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The White Hills Park Trust publish a Newsletter every Friday afternoon during term time for all their academies, featuring news, pictures and information from the week at Springbank, and an article from the WHP Trust’s CEO Dr Heery.
Should very severe weather conditions prevail, I would be grateful if parents/carers would observe the following procedure:
The school will remain open at all times and children will be expected to attend school unless –
Parents/carers are expected to check text messages, the website and/or make themselves aware of the radio broadcasts when a closure is a possibility.
The school appreciates that during bad weather children may arrive later than normal; parents/carers should endeavour to contact the school to let them know they are on their way if likely to be delayed. The school recognises there will be isolated instances where families are cut off, even where the majority of children can get into school. In such instances parents/carers should inform the school of the circumstances of this exceptional situation, as the school has a duty to clarify the circumstances of each case to be able to formally authorise the absence.
Parents/carers acting on the assumption that the school would be closed without gaining confirmation, or failing to inform the school of the circumstances that prevents the child coming into school, risks their child being registered as an unauthorised absence.
Where the school is officially closed, all pupil absence is counted as authorised absence.
In the event of snow, pathways will be cleared and salted. Parents/carers, children and visitors will be made aware that pathways, even where cleared, do remain dangerous.
After school opening hours, parents/carers are responsible for ensuring their children do not slide on the school playground.
If in any doubt, please keep an eye on our school website and local radio stations. We will endeavour to make a decision about school closure as early in the day as practical and we will text all parents IF the school is closed.
Please ensure you inform the School Office if you need to update your contact details.
After a period of closure, a message will be sent to the parents/carers/staff to advise them of the school’s reopening. Messages will also be posted on the school website.
In the event of the school having to close during the day, due to unforeseen worsening weather or similar unforeseen circumstances, parents/carers will be contacted by text and asked to collect their child/ren. Such an early release will only be contemplated in very extreme circumstances. Children will not be sent home unless accompanied by a parent/carer or adult nominated by a parent/carer.
It is unlikely that a prediction will be made about the day following a day of closure due to severe weather. Every effort will be made to keep the school open and parents/carers should ensure that children attend.
Parents, Carers and Members of the Community,
We are excited to announce that the Springbank PTA will be hosting our very first Car Boot Sale on Saturday, 17th May 2025, at Springbank Academy! This promises to be a fantastic opportunity for both sellers and buyers alike, and we can't wait to see the vibrant atmosphere filled with goodies and treasures.
If you're looking to declutter and turn your unwanted items into cash, or if you're on the hunt for unique finds and incredible bargains, this event is perfect for you! Booking a table for a stall costs just £5.00, and we would love to have as many sellers as possible. If you're interested in securing your spot, please email us at your earliest convenience at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We warmly invite all members of our community to join us, whether you're selling, buying, or simply coming along to enjoy the day. Let’s come together for a day of fun, community spirit, and great deals. Mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Dear Parents, Carers, and Members of the Wider Community,
Your voice is important to us!
I am writing to inform you that Springbank Academy and Nursery are embarking on an important consultation process regarding the potential expansion of our Early Years Provision to include children aged two years and above. Your voice is invaluable to us, and we are eager to hear your thoughts on this development.
At Springbank, our ethos revolves around providing children with the opportunity to learn and grow in a nurturing environment that fosters natural curiosity and personal interests. We believe that every child deserves a safe, secure, and stimulating space to explore their potential, and we are committed to upholding these values in all of our provisions.
To better understand the needs and preferences of our community, we kindly ask you to take a few moments to complete our questionnaire. The insights you provide will help us assess the level of interest in this proposed expansion and allow us to tailor our offerings to best serve you and your children. Please complete the questionnaire as soon as possible and email back to the school office on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Should there be sufficient demand, we aim to launch a term-time only provision for children aged two to five years from September 2025 (Academic year 2025-2026). We are enthusiastic about the possibilities this initiative presents, but we can only move forward with your feedback guiding our decision-making process.
We recognise that your time is precious, and we greatly appreciate your willingness to contribute to this consultation. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our Early Years Provision and ensuring we meet the needs of our community effectively.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to engage with us. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Yours sincerely,
Adam Lumley
Head Teacher
If your child is due to start Reception in September 2025, and you are wanting to have a look at different schools in the area, Springbank Academy is hosting a number of open evenings.
Please feel free to pop along and meet some of the team and have a look around our Reception classrooms. You can also explore the rest of school and get a better feel of Springbank Academy as a whole.
Dates: Thursday 17th October 2024, Thursday 7th November 2024 and Tuesday 12th November 2024
Time: Drop in any time between 4pm and 5:30pm
Please see attached link for flyer for more information.
Reception Open evening Flyer for September 2025.pdf (springbank.academy)
Asda has announced that it is making millions of pounds available to UK primary schools by encouraging families to use its loyalty programme – Asda Rewards.
In a game changing new campaign, fronted by Joe Wicks, the supermarket is offering to donate 0.5% of the value of any shop done at Asda until 30th November 2024 to customers’ primary school of choice – when they shop using Asda Rewards.
The supermarket is kicking off each school fund with £50 and offering to top up with an extra £1 for every customer that selects their school. The retailer is projecting to donate around £7.5m through the campaign.
The new initiative is a first for the loyalty market – allowing users to select their own benefactor and raise unlimited funds, simply by using their loyalty app – and with no impact on their own Cashpot earnings.
The new initiative signals the significant growth of the Asda Rewards programme – which launched only two years ago in August 2022, and now has over six million weekly users. Since launch, users have earned over £525m in their Cashpots, which they can put towards their shopping at Asda.
Commenting on the new initiative, David Hills, Asda’s Chief Customer Officer said; “The entire team at Asda are absolutely delighted to launch Cashpot for Schools today – an initiative that is testament to our commitment to supporting families, and evidence of the incredible opportunity created by our Asda Rewards programme.
“We know that 87% of families are asked to contribute to their primary school to support funding – with some families contributing up to £138 per year, which is a significant sum when budgets remain tight.
“The power of Asda Rewards means we can create a route for them to donate directly to their school, simply by doing their normal shopping with Asda and benefiting from the great value we offer everyday, as well as topping up their own Cashpot. It’s a game changing initiative for schools and a win win for customers.”
Asda has partnered with charity Parentkind on the initiative, who have provided data for all 22,000 state funded primary schools in the UK – allowing families to select their school of choice in the app. Parentkind is conducting diligence on all school bank data to ensure that, when the campaign closes, Cashpots can be transferred to schools for them to invest in the resources they need.
Cashpot for Schools is the latest innovative campaign launched in Asda Rewards. Its hugely successful ‘Christmas Saver’ mechanic - which allows customers to put their regular Cashpot savings aside for Christmas – has already seen over one million customers put £28m away for Christmas 2024, whilst the Rewards Baby Club launched in March gives users 10% back in their Cashpot across all baby products.
Asda also offers Blue Light Card holders the opportunity to earn 5% back on a range of products bought at Asda. Last month Blue Light Card confirmed teachers are eligible for the card and benefits – meaning teachers, as well as their schools can benefit from Asda Rewards.
Springbank Academy is a member of The White Hills Park Trust, a company registered in England and Wales.
Company Number: 08195720 | Tel: 01159168900 | Web: whptrust.org
Registered Office: Bramcote College, Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA
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