News and Diary

ISABELLA THE STORYTELLER

On Tuesday 15th November the nursery children were visited by Isabella the Storyteller. The children loved listening to the exciting stories!

November 2011

A VISIT FROM THE CBSO

On Thursday March 10th the school were lucky enough to have a visit from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. They bought along their instruments and played for the school.

It was really enjoyable and we hope they come again soon.

March 2011

YEAR 6 ARE VISITED BY THE COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICER

Year 6 have been getting weekly visits from a Community Police Officer. They talk about different things that may protect them as they are growing up.

The sessions are very informative and give the children opportunity to talk about issues that may affect them.

February 2011

SPONSORED SPEEDMARK EVENT

On February 17th the school held a sponsored Speedmark Event. The whole school took part and the children had to see how fast they could kick a ball. The winners from each class got a medal. The children raised around £500 for the school! Well done everybody!

February 2011

YEAR 6 VISIT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT

On 28th January, Year 6 visited Birmingham Airport as part of a careers activity. They spoke to lots of different people about the jobs they do in the airport.

It was an interesting an informative day.

January 2011

ARDEN GETS THE QUALITY MARK FOR THE THIRD TIME

The school had its Quality Mark inspection in May 2009. This looked at the provision of basic skills (Literacy and Numeracy) in the school. The inspector looked at classes and books and spoke to staff and we passed with flying colours.

Reported as Outstanding and Good practice included:

• The range and delivery of intervention strategies.
• The self evaluation systems enable the school to identify and address high priority concerns in the School Development Plan.
• Creative Fridays.
• The leadership team is effective: teamwork is strong and includes all staff.
• The school is data rich; assessments and tracking procedures are rigorous and drive progress.
• The Every Child Matters team indicates the high priority awarded to to the social and emotional issues of pupils and families.
• The Values project underlines the ethos of the school.
• A strong culture of positive discipline and reward ensures good behaviour and a calm, supportive atmosphere.
• Raising expectations is a feature of the school.
• Communication between all members of staff ensures understanding, shared values and consistency.
• The number of teaching assistants demonstrates the schools' commitment to meeting the needs of individuals, groups and cohorts.
• Language has a high priority throughout the school.
• The Nursery outdoor area is a stimulating enrichment area.
• Strong links with external agencies.
• Evidence of high quality ICT throughout the school.

May 2009

LOCAL KIDS FOOTBALL CUP COMPETITION

Arden Primary School proved themselves yet again in sport by progressing in the 2009 Local Kids Cup Competition.

On the 23rd of April 2009 Arden’s first game of the competition was a tight game that finished 0-0. Next match Arden won 1-0. Kaleem in Year 5 was the scorer. Then the match after that we won 1-0 again. This time Mihvan who is also in Year 5 was the scorer. And the last match of the evening finished 0-0.

Then on the 30th of April 2009 Arden went back to show how good they are. Arden beat the favourites in the competition 2-1 in a thrilling match. Arden fell behind early in the match. It was disastrous, but Arden fought back. Arden had a free-kick and the skipper Safian in Year 6 stepped up to take it. And he scored!

Arden were really pumped up now! They were pushing forward for a winner. They got what they wanted. Musa who is also in Year 6 with a powerful finish. He blasted the ball into the net through the keepers legs. Arden win!

April 2009. Report by Hamza and Safian, Year 6

WARWICKSHIRE CRICKET FINALS

Arden Primary School proved themselves again by getting into the finals of the Warwickshire Cricket Tournament. Miss Salam (Arden teacher) got Arden into this tournament and they nearly won it. Unfortunately, we didn’t win the entire tournament. These were the results we ended up with:

(Group game) Arden Primary School beat Meadows by 97 runs
Arden: 270-1
Meadows: 173-7 - Arden wins!

(Group game) Shadows beat Arden by 12 runs
Arden: 212-6
Shadows: 224-5 - Shadows win!

(Quarter Finals) Shadows beat Arden this time by 2 runs
Arden: 215-0
Shadows: 217-3 - Shadows win!

Better luck next time Arden!

4 March 2009. Report by Safian and Humza, Year 6

CRICKET FINALS AT MOSELEY CRICKET CLUB

As you may know, Arden Primary School made it to the Asda Year 5 Kwik Cricket County Finals when they played in June 2008, however, the July final was postponed due to bad weather. It was postponed until September 2008.

The finals were at Moseley Cricket Club and Arden were doing great, just like last time. Last time Arden defeated 2 other schools. This time we had to win three matches to make it to the final.

The three teams we had to play to get to the final were Sharman's Cross Primary, Thornton Road Primary and finally Birchfield Community Primary. The rules were the two teams who are playing both start on two-hundred runs if you lose a wicket your team will lose five runs. The only way you can get someone out are: caught, bowled, run out, caught and bowled, caught behind or hit wicket. If you bowl a 'no ball' or a 'wide' you will cost your team two runs and have to bowl another ball.

Sharmans Cross 230 - Arden 241
Thornton 237 - Arden 184
Birchfield 227 - Arden 208

Unfortunately after a good start we lost our final two games. The last game was quite a close game but this result knocked us out of the competition.

Well done lads, to reach the County Final was a wonderful achievement.

September 2008. Report by Safian and Hussain, Year 6

CRICKET: BIG WARWICKSHIRE FINAL!

On Wednesday 25 June 2008, several schools went to Harborne Cricket Club to compete in a cricket tournament, outdoors on grass. The rules are if you get out in any way except lbw you will lose five runs and if you bowl an extra, which is a no ball or a wide, you will give away two runs and have to bowl one more delivery in the over. Different teams were playing, such as Woodhouse Primary and Allston.

First Arden played Woodhouse Primary. It was a close match, with only eight overs and the teams scored over two hundred runs each.
Final Result: Woodhouse Primary=226-7 and Arden Primary=233-4
Winners=ARDEN!

That was a good result for Arden; however, the result against Alston was fantastic.
Final Result: Arden Primary=257-1 and Alston=212-6
Winners=ARDEN!

What a fantastic result.

Due to awful cricketing weather, the final has been postponed until early September. So let's all wish Arden the best of luck for then!

June 2008

POSTER COMPETITION: BE CAREFUL WITH CHEWING GUM

Recently, one of our Year 6 girls, Ruqayyah, won joint first prize with three children from other schools. Along with several children from Arden she designed a poster to tell people why they should be careful where they throw chewing gum after chewing it. There are many reasons to think before you throw, the main one being it costs councils £150 million each year to clear up.

Ruqayyah's poster was displayed, with the other winning entries, in Centenary and Victoria Square in the city centre as part of the Birmingham Climate Change Festival in early June.

The overall winner was chosen by Dame Ellen MacArthur, the famous yachtswoman. Unfortunately, Ruqayyah was not the winner but we are still very proud of her.

We are hoping to be able to have the banner with her design on it to display in school.

May 2008