Alsager Highfields : News items
Alsager Skateboard Park Committee, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 10th Jun 2022 @ 9:51pm
Carers Week, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 8th Jun 2022 @ 5:49pm
Monday marked the start of Carers Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. The campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to provide support for carers, run activities, highlight the vital role carers play in our communities and draw attention to just how important caring is.
The theme for Carers Week 2022 is ‘Make caring visible, valued and supported’.
Please see the document below for more information.
Alsager MAT and Brine MAT News, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 6th Jun 2022 @ 10:49am
Dear Parent / Carer
I hope you and your families enjoyed a restful and enjoyable half term break. Just before we broke up, I received a letter from the Department for Education, which confirmed that our application to merge Alsager MAT and Brine MAT had been approved. This is great news and means we will be able to further improve our 5 schools through increased collaboration, shared resources, which in turn will support our young people and increase opportunities for staff. We are hoping this merger will be completed by 1/9/22, when we will be known as The Cornovii Trust. ‘Cornovii’ was the name given to the inhabitants of Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire in ancient times and this is what our Trust of local schools will always be; for the benefit of the young people and families in these three counties.
Please remember, all five schools will retain their individual identities and will be led by their respective Headteachers and Governing Boards. We will operate very much as a family not a chain, in which every school and every child is of equal importance.
I will of course keep you updated on any developments.
Many thanks for your support with this and exciting times lie ahead for us all.
Best wishes
Richard Middlebrook – CEO Alsager MAT (Alsager Highfields Primary School, Alsager School and Weston Primary School)
Interim CEO Brine MAT (Audlem St James C of E Primary School and Brine Leas School)
Cheshire Constabulary County Cross Games, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 29th May 2022 @ 9:40pm
In partnership with Crewe Alex and Premier League – County Cross Games is a FREE sporting event for ages 8-15 years old.
6 varying dates in August will see a day’s worth of sports and exercise take place.
Points shall be awarded for various activities throughout the day. Everyone receives 1 point for attending and more points shall be awarded for various activities throughout the day. Bonus points can be awarded by the coaches to participants for good behaviour and other reasons. As well as initiatives from Premier League including added bonuses and awards.
The final ‘Celebration Event’ will take place at Crewe Alexandra’s, The Mornflake Stadium. This will be an Awards Evening – accompanied by food and drinks. Again, this is free and a great way to celebrate attending the events – and maybe, win some awards.
On activity day’s they will also be provided with certified coaching, drinks and lunch.
Each participant will walk away with certificates, reward packs and best of all, great memories!
DATES/TIMES
Town
Date and Time
Crewe – Oaks Academy, Buchan Grove, CW2 7NQ
02/08: 10:00 - 16:00
Sandbach – Sandbach High, Middlewich Road, CW11 3NT
03/08: 10:00 – 16:00
Congleton – Congleton High, Box Lane, CW12 4NS
04/08: 10:00 – 16:00
Alsager – Alsager Leisure Centre, Hassall Rd, ST7 2HP
05/08: 10:00 – 16:00
Holmes Chapel – Selkirk Drive, CW4 7DX
08/08: 10:00 – 16:00
Middlewich – St Anns Rd, CW10 9BU
09/08: 10:00 – 16:00
Liverpool, by Mrs Woollam
Date: 26th May 2022 @ 10:24pm
We have had an amazing second day on the residential today. We've been across the Mersey, been on the open top bus tour and visited several museums. Topped off by great Italian food and a game of bingo.
The children were super sensible walking around Liverpool and all the staff are incredibly proud of each and every pupil.
Loneliness Support, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 22nd May 2022 @ 11:45am
Discover a family app to support wellbeing and mental health
Ollee is a digital friend for children aged 8-11 – created by Parent Zone and funded by BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me initiative.
It helps children explore feelings around school, family, friends, the world, and more – and lets them share the advice with a parent or trusted adult.
Ollee listens to how children are feeling and then offers support and ideas about what to do. Even if they’re not sure, Ollee helps them figure it out.
https://parentzone.org.uk/ollee/download
English Writing, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 20th May 2022 @ 6:49pm
As part of our English writing, some children wrote letters to the author of our class reader The Blue Whale by ‘Nicola Davies’. Yesterday we received a reply and it was brilliant. She had sent all of the children bookmarks and the two boys that had written to her received her latest book. They are obviously really excited to start them. Well done to Abe and Charlie.
Parent Workshop Exploring Parental Separation, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 17th May 2022 @ 4:33pm
Visyon’s Family and Community Wellbeing Team are offering a 90-minute Parent Workshop which will explore Parental Separation. This workshop will look at how your children may be feeling and ways to support them. We will look at ways to take care of your own wellbeing and how to work together to support the whole family. Please see the attached poster for details.
Merger of Brine Multi Academy Trust and Alsager Multi Academy Trust , by Mrs Muddy
Date: 6th May 2022 @ 5:07pm
As you are aware we recently consulted with all stakeholders on merging Alsager Multi Academy Trust (consisting of Alsager School, Alsager Highfields Primary School and Weston Primary School) with Brine Multi Academy Trust (consisting of Audlem St James Primary and Brine Leas School). This would create a Trust of five schools and a real chance to provide further opportunities for the benefit of our young people and staff. In addition, it will allow us to improve our schools even further through sharing expertise, resources, and staff.
Our application has been submitted and the Department for Education have asked us to share the attached letter and consultation opportunity with all parents / carers at the five schools involved. Details of how you can feedback, should you wish to, are included in the attached letter.
Please remember this is a merger of equals and if it is approved, we plan to call the new Trust of five schools ‘The Cornovii Trust’. ‘Cornovii’ was the name given to the inhabitants of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire in Iron Age and Roman times. Our intention is for this Trust to remain local and serve these three areas.
Kind Regards
Richard Middlebrook
CEO of Alsager Multi Academy Trust
Interim CEO of Brine Multi Academy Trust
Alsager Junior Safeguarding Conference, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 25th Mar 2022 @ 8:33pm
Today, Alsager Highfields hosted the second Alsager Junior Safeguarding Conference with Ruth Gee, from the SCIES Team. It was an opportunity for our eight local schools to join together at Alsager High School and share great ideas. During the day the children had the opportunity to meet Safeguarding Champions from other schools in year 5 and 6. All of the children enjoyed a range of activities with a focus on kindness, anti -bullying and keeping ourselves safe. The afternoon was a drama workshop where the children explored various issues and problem solved together. The behaviour and engagement from all of the children was exemplary! It was such a privilege to be able to host this event and we are already looking forward to next year. The children all wrote 3 things they would introduce in their schools as a result of the conference onto postcards that we collected at the end of the day. We will post these out to the schools in 4 weeks to remind them of their ideas and to see how they have used the ideas they gained from the day. It really was a fantastic day and the children were all amazing!
Playground Friends, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 25th Mar 2022 @ 8:27pm
At Alsager Highfields we are really lucky to have our Playground Friends, children who give up their time to support other children across the school to not feel lonely at playtime and lunchtimes. They do a brilliant job and make such a difference, they notice children who may feel sad or lonely, they play games and show children how to use equipment and they help children to make friends! We will recognise them with a special thank you and an Easter Egg in our Celebration Assembly on Friday next week. We are very proud to have such kind and thoughtful children, who want to make a difference in our school.
World Downs Syndrome Day, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 25th Mar 2022 @ 8:22pm
This week all of the children and staff at Alsager Highfields have celebrated World Downs Syndrome Day on Monday 21st March 2022. We were lucky to have a visit from Yvonne from Cheshire Downs Syndrome, she delivered an assembly and taught everyone to ask 'Do you want to play?' using Makaton. The children have worn odd socks throughout the week and we have been selling the Gingerbread Socks all week and they are nearly all gone! When they are all sold, we will have raised £250 for Cheshire Downs Syndrome to support the wonderful work they do supporting families and schools across Cheshire East. Thank you for sending in your £1s with your children, we really appreciate your support.
Easter Eggstravaganza, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 21st Mar 2022 @ 10:04pm
All you have to do is use a hard boiled egg to make a model, scene or a theme that has an egg as part of it. We are so EGGstatic about this! You may want to make EGGsplorers in EGGypt linked to History, an EGGtraterrestrial solar system linked to science, a Jurassic park with SteEGGosauruses from the movies, EGGheads and pop stars with EGGsfactor from TV, Humpty Dumpty, the egg being the boulder covering Jesus Tomb or something completely eggceptional from your imagination. We are looking forward to seeing your EGGstremely EGGciting ideas and we are sure they will be EGGsactly what we’re looking for!
To enter the competition, bring your egg design into school during the week beginning 28th March. Judging will take place on Thursday 31st March and eggs will be returned home on Friday 1st April. Good Luck Everyone!
Alsager School and Alsager Highfields Working in Partnership, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 4:43pm
Amazon Smile Fundraising, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 14th Mar 2022 @ 9:36am
We are happy to announce that PFA at Alsager Highfields has joined Amazon Smile and we would love your support. When you shop via Amazon Smile the Alsager Highfields PFA will receive 0.5% – this has the potential to make a welcome addition to our fundraising strategies. Please visit this link https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1110335-0
Monday 21 March is World Down Syndrome Day, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 11th Mar 2022 @ 9:30pm
Transition Guidance from CEIAS, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 10th Mar 2022 @ 3:28pm
The transition to primary or secondary school is a big step for all children. It can be especially challenging for children who have any kind of special needs and/or disabilities. Cheshire East Information, advice, and support have created some useful guides to help. Please download the information below:
Transitioning from Yr6 to Yr7, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 9th Mar 2022 @ 8:59pm
Family T.I.E.S Spring Fair, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 9th Mar 2022 @ 11:12am
Family T.I.E.S are holding a Spring Fair on Sunday 20th March. See poster for details.
Jungle Adventure Club @ Alsager community Church, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 9th Mar 2022 @ 11:05am
Alsager Community Church are running a free Jungle Adventure Club for primary aged children. Please see poster below for details.
Cheshire East Information Advice & Support, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 8th Mar 2022 @ 7:36pm
CEIAS (Cheshire East Information Advice & Support) are offering new enquiry consultations – a chance for parents, carers and young people to contact the CEIAS service and arrange a specific time to have a 1:1 appointment with one of the team. Please see details in the attached flyer.
Mental Health Week Poster Competition, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 28th Feb 2022 @ 5:06pm
As part of our mental health week activities before half term we ran a competition in school to create a poster to highlight the importance of looking after your mental health just as you would with your physical health. Charlotte won first prize, £10 and a bag of mini eggs, for her bright, clear poster with her messages 'Stay positive' 'Be kind' and 'Talk to someone you trust'. Our four runners up, Sienna, Isla, Molly and Lily each won a chocolate easter egg for their wonderful posters too. We had many entries which highlighted the positive impact that our whole school approach to mental health week had had with assemblies throughout the week, daily reflections and affirmations and thought-provoking questions leading to discussions in class and on the playground too!
Fairtrade Fortnight, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 14th Feb 2022 @ 8:36pm
Poster Competition, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 14th Feb 2022 @ 8:32pm
Safer Internet Day, by Mrs Muddy
Date: 8th Feb 2022 @ 8:51am
https://nationalonlinesafety.com/courses/online-safety-klass-for-parents-and-carers-ages-4-7
