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

• Christmas Nativity plays to cherish from Reception and Nursery!

  Fri 15 Dec 2023

  Yesterday marked the end of our Nativity season here at Greswold and what a treat it has been for parents, staff and pupils alike.  Well done to all of the pupils and staff in Reception and Nursery for all of their hard work and enthusiasm in putting together four wonderful performances.  

   

  The children literally shone in their costumes and their singing, acting, dancing and general confidence was wonderful to see.  Most importantly, they looked like they really enjoyed themselves, helping to add to the wonderful festive atmosphere which each performance generated. 

   

  Well done to everyone involved. 

  

• 3rd time lucky for girls' school football team

  Fri 15 Dec 2023

  After two previous postponements, the girls' school football team finally got to start their league season last night. 

   

  Solihull Moors at Damson Parkway played host to their first match against Sharman's Cross and what a positive start to the season it was! 

   

  Sharman's Cross had led at half time but Greswold's confidence grew in the second half and they dominated the early stages culminating in an unfortunate own goal by the opposition.  Both teams then tried to find a winner without success with the final score remaining 1-1. 

   

  Well done to all the girls who represented Greswold so well and we look forward to their next match on 18th January, again at Solihull Moors against Tidbury Green.  

   

  A reminder to pupils and parents that football club at Greswold for years' 5 and 6 girls is every Friday at lunchtime.  Anyone can attend and it's free! 

   

  Players' report:

  Even though it was a tough start, team Greswold pushed on even after the first goal went to Sharman's Cross.  Greswold didn't lose hope though.  At half time, the players thought it through and after a short break, Greswold were ready to get back into the game.  Halfway through the second half, Greswold nearly scored but soon after Sharman's Cross scored an own goal! In the end, it was 1-1.  Not a bad first game for Greswold. 

   

  By Isabella and Indiana

  

• Greswold choir bringing Christmas spirit to Solihull Hospital

  Tue 12 Dec 2023

  Greswold are always looking for opportunities for pupils to apply our school values in our local community and today was the perfect chance to do that!

   

  An invitation from Solihull Hospital meant that 16 members of our school choir performed for patients and staff at the hospital this afternoon.  

   

  Although the weather was damp and cold, the pupils' enthusiasm and voices helped to warm the spirits of everyone who present.

   

  Well done children, you were an absolute credit to your families, your school and your local community. 

  

• Bronze and silver badges

  Tue 12 Dec 2023

  Once children in Years 3-6 have earned 100 housepoints, they are awarded their bronze badge. Once children in Years 3-6 have earned 150 MORE housepoints, they are awarded their silver badge. 

  Once children in Years 1 and 2 have earned 5 stickers on their charts, they are awarded their bronze badge. Once children in Years 1 and 2 have earned 7 MORE stickers on their charts, they are awarded their silver badge. When a child receives a badge, their name is added to the roll of honour on the children's section of our website. So many children arrived at Mrs Scott's office today for their badges that Mrs Scott drafted in help from Mrs Woodcock, Mrs Glover and Mr Chater! Well done everyone. 

• Another PTA Christmas Fayre to remember!

  Mon 11 Dec 2023

  School was a buzz of excitement this weekend as it hosted this year's PTA Christmas Fayre and it has to be said, the whole event was a remarkable success. 

   

  Thank you to everyone involved in making it such as family orientated and enjoyable event.  It was lovely to hear so many positive comments as families made their way out at the end of the day.   

   

  However, something of this size can't take place without the selflessly dedicated Greswold PTA, supported by volunteers and members of Greswold staff. 

   

  A massive thank you also needs to go to all Greswold families who helped contribute to the fantastic gift hampers which were won by many raffle ticket winners.

   

  A few new innovations such as the Santa Disco as well as the new token system seemed to be successful and the PTA will look forward to adopting such a system again for the summer fayre too. 

   

  Than you to everyone involved and who attended, a perfect prelude to the festive season! 

  

• Life Ready lessons for year 6

  Mon 11 Dec 2023

  Greswold's year 6 pupils were again visited by representatives from the Metro Bank in Solihull centre today.  It was the third session in a series of visits as part of school's commitment to developing life-long learners who are ready for the next journey of their academic and personal lives.

   

  Sessions so far have included banking, saving and budgeting.  Thank you to Metro Bank who have given their time to work with our pupils in what is another example of how Greswold works in partnership with the local community for the betterment of our pupils.  

  

• Greswold staff raising money for charity by getting into the Christmas spirit!

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  All different types of wonderful Christmas jumpers were on show today as Greswold staff raised money for Save the Children.  Each member of staff donated some money for the privilege of wearing their jumper and, in total, over £70 was raised for the worthwhile charity. 

   

  Thank you to everyone who got involved.  It really put a smile on everyone's faces, in particular the children. 

  

• What a cheeky elf!

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  Mischievous things are taking place in school at the moment, especially in Mr Hornsey's office.  It seems he's being visited each day by a cheeky elf who's up to all sorts of playful things.  These have included decorating his office with snowflakes and a Christmas Tree while also making snow angels on his desk!

   

  This morning, the cheeky elf even offered to shine his shoes. However this wasn't what Mr Hornsey had in mind. 

   

  See below for details.... 

  

• December's Language of the Month

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  As parents may already be aware, Greswold runs a very special initiative in school called Language of the Month.  As we are such a diverse and inclusive community, Language of the Month helps to celebrate just how unique our school population is.  So far this year, we have celebrated French, Urdu and Bengali.  However, for this month, British Sign language is going to be our focus. 

   

  The whole school was treated to a fabulous video which Mrs Beddow and Mrs Aitken recorded in collaboration with six pupils, some of who live with hearing impairments.  This lovely recording helped to introduce such an important language and form of communication so why not practise some spellings and phrases at home with your children.  

  

• November's Travel Tracker results are in!

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  24% of the school's pupil population engaged in the Living Streets' Travel Tracker for November with over 140 badges being given out this week by our Y6 Junior Travel Ambassadors. 

   

  Cedars (Y6) and Chaffinches (Y4) led the way with the most badges in November but don't forget, pupils are still allowed to go back and fill in days previously missed so they can still earn their badges.  Out of the 3102 journeys logged for November, 96% were deemed active.

   

  Greswold's aim is for 30% of all children to regularly use the Travel Tracker to log their journeys so if any parent is unsure about how to do it then please click on the link below which takes you to the Sustainable Travel page containing all the instructions you need. 

   

  https://www.greswold.solihull.sch.uk/sustainable-travel/