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Hi All,

We have had a fantastic week so far and have been very busy soaking up all that Plas offers! Throughout the week we have been bouldering, canoeing, gorge walking and have been exploring the beach along with lots more really fun activities. 

We have absolutely loved seeing all of the…

Evening Everyone, 

We have had a lovely first day at Plas Gwynant! This afternoon, we settled into our new surroundings, met the Plas staff for the week and enjoyed our lunch while taking in the fantastic views! 

After lunch, we went and gathered all our kit for the week and explored the…

On Wednesday 25^th February, Grove Vale had a visit from Auntie duck!

After a whole school assembly, the children in year 3 & 4 took part in workshops focused on what air pollution is and changes that can improve this.

There were lots of discussion points and meaningful conversations, the…

On Tuesday 21st October, our school councillors set off at 5.45am for their journey to London, they had a busy and exciting day ahead! We were visiting the houses of Parliament.

When we arrived, the children had a tour of the house of Lords and got so see lots of important meeting rooms, as…

Today started with a yummy breakfast of cereal and a choice of beans on toast or toast with jam. All of the children slept really well so we were set up for a brilliant day ahead. 

After a quick free time play on the equipment, the children got back into their four groups. They were completing…

Another wonderful day at Edgmond hall. After a great nights sleep, the children were ready for breakfast, they had a choice of cereal followed by croissants or toast. A great start to the day! 

After a short free time to play on the playing fields, the children split into their four groups…

After a restful night’s sleep, all of the children woke up and were ready for their 8.30am breakfast. Today was a choice of cereal followed by beans on toast or toast with jam. Everyone was very excited for the activities ahead! 

The children had some free time to play outside before they…

Grove Vale School Councillors have worked together to gather and display our Harvest donations ready to be delivered to our local food bank.

Birmingham City Mission came into school to deliver an assembly to the children focusing on ‘Valuing Others’. The children are valuing their local…

After an enjoyable coach journey, we arrived at Edgmond hall. We were met by the Edgmond Hall staff and started our tour of the site. We had a tour of the court yard and playing fields where the children get to enjoy their free time, some children played football, some played cricket and others…

We are very excited to be beginning our Health for life journey. Within school, we will be developing ways to enhance the children’s learning and experiences around the 3 areas: growing food, physical activity and healthy eating with cooking skills.

More information about the programme can be…

This week, the online safety group met with some of the members of the safeguarding team to discuss recent actions within school, reflect on the year and consider next steps. The team have worked really hard in school to raise the profile of safeguarding in all areas and support their peers. We…

I hope you are well and are enjoying the sunshine!

From September, I will be leading with the personal development offer within our school. As part of this, I am currently evaluating the afterschool sports clubs that we offer and the providers that we work with.

It has been decided that we…