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

• Water safety assembly

  Thu 12 May 2016

  With warmer weather on the way, it is always temping to take a dip in water. Today we were visited by Solihull swimming instructors who led a special assembly about water safety. Our pupils were told about the importance of keeping safe by water and also what to do if there is an emergency.

   

  There is more information about water safety on the British Swimming website and more information on the RoSPA website.

  

• Give and Gain Volunteering

  Fri 06 May 2016

  Volunteers from Lex Autolease have been working at Greswold to improve our school grounds. Their time at Greswold included creating an eco-greenhouse from the plastic bottles families have been sending into school. The volunteers worked with children attending Greswold Greyhounds to complete the project and it certainly will be a feature not many other schools have! Many thanks to everyone who took part in the two days.

  

• Cheerleading Club

  Tue 03 May 2016

  Greswold's new cheer leading club had its first session this morning. Despite starting before school, the children taking part had plenty of energy to put into their routines. The upbeat music also helped. We look forward to seeing the finished routines later in the term.

  

• The Big Read

  Fri 29 Apr 2016
  Greswold is taking part in The Big Read community art project. This exciting programme, from the team behind the Big Hoot owls that were displayed around Birmingham last summer, allows different groups to design and decorate a book bench for people to sit and read on. Greswold PTA have funded two benches for our younger and older pupils to design. Today in assembly Mrs Powell revealed one of the benches and explained how children can enter the competition to design. We look forward to seeing all the entries. 

  

• Plastic bottles...

  Fri 29 Apr 2016

  Thank you to everyone who has been sending in 2 litre clear plastic bottles to help build an eco-friendly greenhouse. We still need more please to complete this project which will be happening on the 5th and 6th of May. If you have any empty 2 litre bottles that have not contained alcohol, please contiue to send them into school. It would be very helpful if they are washed and have their labels removed too! Many thanks.

  

• Air quality workshop

  Wed 27 Apr 2016
  Years 4 and 5 got an afternoon treat when The Riot Act theatre group presented a special workshop all about improving air quality. The children enjoyed watching the show which focused on how travelling to school can be made more sustainable by walking, scooting or cycling. There was lots of fun and plenty of laughs - climaxing in a re-written version of the song 'Happy' all about air quality.

  

• Year 4 visit to Standon Bowers

  Sun 24 Apr 2016
  Pupils from Year 4 spent the weekend in the Staffordshire countryside for two days of outdoor activities. The group had to work as a team to solve different challenges such as bridge building and also try to challenge themselves with activities such as caving or bouldering. The weather was kind and the Standon Bowers staffed praised our pupils for their positive attitude. Well done. Lots more photographs of the visit are available behind a password.

  

• Greswold's school band at the Rock and Pop event

  Wed 20 Apr 2016

  Our school band looked and sounded like rock stars when they hit the stage at the Solihull Music Service Rock and Pop Evening. The children have been rehearsing with Mr Beatie every week and performed three songs - Pompeii, Livin' on a Prayer and Stitches. It was brilliant performance and showed what can be achieved with dedication and regular practise. Well done!

   

  You can watch the performance here on the website.

  

• A sporting day out for Year 5 at Solihull College

  Tue 19 Apr 2016
  Year 5 were invited for a day of sport and PE at Solihull College. After walking to the College, the children took part in a number of activities including team building, football, circuit training, dodge ball and crazy ball. It was a full programme which the children enjoyed very much, with the six teams each taking on the roll of a different country that will be competing in the Olympics later this year. Many thanks to all the student leaders at Solihull College for running the day and to the parents who helped on the visit.

  

• Basketball Final

  Tue 19 Apr 2016
  Greswold's basketball team have been doing fantastically well in their league, making all the way to the final. The last games took place at Lode Heath School against Shirley Heath and Oak Cottage. Our team gave 100% and played their hearts out, eventually ending up coming third and getting the bronze medals for the league - well done. Many thanks to Becky for all her hard work with the team over the year.