Our News items
Cornovii Trust Newsletter, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 12th Dec 2024 @ 8:25pm
Learning to Write, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 20th Oct 2024 @ 9:16pm
In reception we write! Learning to write takes time and children need plenty of opportunities to mark make in a way that is meaningful to them. Inside or outside, at tables or with clipboards, pencils or brushes, stretching up high or lying down low. As long as the pathway is playful and meaningful then children will learn.
First year at school, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 20th Jul 2024 @ 12:23pm
Apple Tree Town, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 27th Apr 2024 @ 2:56pm
Reception had a fantastic time this week at Apple Tree Town π they had a morning full of imaginative play, speaking and listening galore and lots of happy memories made.
Chicks in the Annexe, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 24th Apr 2024 @ 8:43pm
We have a very exciting few days in the Annexe. We took delivery of 10 eggs on Monday and this morning the first chick hatched! We invited year 1 parents in after school and 2 more hatched right on cue. The children have loved watching the changes occur and the delight on their faces has been wonderful. All classes have been invited over to see the chicks and parents are very welcome to bring their children to visit them after school if they'd like to. Watch this space for more developments π£
Cornovii Trust Newsletter, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 27th Mar 2024 @ 1:24pm
The Cornovii Trust March 2024 newsletter is out now https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/news
Catering Egg Competition, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 22nd Mar 2024 @ 8:35pm
Catering Egg competition: Will you find 'The Golden Egg' under your plate at lunchtime?
Leadership Programmes, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 18th Mar 2024 @ 11:13am
A range of staff from across all the schools in our trust and beyond, have recently completed our bespoke ‘Step into Leadership’ programme. We delivered this over 5 months for two cohorts based on geography, one for schools in the Nantwich area and the other around Alsager. Colleagues from both the primary and secondary phases explored leadership issues ranging from vision, leadership styles, how to develop others and many more. A huge thanks to Ms Bentley, Mr Whitehead and Mrs Martin for all their hard work in designing and facilitating the programmes. Feedback from all the staff involved was very positive.
“Thank you for such an amazing course.”
“A big thank you. It has been really useful to dedicate some time to learn and apply something directly to my role.”
This is another great example of our trust of schools working effectively together to raise standards and investing in our brilliant staff.
Word Guerilla, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 8th Mar 2024 @ 10:41pm
We were thrilled to welcome David Bowden, the Word Guerilla, into school today to inspire us with poetry performances and workshops. He used looping, beat-boxing, rapping and music to get every single child involved, with plenty of laughs thrown in for good measure! Every class has had the opportunity to create their own poetry with him and we have had our eyes opened s to what poetry can be. @wordguerilla
Love Reading 4 Kids, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 4th Mar 2024 @ 1:52pm
We'd love your help! We'd like to add to our collection of high quality books at Alsager Highfields and have created a wishlist on Love Reading 4 Kids to help us with our mission. For every book bought via this website, either from our wishlist or just for you or your child to enjoy at home, we will receive 25% of the cover price to spend on even more books for school. Please do share this far and wide. Perhaps some local businesses would like to donate too! Our Y4, 5 and 6 librarians would like to say a huge 'Thank you!' in advance.
WeΚΌre raising Β£500 to support Alsager Highfields Primary School., by Mrs Muddy
Date: 15th Jan 2024 @ 6:37pm
On 4th February 2024 members of staff from Alsager Highfields will be running the ‘Alsager 5’ a 5 mile road race in order to raise much needed funds for the school. Money raised will go towards improving outdoor spaces for children at the main school and the annexe. Thank you so much for your support! Team Highfields ππ€π
Alsager Highfields Design Technology Workshops at Alsager School, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 11th Jan 2024 @ 8:23pm
As we have recently covered, a group of year 5 & 6 pupils from Alsager Highfields completed x3 design technology workshops at Alsager School during the autumn term. The sessions covered food technology, textiles and resistant materials (woodwork). The carousel of workshops finished at the end of last term and they have been a great success. Comments from the pupils include.
- “Design and technology was a really new and exciting experience.” (Ottilie)
- Shianne, Arthur, Hayley and Erin enjoyed using the pillar drill when making their toolboxes.
- “I loved everything about it.” (Scarlett, Rosie, Lillia)
In the textiles workshops, children printed and stitched their own pencil cases. They also developed their own fabric painting and marking skills for a wall hanging that is now up at Highfields. The design was inspired by the works of Edwardo Paolozzi and Wassily Kandinsky. I am sure you will agree from the photos that it looks fantastic!
All the children were a delight to work with and thanks must go to Mrs Birchall, Mrs Sample and Mr Preston for running the workshops. This has been a great example of two schools in our multi academy trust collaborating together for the benefit of our young people.
Holiday Dates 2024-25, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 8th Jan 2024 @ 5:20pm
The Grinches, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 21st Dec 2023 @ 9:22pm
Alsager Highfields was also visited by not one, but two rogue Grinches. The Grinches caused merry mischief around the school and also completed a couple of laps on the Elf Run too.
Elf Run, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 21st Dec 2023 @ 9:18pm
Pupils at Alsager Highfields took part in the Elf Run on their penultimate day of term to raise funds for local hospice St Luke’s. Wearing their festive elf hats, pupils ran several laps of the school field. Our collective effort raised a huge £1,500. Thank you to all who donated.
The Cornovii Trust Newsletter, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 13th Dec 2023 @ 8:53pm
Our December newsletter is out now and available to download from the Cornovii Trust website: https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/news
Design Technology Workshops, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 20th Nov 2023 @ 3:10pm
The design technology workshops for years 5 and 6 from Alsager Highfields continue to produce some fantastic results. The children have loved using the resistant material workshops, tools and the machinery at Alsager School to produce some fantastic tool boxes. Keep up the hard work everyone! Again, many thanks to everyone involved, especially the staff, Mr Preston, Mrs Sample and Mrs Birchall.
Assembly to mark anti-bullying week, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 16th Nov 2023 @ 8:51am
Our Safeguarding Ambassadors led an assembly to mark anti-bullying week. They shared the message 'Make a noise about bullying', discussing the difference between bullying and banter. They did a great job getting their message across.
Published Admission Number (PAN) at Alsager Highfields Primary School, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 11:04am
PROPOSED CHANGE TO PAN OF ALSAGER HIGHFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
As the admissions authority, The Cornovii Trust is consulting on the proposed reduction of the Published Admission Number (PAN) at Alsager Highfields Primary School from 45 to 30, from September 2025. This would mean that the maximum number of children who are admitted from September 2025 in reception would be 30, with a maximum of 30 in year groups 1 and 2 and a maximum of 32 in years 3 to 6.
Please see the letter below for more information
Golden Table Lunch, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 31st Oct 2023 @ 10:10pm
Congratulations to those children who were chosen by our kitchen team to enjoy a golden table lunch! Throughout the first half-term, these children have stood out to the staff for their manners, behaviour and attitude in the dinner hall. What super role-models!
Crucial Crew Event, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 10:15pm
Y6 had a fabulous morning at the Crucial Crew event. They learned new skills, experienced different scenarios and completed a number of hands-on activities. Their behaviour was impeccable and highly praised by both the organisers and the coach company. They are a credit to our school. Parents, there are more pictures on Seesaw.
Painting their poppies, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 10:08pm
Y2 and Y6 thoroughly enjoyed working together to paint their poppies in readiness for our whole school remembrance display. It was so lovely to see the two age groups collaborating. Parents, there are more photos on Seesaw.
Safeguarding Ambassadors, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 3rd Oct 2023 @ 3:36pm
Our KS2 Safeguarding Ambassadors led the first of our half-termly safeguarding assemblies today. They taught the rest of the school all about Operation Encompass and how it helps to keep everyone safe. A letter will go out to all parents this week.
Parents and Friends Association (PFA) AGM - Mon 2nd Oct, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 28th Sep 2023 @ 9:46pm
Parents and Friends Association (PFA) AGM - Monday 2nd October: Main School Hall at 6.30pm. Everyone welcome π
Outdoor Learning, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 27th Sep 2023 @ 7:39pm
Y6 had great fun in Outdoor Learning this week. We made spears by shaping, collaborating and designing. Mrs Harrison now has the very tricky job of judging them!