At Yorkswood Primary School, we believe every child deserves a beginning that is as ambitious as their future. We are delighted to announce that applications are now officially open for our September intake for children born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023.

At Yorkswood Primary School, we believe that every day is a new opportunity for our pupils to learn, grow, and build bright futures. We know that for children to achieve their very best, regular and consistent attendance is the foundation of their success.

We understand that life can sometimes be complicated and hurdles can get in the way. Our goal is to work in partnership with our Kingshurst families to overcome these challenges. To support this, we have streamlined our attendance procedures to ensure transparency and clarity.

Key Timing Reminders:

• 8:40 am: School gates open.

• 8:45 am: Classroom doors open for a smooth start to the day.

• 8:55 am: Gates close. Arrivals after this time must sign in at the office and will receive a late mark.

• 9:25 am: Arrivals after this time are recorded as an unauthorised absence for the morning session.

• 3:30 pm: Standard collection time (unless attending an after-school club).

Our Commitment to Safety and Support From Day 1 of an absence, we will check in to ensure your child is safe. If attendance falls below 95%, we don't just see a statistic—we see an opportunity to help. Whether it’s a friendly phone call, an "Early Help" meeting, or a supportive "Attendance Contract," our focus is always on celebrating improvements and providing stability for your child.

We are here to help your child thrive. If you have any concerns regarding attendance, please reach out to your class teacher or our dedicated Attendance Team.

We are incredibly proud of the exciting learning that has taken place across the school this term! We hope that the regular Class Dojo posts have kept you up-to-date with the great work the children have been doing. Here are some of the highlights from this term: 

Year 1 children have taken part in a Young Writers competition writing their own recipe poems and these children have been chosen to have their work published in the ‘Recipe Poems- Little Wonders’ book. We are very proud of them! 

Jacob (Year 3) created this model volcano following our shake, rattle and roll topic this half term.

Year 4 have had an exciting term with a visit from the fire service and Bikeability. 

Ambika (Year 5) created this wonderful non-chronological report all about dragons. 

Our wider curriculum is built around fascinating topics that blend History and Geography, helping our children to develop critical thinking skills, a sense of place, and an understanding of the world's past and present.

See below an overview of the wider curriculum learning that the children have enjoyed this year so far.

As you can see, the children have had a great term and learnt so much. If you have any questions about what your child is learning, please speak with your child’s class teacher and they will be happy to help. 

Alongside this news section, our primary tool is Class Dojo, where whole-school messages are shared daily, teachers provide regular updates on classroom activities, and two-way communication is encouraged through the messages section of the app. However, this does not replace the value of face-to-face conversations. Parents and visitors are always welcome to speak with our office staff in the morning, and class teachers are available every day at the classroom doors.