2 years ago
Posted on 10th Apr 2025 by Mr Larkham

Spring Term Values Cups & Awards

Today we had our termly Cups Assembly where we celebrate those children demonstrating our School Values day in, day out. Each class present a Cup for a child that demonstrates their particular value:

Reception: FRIENDSHIP

Year 1: KINDNESS

Year 2: HONESTY

Year 3: COOPERATION

Year 4: RESPECT

Year 5: PERSEVERANCE

Year 6: AMBITION

Well done to Kira, Fred B, Lyla-Rose, Phoebe, Fern, Edwyn, Harrison, Fred L, Chloe, Anna, Esmai, Charlie, Jackson and Reggie – you have truly shown Coleham School Values!

We also awarded some special awards for music, charity, sport and ECO awareness:

Charity Award: Josie and Juliet for the RND animal badges

Rathmell Music Award: Evie, Grace, Martha, Summer, May, Florence, Bella and Mari for their fantastic performances in the school production

ECO Warrior Award: Wilbur, Freddie and Sophie for the gardening efforts to make our school environment a better place.

Y6 Sports People: Elsie and Georgie

Well done everyone!

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Apr 2025 by Mr Larkham

House Cup

A huge congratulations to QUARRY for lifting the House Cup! Evie and Luca are the first QUARRY Captains to lift the Cup 2022!

Well done to all our children for amassing over 39,000 Dojo Points, and well done to all those in QUARRY for their supreb efforts!

Final Standings (Spring Term)

1st: QUARRY – 10,194 pts
2nd: Greyfriars – 10,096 pts
3rd: Severn – 9789 pts
4th: Darwin – 9407 pts

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Apr 2025 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents & Carers,

As we reach the end of this term, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve all been on together. What a term it has been! From the successful sports events to the amazing musical performances and class assemblies, our children have blown our socks off!

Our sports teams have shown skill and teamwork, bringing home several trophies and making us all proud. Equally impressive have been the musical talents displayed by our pupils.

But more than that, I am immensely proud of everyone’s efforts this term. Our children have demonstrated resilience and a positive attitude, embracing every challenge with enthusiasm and have made the most of their learning in and out of the classroom. Our dedicated staff have gone above and beyond to support and nurture our children, ensuring they have the best possible learning experience.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the constant support of our parents & carers. Your encouragement and involvement have been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership.

As we head into the well-deserved break, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone. Enjoy this time with your families, recharge, and come back refreshed for another exciting term ahead.

Wishing you all a wonderful and restful break!

Warm regards,

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 03rd Apr 2025 by Mr Larkham

Request re: toys in school

We wanted to remind everyone about our expectations regarding toys in school. While we understand that toys can be a source of comfort and fun for children, we kindly ask that they are not brought into school.

We wrote to you a few weeks ago regarding trading cards. We are happy for these to be brought in, with the expectation that they must be able to fit in their trays. Football cards have been a source of positive interactions at playtimes, and we would not want to disrupt that if possible.

However, we have had issues around small plastic toys, notably axolotls and other creatures, that are causing social problems. This is also leading to bigger and more valuable toys being brought in.

There are several reasons for this request to leave toys at home. Firstly, toys can be a distraction during lessons, making it difficult for students to focus on their work. We want to ensure that all children have the best possible learning environment, free from unnecessary distractions. Secondly, toys can sometimes lead to disagreements or conflicts among children, which can disrupt the harmony of the classroom and playground. By keeping toys at home, we can help maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all.

Additionally, there is always the risk of toys getting lost or damaged, which can cause distress for the children. We want to avoid any upset and ensure that personal belongings are kept safe.

Of course, there are times when some children do require to have something with them: if you feel that your child is unable to cope at school without a comfort toy, sensory item, fidget or otherwise, please speak to your child’s teacher and we should be able to accommodate.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

2 years ago
Posted on 03rd Apr 2025 by Mr Larkham

BEAVERS! Get your votes in!

A week or so ago, we asked our children to come up with some names for the two beavers that have been released into the old river bed by the Shropshire Wildlife Trust as part of a local competition.

I am delighted to confirm that the names put forward by year 2 for the Shrewsbury beavers, Bertie and Beryl, have been selected by the Wildlife Trust for the public vote!

The public vote will be live on Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s Instagram story for 5 days from 7^th April and they hope to announce the winners on Radio Shropshire, too.

Make sure you vote for the Coleham School suggestions (and ask all your friends and family to vote as well!). The vote will be available from 7th April on the Shropshire Wildlife Trust Facebook and Instagram pages.

These are the first Shropshire beavers for over 400 years – let’s make history by using the Coleham names!

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Mar 2025 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents & Carers,

What another incredible week we’ve had at school! The weeks are flying by and this week has been full of exciting things…

Lots of sporting events were held this week with nearly 30 children taking part in sports fixtures including hockey, netball and football. Thank you to Miss Lewis and Mr Halford for working hard to make sure as many children as possible are able to take part and enjoy sport!

Well done as well to Josie and Juliet who raised lots of cash for Red Nose Day last Friday, selling their home-made badges. They sold out very quickly! Excellent enterprise from those Year 4s and for a great cause, too!

There is still so much to look forward to as we enter the final two weeks of the Spring Term (I know – where is the time going!?)

Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 20th Mar 2025 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

What another fantastic week we’ve had at school! Lots of sporting endeavours and creative highlights to look through in the newsletter.

Well done to all the children taking part in the Sport Inclusion event earlier in the week, the cross country event (with a huge Coleham contingent!) and the Year 3/4 Hockey earlier today! It’s great to see so much enthusiasm for sport and seeing so many children get the chance to shine this week.

Let’s not forget the great creative thread to the week! Starting with the Let’s Dance event at Theatre Severn, and the Year 4’s star turn in Ludlow, performing with three other schools on stage, your children have really shone. We love nothing more than seeing our pupils performing with enjoyment and such enthusiasm. Well done, all!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 13th Mar 2025 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher’s Message

Dear Parents & Carers,

This week’s school production of Peter Pan was an absolute blast! Our incredibly talented children really outdid themselves, bringing the magic of Neverland to life with so much enthusiasm. From the first scene to the final bow, they had everyone captivated. The kids worked super hard, and it showed in every moment of the performance. They should be so proud of what they achieved!

We’re so proud of all their hard work. The school production is a perfect example of how creativity, arts, and music are at the heart of what we do. These aren’t just activities; they’re essential to our school’s spirit. They give our students a chance to express themselves, develop their talents, and experience the joy of performing. I always maintain that the arts make life worth living, and this show was a fantastic reminder of that.

A huge shoutout to Mrs Stennett and her awesome team! Their hard work in directing, organising, and supporting the students made this production a huge success. Their passion for the arts and dedication to nurturing the kids’ talents were evident in every detail. The smooth transitions, stunning sets, and perfect timing were all thanks to their efforts.

And let’s not forget you: the parents and carers! Your help with learning lines, encouraging your children, and cheering them on was invaluable. Your involvement made the production possible and highlighted the importance of community and teamwork in our school.

Our creative week have also seen the Year 4 children rehearsing for a drama performance next week, and we have further bolstered our reading and writing curriculum with our excellent consultant, John Murray.

Well done to everyone!

Have a lovely weekend.

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 08th Mar 2025 by Mr Larkham

School Production: Saturday Rehearsals

What a great day full of amazing acting, singing and dancing! Well done and THANK YOU to all the children and staff who have given up their Saturdays to make sure the show is brilliant!

Our Director Mrs Stennett took a moment to celebrate Emilia’s 10th Birthday too in the sunshine.

It promises to be a spectacular show!

2 years ago
Posted on 06th Mar 2025 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents,

What a World Book Week we have had at school! It has been a truly fantastic week, filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and a shared love for reading.

Throughout the week, we have seen an incredible level of participation from everyone. The short story competition alone received around 80 entries, showcasing the impressive writing talents of our young authors. It has been fantastic to see such an amazing response from our children, and the care, attention and hard work and effort that had gone into them was brilliant. A huge well done to everyone who put the effort in to entering a story of their own!

Our pupils’ enthusiasm for reading was further fueled by visits from real-life authors and storytellers this week. These sessions were not only informative but also inspiring, as the authors shared their experiences and insights into the world of writing. The children were captivated by their stories has hopefully left them with a renewed passion for books.

One of the highlights of the week was undoubtedly the character costume day. The creativity and effort put into the costumes were truly remarkable. From classic literary characters to modern-day heroes, the school was transformed into a vibrant parade of book-inspired outfits. It’s always a favourite day for me – any excuse for a bit of fancy dress!

Thank to everyone who has helped to make this year’s Book Week a success, and thank you to all you parents and carers for continuing the passion for books and reading at home!

Have a super weekend, everyone!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 03rd Mar 2025 by Mr Larkham

Class Mixing – Year EYFS/Year 2/Year 4

Dear Parents/Carers,

At Coleham, we mix our classes at the end of EYFS, Year 2, and Year 4. Soon, our staff will begin organising the new classes for the next academic year. We want to inform you about the process and its benefits to help you support your child if they have any worries.

Mixing classes widens our children’s social horizons, allowing them to form new relationships. This experience helps them transition more smoothly to secondary school. Many children make new friendships while retaining and strengthening existing ones, which further grows our school community. Additionally, it can help break negative relationships.

It’s natural for children to feel wary about being in a ‘new’ class. However, they already know most of the children in their year group. Any children mixed into a different class will still be there at playtimes, lunch and year group events and they will remain with many of their current classmates.

Mixing classes is an incredibly thoughtful process. We know the children well and understand their relationships. We use a combination of sources to ensure the best mixes:

We consult the children in a child-friendly way about their preferences.
We work as a team, using our professional knowledge of social and working relationships. Current and previous class teachers; Pastoral Team; Leadership and our SENDCO all contribute.
We also consult parents for any strong feelings.

Attached is a link to an optional form where you can confidentially share any strong feelings about the makeup of the mixed classes. The form is not compulsory, but we will seriously consider any parental recommendations or feelings. We may contact you about your responses if we need any clarification or further details. If you choose to use the form, please fill out one per child.

These forms will automatically close at 11:59 pm on Friday 14^th March.

EYFS Class Mixing Form

Year 2 Class Mixing Form

Year 4 Class Mixing Form

Thank you for your continued support

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 28th Feb 2025 by Mr Larkham

IMPORTANT: Collectible Cards and Toys

Dear Parents & Carers,

We are writing to you about an important matter concerning collectible toys, such as card collections, that many children have been bringing to school.

Firstly, we want to acknowledge that the vast majority of children are having a wonderful time sharing their passion and knowledge about these collectibles without conflict of struggle. In fact, it’s heartwarming to see them engaging with their peers around such a positive activity and widening circles of friendships on the playground.

However, it has come to our attention that some children are finding it tricky to navigate the dynamics of trading and collecting these items. We’ve noticed that a few children are becoming upset due to losing cards, regretting trades, or feeling jealous when they see others’ collections. This causes social issues between children and takes up staff time resolving who swapped with who; who came with more cards than they have and parents asking us to find lost cards.

While we do not want to stop children from bringing these items to school, as many find great joy and benefit from them, we believe it is important to address these concerns as a community. We kindly ask parents to think carefully about their child’s maturity and ability to navigate these issues before allowing them to bring any items to school that they would regret losing or damaging. Please have a conversation with your child so they understand the risk. We would normally advise against bringing in any items from home to school that are precious to them in any way as school staff cannot take responsibility for missing items.

Parents are responsible for what their children bring to school, and we want to ensure that these items do not become a source of distress or conflict. Additionally, it is not a good use of staff time to resolve disagreements or misunderstandings related to these items. With all your support, we will be able to successfully navigate this issue without any drastic measures. We will carefully monitor things over the next few weeks, but in the meantime, we ask that no one brings any folder or collection that cannot fit in their class trays. Large collections brought in will be looked after by staff and handed over the parents at the end of the school day.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We appreciate your support in helping us create a positive and enjoyable environment for all our children.

Best regards,

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2025 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to the spring term! I hope you all had a restful break and are as excited as we are to dive into another term filled with learning and growth. The lovely weather we’ve had certainly feels more like spring, and is giving everyone a welcome boost to their spirits.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with their children’s teachers this week: it’s always a pleasure to be able to share your children’s achievements with you, and your involvement is greatly appreciated. These meetings are invaluable in helping us understand how we can best support your child’s educational journey.

It’s been a busy week already, with everyone ready to get stuck into another jam-packed term. The enthusiasm and energy from everyone has been fantastic, and we are all looking forward to the exciting events and activities planned for the coming weeks.

Next week, we have World Book Week, which promises to be a highlight of the term. There are plenty of exciting activities planned, including a non-uniform day on Thursday. I look forward to seeing all the creative costumes, but please feel free to take it easy and just come in something comfortable if you prefer. The most important thing is that everyone enjoys the day and participates in the fun.

Enjoy your weekends!

Best regards,

Tom Larkham
Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2025 by Mr Larkham

A Letter From Sir David Attenborough!

Well done to Olive in Squirrels class for writing to Sir David Attenborough and getting a HAND-WRITTEN reply! Olive had written to Sir David asking ‘What is the most important thing we can do to save the planet?’.

Sir David always replies to letters and has made Olive’s day! It just goes to show how powerful writing can be.

2 years ago
Posted on 06th Feb 2025 by Mr Larkham

Greyfriars Road Reminders: School Street

Please remember that Greyfriar’s Road is closed to traffic from 8:20 – 9:00 each morning, and 2:50 – 3:30 each afternoon.

If you are parking before the road closes, please be patient and wait until the road is opened again. Remember to switch off your engines if you are waiting so families do not need to walk through unnecessary fumes. Please do not be upset if you are asked to wait for the road to open or to turn your engines off.

As ever, please continue to be mindful of our neighbours on Salter’s Lane and not hinder their movements to and from their houses.

Please let any friends and family members who may be collecting your children by car know about the School Street scheme.

2 years ago
Posted on 17th Jan 2025 by Mr Larkham

Junior Journalists!

Nel and Elliott in Year 6 have done an incredible job for the past few months writing, editing and comiling a weekly Coleham Chronicle newspaper! Since November, they have been issuing a brand new edition each Friday and are handing them out to classes. Features include fun news stories, interviews and the coveted “Teacher Of The Week”.

The newspaper is so good that it has been praised by professionals! Nel’s uncle, who is a professional journalist writing for Research Professional News, a news orginisation for university research publishing, showed it to his boss, Sarah Richardson. She was really impressed and couldn’t believe that two Year 6s were writing it in their spare time!

Well done Nel and Elliott! Amazing to see our children coming up with great ideas and running with them at home! We’ll be adding the Coleham Chronicle to the weekly newsletter from next week!

2 years ago
Posted on 16th Jan 2025 by Mr Larkham

Young Voices

Well done to all the children who took part in the Young Voices concert on Wednesday! Our wonderful choir joined over 5300 other children and spent a (very long!) day and evening rehearsing and performing their first arena gig.

The children did us all proud: it was an excellent concert enjoyed by all and they were great ambassadors to our school. Well done to them, and a huge thank you to Mrs Porrett for organising such a big event for us. Thanks also to Mrs Lennox, Miss Pillsbury and Miss Featherstone for accompanying the children on the trip!

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Jan 2025 by Mr Larkham

RESPECT Ambassadors

This term, we are focusing on one of our most important school rules and values: RESPECT. In assembly on Monday we talked about what respect is, what it means and why it’s important. We agreed that respect means to think about the feelings of others, understanding our impact on others, listening to our grown ups, being polite to others and looking after ourselves, others and the things around us.

We have a lot of incredibly respectful children in our school! We also want to highlight those children as ambassadors to everyone as good role models – so we have launched our RESPECT Ambassadors across school this week!

Children are able to nominate others they feel demonstrate respectful behaviour and school staff can also nominate children. Each Monday assembly, I will hand out certificates and badges to those children. Badges will hopefully be worn with pride and act as a signal to others, showing everyone what respect is!

Today we gave out the first badges: 1 in each class and had a special Headteacher’s Teatime. Well done to our first set of ambassadors: Rory, Jackson, Ada, Milo, Arthur J, Arthur T, Sam, Penny, Max, Bobby, Henry, Charlie, Nel and Wilfie!

Who will be next?

2 years ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2025 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to a brand new year at our school! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable Christmas break. I’m excited to step into 2025: there is so much more to look forward to this term!

Spring term is always my favourite because it’s when everything really starts to happen. The days get longer, the weather gets warmer (honestly, it will!), and our school calendar fills up with exciting events and activities. We have a jam-packed schedule ahead, and I encourage you to read the rest of this newsletter and keep an eye on our website for all the latest updates and information.

First and foremost, I want to thank you all for your brilliant support throughout 2024. Your involvement and dedication have been key to making our school a thriving and vibrant community. From volunteering at events to supporting your children’s learning at home, your contributions have made a significant difference. As we look ahead to 2025, we are committed to building on the successes of the past year and making this year even better.

Thanks again for all your support – lets make 2025 a year to remember!

Many thanks

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 14th Dec 2024 by Mr Larkham

Young Voices in Concert!

Mrs Porrett took her Young Voices choir on the road last week with a spectacular performance at St Alkmund’s Church in town. The children sang their songs to a fee-paying audience as part of a professional choir’s Christmas concert. They showcased their talents brilliantly and got the biggest applause of the night – well done!

A huge thankyou to the Phoenix Singers for inviting us, and thank you to Mrs Porrett for organising the adults’ tickets!

2 years ago
Posted on 28th Nov 2024 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear parents and carers,

We had yet another super week at Coleham! Our pupils demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, embodying ‘The Coleham Way’ by showing respect to themselves, each other and our competitors during all sporting events this week, including not taking advantage of an open goal to help an opposition goalkeeper after receiving a ball to the face. It’s wonderful to see our values in action!

Regarding sporting teams, please see the letter to all parents explaining our arrangements for team selections and our commitment to ensuring that as many children as possible can compete for the school – this can sometimes mean disappointing news, but children and parents can be reassured that opportunities will come their way.

There is also some important information from the Smartphone Free Childhood information event held last week, with some very interesting slides that I strongly recommend that ALL parents and carers have a read of.

The school is now beautifully decorated for Christmas, thanks to the hard work and creativity of our pupils and staff. The festive spirit is truly in the air and ready for the Nativities coming up after next week.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the Christmas mingle this evening!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2024 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a week it has been! The unexpected snow and ice brought a touch of winter magic to our school, though it did come with its challenges (the picture may or may not be an actual picture of me gritting the playground). We had to reset the boiler a few times and find the grit, but nothing stops Coleham School!

Despite the weather, we’ve had a week full of exciting activities, including a Diwali workshop organised by Mrs Mukhopadhyay and more sporting events. A special highlight was the theatre trip organised by Miss Armstrong, which was a fantastic experience for all involved. The students thoroughly enjoyed the performance – thank you Miss Armstrong!

We also had a very informative evening session about smartphone use, which provided valuable insights for parents. We will be sharing more information on this topic next week, so stay tuned. Thank you to Mr Tudor from The Priory for coming to share secondary school experiences; to Tom and Tess from the Smartphone-Free Childhood Team and a special thank you to Anthea Renshaw for her help in organising.

Thank you for your continued support: we look forward to more fun and learning in the coming weeks!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 14th Nov 2024 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we wrap up another wonderful week, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your positivity and engagement during the parent/carer consultations. Your support and feedback are invaluable to us, and it was fantastic to see so many of you.

This week has been filled with exciting activities and memorable moments. Our students had a fantastic time during the author visit, sparking their imaginations and inspiring a love for reading. Additionally, the EYFS children were thrilled to have farm animals visit, providing a hands-on learning experience that they will cherish.

DON’T FORGET! Individual school photos are next Wednesday 19th November. Please come in wearing normal uniform, not PE kit. If your child is scheduled for PE, they will be able to do PE in their school uniform and wear trainers on Wednesday.

Thank you once again for your continued support and for making our school community so special.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2024 by Mr Larkham

NSPCC’s Speak Out; Stay Safe Programme

Dear Parent/Carer

NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. programme

I am pleased to inform you that we are participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme this term. Speak out. Stay safe. is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.

This child friendly programme is aligned with the curriculum and consists of age appropriate virtual assemblies and supporting classroom based activities which we have reviewed, alongside NSPCC volunteer led face to face workshops for children aged 6-7 and 9-11. The content is delivered in an engaging and interactive way with the help of the NSPCC mascot Buddy.

Parents and carers are asked to let school know if their child may have experienced anything (in the past or happening now) which may mean they need extra support before, during or after taking part in this programme.

If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme visit www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.

Feedback survey for pupils aged 7-11

The NSPCC would like to gather feedback from pupils aged between 7-11 about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme to gauge their learning. This will be voluntary and children can still take part in the programme if they don’t take part in the survey.

All survey questions are multiple choice and focussed on the programme.
The survey is anonymous and confidential. However, if in the process of completing the survey, a teacher becomes concerned for a pupil’s welfare (g., through something a pupil says) we will follow our school’s safeguarding procedures.
If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, sign the slip below and return it to your child’s class teacher.
If you have agreed that your child can take part in the survey but your child changes their mind on the day, that is also okay.

Additional NSPCC resources for families to help keep children safe

The NSPCC have shared some important information below on wider NSPCC resources and support to help keep children safe.

Parent/Carer support

Take a look at information, support, advice and activities from NSPCC for parent and carers.

www.nspcc.org.uk/parents

Activities to extend learning at home

Take part in games and activities at home to help children learn about speaking out and staying safe.

www.nspcc.org.uk/activities

Online Safety Hub

For information on a range of different online safety topics including gaming, social media, sharing images, parental controls and more.

www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety

Childline – under 12’s

Childline have an accessible website with advice, support, games and activities. Children can change the language, enlarge text and also listen to the content.

www.childline.org.uk/buddy (5-7)

www.childline.org.uk/kids (7-11)

Talk PANTS with your children

Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep children safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides simple but important messages. Download the free resources at www.nspcc.org.uk/pants.

I hope you find this information about the NSPCC and the Speak out. Stay safe. programme helpful. Please do contact me if you have any further questions.

Yours sincerely,

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

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Parent/carer SURVEY withdrawal form for children aged 7-11 only

I do not consent to (Name of pupil) ________________________ participating in the completion of the NSPCC Pupil Survey following the delivery of the Speak out. Stay safe. Programme.

Signed (Parent/Carer) :______________________ Date: __________

2 years ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2024 by Mr Larkham

Staffing News: Miss Melville Maternity

Dear Parents and Carers

I am writing to share some important news regarding the wonderful Miss Melville. As many of you may know, Miss Melville is expecting a new addition to her family and will be going on maternity leave starting next month (Monday 18^th November). She will be holding her parent and carer consultations, as normal, on the 13^th and 14^th November. We are all thrilled for her and wish her the very best during this exciting time.

In her absence, we are pleased to welcome Mrs. Vernon, who will be taking over Miss Melville’s class until the end of the academic year. Mrs. Vernon has been working in EYFS for the past few weeks and has already begun getting to know the children. She has spent the past few weeks in familiarising herself with the children and the curriculum, and we are confident that she will continue to provide the same high standard of education and care that Miss Melville has always delivered.

We understand that transitions can be challenging, but we want to reassure you that your children are in excellent hands. Mrs. Vernon is a great addition to the team and brings a warm, nurturing approach to teaching. She is committed to ensuring a smooth and positive transition for all the children.

We are grateful for your continued support and understanding during this period of change. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support both you and your children through this transition.

Thank you for your cooperation and trust.

Yours sincerely

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 18th Oct 2024 by Mr Larkham

Clean Air Reminders: Idling Cars

Thank you to everyone for continuing to support the School Street scheme and also being mindful of our neighbours when parking.

As we move into the colder months, we get an increase in cars waiting outside school, or anywhere on the school run, with engines idling. Please make sure that engines are off when parked up. Idling unnecessarily actually risks a fixed penalty notice from traffic wardens, but more importantly, it drastically decreases air quality and poses a significant health risk for many people, especially children.

It would be fair and considerate to not expose our children to car fumes unnecessarily, by turning engines off when waiting in cars, especially if parked outside someone’s house.

Thank you for you continued support!

2 years ago
Posted on 18th Oct 2024 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents & Carers,

It’s been a fantastic week this week, with soooo many visitors and trips going on for our Careers Week. A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time to inspire the children with you wide and varied careers. There’s been a real buzz around the school of children chatting about jobs and their futures which is so, so valuable. A big thank you also to the wonderful Mrs Jasper in the office for putting together the timetable – not an easy task!

Well done, and thankyou, to the children who took part in Thursday Night Dinner last night, cooking for their families (and teachers). This Headteacher very much enjoyed his dinner!

Remember that we are only here for 3 days next week, and Thursday is the first day of the half-term break.

Have a super break, whatever you get up to!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 15th Oct 2024 by Mr Larkham

Parent & Carer Consultation Evenings – BOOKING APPOINTMENTS

Dear Parents and Carers,

You can book your Autumn Term Parent & Carer Consultation meetings from Friday 18th October. Consultations for will be held in your child’s classroom, and all classes (except Rabbits) will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday 12^th November: 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Thursday 13^th November: 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm

For children in Rabbits Class (Miss Cox) only, Parent & Carer consultations will need to be held the following week:

Wednesday 20^th November: 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Thursday 21^st November: 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm

To arrange your appointment, please log on to Arbor either on a computer or through the app. When you open the app, there will be a section labelled Guardian Consultations immediately below your child’s attendance figures. Click that link, and you will see instructions and be able to select the date and time from a drop-down menu.

Where possible, we ask that you book one meeting per child. For separated parents, we will be able to accommodate separate meetings if they are required.

Warm regards

Coleham School Office

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Oct 2024 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents & Carers,

We’ve had a GREAT week at school, full of so many amazing activities, visitors and more! I enjoyed spending some time on Wednesday watching the girls’ football on the field. Despite the mud, they gave it their all, played well as a team and scored two superb goals against a very strong team. They never gave up, showing the Coleham Ambition and doing us proud. This follows an impressive showing from the boys’ in their own tournament on Monday.

We also had our first House competition on Wednesday, seeing GREYFRIARS lifting the House Cup for the first time this year. Well done Greyfriars!

Next week is our Careers Week – one of my favourite weeks of the year. I look forward to seeing those of you coming to help and I love seeing the children so enthused and inspired afterwards.

Have a lovely weekend!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher

2 years ago
Posted on 27th Sep 2024 by Mr Larkham

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents & Carers,

Welcome to the end of another week full of busy things! this week we’ve had lots of trips and visitors which you can read all about in this newsletter.

We’ve had the first of our new parents open mornings this week and it was a joy to take them around the school and see such purposeful work going on. The EYFS children were very excited to talk to everyone and we even had two superb Year 6s starting the tour off!

Next Monday is our Harvest Festival assembly, and we will be collecting donations for the local food bank (see more in the newsletter below).

SCHOOL STREET REMINDER:

Please remember to let others know about the Greyfriars Rd closure so that anyone picking up your children are aware that the road must remain shut until 3:30pm. We ask anyone parking up before it closes to kindly wait until 3:30pm to move on.

SALTERS LANE REMINDER:

Please be mindful of our neighbours in Salters Lane when dropping children off & collecting. We have had some complaints about parking habits. We have been reassured by traffic wardens that there is no illegal parking, however, please be considerate to not obstruct property entrances. Also please remember that St Julian’s Car Park is available across the Greyfriars Bridge.

Have a lovely weekend!

Tom Larkham

Headteacher