It has been another busy and positive week here at Coleham, with lots to celebrate across the school.
There is definitely a sense of excitement in the air at the moment, not just because we are heading into the weekend, but also because the World Cup has now begun, having kicked off on 11 June. As always, it is a great opportunity for children (and adults!) to follow a global event, learn about different countries and, of course, enjoy a bit of football along the way. I have been assigned Mexico and Sweden so I’m already off to a great start! I am sure many of you will have your own teams to cheer on at home.
Our Year 2 pupils had a fantastic trip to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where they were able to bring their learning to life. The children represented Coleham brilliantly throughout the visit and engaged wonderfully with everything on offer. Trips like this make such a difference, and it is always a pleasure to hear the enthusiasm when they return.
A particular highlight this week was our group of children who performed at “Shropshire Sings” at the West Midlands Showground. This is an annual event which brings together schools from across the county to celebrate music and singing. Our pupils were absolutely fantastic—confident, joyful and a real credit to the school. Events like this take a lot of courage, and we are incredibly proud of how well they represented Coleham.
Alongside these big events, there has been plenty of great learning happening in classrooms throughout the week. It is always a privilege to walk around school and see the children so engaged, whether they are writing, investigating, creating or collaborating with one another.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support: it really does make a difference.
I hope you all have a great weekend, hopefully with a bit of sunshine, and enjoy watching the football if you are following along!
Tom Larkham
Headteacher