Shoebox Appeal – Supporting Our Local Community Dear Parents and Carers, We are excited to announce our school’s Shoebox Appeal, organised by our School Council to support children in our local community this winter.

Happy October! Which one of these self-care ideas do you think you’ll try this month?

Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍 https://t.co/rry9VO52NK

HUGE NEWS! @Lea_Forest_Lift have been awarded the @outrightuk_action OUTRIGHT award! Our amazing Rights Ambassadors championed snack choices for our children &made a real difference. #Outright #ChildrensRights

Nice idea for transition/move-up days 👇🏼 These initials are full of animals/plants that begin with the same letter! Great for children to try to identify them all, colour their initial and use as peg/box/tray labels. Link below: https://t.co/2ZFLtQv533

Take a look at our new British Values display at Lea Forest! 🇬🇧 We're proud to be a Gold Rights Respecting School and champion children's rights in everything we do. So proud to be part of the Lea Forest family! 🌟 #BritishValues @LLF_DHT @Lea_Forest_Lift @LLF_Dep @SDCunningham6

Year 3 were lucky to welcome the team from Barclays Bank today! They explored the Barclays bus, learned about budgeting and even tried out some coding. A fantastic session full of real-life skills for the future! 💡💰💻 #LFP3MC @LLF_DHT @LFP_MCollis @LLF_Dep @Lea_Forest_Lift

Our gardening club isn't just about growing plants, it's nurturing personal growth! So excited to see their results in the school kitchen and the Y6 BBQ soon!!! @LiftSchools @LLF_DHT

Tea Party fun with the Elmer class @LLF_DHT @Lea_Forest_Lift

Meaningful May - Day 15: Do something to contribute to your local community https://t.co/QObG6cjVZu #MeaningfulMay

This week our young gardeners are very busy planting sweetcorn and french beans.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating the strength of our supportive #LiftSchools community, which is vital for our mental health and well-being. In our schools, we're promoting kindness, open conversations, and everyday actions to build stronger connections.

Meaningful May - Day 10: Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times https://t.co/QObG6cjVZu #MeaningfulMay

6 hours left in our @TTRockStars @LiftSchools Midlands Battle of Bands and #TeamLeaForest are out in front with @Lift_Percy close behind in second. Keep going Year 4!

4NN are on a mission to catch @Lift_Percy today in our midlands @TTRockStars Battle of the Bands! @LiftSchools @BirminghamEdu

Thank you to all the families who supported Autism Awareness Day! The school was a sea of pale blue, and together we raised an amazing amount for a wonderful cause. Your generosity and kindness mean so much! @LLF_DHT @lift_lea_forest @LFP_MCollis @HT_LFP @LLF_Dep

Being kind is the easiest way to make yourself and others feel better Image: @Headspace

Mindful March - Day 26: Choose to spend less time looking at screens today https://t.co/eB3hZFxUxK #MindfulMarch

When life feels dark, look for the people who bring you light Image: @ladybluebottle

March 20th is the UN International Day of Happiness. This year’s theme is 'Caring and Sharing' and we’re encouraging 1 million extra acts of caring and sharing. You can be part of it! Please help spread the word 🙏💕🌎 #InternationalDayOfHappiness https://t.co/vVQfOMJUTP