Pupils and staff have been invited to come to school in their craziest socks as part of a campaign called #Lotsofsocks.

The aim is to raise awareness of World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday 21st March 2019.

It will be a normal uniform day but we will be encouraging everyone to wear bright, patterned, odd socks.

Nottingham Primary Academy has extended the parent consultation regarding the introduction of halal chicken to the school dinner menu.

Halal chicken is not currently being served to primary pupils.

Nottingham Primary Academy will be using a new online cashless payment system called ParentPay.

This means parents and careers can make payment online for dinner money, school trips and uniform.

You will be able to pay online using a credit or debit card or continue to make cash payments at PayPoint stores. If you choose to use the PayPoint, you will be given a card.

The aim is for ParentPay to eventually replace cash payments at Nottingham Primary Academy.

Benefits of Parent Pay

• ParentPay is easy to use and it will offer the freedom to make online payments whenever and wherever you like, 24/7.
• The technology used is of the highest internet security available ensuring that your money will reach school safely – offering you peace of mind.
• Payments can be made by credit/debit card or also through PayPoint
• Full payment histories, balance alerts and statement are available to you securely online at anytime

What happens next

ParentPay will be launched to Year 3 parents/careers in April 2019 and it will be rolled out to Year 4, 5 and 6 in May 2019.

All parents/careers will receive a detailed letter about ParentPay which will include details about setting up a ParentPay Account.

Should you need any help with setting up an account or if you have a query, please don't hesitate to contact Nottingham Primary Academy.

To celebrate international book giving day, pupils at Nottingham Primary Academy chose to hold their very own book swap.

Year six brought in their own books from home and swapped them with other children in their year groups.

Primary teacher Ms Hardy said: "There was a real buzz and lots of excitement in the build-up to the book swap, with many children choosing to bring in more than one book.

"In fact, Nevaeh in year three chose to bring in 22 books. The younger pupils enjoyed their book swap with the help of their parents, who joined the children to choose their new books.

"They then spent some time reading their new books together."

Year 6 pupils visited the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham where they had a grand tour of the museum.

The trip was planned in partnership with Nottingham Trent University with the aim of developing the children’s understanding of Human Rights.

Pupils were given the opportunity to explore the museum and see inside the court room.

They also participated in a criminalising Christmas workshop where they were shown how Christmas has developed over the years and how the law has changed regarding the festival.

During the visit pupils explored different exhibits, handled a range of artefacts and took part in games related to laws and human rights.