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Dear Parent/Carer

Re: Woodfield Uniform Update

You may recollect I recently wrote to you regarding the introduction of uniform changes.  As a reminder:

  • Burgundy school jumpers will be replaced by an optional plain black v-neck jumper.
  • Burgundy striped clip-on tie will be replaced by a newly designed, unique Woodfield clip-on tie.
  • Grey trousers/skirts will be replaced by black trousers/skirts.
  • Black Blazer with school logo will be compulsory.

Pupils may choose to convert to the new uniform any time from now onwards and many have already.  There is no requirement to change anything immediately. However, the new uniform will become compulsory from September 2013.
The newly designed tie will be on show on the website and in the entrance hall from early June.

In order to help launch our new uniform, Friends of Woodfield have offered to contribute funds to school to enable us to purchase a new tie f...

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New parents/carers are invited to our ‘New Parents Evening’ on Thursday 4th July in the main hall starting at 7.00pm. The meeting will be led by the School’s senior leadership and will pass on necessary information to you about aspects of Woodfield Academy’s daily routine and to answer any questions you may have.

We hope to see you then.

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Friends of Woodfield have organised a Bingo night on Friday 3rd May from 7.00pm until around 9.30pm. All monies raised on the night are used to help projects around the school.

Tickets can only be purchased prior to the event and will cost £5 for adults and £3 for children. Included in the price is your normal game ticket which covers six games of bingo and a sausage and chips supper to be served during the interval (vegetarian option available). Tea and coffee will also be available to purchase during the interval, however adults may bring their own alcohol with them if they desire.

As an added bonus there will be a single game ‘flyer’ ticket (£1) that you can buy on the night with a guaranteed full house price of £100!

Pupils will have a letter home with ticket forms shortly. The event is open to all and if you would like to join the fun call the school on 01527 527081 and ask for Mr. Schofield.

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The school term dates for 2013-14 have now been released and added to our Key Dates page. You can view the page by clicking this link.

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Dear Parent/Guardian

School Lunch Prices from April 1st 2013

For over 14 years Class Catering has worked in partnership with schools to deliver a high standard of school lunch. I am sure parents and children have both seen a continuous improvement in the menu and many children enjoy a school lunch every day. This is very encouraging and we hope that even more children will join us and benefit from having a hot meal at school in the next term and for the future. We do believe they are a healthier and cheaper alternative to packed lunches. Class Catering are committed to continually improving the school lunch and continue to apply improvements whilst remaining in line with the government requirements for Nutritional and Nutrient Standards. These include:

• Dishes that are prepared fresh on site daily, including all sandwiches, baguettes and salad bars.
• Recipes that are created using lower fat, sugar and salt and increased fibre
• Cooking ...

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Dear parents/ carers.

During February and March we will be undertaking improvement work in the school reception area to provide a more “purpose-built” welcome space.

The building work is intended to update and improve the school reception as Woodfield becomes an increasingly busy and vibrant environment.
 
In line with this, we are currently recruiting a new full-time front-desk receptionist.
 
We are also updating the school telephones to give us a better, more reliable system which will help us direct your calls even more rapidly than we currently do.
 
Please bear with us during this period of transition: we hope everything will be fully completed before the end of March.
 
In the interim period, admin and reception staff will continue to be available in the front office and queries can be brought to them as usual. The existing telephone system will also be in place right up until change-over if you wish to telephone us.<...

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To inform all parents/carers who have booked appointments for Parents Evening today, be advised we intend to remain open for the event.

If you are unable to attend, please phone the school switchboard and inform them of your decision.

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School is open as normal today, however all students are to enter the school through the KS2 gates.

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View our latest newsletter by clicking this link or view all this (school) years newsletters and magazines on this link. Our most recent edition of the 'Woodfield Star' (Autumn term) can be found on this link.

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Dear Parents/Carers,

In view of the bad weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon (Friday 25th January), we have decided to act early to avoid disruption.

We will be closing early, at 2.15pm (and not before).

Pupils will exit the school in the normal manner through the pupil gates on the KS2 playground. Please do not come to reception to collect your child.

Many thanks for your continued co-operation,

Mr. Beardmore