Stay & Share Session – Wednesday 5th February

On Wednesday 5th February, we will be hosting our first ‘Stay and Share’ session at 2:30pm.
This is an exciting opportunity for the children to share their learning with you so far this year. Due to space constraints, we are only able to accommodate one parent/grandparent per child.
If you have more than one child in school you will have the opportunity to visit their classroom during the session, so please book a place for each child.
Attendance must be confirmed through ParentPay so staff are aware of expected numbers on the day. Further details will be shared closer to the time.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

KS2 Family Cooking Session – Y3-Y6

We have an exciting opportunity on Tuesday 18th March at 1:45pm for six key stage two children (Y3-6) and their special adult guest to attend our family cooking session here at school.

This is being offered as part of the School Health and Wellbeing Programme which is run by Telford and Wrekin.

If you are interested in taking part, please inform us via Parent Pay by Wednesday 29th January.

We will then carry out a draw to see which six children will take part and inform parents of timings etc

Year 3 reminders

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please  ensure that children are not bringing toys/items in from home to gift to their friends. The children have been spoken to today about the importance of being friends with someone because of their personal attributes and not because they give gifts and that sometimes people can change their mind and want items back which can lead to upset.

Thank you for your continued support,

Year 3

Blast Off – E Safety Performance – Year 1- 6

We are excited to present “Blast Off” by Saltmine Company, an educational performance covering aspects of online safety. The event will take place on Thursday 6th February 2025 and will take place throughout the school day. To support this initiative, we kindly request a donation of £2 per pupil. This experience promises to be enlightening and valuable for our students. Contributions can be made through ParentPay.

Please see letter for further details.

Blast off – E Safety Performance

Mrs Churm’s class BeSMART treat

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow, Mrs Churm’s class will have their BeSMART treat in the afternoon. The children are welcome to bring in something snuggly for the afternoon such as a dressing gown or teddy to use while we watch a film.

Thanks, Mrs Churm

Shropshire Hills trip

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have some availability for parent helpers on our upcoming trip to Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on Thursday 13th February 2025. We will leave Newdale at 9am and aim to return by 3pm. If you are interested in supporting our visit, then please let us know ASAP in the reading diary. The children will be learning about the Bronze/Iron Age in Shropshire and taking part in hands-on activities as well as a museum tour.

Thank you in advance,

The Year 3 Team

Free School Meals

Dear Parents/Carers,

We already have many families who enjoy the benefits after applying for Free School Meals and we urge you to reconsider if you meet the criteria listed below.

By applying for Free School Meals, very often parents think it is all directly linked to school dinners- it isn’t! If you qualify for Free School Meals, it also means that you are entitled to significantly reduced prices for school trips, breakfast clubs and after school clubs. There are many other benefits that your child could directly receive to potentially support them at home and if needed, with their learning at school.

Families with children in years Reception up to Year 6 can apply for Free School Meals if they are entitled to certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

Please follow the below link as this will take you to the Telford & Wrekin website where you are able to access more information and download an application form which will be sent directly to the team. Or alternatively, speak to a member of staff in the school office for support in applying.

How do I apply? – Free School Meals – Telford & Wrekin Council

Y3 and Y4 Christmas Concert

Tickets for the Y3 and Y4 Christmas Concert are now live on ParentPay.

There are 2 showings available, 9:00am and 2:30pm. Please ensure you book the correct showing you wish to attend as we can not guarantee these can be changed due to the demand for tickets. Tickets are £2 each.

Deadline for booking is 12 noon on Monday 9th December. Any spare tickets will go on ParentPay on Tuesday 10th December.

Children and staff look forwarding to welcoming you on the day!

Thank you

Movie Night Fundraiser

A big thank you to everyone that supported the film nights.

School parliament treasurers have been busy calculating the profit and the money raised in total was £634.97.

This will go towards funding the Healthy Lifestyle week.

Thank you, on behalf of School Parliament.

 

Maternity Cover Year 3

Dear Parents/Carers of children in Mrs Churm’s class,

As you know, Mrs Churm will soon be going on Maternity leave (before Easter).

We have been working very hard to ensure the best possible cover for Mrs Churm’s class whilst she is not in school. We have never been a fan of the unknown nature of supply teachers and where possible always try to cover absence with known school staff.

We are lucky in that we have managed to find the flexibility in staff, in order to cover this absence internally.

Mrs Millington, who currently works as a Higher-Level Teaching (HLTA) has qualified teacher status and knows the children in this class really well. Mrs Millington has previously successfully stepped up into a teaching role to cover maternity leave and thankfully has agreed to do this again. This will give the children that familiar adult and consistency. Mrs Horler will be in class full time as normal. Mrs Millington will be working closely with the Year 3 team between now and the date that Mrs Churm leaves, so as to ensure the smoothest of transitions.

I know you will all join me in wishing Mrs Churm the best of luck.

If you have any queries, I know that Mrs Churm will be more than happy to answer them when you talk to her during your parents evening appointment.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

Headteacher