It was lovely to see all the Opal play in action today. Everywhere I looked there was a different activity - everyone was busy having fun, building, scooting, dressing up and playing games. It was really heartwarming to see. Thank you for your continued support providing resources for the children to enjoy.

Some of our Year 5 children have become our new Wellbeing Warriors. They have been busy setting up mindful activities to do with the children at lunchtimes and have come up with a wish list of resources. If you have any of the following that are not needed / used any more would you please send them into school.

- fidget toys, small soft toys, loom bands, bubbles, Lego or any craft resources. Also if you have any spare throws / picnic blankets they would love some of the these too! Thank you

We are very excited to launch Zones of Regulation at St. Nicholas. It uses four colours to help children self-identify how they’re feeling and categorise it based on colour. The teaching of the zones helps children better understand their emotions, sensory needs, and thinking patterns. They learn different strategies to help them cope and manage their emotions based on which colour zone they’re in.

Further information and ways to use the Zones to support your child at home have been sent on Studybugs.

More info also available on the website https://www.alcesterstnicholas.co.uk/zones-of-regulation/ 

What fabulous creations in our Artbase after school club!

Edgmond you’ve been so much fun! We’ve had the best few days and it has been incredible to share it with a wonderful group of children. Everyone has embraced every moment showing great collaboration, resilience and friendship. We are very proud!

Day 2 of our adventure… archery, sensory trail, team building, animal care and archeology. Now time for a visit to the shop, hide and seek in the dark and an early night!

3K have had a great day at the Heart of England Forest today, learning lots of useful survival skills.

Year 4 have had a wonderful first day at Edgmond. The rain didn’t stop us! From orienteering to a magical moonlit night walk - topped off with hot chocolate before bed!

Coffee afternoon this week… we look forward to welcoming our families

After Easter we will be hosting some sessions alongside the Mental Health in Schools Team on emotional regulation and anxiety. Watch this space for more information soon