Congratulations to the parents/grandparents that have completed the Creative and Enterprise Cake Decorating Course with Family Learning.

Here are a few pictures of the cake creations from the course….

Well done everyone!!

Join us on Wednesday 10^th April in the Eco Lodge at 8.45am for our Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic.

Please bring along a small bag of chocolate eggs for the Easter Bunny to hide in the garden (weather permitting), and a small snack to share for the picnic.  Thank you

Woodies Early Learners will be back on Wednesday 24^th April at 8.45am.

Ann and Lynn would like to wish everyone a ‘Happy Easter’!

Parents and grandparents have taken part in the 12 week Creative Craft and Enterprise Level 1– Cake Decorating course (Open College Network Qualification).  As part of the course they will be selling some delicious and beautifully decorated cakes to sell on Tuesday 9^th April in the Café Area at 10am.  They would be delighted if you could join them for some cake and a cuppa to celebrate their achievements.

We are excited to announce that on Wednesday 10^th April the Friends of Woodlands PTA will be holding an ‘Easter Bonnet’ competition and an ‘Easter Egg Decorating ‘competition!

The competitions are open to years 1 – 6 and there are loads of prizes to be won. The children will vote for the best bonnet and best decorated egg in their classes. There is no charge for entering – it’s all free! So come on children join in the fun!

At 2.45pm Friends of Woodlands PTA would like to invite parents and carers into school to watch the Easter Parade and join in the fun! If it is raining the event will be take place within class rooms and unfortunately parent/carers will be unable to attend. Let’s hope the sun is shining!

We will also be holding an Easter Egg raffle costing £1 a strip of tickets.  Children will be able to purchase a raffle ticket during break time from Wednesday 3rd April. Parents/carers will also be able to purchase a raffle ticket at the parade which will be drawn on the same day.

We do hope you can come along and help us celebrated the talents of all Woodlands Pupils!

Last term the Woodlands Safeguarding Team met with Linda, our local CSO, to talk about how to stay safe in the local community.  The children discussed the concerns they have especially when allowed out alone.  Concerns included strangers, getting lost, bullying, running into gangs, exposure to alcohol and drugs and grooming.  Not all topics were covered in the assembly but will be discussed in the next meetings.

The Woodlands Safeguarding Team decided to research and deliver an assembly to share information on ‘how to stay safe when outside the home’.

Ellie-May spoke about what you should let your parent/carer know when out alone

•  Say where you are going?
•  Agree a time to come home
•  What friends you will be with
•  Always let your parents/carer know if anything changes

Taylor explained that when out alone you may need to know

• Your full name
• Your Address
• The phone number for an adult/carer

Here is an example of a Safe Place ID card

Leo shared that “you need to make sure your mobile phone is fully charged.  You can even have a GPS App on it so a parent/carer can see where you are”.

Jamie spoke how children were worried about what to do if they were lost.

• You can phone home for help
• If you have no phone go to a safe place e.g. Shop, police station, community centre
• If there is no safe place then go to an adult with a child and tell them:
• You are lost and ask them to phone your parent or carer.

Savannah, Bryan, Lauren, Mackenzie, Keira and Ashton spoke about strangers.

• A stranger is not always someone that you’ve never met e.g. seen them out and about before

• A stranger is not always a scary angry person
• A stranger can be someone that seems kind and friendly
• A stranger can be a man or a women

Lauren explained not to be afraid to say ‘NO’ to a stranger. Yell ‘Help’ or ‘I don’t know you’ to get someone’s attention.

Ashton informed everyone that the One-Stop shop in Woodside is a local safe place in our area.

Locations advertise they are a Safe Place by displaying a sticker.

The Safe Place Scheme is designed to support the needs of adults with Learning Disabilities, but is appropriate for anyone who may become vulnerable whilst out and about.

Here is some more information about the Safe Place Scheme and how it works.

Safe Place Leaflet 1 Safe Place Leaflet 2

Everyone has had a fantastic day celebrating ‘World Book Day’ in school. We have seen some amazing costumes and have shared many of our favourite stories. The children have all been given their £1 voucher to buy a free book! Thank you to all children and parents for your continued support!