--- title: "Blog by Steph P" url: "https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/author/StephP" school: "Grove Vale Primary School" --- Be Ambitious Be Resilient Be Creative Be Curious [![Grove Vale Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/logo/logo-2.png)![](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/logo/logo-2.png)](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/) - [ About Us](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/about-us) - [ Curriculum](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/curriculum) - [ School Life](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/school-life) - [ Parents](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/calendar) - [ Our Classes](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/children) - [ Virtual School](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/virtual-school) - [Calendar](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/calendar) - [Contact Us](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/contact) # Blog by Steph P ## [A special visit from Auntie Duck!](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2026-03-03-13-37-a-special-visit-from-auntie-duck) 3 March 2026 *On Wednesday 25th February, Grove Vale had a visit from Auntie duck!* *After a whole school assembly, the children in year 3 & 4 took part in workshops focused on what air pollution is and changes that can improve this.* *There were lots of discussion points and meaningful conversations, the…* [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2026-03-03-13-37-a-special-visit-from-auntie-duck) ## [Houses of Parliament trip 2025](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-22-12-19-00-houses-of-parliament-trip-2025) 22 October 2025 On Tuesday 21st October, our school councillors set off at 5.45am for their journey to London, they had a busy and exciting day ahead! We were visiting the houses of Parliament. When we arrived, the children had a tour of the house of Lords and got so see lots of important meeting rooms, as… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-22-12-19-00-houses-of-parliament-trip-2025) ## [Edgmond day 4](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-09-21-37-00-edgmond-day-4) 9 October 2025 Today started with a yummy breakfast of cereal and a choice of beans on toast or toast with jam. All of the children slept really well so we were set up for a brilliant day ahead. After a quick free time play on the equipment, the children got back into their four groups. They were completing… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-09-21-37-00-edgmond-day-4) ## [Edgmond day 3](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-08-22-05-00-edgmond-day-3) 8 October 2025 Another wonderful day at Edgmond hall. After a great nights sleep, the children were ready for breakfast, they had a choice of cereal followed by croissants or toast. A great start to the day! After a short free time to play on the playing fields, the children split into their four groups… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-08-22-05-00-edgmond-day-3) ## [Edgmond day 2](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-07-20-32-00-edgmond-day-2) 7 October 2025 After a restful night’s sleep, all of the children woke up and were ready for their 8.30am breakfast. Today was a choice of cereal followed by beans on toast or toast with jam. Everyone was very excited for the activities ahead! The children had some free time to play outside before they… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-07-20-32-00-edgmond-day-2) ## [Edgmond Day 1 ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-06-21-27-00-edgmond-day-1) 6 October 2025 After an enjoyable coach journey, we arrived at Edgmond hall. We were met by the Edgmond Hall staff and started our tour of the site. We had a tour of the court yard and playing fields where the children get to enjoy their free time, some children played football, some played cricket and others… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-06-21-27-00-edgmond-day-1) ## [Health for life programme ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-02-17-17-00-health-for-life-programme) 2 October 2025 [![Image of Health for life programme ](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/blog/health-for-life-logo(1).jpg) ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-02-17-17-00-health-for-life-programme) We are very excited to be beginning our Health for life journey. Within school, we will be developing ways to enhance the children’s learning and experiences around the 3 areas: growing food, physical activity and healthy eating with cooking skills. More information about the programme can be… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-10-02-17-17-00-health-for-life-programme) ## [UNICEF Rights Respecting School Bronze Award ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-01-23-15-43-00-unicef-rights-respecting-school-bronze-award) 23 January 2025 [![Image of UNICEF Rights Respecting School Bronze Award ](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/blog/Bronze-logo.jpg) ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-01-23-15-43-00-unicef-rights-respecting-school-bronze-award) We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the bronze award for the UNICEF rights respecting school. The Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA) recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of school’s planning, policies,… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2025-01-23-15-43-00-unicef-rights-respecting-school-bronze-award) ## [Our new school council members!](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-09-12-18-03-00-our-new-school-council-members) 12 September 2024 [![Image of Our new school council members!](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/blog/24-25_councilors.jpeg) ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-09-12-18-03-00-our-new-school-council-members) Introducing Grove Vale's new school council members! These children have been chosen to represent their classes on this years council to make changes within school and promote pupil voice. Year 1- Euan, Evelyne, Cienna, Maqil Year 2- Lucas, Eadie, Omaya, Micah Year 3- Zara G, Jacob,… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-09-12-18-03-00-our-new-school-council-members) ## [Grove Vale's visit from the chief executive of Sandwell council](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-04-25-17-51-36-grove-vale-s-visit-from-the-chief-executive-of-sandwell-council) 25 April 2024 [![Image of Grove Vale's visit from the chief executive of Sandwell council](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/blog/GV_School_Council__(3).jpg) ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-04-25-17-51-36-grove-vale-s-visit-from-the-chief-executive-of-sandwell-council) [School Council](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/category/school-council) On Wednesday 24th April, the school council met with the chief executive of Sandwell council, Shokat Lal. The councillors held a debate that Shokat and his team were able to watch, discussing the importance of school uniform. The council divided themselves and shared arguments around the topic.… [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-04-25-17-51-36-grove-vale-s-visit-from-the-chief-executive-of-sandwell-council) ## [Sandwell Council House Visit ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-02-28-12-30-00-sandwell-council-house-visit) 28 February 2024 [![Image of Sandwell Council House Visit ](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/blog/24E4897C-CA97-4272-9B9E-F218CC9A3040.jpeg) ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-02-28-12-30-00-sandwell-council-house-visit) [School Council](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/category/school-council) The year 5 and 6 school councilors recently had a visit to the Sandwell council house. The children met Councilor Hackett and the Assistant Chief executive of Sandwell council, James McLaughlin. They discussed the importance of democracy and learnt about the structure of the council. … [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-02-28-12-30-00-sandwell-council-house-visit) ## [School Council Bake Sale ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-02-20-12-30-00-school-council-bake-sale) 20 February 2024 [![Image of School Council Bake Sale ](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/images/blog/E391129B-2A92-48EE-AA43-8DA66997D3EB(1).jpeg) ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-02-20-12-30-00-school-council-bake-sale) [School Council](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/category/school-council) On behalf of the school council, we would like to thank you all for your contributions to our bake sale. We raised an incredible £471! We have now adopted a snow leopard from the WWF. We are looking forward to regular updates about the leopard and hearing how our donation has helped. … [Continue Reading ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/blog/2024-02-20-12-30-00-school-council-bake-sale) ### [Latest News](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/news) [![Image of Nursery and Reception Open Day 5th November 2026](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/imagecache/150x150c/news/logo-2.png)](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/news/2026-06-11-nursery-and-reception-open-day-5th-november-2026) #### [Nursery and Reception Open Day 5th November 2026](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/news/2026-06-11-nursery-and-reception-open-day-5th-november-2026) 11 June 2026 [![Image of September 2026 Starters](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/imagecache/150x150c/news/logo-2.png)](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/news/2026-04-18-september-2026-starters) #### [September 2026 Starters](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/news/2026-04-18-september-2026-starters) 18 April 2026 [![Image of Partnerships With UNICEF ](https://files.schudio.com/grove-vale-primary-school/imagecache/150x150c/news/unicef.jpg)](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/news/2024-09-19-partnerships-with-unicef) #### [Partnerships With UNICEF ](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/news/2024-09-19-partnerships-with-unicef) 19 September 2024 ### Contact Us **Grove Vale Primary School** Monksfield Avenue Great Barr Birmingham B43 6AL Tel: 01213574319 - [CEOP](http://www.ceop.police.uk/) - [Think You Know](http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/) - [Department for Education](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education) - [Action for Children](http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/) © Copyright 2017–2026 Grove Vale Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.grovevale.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)