We are proud to announce that our Lakeside family has grown.
Mrs Lomas gave birth to Jasper Edward Christopher Lomas this morning. He was 6lb6 and mummy and baby are doing well. โค๏ธ๐
A snapshot of our fantastic writing for purpose learning that has taken place this half term from EYFS to Y6. Letters, non-chron reports, leaflets, newspaper reports, stories and instructions!
Y5 & Y6 are looking forward to โWriting to discussโ next half term!
@MichaelT1979
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This morning Mrs Darlaston, Mr Swift and Miss Smith did the Bubble Rush 5k in Coventry. Mr Swift enjoyed himself a bit too much... ๐๐๐
@bubblerush5k
Mr Probert's Tweet of the week:
Usually these are about the chn learning but this wk has not been a normal week. I would like to pay huge tribute to my staff who have stepped up and been there for all our families. You are the best & I am so proud of you!
#absolutelystunning
Today some of us have been back in school - it has been very strange without everyone.
Our new school motto is:
โNot sharing is caring!โ
Miss Smith has been overwhelmed not only by the childrenโs resilience but by the staffโs awesomeness. Lakeside really is the best! โค๏ธ
Miss Smith went to get the Tamworth Herald this morning to see our Lakeside children in it for Children In Need. Who did she then spot on the front page?! ๐๐ฌโค๏ธ
#Lakesidefamily
2020:
Our new nursery, a Lakeside baby and a world wide pandemic.
A year of rainbows, bubbles, families, community, donations and kindness.
The year we all pulled together.
(Letโs not forget Mr Probertโs 2020 beard either!)
Hereโs to 2021! ๐โค๏ธ
Thank you to everyone who has come along to watch our Christmas performances. They have been truly magical!
As you know, any money raised this week was to go towards computing for your children. The raffle and refreshments have raised a massive ยฃ640!
Thank you! ๐
Lakeside are proud to announce that they have achieved the Historical Association Quality Mark in primary history, becoming the first school in Tamworth to do so. Well done to everyone for their hard work!
@tamworthherald
@histassoc
We've done it!!! ๐๐ฅณ๐
We had the best time ever walking our final laps with Pudsey. Our sponsorship stands at ยฃ5,699 and is still rising!
@BBCCiN
We have taken an abundance of photos that we will share later on but for now, here is all of us with Pudsey bear... โค๏ธ
We also organised a little treat for the staff today.
A visit from the Really Awesome Coffee van, stocked with hot drinks and delicious brownies, went down a treat. ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ
Our staff have been amazing this term and we cannot thank them enough for all they do. โค๏ธ
This morning Mrs Dolphin completed the Lichfield Cathedral to Tamworth Castle Run, her first ever 10 mile run. So far she has raised ยฃ430 for Myeloma UK! We are all really proud of her!
#Shebelievedshecouldsoshedid
Today we wave farewell to Mrs Barker as she moves onto pastures new.
There are so many things we could write about her but there arenโt enough characters, so we shall simply say this:
Thank you, Mrs Barker. You are one of a kind.
#onceaLakesideralwaysaLakesider
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One of the things we love most about our Headteacher is he will muck in wherever is needed. No job is too big or too small! Today we needed a lunch supervisor so Mr Probert donned his pinny and got stuck in! ๐๐ฝ
BREAKING NEWS:
Baby Davies is here at last! ๐ถ๐ป
Meet Rory Sebastian Davies, born last night, weighing 7lb12.
Mother and baby are doing well. โค๏ธ
Today is Mrs Wilemanโs last day at Lakeside.
We would like to thank her for the 37 years of love, dedication and support she has given everyone.
We will miss her but we know she will be back in to see us becauseโฆ once a Lakesider, always a Lakesider! ๐ฆขโค๏ธ
As we canโt celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in our usual way we are going to have a party with a twist...
Post your videos and photos of your songs and VE Day celebrations. Keep watching the Twitter feed and itโll be like weโre all together. ๐ฌ๐งโค๏ธ๐
#getthepartystarted
We have raised a massive ยฃ5,470 for two defibs in our community!!! ๐โค๏ธ Thank you to everyone who helped us - we couldnโt have done it without you all!
Well done to Daniel who raised ยฃ598 sponsorship money. He was awarded a signed football by Marc Albrighton. ๐ฎโฝ๏ธ
Mrs Dolphinโs turn for a trophy this week - โMost improved runnerโ awarded by Peelers Road Runners. A Lakeside growth mindset through and through! ๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
#Hardworkpaysoff
Miss Jones, Mrs Hatton, Mrs Sollis and Miss Cole are so proud of Y1 and how fantastic they were in their Nativity Performance this year. ๐๐ They had the best dance moves and it was truly magical! ๐๐Well done to Y2 and Reception class too!
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork
Mr Probertโs Tweet of the week:
A huge thank you to the staff who have taken our Y6 to Whitemoor Lakes this week. The chn have had a gr8 time, experienced lots and pushed their limits. They have been a credit to their families and their behaviour was impeccable.
#memoriesforlife
Schoolโs out for the summer!
Thank you for all of the cards, gifts and kind words; they mean a lot to us.
Itโs been one of the most difficult years but we couldnโt have asked for better children, parents and staff to get through it with. Happy holidays! ๐ฆข๐
BREAKING NEWS!
Our defibs have been fitted this morning! Look out for the one outside the shop when youโre on your way home later.
Thank you to one of our parents, who is the manager of Synergy, for fitting the shop defib this morning. ๐๐ป๐
#haveaheart
#Tamworthcommunity
Mrs Dolphin organised an evening of Motown choir singing last night. X factor contestant and ex-Lakeside student, Tracey Cohen, led all the fun and we had a great time. Watch this space for our hit single coming out soon!
#Topofthepops
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What an amazing fundraising day for the defib! Thank you to everyone who came!
So far with the money from Asda, cash and cheque donations, JustGiving and todayโs event, we have over ยฃ3,000! Please bring in any sponsorship money next week to add to the total. ๐โค๏ธ
Over the last few weeks youโve helped each other by donating clothes when we put out an appeal.
Today a member of the public and ex Lakeside parent donated all of this food to go to Lakeside families.
We are overwhelmed by everyoneโs kindness! ๐โค๏ธ๐
#BetterTogether
Today is National Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day. We celebrated our amazing TAs with a surprise assembly and a certificate for each of them. ๐คฉ๐๐โค๏ธ
Mr Swift would like to share with you all his new kittens - Kovu and Kiara. Arenโt they the cutest?! โค๏ธ๐ฑ๐ฑ
#Lookforthepositives
#Positivevibes
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Today we say โsee you later!โ to Miss Axford and Miss Bentley before they move onto their new schools. Itโs never goodbye because once a Lakesider, always a Lakesider!
Thank you both for being fantastic teachers! Good luck! ๐คฉ๐ฅณ๐ฅฐ
As yet another surprise for Mrs Dolphin we have had a trophy engraved. This trophy will be awarded to a child each year. Today it was awarded to a Y4 child who has shown great resilience throughout the year. ๐
You will all be pleased to hear that Miss Varden has had her baby. Jenson James arrived yesterday ๐ถ๐ป๐ Mommy and baby are doing fine.
#Lakesidefamilyisonebigger
Thank you to everyone who has given us presents today. We donโt expect it but we really appreciate all of your kind words, cards and gifts.
It is a privilege to teach your children and Mrs Dolphin is right, Lakeside really is a special place. โค๏ธ๐ฆข
#schoolsoutforsummer
The excitement of Christmas continued today when our REAL Christmas tree turned up.
The children were so excited to see it when they left school and it looked lovely when staff left this evening. We canโt wait to each decorate a bauble for it! ๐๐๐๐
#LakesideChristmas2020
Had a great weekend visiting Harry Potter World Hogwarts in the snow. So much to see and do. We all had a great time and the butter beer and chocolate frog cafe are amazing
@wbtourlondon
#HogwartsInTheSnow
#HarryPotter
If you head down to
@KingsburyPark
run on a Saturday morning, youโll often see staff, parents and children from our Lakeside family. We love how much of a community we are - you can take us out of Lakeside, but you canโt take Lakeside out of us! ๐๐ฆข
Reception went on a walk this afternoon around the outside of the school. They went to see Mr Probert on the playground and Miss Smith at her bubble window. They were amazed at how big the rest of the school was beyond their bubble. ๐ฎโค๏ธ๐ฆข
All of the children & staff have been involved in collecting, cutting and painting bottles, and that amazing team effort has been led by Miss Jones. From organising the display, to the mad midday dash for more paint, she has been amazing. Thank you from all of us at Lakeside! ๐
Lakeside community doing us proud in the Cathedral to Castle run. ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธโญ๏ธ
#Hardworkpaysoff
Thank you to everyone who came to watch our fantastic (and very warm!) Sports Day!
It was great to see all the children taking part and having fun! ๐๐
#Lakesideisthebest
Mr Probert's Tweet of the week:
A huge thank u 2 all our families 4 the support U have shown this term. Trying 2 b in sch while dealing with a pandemic has been hard 4 all of us but no bubbles have closed and this is down to all our hard work. Stay safe all and enjoy 1/2 term x
Miss Smith has just given the whole of Year One and Year Three a raffle ticket EACH!
Their writing this morning was amazing - she was so impressed! ๐๐
The whole school observed our period of silence this morning in assembly. Everyone conducted themselves impeccably as they thought about the brave men and women who gave their tomorrow, so we could have our today.
#ArmisticeDay
#PoppyDay
Mr Probert's Tweet of the week:
Shout outs 2 chn this wk 4 amazing learning & growing their ๐ง , 2 parents for supporting our Mental Health Awareness day on Friday & staff 4 continuing 2 show their amazing professionalism & nurturing nature during these times. You all rock!
Mr Probert and his family visited the North Pole this evening via the Polar Express (hot, hot, hot... hot chocolate) and they met... thatโs right... the big man himself! SANTA!!! I BELIEVE!
This morning Mrs Dolphin ran a half marathon in Stratford! She definitely had her positive running pants on! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐
#hardworkpaysoff
#believeinyourself
Mr Probert's Tweet of the week:
A really emotional day as we said goodbye to all our amazing Y6 as well as the legend that is Mrs Dolphin. You've been awesome. It's been a great year and I wish you all a safe and restful summer. I think we all deserve it!
Mr Probert's Tweet of the week:
What a strange year it has been. Hopefully, we'll not experience another one like it! I hope everyone has a brilliant summer and I can't wait to see you all in September. Looking forward to seeing Y6 on Monday for the Pizza Picnic. See you then ๐๐ป
Weโre signing off for Christmas!
Our Twitter will not be checked between 23rd December and 4th January. Any tweets we have received will be retweeted after the break.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Stay safe and enjoy the time with your family. โค๏ธ
A massive thank you to everyone who came to see the Reception Class performance this afternoon - we were completely overwhelmed by the turn out! They sang their little hearts out and were super stars!
#ProudestDayEver
#LakesidesGotTalent
#WeAreATeam
Good morning from Y6 camp. Weโve all slept (for most of the night at least... ๐ด) and have got a jam packed day ahead! Look out this evening for some updates ๐ Pic from our night walk last night โญ๏ธ ๐
To cheer everyone up on this miserable, rainy Halloween weekend we have a Lakeside baby update...
Happy Halloween from Jasper and Mrs Lomas! ๐งก๐
#toocute
D.I.S.C.O ๐บ ๐ ๐ Weโve had a great evening dancing the night away fuelled by a big Christmas dinner and far too much sugar ๐คช Now we are attempting to get ready for our final nights sleepโฆ ๐ด See you tomorrow!
#werecominghome
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Queenโs Platinum Jubilee Tea Party today. We couldnโt have asked for a better event to be together after 2 years; it was quite emotional to look out on the field and see you all.
Please tweet your photos! ๐๐ฌ๐ง
On behalf of all the children at Lakeside, thank you to our spooktacular PTA for our Halloween Disco. From the amazing decorations to the handmade cakes and sweet bags, weโve all had a great time. ๐๐ป๐
Thank you also to all the staff who gave up their evening to help out. ๐๐ปโค๏ธ
Thank you to all of our parents that joined us for parent consultations today, whether it was by Zoom or phone call.
We had a few teething problems to begin with but we appreciated your support. Class teachers really enjoyed being able to catch up with you all! ๐๐