Classrooms

Reception Message

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7 days ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2026 by

Treetops After School Bookings and Charges

Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to take this opportunity to clarify our arrangements for After School Club bookings and charges.

As you know After School Club places are booked in advance, with a two week notice period to change or cancel sessions. Once a place has been reserved, that space is held specifically for your child and staffing levels are planned accordingly. As a result, charges apply for all booked sessions, regardless of whether a child attends.

This includes occasions where a child is participating in another school-based activity, such as football, a sporting event, a music club, a performance, or any other enrichment opportunity. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer deductions or refunds for these sessions, as individual spaces cannot usually be filled at short notice and staffing costs remain unchanged.

To ensure fairness and consistency for all families, we therefore ask that parents consider any other regular commitments before confirming their After School Club bookings.

The only exception to this arrangement is for children who are regular After School Club attendees, but are away on the school’s Arthog residential visit. In these circumstances, charges for the relevant sessions will be adjusted accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding and support. These arrangements help us maintain a high-quality, sustainable provision for all families who rely on our After School Club.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

 

 

 

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 15th Oct 2026 by

Reception Message – Halloween

Children are invited to bring in a Halloween costume next Thursday (22nd) to change into for the afternoon for some dancing and crafts.
Please do not worry, this will be fun and nothing too spooky! You are welcome to bring in dress down clothes to change into if you would prefer.

A reminder this will be the last day for the children before half term as Friday 23rd is a PD Day.

Thank you.
The Reception Team :)

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 15th Oct 2026 by

Reception Message – lost property and home time

Good evening,
As you can see, now Autumn is in full swing, we are experiencing both warm and wet weather. Because of this, the children are taking coats, jumpers and cardigans on and off frequently whilst playing outside at break and lunchtimes. Please can you help us by ensuring that their uniform and coats are labelled with their full name so that we can easily and quickly partner up clothes again with the right person. Even named items can still be tricky to find should someone accidentally take the wrong item home, but we will do our best to reunite items asap.

It can be quite a challenge to man the doors at home time and search for lost belongings at the same time. Our priority has to be ensuring that each child returns to the correct person collecting them.

We would like to reassure you that we always encourage the children to hang their jumpers and coats on their peg when they take them off, and also to bring them in from the playground. Unfortunately despite reminders, the children can get easily distracted when they are busy playing or having fun so getting mixed up with other uniform is inevitable.

We would appreciate if you would please wait until all children have been sent home with their adult collecting before asking staff or sending your child back in to look for their belongings, so staff can ensure children are sent out safely.  If your child’s belongings have not been left in class, then please do accompany your child to the lost property box after school to search for items found on the playground.

Thank you for your support and patience at home time.

2 weeks ago
Posted on 15th Oct 2026 by

Grandparent’s Stay and Share – Monday 16th November

On Monday 16th November, we will be inviting Grandparent’s in for a ‘Stay and Share’ session with their grandchild/children. The drop in will be a lovely opportunity for children to share their learning so far and spend time with their grandparent/s in school.

We will have two sittings:

Reception to Year 2 children – 1:15 – 2:15pm

Year 3 – Year 6 children – 2:15pm

Where grandparents have grandchildren in more than one year group, please attend the time of the older child (e.g. a grandparent visiting children in Year 2 and Year 4 should come at 2:15pm).

If you would like your child/children’s grandparent/s to take your child/children home after the stay and share, then please state this on Parent Pay in the notes section. 

Class teachers will have class lists of who has consent and who doesn’t. When they are ready to leave, grandparents must let class teachers know so that they can tick them off their list.

Tickets will begin at x2 per family however this may open to extra tickets nearer the event depending on the numbers.

Tickets cost £1.50 which includes a hot drink and biscuit for grandparents. Money raised will go towards subsiding trips and visits at Newdale for all children. Please note – only x1 transaction can be made so please ensure you purchase all tickets that you require. 

Deadline for booking tickets is midday on Friday 6th November.

If we have extra tickets these will go on sale shortly after this date.

We kindly ask that if a grandparent would like a hot drink, that they bring their own mug to help reduce waste/costs rather than the school purchasing single use cups.

With regards to parking on school site, this will be on a first come first served basis for blue badge holders only.

Please note, this is an event for Grandparent’s only.

Tickets are now available to purchase via ParentPay.

We look forward to welcoming everyone!

On this occasion, this event does not include Nursery, any upcoming events will be communicated directly to Nursery parents. 

Many thanks

Miss Cook

2 weeks ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2026 by

Halloween Events – Thursday 22nd October

Dear Parents/Carers,

We will be holding a Halloween Disco on Thursday 22nd October after lunch.

Children should come to school wearing their normal school uniform. After lunch, they will have the opportunity to change into their Halloween costume or dress-down clothes for the afternoon. Please ensure that all clothing and belongings are clearly labelled.

The disco will be led by staff and will take place either in classrooms or in the hall. Children will remain in their outfits for the rest of the school day and will go home wearing them at the end of the day.

We understand that some families may prefer their child not to participate in Halloween-themed activities. If this is the case, please inform your child’s teacher via the home-school communication book by Wednesday 21st October. We will ensure that an alternative, non-Halloween-themed activity is available for them to enjoy.

Please also see below our spooky hot dinner menu for Thursday 22nd October.

 

 

Thank you for your support.

Kind regards

Miss Cook

3 weeks ago
Posted on 12th Oct 2026 by

Ten by Ten

 

Children starting school across Telford and Wrekin this autumn are embarking on an exciting journey through the borough’s 10 by 10 programme, having received their own adventure cards to help them explore ten enriching experiences before their 10th birthday.

The initiative encourages children to build confidence, develop new skills and broaden their horizons through activities such as learning to swim, riding a bike, playing an instrument, taking part in sport and drama, visiting museums and heritage sites, and using their local library. Every primary school in Telford and Wrekin is part of the programme, helping to ensure that all children have access to these valuable opportunities.

Families can also sign up to receive information about local events, activities and offers that support children in completing their 10 by 10 adventures. The scheme builds on the success of the borough’s 5 by 5 programme for younger children and aims to inspire curiosity, confidence and lifelong memories.

To find out more and register, visit:

Telford & Wrekin Council | 10 by 10 NEW