<![CDATA[Gig Mill Primary School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D10%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:06 GMT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[ Trust Councillors Visit - Black Country Foodbank ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=31 Yesterday, our Trust Councillors visited the Black Country Foodbank to deliver a generous donation of supplies from our staff — building on the wonderful contributions our families made earlier in the year.

Our pupils had the opportunity to learn first‑hand about the vital role the Foodbank plays within our community. They were truly amazed by the scale of donations received and the incredible work the Foodbank team carries out to support families in need.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this visit so meaningful. 
Together, we continue to show the power of kindness and community.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:06 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Book Fayre ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=30 Our Annual Book Fayre is Back! 

We’re excited to share that our annual Book Fayre will be returning to school for two days!
(19th/20th March 2026)

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:17:42 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ March 2026 Newsletter ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=29 Our March Newsletter is now available - Please click here

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:02:25 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Making a splash in PE! ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=28 Our Year 3 and Year 5 pupils are currently enjoying their swimming lessons in our onsite pool.

This exciting part of the week is always a highlight for our children and forms an important part of our wide-ranging sports offer through our PE curriculum.

We’re proud to provide opportunities in the school day that help our children stay active and confident in the water!

If you would like to know more about the opportunities our swim school provides for children learning to swim outside of school hours, More info available here. 

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 08:56:11 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ World Book Day @ Gig Mill! ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=27 Huge thanks to our kitchen team today for the amazing array of treats on offer celebrating World Book Day at Gig Mill Primary School!

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:54:56 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Boost Your Brain ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=26 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:32:51 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Our Visitor from the Houses of Parliament ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=25 Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:29:06 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Vaccination & Conversation Clinic ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=24 A free walk in conversation and vaccination clinic offering a range of catch-up vaccinations, including MMR, MMRV and flu for children and young people, will be available during February half term at Dudley Market Place on Friday 20 February 10am-3pm.

Parents / carers will have the opportunity to come and discuss vaccinations, have any queries answered and if eligible the children can receive their missed vaccination at the time, no appointment required.

The clinic is also offering pertussis and RSV vaccinations for pregnant women, and RSV for eligible older adults along with flu and Covid-19 boosters.

This is an ideal opportunity for families to catch-up on any missed vaccinations and get protected ahead of Easter and summer.

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:22:40 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ January 2026 Newsletter ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=23 Please click here for our January 2026 Newsletter

]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 09:26:03 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Hales Valley Teacher Training Programme ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=22 Are you a graduate/undergraduate, or do you know a graduate/undergraduate, who might be interested in training to teach alongside experienced, supportive teachers? Applications are now open for our Hales Valley school-based post graduate teacher training programme starting September 2026. To find out more, join us at our teacher training event at Woodside School on Tuesday 10th February from 4.30pm. To book a place or for further details about our course, please email awootton@halesvalleytrust.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:28:28 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ School Closed - Friday 9th January 2026 ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=21 Due to the severe weather conditions and the forecast of continued snowfall, we have made the decision to close the school to all children and staff tomorrow. This decision has not been taken lightly, but the safety of our pupils, families, and staff is our highest priority.

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 21:55:39 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ December Newsletter ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=20 Our December newsletter is available by clicking here

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:15:51 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Dudley Christmas Support ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=19 Please see below a menu of support offered within the Dudley borough over the Christmas period. This support covers financial support, food support, mental health and wellbeing support, cancer support and a whole host of other areas.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:55:17 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Talk to us, not about us ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=18 Dudley Voices for Choice are a user led charitable organisation that supports people with learning disabilities and autism to speak up for themselves. Please find attached their calendar of support you can access during January.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:33:01 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=17

πŸŽ„ Join us for a Festive Coffee Morning! πŸŽ„
πŸ“… Tomorrow | 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
β˜• Enjoy a hot drink & cake for just £2.00 (donation).

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:04:47 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Reception Applications – Deadline Approaching! ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=16 The closing date for Reception applications is fast approaching! (15th January 2026) ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:25:31 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Gig Mill Open Day ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=15

Come and see why Gig Mill Primary School is such a happy and thriving place to learn and why our pupils are so proud to be part of our school community.

πŸ“… Date: Saturday 22nd November

πŸ•” Time: 9.30am – 11am

πŸ“ Location: Gig Mill Primary School, The Broadway,

     Stourbridge, DY8 3HL

☎ Contact: 01384 818 600

βœ‰ info@gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk

For more information or to reserve your place, please contact the school office.

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:11:23 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Parade ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=14 On Sunday 9th November, Gig Mill Primary School proudly took part in the Remembrance Parade at Mary Stevens Park. In preparation, children were invited to write letters explaining why they should be chosen to lay the wreath at the cenotaph. Their thoughtful and heartfelt words reflected deep respect, with many sharing stories of great-grandparents who served during the war.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:05:15 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Looking for advice and support to give your child the best start in life? ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=13 Visit the new Best Start in Life website for tips, local services, and guidance for parents and carers.

Watch the video to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wow0col2_Ns

#BestStartInLife #ParentSupport #EarlyYears

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:19:22 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Open Event - Saturday 22nd November - 9.30am - 11.00am ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=12 This event is aimed at prospective parents who are considering school places for September 2026. The event will give parents a chance to come and see our environment and meet key staff in school to find out all about us.

Please click here to book your place https://forms.office.com/e/1mPGsK4u3Z

If you know of parents who are considering school places for September 2026, then please pass this information on. Please post on social media to spread the word about our wonderful school.

For further tour dates, please click on 'Prospective Parents' 

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:31:32 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ A Wonderful Singing Assembly with DPA ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=11 This week, our KS1 and KS2 pupils were treated to a fantastic singing assembly led by Vie Watson, a talented Vocal Teacher from Dudley Performing Arts. 

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:02:04 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Gig Mill Facebook ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=10 In an exciting step toward enhancing communication and community engagement, Gig Mill is proud to announce its official presence on Facebook!

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:45:08 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Y4 reciting the poem Augustus Gloop ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=9 Please listen to our Year 4's reciting the poem Augustus Gloop by Roald Dahl

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:13:04 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Opening Evening event - Wednesday 22nd October – 6:00pm – 7:30pm ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=8 This event is aimed at prospective parents who are considering school places for September

2026. The event will give parents a chance to come and see our environment and meet key

staff in school to find out all about us. Please click here to book your place https://forms.office.com/e/1mPGsK4u3Z

If you know of parents who are considering school places for September 2026, then please

pass this information on. Please post on social media to spread the word about our wonderful school.

For further tour dates, please click on 'Prospective Parents' 

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:13:13 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Champions & School Councillors ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=7 We were thrilled to announce our School Councillors and Wellbeing Champions from each class in Year 1 - 6 last week during our Celebration Assembly. 

We look forward to seeing the difference they make this year to support their class and in sharing our pupils' voices on the things that matter most to us at Gig Mill. 

Well done to all of you - it's wonderful to see you wearing your badges around school with pride. 

Mrs Daniels

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:28:34 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Trust Councillors ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=6 Our Trust Councillors attended their first meeting of the year on Friday 10th October at Woodside Primary School. 

We joined the Trust Councillors from all seven of our Trust schools to find out more about our focus for the year ahead and to complete the important task of selecting our new Trust charities. 

Our Gig Mill Councillors spoke with confidence to share their research and proposals for a local, national and international charity before every child voted for their choice. 

More details on the charities that were chosen to follow soon. 

Mrs Daniels 

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:37:59 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Gardening Club ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=5 A huge well done to our green-fingered super stars of the Year 5 gardening club.  After only 2 sessions, they have cleared two very tired looking planting areas near the Heath Farm Road entrance.  They are now looking far more inviting with cheerful winter pansies, but the true magic will be seen after Christmas when the layers of different spring flowering bulbs will hopefully give us (and the bees) a delightful spectacle!  Thank you Year 5 and keep up the amazing work.

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:02:43 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Reception 2026 - School Tours now available ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=4 If you are considering our lovely school as an option for your child to start Reception in September 2026, we are very happy to show you around on any of the dates below - please just email info@gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk or call us on 01384 818600 to secure your place:-

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:43:42 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Gig Mill Sports Day information ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=3 We are excited to announce the dates for our upcoming Sports Days!

This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to showcase their athletic skills. Below are the details for each year group's Sports Day:

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 08:37:42 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Dudley Council ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=2 Dudley Council have asked us to flag up a new website for Parenting

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 13:41:48 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=2 <![CDATA[ Archived Messages (pre 2025) ]]> https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=1 Please find below our Archived Messages.

]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:05:20 GMT https://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&nid=1&storyid=1