On Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th November, some of our Year 6 pupils successfully completed their Level 1 and Level 2 Bikeability training.

Level 1 was an exciting gateway to start their cycling adventure – because every journey of many miles begins with the first step! This stage took place on our school playground, providing a safe, traffic-free environment for pupils to build confidence and learn essential skills.

Following this, pupils progressed to Level 2, where they learned to grow more confident with every turn of the pedal. Under the guidance of expert instructors, riders ventured onto quiet roads to experience “real” cycling and develop practical road safety skills.

We are incredibly proud of our pupils’ achievements, as well as the excellent behaviours and attitudes they demonstrated throughout the two days. The Bikeability team were full of praise for our children, which makes us even prouder!

We look forward to Group 2 taking part in their sessions in December.

We are delighted to invite prospective families to our upcoming School Open Sessions. These events are a wonderful opportunity to experience our vibrant learning environment, meet our dedicated staff and see firsthand what makes our school so special. Join us on Friday 28th November at 9.15am, Monday 1st December at 1.00pm, or Tuesday 9th December at 9.15am.

If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please email the school office at school@lapal.dudley.sch.uk, stating which date you would like to attend. Please also provide the following information: 

• Your child’s name

• The name of the parent/carer attending

• A telephone number

• An email address.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the warmth, creativity, and excellence that define our school community.

Current Lapal families: Please help us spread the word! Share this post with friends, family, and anyone who might be looking for a school where children thrive and feel valued.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers!

Today was nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteers, what felt like a mission impossible became a mission accomplished. The children and I are truly grateful for the time and effort you gave to support the love of reading we cherish here at Lapal.

Following the fantastic fundraising efforts led by Friends of Lapal, we were able to order 670 brand new books for our KS2 library. This afternoon, with the help of our volunteers, every book was stamped, banded, and carefully organised—ready for our KS2 children to take home and enjoy.

A special shout-out goes to our pupil volunteers, who played a key role in sorting and filing the books. Your enthusiasm and teamwork made a real difference.

We’re now looking forward to seeing our children dive into these vibrant and engaging new texts, continuing to grow their love of reading.

Thank you once again to Friends of Lapal and to our entire Lapal community. Your support at fundraising events has made a HUGE impact—and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Let the reading adventures begin! 📖✨

Mr Rizzo

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