Temple MeadowPrimary School

Census Day – Thursday 15th January 2026 We're excited to let you know that all children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 will have the chance to enjoy a sample of our delicious Loaded Pizza from the school menu on Census Day! Why is Census Day important? The number of children having a school meal on this day helps determine the funding we receive to support our educational provision – so every meal really counts! Children who usually bring a packed lunch can still join in by selecting a school meal via the My Child at School app. Please make menu choices by midnight on Wednesday 14th January to secure a meal. Even if your child brings a packed lunch, they'll still be offered a sample of our tasty pizza! This is a great opportunity for your child to enjoy a free school meal and help Temple Meadow secure valuable funding. Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the very best for our children!

Reception Place Application Deadline – This Thursday! A quick reminder that the deadline to apply online for your child's Reception place for September 2026 is Thursday 15th January 2026. Even if your child currently attends our Nursery, you must submit a separate application to secure a Reception place. If you need any help with the process, please speak to a member of our Nursery or Office Team – we're always happy to support you. Apply now using the below to ensure your child's learning journey is with us at Temple Meadow! https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/school-admissions/applying-reception-place-year-3-junior-school

Forest School Clothing Appeal We're excited to continue giving our children wonderful outdoor experiences at Forest School, but we need your help! If you have any wellies, puddlesuits, waterproofs, or other outdoor clothing in Early Years sizes that your child has outgrown or replaced, we would love to give them a new home. These items will help keep our youngest children warm, dry, and ready for adventure! We have a few spares, but not enough for everyone, so any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please drop items off at the School Office at your convenience. Thank you for supporting our Forest School fun!

Important Weather Update – School Closure Following careful monitoring of the latest weather forecasts and local ground conditions, we will be closed on Friday 9 January 2026. This decision has been made due to the severe weather conditions forecast for our area and the Amber Weather Warning issued by the Met Office. Sandwell Council has also advised against travel during the storm period and we must prioritise the safety of our children, families and staff. Please stay safe and check your MCAS app for any further updates.

Weather Update – Storm Goretti We're closely monitoring Storm Goretti, which is bringing heavy rain, strong winds and snow across the UK. Forecasts predict up to 10cm of snow in the Midlands, with some areas seeing as much as 30cm. The safety of our children, families, and staff is our top priority. School may need to close tomorrow (Friday 9th January) if conditions make the site unsafe. We'll review updates throughout the day and share a decision as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.

The cold weather hasn't stopped the fun in Reception! Our children are back and busy exploring the ice today. From mixing colours with our special paddles to describing how the ice feels, we are having a blast investigating the winter frost. So good to have everyone back and learning together!