep all children safe.
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the school team.
Messages from the PTFA
Hello everyone,
Volunteer opportunities for "2026 Summer Fair" are now open. It’s always a fantastic day for the children and a great way to bring our school community together.
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:
volunteersignup.org/WYBWL
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do and really helps make events like this possible.
Thank you for volunteering!
Katie Fletcher- PTFA Chair
End of Year Discos
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISCO Dates have changed due to a clash of events.
Here are the dates and times for the end of year discos.
9th July
- Reception and Year 1 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Year 4 and 5 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
14th July
- Year 2 & 3 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Year 6 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Please drop off children at the main entrance at the Wilnecote Juniors. Please note that an adult must sign in their child.
At collection time, parents will enter via the gate at the end of the car park and walk down to the hall.
Tickets can be booked on Arbor after 4pm today.
Matched funding
Religious Education at Heathfields (message shared last week)
At our school, Religious Education (RE) plays an important role in helping children grow into respectful, informed and compassionate citizens. RE is not about telling children what to believe. It is about learning to understand, to ask thoughtful questions, and to live well with others in a diverse society.
In RE, children learn about a range of religions and worldviews, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and non-religious beliefs. At Heathfields we focus our learning on Christianity and Islam. This learning encourages pupils to explore similarities and differences, challenge stereotypes, and develop empathy and respect for others. These skills are essential not only for school, but for life in modern Britain.
RE directly supports the British Values:
- Mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs
- Democracy, through discussion, listening and respectful disagreement
- Rule of law, by understanding shared values such as fairness and justice
- Individual liberty, by encouraging pupils to express their own views thoughtfully and safely
We understand that families may have worries or questions, particularly at a time when misinformation or fear around certain faiths exists in wider society. Our approach to RE actively challenges prejudice and Islamophobia, helping children recognise and reject discrimination in all its forms.
By learning about religions rather than avoiding them, children are better prepared to live confidently and kindly alongside others. We believe RE helps to build a school community where everyone feels respected and safe.
Community updates
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. Have a lovely weekend.
Mr Melloy
