<![CDATA[News Feed - Latest News - Woodside Primary]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D7%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:10:36 GMT Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:10:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Nursery Places Available 2025 ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=22 It's never too early to book a nursery place for your child. You can express an interest in a nursery place from the moment your child is born!

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:39:43 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ School is open tomorrow 12th January 2026 ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=82 School is open tomorrow - 12th January 2026

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:10:36 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ Woodside Primary School Closed 9.1.26 ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=81 Woodside School is closed due to Snow tomorrow 9th January 2026

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:24:47 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ End of year newsletter ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=80 Please find below a copy of our end of year newsletter.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:55:56 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week - spoon ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=79 Sign of the week - spoon

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:13:53 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ School Mufti Dates ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=78 Mufti days - Friday 20th June and Friday 27th June

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:15:19 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ Dudley HAF Events ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=77 Is your child eligible for free school meals?

If so, you can sign up for Dudley HAF, giving your child the opportunity to enjoy up to 16 exciting activities over the school holidays—each one including a free meal!

If you think your child may qualify for free school meals, please visit us—we're happy to help with any questions and support your registration.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:03:52 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Starting Reception ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=76 Your child's journey to school starts at home.

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 09:31:23 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Sign of the Week: jam ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=75 jam

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:23:46 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Learning Videos ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=74 We are excited to launch our new learning videos. We have started our new videos concentrating on handwriting linked to our Little Wandle phonics programme. Please follow the link below to access the videos. We will be uploading more videos shortly so keep an eye on our website. We hope you find them useful to support your child to form their letters correctly.

]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:13:36 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Girls' Football Team ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=73 #Thisgirlcan

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:49:07 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Sign of the Week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=71 Sign of the Week - To Shower

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:40:35 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=70 Sign of the week - To Sit

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:16:42 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ Sign of the Week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=69 Sign of the Week - To stand / To stand up

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:22:01 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ Harvest Thank You ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=68 Thank you for your generosity at our Harvest Festival.  Food has been donated to our local Black Country Foodbank.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 17:25:35 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Sign of the Week - To Look ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=67 Sign of the Week - To Look

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:41:44 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Sign of the Week - To Eat ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=66 Sign of the Week - To Eat

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:46:40 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=65 Sign of the week - Where

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:07:52 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=64 Sign of the week - Car and Bus

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:04:06 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=63  Sign of the week - Shower

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:47:13 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Happy Maps ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=62 Useful website for parents -

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:36:13 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=61 Sign of the week - Washbasin

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:40:46 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=60 Sign of the week - Table

]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 15:25:41 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week - Toilet ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=59 Fri, 12 May 2023 12:36:49 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ SENDIASS Summer Term Workshop & Event Information ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=58 Please find attached leaflets for Workshops and Events in the Summer Term to be promoted to parents of children with SEND and young people with SEND.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:53:19 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=57 This week's sign of the week video

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:25:35 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Woodside Science Fair 2023 ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=56 Thank you to all who contributed to the Woodside Science Fair 2023. This was a real success for our children and community alike. It was wonderful to see families have a look around the Fair but if you were not able to do so, please see our website for a video of the Fair.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:37:57 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week - Drink ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=55 This week's sign of the week video

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:20:39 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=54 10th March 2023 Sign of the Week

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:24:13 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ School closure re Snow ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=53 Due to adverse weather conditions affecting travel & the safety of our school site, the decision has been made to close school & nursery today.

We plan to be open as normal on Monday.

Please stay safe and take extra care in these snowy and icy conditions.

]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:48:50 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Sign of the week ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=52 3rd March 2023 Sign of the Week

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:22:16 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Stay and Play Sessions ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=51 Stay and Play sessions to begin again at Woodside

]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 09:40:48 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Science Fair 2023 ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=50 Science week and Science Fair 2023

Parents and carers, we are inviting you to support your child in taking part in this year’s Science Fair which will take place on Thursday 16th March. 

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 09:30:28 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Vacancy at Lutley Primary ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=48 Initial enquiries to Rachel Dean 01384 816778

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2023 09:35:25 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Dates for Christmas Fair Fundraising ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=47 Our Christmas fair will take place in the school Hall on Wednesday 14th December at 1:30 pm

If you would like to volunteer to help your child's class with their Christmas Fair stall, please speak to the class teacher.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:51:52 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Midday Supervisor Vacancy ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=46 We have a vacancy for a permanent Midday Supervisor

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:33:07 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=44 Friday 30th September 2:30 pm

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:20:32 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=43 School closure Monday 19th September 2022

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:58:15 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Sports Day Fundraiser ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=42 Thank you to everyone who came along to support our annual Sports Day last term. The children were amazing and coped with the extreme heat, and we all enjoyed the ice creams! 

From the sales of ice creams to children, parents and staff we raised £595.00 for the Mary Stevens Hospice!

Thank you all.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:00:17 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ School Games Silver Award ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=41 School Games inspires young people to be physically active for life through positive experiences of daily activity and competition.

Last term we took part in the School Games Challenge, and we achieved the Silver Award.

Well done to everyone who took part - we had lots of fun!

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:18:57 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Skills Builder Award ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=39 We have received a Skills Builder Bronze Award from the Skills Builder Partnership and would like to share this with our school community.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:22:46 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Free online parenting course ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=36 www.inourplace.co.uk  - enter access code CASTLE to gain free access

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:35:42 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Lunchbox Ideas ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=33 We are aware that some children are not bringing nutritional packed lunches. Children have been given a leaflet from NHS to bring home about 'healthy swaps' and about using the NHS Food Scanner App which is free to download.

]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2022 12:17:11 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Staffing News ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=30 Dear Parents and Carers

We are thrilled to announce that Miss Hefford, our Y6 Class Teacher and Phase Leader, has been appointed on secondment to Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Congratulations and well done Miss Hefford!

She will begin her new role in January when Mrs Jennings begins her maternity leave.

Mrs Jennings has been working closely with Miss Hefford to ensure consistency across the provision, and they are both eagerly looking forward to the new year!

Miss Shaylor will be joining us in January to teach in Year 6 for the duration of Miss Hefford's secondment, and will be in school before Christmas to meet the class.

We all wish Mrs Jennings and her family every happiness as they welcome the new addition to their family.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Bloomer

]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:32:07 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Thank you from Children in Need ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=28 Well done to all the children and staff who took part in raising money for Children in Need 19/11/21

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:42:59 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Walkaround at Woodside ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=26 Take a look at our school and nursery

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:31:34 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Uniform Reminder ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=23

Winter Uniform

 

  • Plaid Skirt – Wallington Tartan.
  • Woodside Primary School logo navy sweatshirt or fleece
  • Woodside Primary School logo emerald green polo shirt
  • Opaque navy tights or navy socks (not grey, white, pink, etc.)
  • Flat sensible black shoes (not slipper/ballet/wedge type, nor pumps, trainers or suede boots)

Optional – School uniform grey trousers or navy leggings under plaid skirt

  • Woodside Primary School logo navy sweatshirt or fleece
  • Woodside Primary School logo emerald green polo shirt
  • School uniform trousers – grey (not black)
  • Sensible black shoes (not trainers)
  • Plain black or grey socks

 

Summer Uniform

PE Kit

  • The full winter uniform may be worn all year round or
  • Gingham blue summer dress
  • Opaque navy tights, white or navy socks
  • Sandals may be worn but must be sensible and black, white or navy in colour
  • Navy Shorts
  • Green T Shirt
  • Black Pumps
  • Navy PE Bag
  • Spare socks – especially for girls who wear tights
  • Please note long hair should be tied up, and earrings removed for PE.
]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:04:12 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Parent Governor Vacancy ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=20 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:35:09 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ New System for School Dinners ]]> https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=19 From 15th March all school meals must be ordered and paid for via Parentmail

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:04:49 GMT https://www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=19