Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Football finals' heartache for Greswold

  Fri 28 Apr 2023

  After a memorable South Solihull Large Schools' Boys' Football league season this year, where Greswold finished in 1st place, a penalty shootout unfortunately put paid to the team's hopes of securing the title of overall champions during the play-offs yesterday evening. 

   

  After a hard fought and sometimes scrappy 0-0 draw with Monkspath School in the semi-final, the match ended in a defeat courtesy of a penalty shootout.  It is never a nice way to lose a game but the players showed tremendous responsibility as they all wanted to take a penalty.

   

  Following the semi-final defeat, the somewhat deflated Greswold team then played the 3rd place play-off match against Shirley Heath, this timing losing 2-0.  Commiserations to all the players involved, however it's always pertinent to remember that you learn more about yourself as a player and a person in defeat then when you win, and they should never forget the near perfect league season they achieved throughout the year.  Thank you to all the families and teachers who also showed their great support. 

   

  Also, Greswold would like to congratulate Monkspath School and Dorridge School who contested a closely fought final, refereed by Mr Hornsey, in which Dorridge eventually won 2-1.   

  

• Eid Mubarak to all our Greswold families

  Fri 21 Apr 2023

  Eid Mubarak to all of our Greswold families today and tomorrow.  In Assembly this morning, Mrs Scott delivered this prayer:

   

   

   

  Dear Gold,

   

  Thank you for celebrations,
  For happy times that we spend with people we love.
  Bless those who are enjoying the end of a time of fasting.
  May the lessons they have learned
  Bring them happiness, forgiveness and a sense of community.

  
  Amen. 

  

• Hometime Harmony starts next week!

  Thu 20 Apr 2023

  On Monday 24th April, Greswold will be launching a new initiative in school in response to feedback given by school councillors and the wider pupil population on the subject of hometime routines.  The campaign is entitled 'Hometime Harmony'. 

   

  It promotes seven different aspects of hometime routines which currently impact some pupils in challenging and somewhat negative ways.  It is our intention to encourage all parents and families to become more aware of these simple routines and, with the help of year 6 pupils who have designed clear, eye-catching and thought-provoking posters to advertise the campaign, our whole school community can work together to improve the education and lives of our younger people even further.    

   

  Please take the time to view the poster gallery below and read the dedicated Hometime Harmony page in the Parents section of the website.  You can use the link below to access it quicker. 

   

  https://www.greswold.solihull.sch.uk/hometime-harmony/

   

  Thank you  

  

• Greswold Primary wins award for young carer support!

  Mon 17 Apr 2023

  We are pleased to announce that Greswold Primary school has been given a Bronze award for their work to make sure students don’t miss out on an education because they are young carers. 

   

  The Young Carers in Schools programme helps primary and secondary schools improve outcomes for young carers and celebrates good practice through the Young Carers in Schools Award.

  Young carers are responsible for emotional, practical or physical care for a parent, sibling or other family member who has a physical disability, mental health issue or substance misuse issue. The 2011 Census statistics revealed that there are just over 166,000 young carers in England, but research reveals that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The true figure could be closer to 800,000 young carers in England, equivalent to one in 5 secondary aged school children many of whom are unrecognised and unsupported. 

   

  Research carried out by Carers Trust and The Children's Society shows that, on average, young carers miss or cut short 48 school days a year and often have lower levels of self-confidence, mental wellbeing and significantly lower educational attainment at GCSE level, because of their caring role. Ofsted's Common Inspection Framework states that inspectors will look at how well schools support young carers.  While some schools are doing this really well, others struggle and this causes real problems for young carers.

   

  To help schools support young carers, the programme offers a step-by-step guide for leaders, teachers and non-teaching staff, with practical tools designed to make it as easy as possible for schools. Staff can also receive training through webinars and events and the programme also features a newsletter each term highlighting relevant policy developments, spotlighting good practice and giving updates on the programme’s successes.

   

  “To achieve their Bronze Award, Greswold has demonstrated that it supports young carers in many ways, including homework clubs and drop-in sessions with a member of staff who is responsible for this vulnerable group of pupils.  Vital information about how to identify young carers is made available to all school staff, and noticeboards and the school webpage let students and their families know where to go for help”.

  
  The programme is open to all schools in England and to sign up schools just need to visit www.youngcarersinschools.com

   

  Giles Meyer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, today congratulated Award-winning schools, saying: “The Young Carers in Schools programme is helping to transform schools and support staff across England. Schools play a vital role in a young carer’s life, as many care for relatives without their teachers even knowing what they do. On average young carers will miss a day of school each month as a result of their caring role, so the steps schools take to identify and support them can have a huge impact on their learning, wellbeing and life chances.” 

   

  Luella Goold, Service Manager at The Children’s Society, is delighted that the Young Carers in Schools Programme is bringing about national change. 

  
  “Hundreds of schools across England are participating in the Young Carers in Schools programme, using the tools and resources to improve their support systems, and ensuring that no child need miss out on educational opportunities because they are a carer. 74% of schools who have achieved a Young Carers in Schools Award have noticed improved attendance among their young carers, and 94% have noticed improvements in their wellbeing and confidence.”