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  • Exciting News for Our KS1 Library!

    Published 08/12/25

    We are thrilled to announce that our KS1 library has some wonderful new additions! Thanks to the recent Book Fair during Parents’ Evening, we’ve been able to order a fantastic selection of books for our younger readers. These new titles are now available in the KS1 library, and we can’t wait for the children to start exploring them and bringing them home to share with you.

    A huge thank you to all our parents for supporting the Book Fair. Your generosity and continued commitment to fostering a love of reading make a real difference. Every purchase helps us provide more opportunities for our children to enjoy high-quality books.

    We look forward to seeing these stories spark imagination and joy in our KS1 classrooms and homes!

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  • 🌍 Cut Your Carbon Month – Results & Impact

    Published 05/12/25

    We’ve completed an amazing month of eco-friendly challenges, and the results are in! Thank you to all the children who took part in making small changes that have a big impact on our planet.

    ✅ Outcomes for Each Activity

    • 3 plant-based evening meals: 39 children
    • 3 active journeys this month: 54 children
    • Meal plan for a week to reduce waste: 55 children
    • Lowered washing machine to 30°C for three washes: 55 children
    • Device-free day: 43 children
    • Dropped heating by 1°C for a week: 52 children

    🏆 Winning Class

    Class 1RW completed the most activities with an incredible 41 actions! Well done for leading the way in sustainability.

    🌱 Positive Environmental Impact

    Together, we have:

    • Reduced carbon emissions by choosing plant-based meals and lowering heating.
    • Saved energy through cooler washes and device-free days.
    • Cut down on waste with thoughtful meal planning.
    • Improved air quality by walking and cycling instead of driving.

    These actions show how small changes can make a big difference for our planet. Thank you for supporting us with something that matters to our young people. 

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  • Learning Survey

    Published 03/12/25

     

    Thank You for Your Feedback!

    We are delighted to share the outcomes of our recent Learning Survey and thank all parents who took the time to respond.

    Key Question:

    “The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.”

    What You Told Us

    • 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that the school keeps them informed about what their child will learn during the year.
    • Many parents praised our weekly Tapestry updates in EYFS, posts on Google Classroom, and the ideas provided to support learning at home.

    Why This Matters

    Your feedback confirms that our efforts to keep you informed are making a positive impact. We are thrilled that so many families feel connected to their child’s learning journey. We value your input and will continue to build on these successes to make communication even clearer and more helpful. Your time and feedback are essential in helping us grow together.

    How We Keep Parents Updated on Their Child’s Learning

    We believe strong communication between school and home is essential for supporting every child’s progress. Here are the ways we ensure parents stay informed:

    • Termly Learning Reviews: Each child takes part in a learning review every term, giving parents insight into their progress and next steps.

    • Year Group Overviews: At the start of each year, parents receive an overview of the topics their child will cover which is also located on the school website.

    • Weekly Updates: We share home learning tasks and classroom highlights through Tapestry (EYFS) or Google Classroom (KS1/KS2), so parents can stay connected to what’s happening in school.

    • Newsletter: Each month we send out a newsletter which will capture learning undertaken within the school that month

    • School website/Social media: We post regularly to promote the wider learning opportunities the children in our school have undertaken. 

     

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  • Cut Your Carbon!

    Published 28/11/25

    On Wednesday, our Eco Council took to Priory Road to champion the importance of reducing carbon emissions. Armed with vibrant banners and posters, they shared their key message: switch engines off!

    During the walk, the Eco Council proudly and enthusiastically cheered, “Cut your carbon, engines off!”—complete with musical accompaniment to create a lively, positive atmosphere. Their efforts paid off: they successfully encouraged six drivers to switch off their engines, applauding each one for helping to save carbon!

    We are incredibly proud of their determination to make a real difference. The Eco Council is eager to keep this momentum going. Beyond November’s carbon initiative, they will continue monitoring idling cars with monthly spot checks along Priory Lane and Manor Lane.

    Their goal is simple: to ensure all engines outside our school are switched off. Please support them in achieving this!

    As Cut Your Carbon Month draws to a close, don’t forget to complete the survey sent via ParentMail. The class with the most responses will win a Forest School session—a truly rewarding prize!

     

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  • A Huge Thank You to Our Lapal Community!

    Published 26/11/25

    We are incredibly grateful to all the parents and members of our Lapal community who have kindly donated a fantastic range of board games and activities for wet play. These resources will make a real difference in ensuring our children have fun, engaging options during indoor playtimes.

    A special shout-out to our amazing pupil leaders, who worked hard to sort, organise, and deliver the games to classrooms. Your teamwork and dedication are truly appreciated!

    Thank you for your continued support in helping us improve provision for all our children. 

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  • Maths Week 2025

    Published 26/11/25

    Pupils at Lapal have taken part in Maths Week England 2025 which is a nationwide celebration of mathematics aimed at promoting a positive attitude towards the subject and making it fun and accessible for everyone. These activities have raised the profile of maths even more at our school, pupils have enjoyed the tasks and experienced the relevance of the subject in everyday life. Take a look at our photos of pupils completing mathematical challenges, problem-solving and figuring out puzzles!

     

            

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  • Year 5 Pupils Inspired by Matt Lucas and His New Book Bob Land

    Published 26/11/25

    Today our Year 5 pupils had an exciting opportunity to meet Matt Lucas and hear all about his brand-new book, Bob Land. Matt shared the inspirations behind his story, offered fantastic tips for budding writers, and encouraged everyone to let their imagination run wild. The children were thrilled to ask questions and learn more about the creative process from such a well-known author. It was an inspiring session that left everyone eager to pick up a pen and start writing their own adventures!

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  • Lapal Primary School Supports the Halesowen Poppy Appeal

    Published 25/11/25

    We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Lapal Primary School has played an important role in supporting the Halesowen Poppy Appeal this year.

    The counting of donations has now been completed, and we are proud to announce that our school raised an incredible £190.92!

    This achievement reflects the generosity and kindness of our pupils, families, and staff, who came together to honour and remember those who have served. Every penny collected will help the Royal British Legion continue its vital work supporting veterans and their families.

    Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make this possible. Your support truly makes a difference.

    Lapal Primary School – Learning, Caring, Remembering Together.

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  • Supporting Our Community: Proud to Help Dudley Foodbank

    Published 24/11/25

    To all at Lapal Primary School,

    Thank you very much for choosing to support Black Country Foodbank with your Harvest collection this year.  All the food collected and donated will go towards helping those in your community who are in crisis.

    You collected and donated 89kgs of food and 6.4kgs of non-food, an amazing amount.  

    Once again, many thanks for your support.

    The Team at BCFB

     

     

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    www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/christmas-2025

    Our Phone lines are open 9am – 1pm  Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)

    ** Our office & central warehouse will close for Christmas at 1pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen Monday 5th January 2026 **

    Please check our foodbank opening times on our website at www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/locations

     

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  • Lapal Primary School Joins the Red House Glass Cone Christmas Tree Festival! 🎄

    Published 24/11/25

     

    We’re proud to share that our school has contributed a beautifully decorated Christmas tree to the Christmas Tree Festival at the Red House Glass Cone. Pupils have worked incredibly hard crafting unique decorations to showcase our creativity and school spirit in the local community.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the festive season together and see the amazing work from local schools, businesses, and charities.

    What’s Happening This Weekend?

    The Red House Glass Cone will host its Christmas Craft Fair alongside the opening of the Christmas Tree Festival. Here’s what you can enjoy:

    🎄 Over 30 craft stalls featuring silver jewellery, candles, wax melts, crochet, bags, artwork, homeware, and décor – all made by talented local craftspeople.
    🎼 Live music from @kingswinfordchoral performing in the Cone on Saturday.
    🎅 Mrs Claus will officially open the Christmas Tree Festival, which features 32 beautifully decorated trees (including ours!).
    ✨ Glass fusing sessions available to book via Ticket Source 
    🎁 Plenty of unique gifts for the festive season!

    Admission is FREE!

    Event Details

    📍 Red House Glass Cone, Wordsley
    📅 This Weekend
    💰 Free Entry

     

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  • Year 3 Gymnastics

    Published 21/11/25

     

    Year 3 Inspire Gymnastics Visit

    Yesterday, a selected group of Year 3 children had the exciting opportunity to attend Dudley Gymnastics Club as part of an Inspire activity.

    The children enjoyed a carousel of activities, where they practiced and rehearsed new gymnastics skills. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and determination throughout the session—they had an amazing time!

    If you are interested in offering your child the chance to explore gymnastics further, please click the link below for more information:


    👉 Dudley Gymnastics Club

       

     

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  • Best Start in Life

    Published 21/11/25

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