If you are parents/ carers of Shirley Manor you can keep up to date with everything going on by using the Class Dojo app on your phone, tablet or computer.
If you are yet to join us please look below and on the class pages for a flavour of what we get up to.
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National Teacher Day
Fri 06 Oct 2017National Teachers Day: This morning, we were greeted by a presentation of roses from one of our appreciative families.
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Statement on Healthy Eating
Thu 28 Sep 2017Statement on Healthy Eating
“We want to ensure that our children eat well and grow up understanding the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.”
“We have written to parents to let them know how we want to work together from this term to ensure their children eat a balanced meal.”
“It is important that pupils avoid eating too much food that is high in sugar, salt and saturated fats. This includes things like pork pies and sausage rolls, sweets and fizzy drinks in their packed lunches.”
“Children are allowed a treat each day and we have invited parents into school to discuss their children’s dietary needs.”
“On this occasion, the child was offered a choice of healthier alternatives and chose to have a ham sandwich with his crisps, fruit and biscuits that he brought from home. We will always ensure that our children are given a choice of healthier alternatives from our menu so they have a full lunch.
“We want to work with our parents to ensure pupils are happy and healthy in school and that these changes work for every child.”
“We held a drop in sessions for parents today (Sep 28) to discuss our approach to healthy eating and those attending were wholly supportive of the changes we have made.
“Since the policy was introduced the vast majority of parents have been very supportive and we have seen a big increase in the number of children coming to school with healthy food in their packed lunchboxes. The children are enjoying the healthy food initiative and are trying new foods.”
*We are not able to provide any interviews or further comment and we ask the media to respect that we want to focus on the education and wellbeing of our pupils.
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BCFC & EFL Community Acton Day at Shirley Manor
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Bradford City at Shirley Manor!!
Mon 24 Apr 2017Click on the link below to read more about how Bradford City have been working with Shirley Manor Primary Academy.
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Ofsted Report
Mon 20 Mar 2017Following our recent Ofsted inspection we have now received the report. To view the full report please go to Key Information then onto Ofsted & School Performance. -
World Book Day
Thu 16 Feb 2017World Book Day is fast approaching and we would like to share with you the exciting things we have planned.
Wear Your Pyjamas for School!
It is often said one of our favourite places to read is in bed, so we would like your child to celebrate reading, authors and illustrators by wearing their favourite pyjamas to school on the 2nd of March 2017. We hope this will help your child feel relaxed and put them in a “Reading for Pleasure” frame of mind.
Poetry Challenge
In addition, we will be launching the Poetry Performance Challenge; all children need to learn a poem off by heart. Children will then perform the poems to their class, who will vote for the best performance. The person with the most votes will be chosen to represent their class in the whole school performance on the 31st March 2017. Your child will have a greater chance of success if you can practise and rehearse the poem at home.
Book Swap
Finally, for World Book Day we would like to organise a Book Exchange Day, a new way for your children to find a great book to read, to recycle books they've finished with and to encourage reading for pleasure. Book Exchange Day is for children to swap a book for a one they have not read before. The book they choose will be theirs to take home and keep.
If your child would like to take part all s/he needs to do is bring a book that they are willing to swap by the 1st of March 2017.
Donated books must be in reasonable condition (lightly used, second hand books are ideal). Donated books should be appropriate for children aged 4-11. They can be picture books, chapter books, fiction or nonfiction, books children may read on their own, or books to be read aloud by an adult. Exchanged books may be kept forever so please make sure your child does not donate any book that they will want back.
Shirley Manor’s Book Exchange is all about supporting children in developing a love of reading for pleasure. We hope our Book Exchange will provide a small way of helping children to read a range of books without incurring any cost, as well as learning about the value of recycling.
We really appreciate your support and hope to make Shirley Manor’s World Book Day a great success.
Yours Sincerely
Mrs J Naughton
Literacy Co-ordinator
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Young Active Citizen Award
Wed 08 Feb 2017Children in Year 5 were recently nominated and won an award for the Young Active Citizen in the Telegraph and Argus Community Stars Award for their work in supporting a local care home with Doll Therapy for residents with Dementia. The link below explains more on how Year 5 won the award!
Well Done Year 5!!!
https://bradfordparents.wordpress.com/2017/02/06/community-award-for-shirley-manor/
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Blindvision Steven Cunningham
Mon 06 Feb 2017Steve Cunningham spent a full day at Shirley Manor Primary Academy talking to the children about his life experiences.
A fantastic start to the New year visiting Shirley Manor Primary School. The staff and children were extremely warming engaging and made for a fabulous day.
Keep up the amazing work your all doing, and I look forward to visiting again soon.
Steve Cunningham
Managing Director
Blindvision
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Important Social Media Advice For Parents
Tue 31 Jan 2017We have been advised of a serious incident regarding social media and primary school children in Leeds. Please read the attached news article and ensure that your child is not using the Live.ly app. If they are we would strongly recommend that you delete this app. If you have any concerns regarding the use of social media please do not hesitate to speak to Mrs Whitmore.
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New Website Launched!
Fri 06 Jan 2017Welcome to our brand new school website! We have created the website to keep parents up to date with school news and notices, and to showcase some of the great things our pupils are achieving. The website is extremely easy to edit by all staff at the school, so check back soon for new updates!
