03/02/2021
It was with sadness that we read of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore yesterday.
The World War II soldier, who rose to the public eye by walking 100 laps of his garden as he approached his 100th birthday, raised almost £33million for NHS charities and shone brightly with his message of determination and hope at a time when it was needed most.
Following his remarkable fund-raising achievement, and since reaching 100 years old, Tom went on to have many great experiences including a number one song with Michael Ball, and, at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony, winning the 'Helen Rollason Award' and having the 'Unsung Hero Award' named after him. He also received the honorary title of 'Colonel'.
He capped off a remarkable year by being knighted in a special investiture by Queen Elizabeth II and became Captain Sir Tom. The Queen led tributes to Captain Sir Tom yesterday, "recognising the inspiration he provided for the whole nation and others across the world".
Nowadays, the words 'legend' and 'inspiration' may be used a little freely, however, with Captain Sir Tom - they seem to fit well.
Captain Sir Tom was indeed a great source of inspiration and leaves a legacy of hope, encapsulated by his wise words, "Tomorrow will be a good day."
God bless you, Captain Sir Tom.
01/02/2021
From 1-7 February 2021, we’re taking part in Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is Express Yourself. Place2Be has created activities and resources to help children (and adults) to explore the different ways that they can share their thoughts, feelings and ideas. There are lots of resources on the Children’s Mental Health Week website that you can use with your child at home; including activity ideas, tips for parents and carers, and an online assembly which will be available from Monday 1 February. Visit childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk to find out more.
13/01/2021
Applications for a place in our lovely school's Reception Class to start in September 2021, should be submitted by Friday 15th January.
If you wish for your child to come and join our happy school family, please submit your application through the link below:
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/admissions-primary/apply
For further information, please contact school on 01538 702355 (opt 4), or email: office@greatwood.staffs.sch.uk
16/12/2020
Sadly, our choir this year was unable to take part in the Christmas Concert at the Victoria Hall as we have done for many years, it is a firm favourite in the school year and for some; the start of the Christmas festivities. Luckily, we were invited to take part in an online version in which the schools sang in their own bubbles and through the wonder of technology would form an online Mass Choir. I have attached a link for you to enjoy the concert and sing-along with some Christmas classics. I would like to thank Mr. Chapman and Mrs. Lamb in their support and patience in making it all happen. Of course, the pupils steal the show and shine brightly in their performance, please enjoy!
Lichfield Christmas Festival 2020 - YouTube
16/12/2020
In Year Six this half term, the children have been learning about the ‘Impacts of the World Wars’ on British society. They have used their historical knowledge of the wars and merged this with their RE and Art studies to produce some magnificent candle designs to symbolise the end of the war - as Britain came out of the darkness into the light. The children created candles, using henna cones filled with acrylic paint, which were inspired by the designs they saw having visited the amazing car-van on site and to celebrate the contribution of the Indian sub continent in the war effort. As you can see they thoroughly enjoyed this whole experience and the final creations were extremely impressive. Well done Year 6, excellent work!
15/12/2020
Our December birthday children enjoyed a party with their classmates on Tuesday 15th December. They played party games, ate cake and won prizes. Each birthday child had a special party hat and received a bespoke birthday cake to take home. Happy Birthday all of you!
14/12/2020
On Monday the 14th December the panto came to Great Wood, oh yes it did! Our children were transported to theatre land. They travelled with Jack up the beanstalk to tackle the giant and win the day. There were lots of hoorays and boos as the children got into the spirit of panto! It was a delight to see the happy smiling faces as a bit of ‘normal’ came to school. (All covid guidelines were adhered to for the performances).
07/12/2020
Year Six had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of Christmas crafts to aid their understanding of the true meaning of Christmas. Activities were planned by Mark Hatcher, a friend of the school and member of the local Methodist church. The pupils enjoyed quizzes, craft making and learning about Advent. As you can see they loved getting sticky and messy and the final creations were superb, thank you Mark for those wonderful ideas and provision of resources.
04/12/2020
Great Wood have gone red and green to help raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society! Our amazing children have come cheeky elves for the day, wearing their best elf clothes. Each child has made a donation to the Alzheimer’s charity, to support those who need it. Red, green and candy canes have filled the school with Christmas spirit whilst helping an extremely worthy cause. Well done Great Wood!
27/11/2020
Our children with birthdays in September, October and November this year, enjoyed a bespoke classroom birthday party on Friday 27th November. They had party hats, a bespoke birthday cake and enjoyed a fun-filled party with their friends.
Everyone had a fantastic time and we would like to thank all the great Wood team for making it possible.
