I'd just like to wish everyone a fantastic summer.  

 

Thank you for all your support for me and for the school this year.  It is very much appreciated!  

 

School reopens for the children on Tuesday September 5th at normal time.  See you then!

 

 

Just to let everyone know that roadworks begin on Northfield Road today.  Please allow extra time this afternoon.  Children will be dismissed at 1.15.  School was NOT informed of these roadworks at any point!

 

To give everyone a sense of what attendance percentages actually mean see if this makes sense:

 

96% (national av.)           1 and 1/2 weeks off school in a year

95%                                 2 weeks off

90%                                 A month off school

80%                                 A day a week off school on average - two                                                   whole months off in total!

 

Over the course of a primary school career, expected attendance would lead to around 10 weeks off school in total.

 

80% attendance over a primary school career would result in over 1 and a half YEARS off school!

 

A big thank you to everyone who came along this morning.  It would seem Friday morning is a good time!  I'd particularly like to welcome those that have recently joined our community - you are VERY welcome!  It really does feel like we are working together to move our school forward.  Can I also thank everyone for your continued support.  It is very much appreciated!

 

I'm pleased to announce that new security features have been added to the website.  Only general information is available on the open part of the site.  Anyone who wishes to access more detailed or specific information will need a parent log on and password.  Please request one at contactus@northfield.dudley.sch.uk.  Please don't share your password with anyone!