We would like to invite you to join your child for a complimentary school lunch at 11.30am on Thursday 21^st March so that you can participate in the whole dining hall experience and sample our school meals for yourselves. Maximum of two visitors per child please.

If you are able to join us for lunch, please let us know by completing the attached link by Thursday 23^rd May so the kitchen can ensure sufficient meals are prepared.

https://forms.office.com/e/xKiNr1rXzV

Thank you

As part of this term’s History curriculum work on the Ancient Egyptians, we have arranged for Year 3 to visit Liverpool Museum and The Walker Art Gallery on Friday 24^th May. During their time there the children will take part in an Ancient Egyptian workshop, learning about the mummification process.

We will be leaving school at 8.15am in order to get there at a reasonable time so ask that children arrive at 8.00am that morning. We will return at approximately 5:00pm. If we encounter any significant delay on our return journey, we will do our best to keep you informed.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for this trip – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by our school meals provider before departure. Please also ensure that they wear school uniform and have a lightweight coat with them. We will not be visiting the souvenir shop so no additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £14.60, which includes entrance fees/workshops and transport.  Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip. Although costs for trips are voluntary, in reality the school has no other means of funding these trips. We hope that everyone can contribute to the trip in some way.

Please note that this visit is covered by the Annual Consent Form for Trips/visits & Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

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During the next few weeks, we will be going through Pioneer arrangements with the children.  Here is some additional information and clarification to help you prepare your children for what we are sure will be a very positive and exciting experience for them.

Packing & Preparation – kit list provided separately

• CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY
• If possible, choose a soft hold-all rather than a rigid case as this makes storage in the dorms easier and gives the children more space. Please DO NOT WORRY if this is not possible
• Please allow your children to be as involved in the packing of their bag as possible; this will help them to be more aware of what they have and where it is – it will also help them when packing for the return home
• Please help your child to practise putting on a duvet cover as this will be their first task when they arrive at the centre
• Include a NAMED plastic bag for the children to put wet clothes in as some groups will be doing a wet activity on the last morning
• Your child will need an easily accessible reading book in their bag
• Please provide a refillable plastic or metal water bottle
• If necessary, give your child travel sickness tablets for the journey and provide us with the return journey tablets 

Packed lunch for Monday

Your child will need to bring their own packed lunch with them to school on Monday morning (Monday 3^rd June) as the first meal provided by The Pioneer Centre will be tea on Monday evening.

Medication

Put any medication in a container with your child’s name written clearly on the front along with clear instructions and dosage. Please let us know some time prior to our visit if your child will be bringing medication.

Monday morning departure

• We suggest that the children to do the ‘big’ hugs and goodbyes at home before leaving for school
• Please allow your child to bring their own bag into the classroom
• Only come into class if you have to provide us with your child’s medication or if you have to tell us some new information
• Please be aware that if you wish to wave off your child, the coach will not be leaving until approximately 10.15 am

Wednesday afternoon return

• The coach will return at approximately 3:30 pm and we will phone ahead if delayed for any reason. Please watch the noticeboard outside school for any changes
• PLEASE WAIT INSIDE THE SCHOOL GATES UNTIL ALL BAGS HAVE BEEN UNLOADED – you will be able to greet your children before collecting bags
• Be aware that your child’s wellies/wet clothes bag may have become separated from their main bag – please ensure that you collect ALL of your child’s belongings

Please remember that the follow items are not permitted

• Mobile phones
• Electronic games/devices
• Extra snacks/sweets
• Cameras – school will be taking plenty of pictures/videos

Hopefully, this information will help avoid any last-minute worries, questions or queries.  Your cooperation in these matters will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the smooth running of the week.

Many thanks in anticipation,

Mrs Morgan, Mr Edwards and the Year 6 team

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As part of this term’s history curriculum work on The Tudors, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Shrewsbury Museum on Thursday 16^th May for a Meet the Tudors workshop anda guided walking tour of the town.  We will be setting off from school shortly after morning registration and expect to arrive back at school around 2.30pm.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for this trip. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by school before departure.  Pupils should wear school uniform and bring with them a lightweight coat/sunhat (depending on the weather forecast for that day). As they will be doing a fair amount of walking, they will also need to wear comfortable shoes or trainers. Spending money is not required for this trip.

The cost of the trip is £6.60, which includes the workshop and the tour.  Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip please. Although costs for trips are voluntary, in reality the school has no other means of funding these trips so we hope that everyone can contribute to the trip in some way.

Please note that this visit is covered by the Annual Consent Form for Trips/visits & Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

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As part of this term’s science curriculum work on electricity, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit the Enginuity Centre in Coalbrookdale on Monday 13^th May.

We will be setting off from school shortly after morning registration and expect to arrive back at school around 2.30pm.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for this trip – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by our school meals provider before departure. Please also ensure that they wear school uniform and have a lightweight coat with them. As we have a packed itinery planned we will not be visiting the souvenir shop, so no additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £12.80, which includes transport, workshops and insurance/admin costs.  Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip. Although costs for trips are voluntary, in reality the school has no other means of funding these trips. We hope that everyone can contribute to the trip in some way.

Please note that this visit is covered by the Annual Consent Form for Trips/visits & Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

As part of this term’s History and Geography curriculum work, we have arranged for Year 2 to visit Shrewsbury Museum, the Shrewsbury Archives and the Quarry Park.

• OWLS’ trip will take place on Thursday 11^th April; and
• RABBITS’ trip will take place go on Thursday 25^th

In both cases, the children will leave school at 9.15am and return approx. 2.30pm.

As Year 2 pupils are provided with free school meals as part of the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, a packed lunch will be provided for all pupils. Please click on the link below to select from the various menu options available. All packed lunches come with a piece of fruit. They will need to take their own water bottle. If we haven’t received a completed packed lunch form for your child by close of play Monday 8^th April for OWLS class or Monday 22^nd April for RABBITS class we will assume they will be bringing one from home.

https://forms.office.com/e/vfbEuiM8Rp

As the children will be walking to the various venues, please ensure they wear comfortable footwear on the day of the trip and that they bring a coat in with them, in case of inclement weather.

The cost of the trip is £8.75 per child, payment of which should be paid by your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip. Although costs for trips are voluntary, in reality the school has no other means of funding these trips. We hope everyone will contribute in some way.

Please note that this visit is covered by the Annual Consent Form for Trips/Visits and Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

As part of this term’s Science curriculum work, we have arranged for Year 5 to visit Birmingham’s Think Tank Museum on Thursday 11^th April. During their visit the children will take part in a “Forces and Friction” workshop, fitting in with the work they have been doing in the classroom this term.

We will be setting off from school a little earlier than usual. The coach will leave school at 8:50am prompt, so children need to arrive at school by 8.30am. We will leave Birmingham at 2:00pm, and expect to arrive back at school around 3.30pm, allowing for traffic. If we encounter any significant delay on our return journey, we will do our best to keep you informed.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for this trip – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by our school meals provider before departure. Please also ensure that they wear school uniform and have a lightweight coat with them. The day will be packed with activities so there will be no time to visit the souvenir shop (so no spending money required).

The cost of the trip is £24.60, which includes transport, workshops and insurance.  Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip. Although costs for trips are voluntary, in reality the school has no other means of funding these trips. We hope that everyone can contribute to the trip in some way.

Please note that this visit is covered by the Annual Consent Form for Trips/visits & Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

As part of this term’s Science and Geography curriculum work on Animals and Rivers, Whales will visit Rea Brook Valley Nature Reserve on Thursday 18^th April. Whilst at the Nature Reserve, we will take part in a workshop provided by Shropshire Wildlife Trust staff.

We will leave school immediately after morning registration and return around 11.30am. As we will be at school during lunchtime, children will not need to bring in packed lunches for this trip.

The cost for this trip is £5.20 per child, including the workshops. Thank you if you have already paid, if not payment should have been made already via your child’s Arbor account.

Children should wear suitable outdoor clothing (as per Forest School-type activities), with plenty of layers to keep out the cold, and bring along a warm/waterproof coat for possible inclement weather.  Wellington boots will be essential as the paths are very muddy in some places.

Please note that this visit is covered by the Annual Consent Form for Trips/visits & Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

As part of the National Curriculum your child will be going to the Quarry Swimming Baths for swimming lessons.  Each lesson will take place on a Tuesday afternoon for 6 weeks, starting 9^th April and ending 14^th May (inclusive).

Mrs Morgan and supporting staff will walk with the class to and from The Quarry Swimming Baths for these sessions so no payment is required for this activity.

Please could you ensure your child remembers to bring their swimming costume (no bikinis please), goggles and towel in on the day they go swimming, as they will only be disappointed if they have to stay behind or sit and watch!  Thank you.

In preparation for the impending trip to PGL Boreatton Park, we will be spending some time over the next week or so going through PGL arrangements with the children.  We thought that you also would appreciate a bit of additional information and clarification to help you prepare your child.

Packing & Preparation – see kit list below

• CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY!
• If possible, choose a soft hold-all rather than a rigid case as this makes storage in the dorms easier and gives the children more space. Please DO NOT WORRY if this is not possible!
• Please allow your children to be as involved in the packing of their bag as possible, this will help them to be more aware of what they have and where it is – it will also help them when packing for the return home.
• Ensure your child has plenty of layers as it gets cold on site.

Medication- We will not be taking medications from school, so please send in any meds your child needs, including inhalers, in a container with their name written clearly on the front along with clear instructions and dosage. Please let us know some time prior to our visit if your child will be bringing medication so that we can ensure we have all the necessary information on the day of departure.

Thursday morning departure arrangements

The coach will be leaving school at 8.20am prompt to ensure we arrive at the venue for 9.00am. Children will therefore need to be at school for 8.00am please.

Friday afternoon return arrangements

• We will be leaving PGL Boreatton Park at 3.30pm and expect to arrive back at school around 4pm, depending on the Friday afternoon traffic. We will phone ahead if delayed for any reason. Please watch the noticeboard outside school for any changes.
• PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL GATES UNTIL ALL BAGS HAVE BEEN UNLOADED – you will be able to greet your children before collecting bags.
• Be aware that your child’s wellies/wet clothes bag may have become separated from their main bag – please ensure you collect ALL your child’s belongings.

Finally, a reminder that any outstanding payments for this trip should be settled by Friday 8^th March (unless you have already contacted the school to arrange an extension to the payment schedule).

Hopefully, this information will help avoid any last minute worries or queries.  Your cooperation in these matters will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the smooth running of the trip.

Many thanks in anticipation,

Miss Armstrong & Miss Lewis

Date of Visit: Thursday 14^th – 15^th March 2024

If possible, choose a small holdall rather than a rigid case as this makes storage in the dorms easier and gives the children more space. Please DO NOT worry if this is not possible.

CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY

• Warm waterproof coat
• Waterproof trousers are advisable
• Wellingtons or walking boots
• 2 pairs of trainers
• Hat and gloves – NO scarves
• 3 complete change of clothes (leggings/joggers – NOT jeans, vest, long sleeve top, jumper/fleece)
• 3 sets of underwear
• 3 pairs of socks (long enough to cover ankles)
• Washing kit – soap, flannel, toothbrush, toothpaste, non-aerosol deodorant (if necessary) and hair ties for long hair
• Towel
• Nightwear
• Slippers (if preferred)
• 1 small teddy/cuddly toy
• 1 book
• Water bottle – not glass
• Bin bag/plastic bag for wet clothes
• Medication – if required
• Maximum of £5 spending money – to be placed in a sealed envelope with your child’s name, class and amount enclosed written on the outside and ready to hand to the class teacher.

Bedding will be supplied by the Centre.

Please DO NOT bring any food, sweets and snacks, no jewellery, electronic devices and games, cameras or mobile phones.

Dear Parent/Guardians,

Year 1 Trip – Blists Hill Victorian Town Museum

As part of this term’s cross-curriculum work we have arranged for Year 1 to visit Blists Hill Victorian Town Museum, Coalbrookdale on Wednesday 13^th March. We will be leaving school at 9.15am and returning approximately 3.00pm, in time for normal home time.

The cost for this trip is £13.00, which includes transport costs, entrance fees, workshops and insurance. Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip please.

As Year 1 pupils are provided with free school meals as part of the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, a packed lunch will be provided for all pupils. Please click on the link below to select from the various menu options available. All packed lunches come with a piece of fruit, biscuit, packet of crisps.  Your child should bring their own water bottle.  If we haven’t received a completed packed lunch form for your child by close of play, Monday 11^th March, we will assume they will be bringing one from home.

https://forms.office.com/e/cHPte7wus7

Children should wear their school uniform and sensible walking shoes for this trip and, as Blists Hill is an open air museum and the majority of our time will be spent outdoors, bring along a waterproof coat for possible cold/inclement weather.  No spending money is required.

Please note that this visit is covered by the Consent Form for Trips/visits & Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Hilbert

Administration Manager

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As part of the National Curriculum your child will be going to the Quarry Swimming Baths for swimming lessons.  Each lesson will take place on a Friday afternoon for 5 weeks, starting 23^rd February and ending 22^nd March (inclusive).

Miss Jones will walk her class to and from The Quarry Swimming Baths for these sessions so no payment is required for this activity.

The swimming lessons take place later in the day than we would ideally have liked, but it was the only slot left available to us. It means that the children will not return to school until around 3.30pm – slightly later than normal home time. Our apologies if this causes any inconvenience.

 Please could you ensure your child remembers to bring their swimming costume (no bikinis please), goggles and towel in on the day they go swimming, as they will only be disappointed if they have to stay behind or sit and watch! Thank you.

Dear Parents/Carers,

The KS2 SATs will take place during the week commencing 13^th May 2024. Below are the SATs dates for each test throughout the week.

1)Timetable for SATs week

2) Year 6 SATs revision/practice books

 In response to the large number of requests from parents for SATs revision materials, the school has purchased a reading, maths and grammar, punctuation and spelling practice book for each child. Your child will soon be given these and will have a suggested schedule to complete the practice questions.  The schedule will be published on Dojo for reference each week.

3) MathsBot

In the run up to the SATs, we will be using the MathsBot site more and more to improve arithmetic skills. The site can be visited here : https://mathsbot.com/ We will be focussing on the primary school maths skills sections and will show these sections to the children.

As always, thank you for supporting your child with their learning.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Edwards and Mrs Morgan

As part of this term’s Science and Geography curriculum work on Animals and Rivers, Year 4 will visit Rea Brook Valley Nature Reserve on Thursday 8^th February. Whilst at the Nature Reserve, each class wiil take part in a workshop provided by Shropshire Wildlife Trust staff.

Dolphins class will leave school immediately after morning registration and return around 11.30am; Whales will leave school at 12.15pm (following an early lunch sitting) and return round 2.45pm. As both classes will be at school during lunchtime children will not need to bring in packed lunches for this trip.

The cost for this trip is £5.20 per child, including the 2 workshops. Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to 8^th February please.

Children should wear suitable outdoor clothing (as per Forest School-type activities), with plenty of layers to keep out the cold, and bring along a warm/waterproof coat for possible inclement weather.  Wellington boots will be essential as the paths are very muddy in some places.

 Please note that this visit is covered by the Annual Consent Form for Trips/visits & Medical Information. Please notify the school immediately if there are any changes to your contact/emergency contact details or medical information.

We are very excited to announce that we have organised a residential trip for our Year 6 pupils for June 2024 at The Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer.  Children will leave school on the morning of Monday 3^rd June (the first day after the May half term break) and return in time for normal end of day collection time on Wednesday 5^th June.

We are great advocates of the benefits a residential trip can give to those pupils who attend. These include:

• team building skills, co-operation and respect (through a series of safe but challenging activities);
• developing greater independence;
• learning new skills and taking part in new and enriching experiences;
• discovering more about themselves and their capabilities and becoming more motivated as individuals; and
• (last but not least) having fun!

The Pioneer Centre is a relatively new purpose-built activity venue, with excellent modern facilities, designed to meet the diverse needs of both staff and children alike, and we have stayed there on a number of occasions now. Each occasion has been very successful and, as such, we plan to take our Year 6 pupils there again in the Summer term.

The centre provides a “home from home” atmosphere and offers a wide range of exciting activities, with experienced and qualified staff on hand at all times. To find out more about the Centre’s facilities and to see a plan of the site, please visit their website at https://activity-centres.naycacuk.co.uk/pioneer-centre/

The cost of the excursion is £230.00 per child, including transport, food, accommodation, supervised activities and equipment. We recognise that this is a large sum of money so have broken it down into four instalments of £57.50. We would be grateful if you could pay the first instalment by 29^th February, sooner if possible, and the remainder of the trip balance by Monday 20^th May. Of course, if you wish to pay this sooner that would also be appreciated.

If you are worried about making full payment by the given deadline, please do come and talk to me or contact the office: we can extend the payment schedule to give you more time to cover the cost.

If your child is worried about any aspect of the residential trip, please do not worry as class teachers have plenty of time to prepare the children.

An information evening for parents and Year 6 pupils will take place nearer to the trip to go over the finer details and address any outstanding queries you or your child may have.

This trip will be an amazing, once in a life-time, experience for our pupils and we hope very much that all our Year 6 pupils will attend. If, however, your child WILL NOT be attending the trip, please do let the class teacher know as soon as possible.

As we continue to prioritise the safety and well-being of our students, we are conducting an assessment of each child’s swimming abilities to enhance our swimming program. Your input is invaluable in ensuring that we provide the best possible experience for your child.

To streamline this process, we have created a Microsoft Teams link for you to fill out a brief questionnaire regarding your child’s swimming skills. The information gathered will help us tailor our swimming lessons to meet the specific needs of each individual student.

Please click on the following link to access the questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/vbGVhUKpD2

We kindly request that you complete the questionnaire by Monday 22^nd January. Your prompt response will enable us to plan accordingly and make any necessary arrangements to accommodate your child’s requirements.

If you encounter any technical difficulties or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving your valuable input.

Thank you for your continued support.

Many thanks,

Miss Lewis

PE Co-Ordinator