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

• Final Children in Need fund raising total revealed!

  Thu 21 Nov 2024

  Greswold's final Children in Need total raised from last Friday stands at £564.31.  Thank you to all families who generously contributed. We will be forwarding the amount onto the charity this week.  

• Greswold pupils having 'SNOW' much fun!

  Tue 19 Nov 2024

  Today's flurry of snow was greeted with cheers by the Greswold pupils today, especially when they got to play out in it this morning.  

  

• Kindness Week

  Mon 18 Nov 2024

  In Friday's Star Pupil assembly, the winners were awarded with special certificates as the reasons were all related to Kindness Week.  

   

  The main focus of the week was 'Being caught being kind bunting' where children could award others special bunting which explained what they had done to be kind. 

   

  The first piece of bunting was awarded by Mr Hornsey for how respectful all the children had been during Monday's Remembrance assembly and subsequent minute's silence.  

  

• Children in Need day!

  Fri 15 Nov 2024

  This morning in assembly, School Council awarded the prizes for their Children in Need competition.  Well done to everyone who took part and a special well done to those winners who received Children in Need related prizes.  

   

  Thank you to our school community for your kind donations.  The total sum raised will be communicated shortly. 

  

• Important Anti-Bullying Week (Kindness Week) message for parents

  Thu 14 Nov 2024

  This week has been Kindness Week, Greswold's own version of Ant-Bullying Week, a national initiative which helps to educate children about bullying and ways to stop it.

   

  With this in mind, Greswold feels this is the perfect opportunity to highlight to parents some of the same messages and learning that the children will be receiving this week, especially with regards to the definition of bullying. 

   

  When investigating incidents claims of bullying, school staff review three very important factors:

   

  Is it an ongoing issue?

   

  Is it deliberate?

   

  Is there an imbalance of power?

   

  Staff will also attempt to ascertain whether the reported behaviour(s) are actual incidents of bullying or are instead acts of:

   

  • Unkindness
  • Bossiness
  • A disagreement
  • Boisterous behaviour
  • Behaviour related to a Special Educational need. 

   

  The terms bullying and bully are very emotive terms and, as educators, we have a responsibility to protect and safeguard young people and children from possible damaging labels.

   

  At the same time, we also have a duty of care for every single child here at Greswold and we take reported incidents very seriously, investigating them thoroughly.

   

  For more information on Anti-Bullying, you can view our Anti-Bullying policy by clicking on the link below:

   

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• Greswold Open Morning attracts more than 50 families!

  Thu 14 Nov 2024

  On Wednesday, Greswold welcomed a large number of prospective parents for our annual Open Morning.  Every family was allocated a pair of Y6 tour guides, our best ambassadors, as most of them started with us in Nursery!

   

  Parents got to see our Early Years' department and Greswold Greyhounds along with meeting our senior leadership team and other members of staff.

   

  The feedback from parents was really pleasing with most commenting on how wonderful the year 6 tour guides were. 

   

  Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone who made our visitors feel so welcome. 

  

• Remembrance - Greswold in the community

  Tue 12 Nov 2024

  On Sunday morning, Mrs Scott and two year 6 pupils, Rey and Izzy, attended the Solihull Remembrance event in the town centre.  The pupils laid a wreath on the memorial and were very much part of the service.

   

  This is an annual involvement Greswold have been part of for many years and demonstrates our commitment to demonstrating our school values in the wider community. 

  

• Important message about the KS1/Reception pedestrian entrance

  Mon 11 Nov 2024

  After our recent Parent Forum in October, school received feedback from a number of parents about the KS1/Reception pedestrian entrance, and how busy and hectic it can get first thing in the morning at 8:40am.  Some parents were worried that too much congestion near the actual blue gates sometimes stops them not being able to clearly see their children enter the school after they've said goodbye.

   

  We would like to encourage all parents to allow their children the chance to walk the final few metres themselves before the parent moves to the side or leaves the school site.

   

  It is also worth noting that the crowd of families reduces significantly after only a couple of minutes (see photos below) and by 8:45am, there's always only a trickle of children entering school.  With this in mind, if parents don't need to drop their children off at 8:40am, due to possible work commitments, then by waiting five minutes, it is so much calmer and easier for everyone.

   

  Finally, thank you to all families for not walking on the grassy area by the gates.  During the winter months, this area can get wet, muddy and dangerous if the grass is repeatedly trodden on so thank you for sticking to the path. 

  

• Important travel disruption message from Solihull Highways for week commencing 25th November

  Mon 11 Nov 2024

  Single traffic lanes are currently running in both directions on Hob’s Moat Road.

   

  From Monday 25 November, there will be a southbound lane closure in place for one week until the early hours of Monday 2 December.

   

  Traffic travelling in the direction of Solihull will be diverted via Old Lode Lane.

   

  These works will also affect bus passengers as there will be changes to some bus stops in the area during the closure.

  

• Greswold receives special equality award

  Fri 08 Nov 2024

  This week, Greswold received a special award from Football England which demonstrated our commitment to equality across our curriculum and extra-curricular activities.  As Greswold provides lunchtime football clubs, curriculum time and inter-school matches for both boys and girls in football,  we have been recognised with an Equal Access School award by England Football in association with Barclays.

   

  This achievement coincides perfectly with the fact the girls' football team started their league season last week with a win.  

   

  It also demonstrates Greswold's commitment to providing opportunities for children that always account for equality, inclusion and diversity.