Updates

Thursday 11th April, 2024

School Photographs

Don’t forget to look at the School Class Photographs and purchase one if you would like too via the website below.  Mrs Jasper has emailed out codes for each class photograph to view these.

Active Photograph Website

 

Tuesday 9th April, 2024

Science Week

We are really excited about Science Week coming up soon.  Miss Harris has organised lots of brilliant experiences across school.

We also have a visiting Planetarium for KS2 and Walking with Dinosaurs visit for KS1.  We would be really grateful if you can help to contribute towards these extra-special events.

The contribution per pupil is £3 , payable via Arbor School Shop.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Saturday 6th April, 2024

Yr 5 & 6 Author Visit

We are really looking forward to our Year 5 & 6 Author Event with Tom Palmer on Tuesday 16th April.  Tom’s been writing children’s books for over 13 years with many featuring football & rugby. He has contributed to the very popular Football Heroes series.  He also writes some fantastic historical fiction about WW1 and WW2 which are dyslexic friendly and accessible as they are shorter novels with yellow tinted pages and a larger font.  Our Year 6 pupils have always loved reading this series!

Signed books for this event are available to purchase on Arbor for £6 each.  Please purchase these early so we can order the correct amount of stock.

Friday 22nd March, 2024

Clubs

Our new Club offering for after Easter Holidays is available to view on our website

Clubs Page

We have some exciting new clubs on offer including Gardening for Year 4 being run by the Street Allotment Project, Boogie Shoes Dance Club for EYFS/Yr 1 ran by our talented dancer Miss Cox, Orienteering for KS2 ran by Mr Halford and ICT Programming for KS2 ran by local resident Mr Cooper.

You can make payment for Clubs via Arbor.

Thursday 21st March, 2024

Exploring Yayoi Kusama’s Art with Year 4: A Creative Journey

Year 4 have delved into the art of Yayoi Kusama, using her work as inspiration to create their own pieces. They explored Kusama’s use of dots and patterns, culminating in the creation of installation boxes reflecting her iconic style.  Volunteers generously supported the project, enriching the children’s creative journey. Through this exploration, children honed their artistic skills and embraced the transformative power of creativity.

Wednesday 20th March, 2024

A Day of Cricket Joy for Our Children

A big thank you to ‘Chance to Shine’ from the Shropshire Cricket Board for giving our children the opportunity for a cricket taster day. Their enjoyment was evident as they immersed themselves in the sport, learning new skills and refining existing ones. This event not only sparked a love for cricket but also taught valuable lessons in teamwork and perseverance. We are grateful to the Shropshire Cricket Board for providing this enriching experience to our children.

Wednesday 20th March, 2024

Coleham’s Triumph: Exceptional Performance in Cross-Country Event

Coleham celebrates another successful cross-country event, praising the remarkable performance of all runners despite challenging weather conditions. With 100% effort and perseverance, they secured several top 10 finishes across all races. The U9 girls and boys, along with the U11 boys, clinched 1st place overall, showcasing outstanding teamwork and determination. Congratulations to all participants for their impressive achievements and unwavering dedication.

Wednesday 20th March, 2024

Thursday-Class Photographs

All children should wear school uniform on Thursday please.

Wednesday 20th March, 2024

Celebrating Success: Attingham Park Cross-Country Runners Shine!

In an exhilarating cross-country event at Attingham Park, children faced challenging terrain with boggy ground, brambles, and inclines. Despite these obstacles, their determination prevailed. Remarkable achievements were seen across the board, with Year 4 girls clinching 1st place, Year 3, 5, and 6 girls, and Year 3 and 4 boys securing 2nd place, Year 5 boys claiming 4th, and Year 6 boys securing 5th. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts, resilience, and teamwork!

Tuesday 19th March, 2024

Ofsted Update

Hello all,

Important Message:

We will be hosting Ofsted tomorrow and Wednesday!

We have made some alterations to our timetables but don’t want the children to miss out on anything that was already planned and so the Attingham Park Cross Country event, the SHS Quarry Run, Tennis taster sessions, the Yr 4 Parent volunteer lesson and our School Production of Alice in Wonderland will be going ahead, as normal. The show must go on!

We are incredibly grateful for your support and if you can find time to complete the Parent Survey this evening or tomorrow that would be wonderful.

https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk.

If you can help your children fill in the Pupil Survey that would be much appreciated too.

https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Pupil/10240642.

Thank you
From all of the Coleham Team

Monday 18th March, 2024

Yr 4 Residential to PGL!

We had an amazing overnight stay at PGL at Boreatton Park! We spent an action-packed two days abseiling, trapeze jumping, swinging from a giant structure, problem solving and scooting, as well as enjoying team-building and singing songs around the campfire. Year 4 showed incredible bravery in facing their fears, determination in completing challenges, resilience in coping with being away from home and unwavering support of their peers. They were a credit to themselves and our school. You can watch their best memories here:

Friday 15th March, 2024

Alice in Wonderland

Our Yr 5/6 Alice in Wonderland School Production takes place next Wednesday and Thursday evenings @ 6:30pm.

There are some tickets left on Arbor if you fancy coming along.

On the night, children will be selling bags of sweets at the entrance for £1 each and there will be refreshments available during the interval.

 

Friday 15th March, 2024

FRIDAY-All About Me Day

On Friday it will be a Non-Uniform Day.  The children can celebrate being themselves and choose to wear whatever they like!  We’ll be raising money for Autism West Midlands and collecting £1 cash donations in buckets at school drop off.

Friday 15th March, 2024

Year 2 Trip to Shrewsbury Museum

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

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 8th April for OWLS class or Monday 22nd 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.

Friday 15th March, 2024

Year 5 Trip to Think Tank, Birmingham

As part of this term’s Science curriculum work, we have arranged for Year 5 to visit Birmingham’s Think Tank Museum on Thursday 11th 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.

Wednesday 13th March, 2024

Wine Tasting Evening

We are really excited about this new event for our Coleham Community.

Everybody is welcome if you have friends or relatives that would like to come along.

Tickets are available on Arbor.

Tom Holt is the winemaker and owner of Paso-Primero. After working at Tanners Wines, Tom travelled the world with the dream of one day making his own wine, in his own style. After five vintages in New Zealand and Canada, he ended up in the Spanish Pyrenees where he has created an incredible portfolio of award winning wines. On the 26th of April he will take us through that portfolio and share his journey from Shrewsbury to Somontano, and back again.

Wednesday 13th March, 2024

Saturday Morning Club

Mr Cooper runs our ICT clubs in school-he would like to advertise his Saturday morning sessions.

Tuesday 12th March, 2024

Rescheduled Trip to Rea Brook Valley Nature Reserve

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 18th 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.

 

Tuesday 12th March, 2024

Year 6 Leaver Hoodies

Junior College 8Thank you to Lucy’s mum for kindly arranging the online shop for this year’s Leaver Hoodies!

Year 6 parents can order and pay for these online.

Leaver Hoody Shop

Parent Letter

The print deadline was 14th March 2024.

These will be delivered to school and handed out before the Year 6 Residential to Pioneer.

Monday 11th March, 2024

Swimming – Year 6 Giraffes

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 9th April and ending 14th 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.

Monday 11th March, 2024

Girls Football

Congratulations to this talented group of girls who proudly represented Coleham in a challenging football tournament against schools in and around Shrewsbury. Their exceptional skills and unwavering perseverance were evident throughout the competition, demonstrating their ability to play cohesively as a team.

Friday 8th March, 2024

Hockey Fixture

A group of Year 6 children participated in a hockey competition held at Meole Brace Secondary School. We took two teams, and their performance was outstanding. Despite their commendable efforts, we fell short of reaching the semi-finals. However, this setback did not diminish their enthusiasm; they persevered with friendly matches against other schools, maintaining their smiles and enjoyment throughout the day while embodying the Coleham values superbly. A hearty congratulations to all the children for their remarkable display.

Friday 8th March, 2024

SEND Meet ‘n’ Chat

Support for SEND families-an open and informal meet to chat with professionals.

Thursday 7th March, 2024

Alice In Wonderland Tickets

Our School Production of Alice in Wonderland takes place in the last week of term Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st March showing at 6.30pm.

Tickets cost £5 per adult and child and can be purchased on Arbor, School Shop. Refreshments will be available at the interval for a donation towards Autism, West Midlands.

 

Thursday 7th March, 2024

Eco Fashion Show

Free Entry-All Welcome

On Wednesday 13th March, Year 5 will be hosting our first Eco Fashion Show event.

This takes place in the school hall after school and Year 5 families are invited to watch.  Children and families from other classes are also invited to come along-its free entry but we will have to turn people away once the school hall is full.

After the show finishes, you will be able to mingle as the children will be selling pre-loved clothes for £1 each and we have some stalls selling jewellery.  Please come along to support us.

Thursday 7th March, 2024

Yr 5 Fashion Show

Dear Yr 5 Parents/Carers,

Our Year 5 Eco Fashion Show takes place next Wednesday 13th March at 3:30pm in the School Hall.

A consent slip has gone home with the children expressing an interest in being involved.  If your child is able to stay after school to participate please send the slip back to the Class Teacher.

Families and friends from the school community are able to watch the fashion show.  Its free entry.  After the show the children will be selling pre-loved clothes for £1 each.

Children should be taken home by an adult after the Fashion Show.  If you are not able to attend then your child MUST be collected by 5.30pm before we close the school building.

Please can all of the children modelling on the catwalk bring their outfits into school on Monday in a separate carrier bag for each runway style.  (Rock ‘n’ Roll, Festival or Western)

We are looking forward to seeing you at this event.

Kind Regards,

Miss Othen, Mrs Stennett, Miss Jones & Miss Heap.

Tuesday 5th March, 2024

Basketball Success – 1st Place

We had an incredible afternoon at Belvidere Secondary School for a thrilling Basketball competition, hosted by Embrace. Both of our teams demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making us incredibly proud. We are thrilled to announce that their hard work has paid off, as both teams secured victory, with an overall first-place finish!

Saturday 2nd March, 2024

Thank You, Town Walls Tennis Club Coaches!

A huge thank you to the coaches at Town Walls Tennis Club for hosting our Dolphins class. We had a fantastic afternoon learning new tennis skills from ex-players. It was a great experience staying within our community.