17th July 2025
School News
Matthew Parker, Head of School at Wolvey CofE Primary writes:
“As part of GRT (Gypsy, Roma and Traveller) History Month, Wolvey CofE Primary School joined with another local school and representatives from Warwickshire County Council, including the fire and police services, to take part in an inspiring celebration held at the Police HQ. The theme this year was “Who Inspires Us?”—a perfect opportunity for our children to explore stories of resilience, courage and achievement from the GRT community and beyond.
Our pupils engaged in a range of creative activities, including art, music and craft workshops. Each activity helped deepen their understanding of different cultures and celebrate the diverse contributions of the GRT community. Roadshows showcased learning from many schools across the county, and we were proud to see our children’s voices and artwork represented.
This event reflected our school vision beautifully: “Embracing equality and experiencing excellence.” In a world where every child matters, it was a joy to see pupils living out our core values of kindness, friendship and respect. As Galatians 3:28 reminds us, “Among us you are all equal,” and this celebration reminded us of the power of inclusion and the importance of standing together to learn, love and grow.”
Beloved and Bereaved Resources Now Updated
The DBE’s bereavement support resources have been updated and are available on the DBE website under ‘general resources’. You can access them with the usual password.
CPD Coming Up to Book in the Autumn Term…
Click on the links below for more information and to book:
Improving the Impact of Collective Worship – 15.09.25
RE and the New Syllabus for ECTs – 22.09.25
Heads’ Termly Briefing – 24.09.25
Induction Event for Heads and Senior Leaders – 01.10.25
SIAMS for MATs Annual Update – 06.10.25
Heads’ Wellbeing Lunch Network – 05.11.25
SIAMS Termly Online Update – 17.11.25
Headteachers’ and Parish Partners’ Conference – 18.11.25
Flourish Through Leading: A 2-year programme for Middle Leaders – Register before half term
An End of Year Meesage from Andy Wolfe Executive Director of Education for the National Society for Education
As we reach the end of the academic year, we want first to thank you for all your incredible work this year serving your communities and enabling adults and children to flourish across your organisations. There will no doubt have been many challenges along the way, but also I hope, many glimpses of young people growing, learning, serving and leading – precious moments to take into a well earned summer rest! As ever it’s easy to end the term thinking of all the things that have not been done, or perhaps that haven’t gone as well as hoped – but let’s all take a moment to reflect on the journey travelled this year, and the gratitude we can find when we consider that journey together.
Hope you have a restful and restorative summer break!
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