Macmillan Coffee Morning:        Thank you to all of our parents, family and friends, who attended our coffee morning on Friday 26^th September and ensured that it was a great success. The children did not miss out on the cake sale and enjoyed buying a cake (or two) to support Macmillan during the day.

 

Parents’ Evening: Thank you to everyone who attended the ‘settling in’ parents’ evening on Thursday 25^th September. It is important that we meet with you throughout the year so that we can update you with your child’s life at school. There will be a further parents’ evening later on this term, where you will be invited to make an appointment to find out more information about your child’s progress and attainment.

 

Year 1’s Local Walk:  On Tuesday 23^rd September, both Year 1 classes went on a local walk as part of their geography learning. They became cartographers (map makers) and decided which symbols to draw on their own map of the local area. The children decided to make a symbol for Moat House School, St Chad's Church and the Wood End Chippy. They drew some great maps and understood the importance of maps being accurate for people to follow. They were all superbly behaved. 

 

Fire Safety in Year 4: On Friday 19^th September, Year 4 were visited by firefighters from Foleshill Fire Station. They talked to the children about fire, road and water safety. They helped the children to identify potential hazards, taught them what to do in an emergency and the important stop, drop and roll technique. Afterwards, they answered lots of the children’s questions too. Did you know that if you do not have a smoke alarm in your home, the fire service will fit one for you, free of charge? All you need to do, is call the fire station and they’ll come out to your home. They’ll also fix any broken or faulty smoke alarms too! 

Feelings in Year 2:           On Monday 15^th September, Year 2 joined a virtual session with the Coventry School Nursing Team. They used Inside Out characters to teach different feelings and emotions and ways that we can stay calm and relaxed when our emotions change. We also listened to the story Ruby's Worry by Tom Percival, which talks about the importance of talking about our worries and not keeping them to ourselves - a well recommended author if you ever visit the library! 

 

School Council:    At the start of the school year, each class elected two children to represent their class on the Moat House School Council.  The aim of the School Council is to involve pupils in decision making, in and around the school. The following children are the successful candidates. who have been nominated by their peers for 2025 - 2026:

 

 

 

Nursery Places:              We currently have spaces in our Nursery for children who were born between 01/09/2022 to 31/08/2025. If you are interested in a place for your child, please call in at the school office.

 

Macmillan Coffee Morning:            On Friday 19th September, we will be holding a non-uniform day in exchange for a donation of shop bought cakes (which will need to be in date and edible for at least a week). Please also ensure that they do not contain nuts. The following week (Friday 26^th September), we will be participating in the national Macmillan coffee morning. Parents, carers, relatives and friends are invited to join us in the school dining area from 9:00 am – 10:00 am, to enjoy a coffee (or tea) and a cake for a small donation. Our children, of course, will not be missing out - there will be a cake sale during the day, so children are invited to bring along 20p to buy a cake. We look forward to welcoming you in school and we would like to thank you for supporting us to raise money for the fabulous work that the Macmillan nurses do.

 

Welcome Back:     It was great to see the children back in school on Wednesday 3^rd September and I hope that they have all enjoyed their first few days in their new classes. They were all very smartly dressed and looked wonderful! The Year 6 children looked especially grown up in their new black sweatshirts and seem ready to take on the mantle of being role models for the rest of the school, whilst our Reception children have settled into their first days of school life beautifully. I am looking forward to another exciting year at Moat House and look forward to meeting you at Parents’ Evening, class assemblies or on the playground at the start or end of the school day.

 

Class Assemblies: Please make a note of your child’s class assembly date, as detailed below. It is always a joy for us to invite you into school to share with you what your children have been learning.

 

 

London Visit:   On Thursday 4^th September, last year’s School Council members enjoyed a trip to London, where they experienced a boat trip along the River Thames and had fun spotting some famous landmarks, including Tower Bridge and Big Ben. Following this, they were treated to a tour of the Houses of Parliament, where they were even allowed to enter the public galleries where they witnessed the Lords and MPs debating. The children also took part in a fun and interactive workshop and learnt that King Henry VIII used to play tennis in the Palace of Westminster The children behaved beautifully throughout the day and were a real

Year 6 Leavers’ Party:  On Thursday 17th July, Year 6 enjoyed their final party at Moat House. It was an afternoon full of fun, dancing and laughter and all children had a great time. Lots of games were played and many children won prizes for their impressive dance moves - Anabela, Adam and Rohan showed especially unique dancing! At the end of the party, there were lots of tears as children reflected on their time at Moat House with some children delivering emotional speeches to say goodbye. Well done Year 6 - you will be missed.

 

Year 6 Leavers’ Show: Our Year 6 children performed Cinderella Rockerfella to a very proud audience of parents and friends on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th July. It was fantastic to see this modern day version of a traditional tale with plenty of familiar characters, such as the ugly sisters, Buttons and Cinderella – there were also plenty of laughs throughout the show. It was a delight to see all of the children thoroughly enjoying their roles and performing with smiles on their faces and we were impressed with the bravery of so many solo singing performances! Thanks Year 6.  

 

Rocksteady Show: On Tuesday 15th July, we were treated to a final Rocksteady concert, starring for the first time, our wonderful Reception children who sang 'We Will Rock You'. Moat House children never fail to make us proud and showed great confidence and star quality, as they performed to the school. A great big 'thank you' to Sophie from Rocksteady who has worked with so many of our children over the last two years and thank you to all the parents who came to support their children.

 

 

 

 

Whole School Picnic:                On Friday 11^th July, we invited parents and carers onto the school field for an end of year picnic. This was a great success and the children were also able to enjoy time with their families, as well as spending their pennies on the different stalls, the bouncy castle and the very popular ice cream stall, which was very much needed in this current heatwave!  

 

3ML’s Class Assembly:              We were treated to our final class assembly of the year by 3ML on Friday 11^th July. The children sang a song to help them remember the 8x tables and Maizie proved that the song is actually working, as she was able to immediately recall the answer to 7x8! The children have also been learning about the ancient Egyptians and the mummification process – we were all surprised to learn that Tutankhamen became a pharaoh at only nine years old. Thanks 3ML – it was a great assembly! 

 

Governors’ Awards:  On Thursday 10^th July, a special ceremony was held to recognise children at Moat House, who have worked hard or shown good behaviour or attitude during the summer term. The following children were awarded with a certificate and a voucher, in front of a very proud audience of parents, governors and staff, for their hard work and achievements.

 

Year 1 Trip: Year 1 were very excited about their trip to All Things Wild on Thursday 10^th July. The children enjoyed seeing animals such as meerkats, camels, zebras and tortoises, as well as getting the opportunity to touch an armadillo, rabbit and gecko. They also had plenty of time to play and they explored a dinosaur trail or barn. What a fun, but very hot day! 

 

Year 5’s Busy Week: Many of the Year 5 children had a brilliant time in Derbyshire in the week commencing 7^th July and took part in lots of outdoor fun activities. Apart from the excitement of sharing a room with their friends, the highlight of the trip was the day trip to Conkers. They were able to choose between taking part in the low or the high ropes trail and most of the children faced their fear of heights to have a go. On Wednesday 9^th July, a group of Year 5 pupils visited Tenpin Bowling. They enjoyed two games of bowling, time in the arcades, and a tasty lunch at Pizza Hut. All of the children behaved exceptionally well throughout the trip and represented the school brilliantly.

 

Careers Event:          On Tuesday 8^th July, our wonderful Year 6 children took part in our annual careers event, where our learners were interviewed by real life business owners and representatives for job roles, across many different sectors. The event started with students attending a job fair to find out about the jobs on offer. They were then asked to complete an application form and write a letter to support their submission. As with any other job, they then contacted the school office to arrange their interview time and date. The day started with children arriving at school dressed smartly for their interviews then, throughout the afternoon our interviewees took part in their interviews with our supportive volunteers. A huge thank you goes to Donna from RFG Financial, Matt from Selco, PC Watson from West Midlands Police, Allan from Grinsell’s Home and Garden Maintenance and our incredible school governors. We look forward to running the event again next year!

 

Early Years Trip:    Our EYFS children had a magical day out at Cotswold Wildlife Park on Tuesday 8^th July! They were wonderfully behaved and full of excitement as they explored the park. Highlights included the rhinos, giraffes, meerkats, and penguins, which were definite favourites! A fun mini train ride around the park added to the adventure and had everyone smiling. It was a special day full of curiosity and unforgettable moments. A big thank you to all of the staff and helpers who made it possible!

 

Attendance Reward:  Children who have achieved 100% attendance for this academic year enjoyed a movie afternoon on Friday 4^th July and watched the Life of Pets 2. Additionally for their excellent attendance, we held a random draw for a child from each phase to receive the star prize of a bicycle, with a helmet and a bike lock. The lucky winning children were Hosaena (YR), Jhelanni (Y1), Declan (Y4) and Joshua (Y6). These children will be rewarded with their brand new bikes before the start of the summer holiday.