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

• Updated Information: Strike Action 2nd May

  Fri 28 Apr 2023

   Dear Parents and Carers,

   

  Updated Information

  Strike Action: Tuesday 2^nd May 2023

   

  You may be aware from media coverage that there is a planned strike day, organized by the National Educational Union (NEU), on Tuesday 2^nd May 2023.

   

  The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government and not because of any issues at our school.

   

  I am getting in touch to inform you that learning for some classes will be disrupted.

   

  Tuesday 2nd May

  School is closed for pupils in   Pear Plum Julia Donaldson AA Milne Chitra Soundar Eileen Browne Michael Bond Roald Dahl Antinuke Mark Lowery Onjali Rauf Rick Riordan Michael Morpurgo Lewis Carroll Louis Sachar JK Rowling

  School is open for pupils in   Nursery Peach Dr Seuss Benjamin Zephaniah Malorie Blackman Beatrix Potter

   

  If your child is in a class which is closed, where the teacher is taking industrial action, you will need to keep your child at home.

   

  If your child is in a class which is open, where the teacher is working that day, please ensure your child attends as usual. For these children it will be a normal school day.

   

  I will inform you as soon as possible if arrangements change further. I hope the letter is clear but if you need any further information, please call the school office for further clarification.

   

  Regards,

   

  Richard Yates

  Principal

  

• Strike Action 27th April and 2nd May

  Thu 27 Apr 2023

  Dear Parents and Carers,

   

  Strike Action: Thursday 27^th April and Tuesday 2^nd May 2023

   

  You may be aware from media coverage that there are two planned strike days, organized by the National Educational Union (NEU), on Thursday 27^th April and Tuesday 2^nd May 2023

   

  The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government and not because of any issues at our school.

   

  I am getting in touch to inform you that learning for some classes will be disrupted.

   

   

  Thursday 27th April	Tuesday 2nd May
  School is closed for pupils in   Nursery Chitra Soundar Roald Dahl Antinuke Mark Lowery Onjali Rauf Rick Riordan	School is closed for pupils in   Pear Plum Julia Donaldson AA Milne Chitra Soundar Eileen Browne Michael Bond Roald Dahl Antinuke Mark Lowery Onjali Rauf Rick Riordan Michael Morpurgo Lewis Carroll
  School is open for pupils in   Pear Plum Peach AA Milne Beatrix Potter Eileen Browne Malorie Blackman Julia Donaldson Dr Seuss Michael Bond JK Rowling Benjamin Zephaniah Louis Sachar Michael Morpurgo Lewis Carroll	School is open for pupils in   Nursery Peach Dr Seuss Benjamin Zephaniah Louis Sachar Malorie Blackman JK Rowling Beatrix Potter

   

  If your child is in a class which is closed, where the teacher is taking industrial action, you will need to keep your child at home.

   

  If your child is in a class which is open, where the teacher is working that day, please ensure your child attends as usual. For these children it will be a normal school day.

   

  I will inform you as soon as possible if arrangements change further. I hope the letter is clear but if you need any further information, please call the school office for further clarification.

   

  Regards,

   

  Richard Yates

  Principal

  

• St. George's Day

  Fri 21 Apr 2023

  Friday 21st April 

   

  To Celebrate St. Gerorge's Day children are welcome to  wear red and white clothing. 

  

• Easter Cake Sale

  Tue 28 Mar 2023

  Easter Cake Sale 

   

  On Tuesday 28th March and Wednesday 29th March, please donate home made or shop bought cakes for the Easter cake sale - thank you. 

   

  The cakes will be priced at 50p and will be on sale during the pupil's breaktime with remaining cakes being sold after school. 

   

  All proceeds will go towards ActionAid charity. 

   

  Thank you for your continued support. 

  

• Red Nose Day

  Fri 17 Mar 2023

  West Drayton Academy is supporting Red Nose Day charity on Friday 17th March 2023. 

  Children can wear something red and can pay £1 for the charity via ParentPay. 

   

  

• World Book Day

  Fri 03 Mar 2023

  On Friday 3^rd March, international award-winning author Mark Lowery will be visiting our school to deliver creative writing workshops.  He will also give a talk about the important things in life, like reading, writing… and doughnuts!

   

  Mark will be signing copies of his books, including the Roman Garstang series (The Jam Doughnut That Ruined My Life and five others), and his latest novels, Charlie and Me and Eating Chips with Monkey. The books cost £6 each or £10 for two (£5 each for all additional books). If you’d like to make a purchase, your child should bring either cash or a cheque in a named envelope on the day (cheques made payable to “FOOTNOTE BOOKS LTD”).  Otherwise, Mark will be in the library after school and you will be able to see him then. Payments after school can also be taken by card.

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  Children will be invited to dress up as book characters and may remain in costume throughout the day (please be mindful of comfort when creating costumes and props). If any inspiration is needed, ideas for simple costumes can be found on Google Classroom.

   

  We are also excited to share that children’s author, Mark Lowery, will be visiting West Drayton Academy in person, to host an assembly and workshops across Key Stage 1 and 2. See below for more information. There will also be virtual author sessions hosted throughout the week, such as video workshops with Julia Donaldson and Michael Morpurgo. Additionally, on March 3^rd, children are encouraged to bring their favourite book to school, as there will be opportunity to read with children from other year groups.

   

  Finally, we are holding two competitions for all year groups to enter. Our first competition encourages children to use their wildest imaginations to create a brand new cover design for their favourite book! Secondly, to interest budding writers, we are setting the challenge to write a story, poem or joke using only six words. Designs and written pieces should be named and returned to Miss Richardson by Friday 3^rd March, when one winner from each year group will be chosen. More information can be found on Google Classroom.

   

  We eagerly anticipate seeing the children's creations and celebrating love of reading across the school.

   

  Amelia Richardson 

  (Y4 teacher and oraganiser world book day)

  

• Industrial Action

  Wed 01 Feb 2023

  Strike Action: Wednesday 1^st February 2023

   

  You may be aware from media coverage that some teachers nationally are concerned about government decisions about teacher pay rates. It has now been announced that there will be planned industrial action by the National Educational Union (NEU) on Wednesday 1st February 2023. There are further planned strike action days in the next few weeks and we will confirm any impact of further closures if and when they happen.

   

  The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government and not because of any issues at our school.

   

  I am getting in touch to give you as much notice as possible that learning for some classes will be disrupted.

  School is closed for pupils in	School is open for pupils in
  Nursery Pear Plum A.A. Milne Roald Dahl Atinuke Onjali Rauf Mark Lowery Malorie Blackman Eileen Brown Michael Morpurgo Michael Bond Lewis Caroll J.K. Rowling Julia Donaldson	Peach Dr. Seuss Chitra Sounders Rick Riordan Benjamin Zephaniah Beatrix Potter Louis Sachar

   

  If your child is in a class which is closed, where the teacher is taking industrial action, you will need to keep your child at home on Wednesday 1^st February 2023.

   

  If your child is in a class which is open, where the teacher is working that day, please ensure your child attends as usual. For these children it will be a normal school day.

   

  I will inform you as soon as possible if arrangements change further. I hope the letter is clear but if you need any further information, please call the school office for further clarification.

   

  Regards,

   

  Richard Yates

  Principal

  

• Parents' Evening

  Tue 17 Jan 2023

  Online Bookings are now open, please check your email and select a convenient time to attend the meeting.  If you are unable to book online, please fill in the appointment slip sent home with your child and return the slip to the school office by Tuesday 10th January. 

  

• Open Morning for Reception Admissions 2023

  Thu 12 Jan 2023

  Joining Reception in September 2023....

   

  School is holding an Open Morning on Thursday12th January 2023. 

  Please call on 01895 442904 to book a place. 

  

• Christmas Jumper Day

  Tue 13 Dec 2022

  Donate £1 to wear your Christmas jumper on Tuesday 13th December. You can bring the money to the school and give it your teacher. All proceeds will be going towards ActionAid Charity.