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.

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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.