Marywood
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Marywood is in the centre of the City and works with pupils from reception to year 6, as well as providing City of Birmingham School support to the Saltley Plus, Cole Heath, Sparkbrook & Sparkhill, Ladywood, Aston & Nechells, and Handsworth Consortia.
You can read about what Marywood Centre’s pupils have been up to recently at their part of the Pupil Blog, or in the latest centre newsletter below.
Staff Information
Head of Centre : Nia Brennan
Deputy Head of Centre : Richard Upton
Family Support Worker : Una Dawkins
Address:
Marywood Centre
Gilby Road
Ladywood
Birmingham
B16 8RQ
Tel: 0121 464 7338
Fax: 0121 464 4009
Bus Routes:8A, 8C, 80.
Curriculum News
We are now successfully using the mastery model to deliver Maths across the centre. This innovative approach focuses on deepening understanding of key mathematical concepts. The pupils are enjoying the new style Maths lessons and making great progress.
The new Intervention Room
We have redesigned and developed one of our classrooms to support pupils through individual and small group interventions. The children have access to Lego therapy, Thrive sessions, a sensory/quiet area, reading corner and an Art and Design space.
Dates and Reminders
Weds 4th December-Parents evening 4:00-6:00 P.M.
Friday 6th December-Centre is closed due to staff training.
Tuesday 10th December-Parent session on mindfulness and relaxation. To be lead by Clare Campbell from the Outreach Team.
Wednesday 18th December-Christmas Performance (time TBC).
Friday 20th December- Pupils Break up.
Monday 6th January 2020- New term starts.
Out and About.
Blue group had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Midland Arts Centre. They spoke to artists, teachers and managers about their jobs before taking part in a music session. Pupils represented Marywood fantastically well.
Our Weekly Activity Programme
Tuesday – P.E day
Wednesday – Swimming for Orange and Green groups.
Outdoor Education sessions.
Thursday – Chess.
Friday – Music sessions delivered by MAC Makes Music.
Group news
Below you can see our four new teaching groups. Please use these to familiarize yourselves and your children with their staff, group and classroom.