Dangerous Driving Yesterday morning one of our Hill Street neighbours was putting her children into their car seats in the back of her car. As she was fastening her youngest child into the roadside seat, it seems that a car drove straight at her and at the last minute, without indicating, drove up onto the pavement! I was shocked when I was informed. The registration of the car was noted and has been passed on to our PCSO’s. I do hope that it was not one of our parents as I know that we all work hard together to keep our Greenfield children safe at all times. Hill Street is a constricted and potentially dangerous street with very narrow pavements. There have already been several near misses and it would be tragic if any child were hurt. Parents have complained that pupils are still being dropped off by drivers at our Hill Street entrance. Some drivers just stop in the road and let the children jump out of the car or even park on double yellow lines. This is endangering the safety of our children and is totally illegal. If you do come to Greenfield by car, please park on Worcester Street or alternatively on the Greenfield Gardens side of our school and walk your children into school via the park entrance. We are privileged to have two excellent lollipop ladies, who are there to keep our children safe as they cross the road. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. And The Winners Are … This year’s Eisteddfod was the perfect showcase for Greenfield’s many talented children. After the very popular auditions, the entries were whittled down to the individuals and groups, who made it through to the Eisteddfod itself. We would like to thank our expert judges for giving so generously of their time and providing each performer with individual positive feedback and good advice. Our judges were Claire Estell (Woodwind Specialist from Dudley Performing Arts), Julie Bonar- Philpotts (Vocalist), Ali Pritchard (Dizzee Dance Academy) and Linda Raybould (Dudley’s Primary English Adviser). Our winners in the four categories were: Instrumental Vocal 1. Matthew Preston (Year 6) 1. Jayme Gubbins (Year 5) 2. Ben Whyatt (Year 5) 2. Madeline Rees (Year 4) 3. Mary Cutler (Year 3) 3. Joss Partridge (Year 6) Poetry Dance 1. George Westley-Smith (Year 5) 1. Joshua Davies (Year 3) 2. Zain Ali, Raees Ali and 2. Freya Westwood and Aleeza Imaan (Years 4, 1 & 2) Scarlett Millington (Year 2) 3. Owen Rees (Reception) 3. Jessica Noble & Grace Sisley-Smith (Year 6) (joint third) Many congratulations to all of our entrants. You were brilliant, brave and confident; we are very proud of you all. Parents and families of our winners will see the performance at our special Arts Celebration Assembly on Friday 20 March. We are looking forward to our next major arts event at school, our Springtime ‘Rule Britannia’ Concerts starring the children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5. Performances take place on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 March at 7.00 pm. Many thanks to all our children and parents for making such a superb effort for our Greenfield World Book Day today. Peter Bravo, Headteacher Email: [email protected]Website: www.greenfield.dudley.sch.uk
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Dangerous Driving Yesterday morning one of our Hill Street neighbours was putting her children into their car seats in the back of her car. As she was fastening her youngest child into the roadside seat, it seems that a car drove straight at her and at the last minute, without indicating, drove up onto the pavement! I was shocked when I was informed. The registration of the car was noted and has been passed on to our PCSO’s. I do hope that it was not one of our parents as I know that we all work hard together to keep our Greenfield children safe at all times. Hill Street is a constricted and potentially dangerous street with very narrow pavements. There have already been several near misses and it would be tragic if any child were hurt. Parents have complained that pupils are still being dropped off by drivers at our Hill Street entrance. Some drivers just stop in the road and let the children jump out of the car or even park on double yellow lines. This is endangering the safety of our children and is totally illegal. If you do come to Greenfield by car, please park on Worcester Street or alternatively on the Greenfield Gardens side of our school and walk your children into school via the park entrance. We are privileged to have two excellent lollipop ladies, who are there to keep our children safe as they cross the road. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. And The Winners Are … This year’s Eisteddfod was the perfect showcase for Greenfield’s many talented children. After the very popular auditions, the entries were whittled down to the individuals and groups, who made it through to the Eisteddfod itself. We would like to thank our expert judges for giving so generously of their time and providing each performer with individual positive feedback and good advice. Our judges were Claire Estell (Woodwind Specialist from Dudley Performing Arts), Julie Bonar-Philpotts (Vocalist), Ali Pritchard (Dizzee Dance Academy) and Linda Raybould (Dudley’s Primary English Adviser). Our winners in the four categories were:
Instrumental Vocal 1. Matthew Preston (Year 6) 1. Jayme Gubbins (Year 5) 2. Ben Whyatt (Year 5) 2. Madeline Rees (Year 4) 3. Mary Cutler (Year 3) 3. Joss Partridge (Year 6) Poetry Dance 1. George Westley-Smith (Year 5) 1. Joshua Davies (Year 3) 2. Zain Ali, Raees Ali and 2. Freya Westwood and Aleeza Imaan (Years 4, 1 & 2) Scarlett Millington (Year 2) 3. Owen Rees (Reception) 3. Jessica Noble & Grace Sisley-Smith (Year 6) (joint third) Many congratulations to all of our entrants. You were brilliant, brave and confident; we are very proud of you all. Parents and families of our winners will see the performance at our special Arts Celebration Assembly on Friday 20 March. We are looking forward to our next major arts event at school, our Springtime ‘Rule Britannia’ Concerts starring the children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5. Performances take place on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 March at 7.00 pm. Many thanks to all our children and parents for making such a superb effort for our Greenfield World Book Day today. Peter Bravo, Headteacher
Jessica Gardner on 29 February. We are so sorry that your
name was missed from the newsletter, especially as you only get an official birthday
every four years!
WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAYS
Healthy food / snacks
Reusable or recyclable container
No cling film, silver foil or plastic bags
CHANGE OF DATE
Easter Concert
Year 3, 4 and 5
Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 March
7.00 - 8.00 pm.
HSA UNIFORM SHOP Wednesday 18 March at 3.30 pm
Remember, uniform can be ordered at any
time using the forms in the foyer. Your order will be delivered to your child in school.
Would you like to learn a musical instrument?
You are invited to an open evening on 25 March (drop in any time between 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm) for students interested in learning a musical instrument. You can try a range of instruments, meet the teachers and ask any questions you have. Learning a musical instrument is a great thing to do and will open up all sorts of opportunities for children. Our school is committed to providing opportunities for children to get involved in music and hope that you will be able to go along. The evening will take place at Saltwells Education Centre, Bowling Green Road, Netherton DY2 9LY.
HSA NEWS Working with School to Make a Difference for Our Children
We are delighted to report the HSA Disco raised £313.50. A further disco is planned for the Summer Term. Look out for details. This month the HSA has funded the Living Eggs for Reception. They arrived safely on 9 March.
Dates for Your Diary
Cake Sale: Friday 27 March. Donations of cakes would be gratefully received from classes Mandela, Vivaldi and Parks . Chocolate Bingo Mufti: Friday 17 April. Mufti in exchange for a chocolate bar or any leftover Easter Eggs!! Chocolate Bingo: Friday 24 April. Keep the evening free for a fun filled night for all the family, details to follow.
Our next meeting will be held at 8.00 pm on Tuesday 14 April at the Longlands Pub
Please come along as we are always looking for new members. Your support is appreciated big or small. If you can't make the meetings, but would like to help out at events have a chat with one of the team at the Cake Sale.
NEXT WEEK AT
GREENFIELD
16 - 20 March
Monday Y6 to Boreatton Park
Monday Volleyball
Tuesday Swimming
Tuesday Science Club
Tuesday Neat Feet
Wednesday No Waste Wednesday
Wednesday Y6 Return from Residential Trip
Wednesday HSA Uniform Shop, 3.30pm
Wednesday Y6 Maths Booster
Wednesday Mr Taylor’s Football Club
Wednesday Greenfield Gazette
Thursday RE Debate at St James’ Primary
Thursday Forest School
Thursday Y5 / Y6 Tag Rugby Finals
Thursday Y6 English Booster
Thursday Brazilian Football-CANCELLED
Thursday Neat Feet
Friday Y5/Y6 Maths Competition
Friday Arts Celebration Assembly
Friday Volleyball
Mondays are normally when we start a diet. Well diets never worked for me.
Why not try something different to shed those
unwanted pounds. Come and join our warm and friendly Slimming World
group at Greenfield Primary School 7pm on Thursdays.
There's a voucher for FREE membership in the
Mirror newspaper this weekend (14 and 15 March). Looking forward to seeing you.
Letters Sent Home this Week
Reception: Library Visit
Football Team: Match at Pedmore
Y3, Y4, Y5: Springtime Concert
Selected Y6: RE Debate
Selected: DPA Music Tuition Fees
DIARY DATES
Friday 27 March Spring Term ends
Monday 13 April Summer Term starts
Monday 4 May May Bank Holiday
Thursday 7 May General Election, school
closed
25 - 29 May Half Term
17 July End of Summer Term
3 Sept Autumn Term starts
HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?
Whatever your child’s weight, it’s important that they eat well and get lots of activity.
‘How do you measure up?’ is packed full of fun and friendly advice on how all the family can be fit and healthy, plus there’s loads of games, recipes
and challenges to get stuck into.
www.howdoyoumeasureup.org
Easter Dance Camp
Dizzee Dance Academy
Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 April 10 am - 3.30 pm
Greenfield
£11 per person
Any questions please contact Ali Pritchard 07745467276 or email
