On Monday 18th November, children in Years 1, 3 and 5 will be taking part in a Diwali-themed Indian dance workshop. This RE workshop is closely linked to the Hindu festival of Diwali, celebrated each year as the Festival of Lights.

During the session, pupils will have the opportunity to learn traditional dances associated with Diwali and explore the ancient story of Rama and Sita. The workshop promises to be a wonderful celebration of Hindu religion, tradition, and the rich cultural heritage of India.

To cover the cost of the workshop we are asking for a donation of £3.00 per child, to be paid via your child’s Arbor account. Many thanks.

In Year 6, we no longer offer whole-cohort swimming lessons. Instead, we provide top-up swimming lessons for children who require additional support to meet the national expectations for primary school swimming.

These expectations are that pupils can:

• Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
• Use a range of strokes effectively (e.g., front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke)
• Demonstrate an understanding of safe self-rescue in different water-based situations

To help us identify which children would benefit from these top-up lessons, we kindly ask that you complete a short Microsoft Forms questionnaire. Please answer the questions as honestly and accurately as possible, as this information will support us in understanding your child’s current swimming ability. We will use your responses alongside school records from previous swimming assessments in Years 3, 4 and 5.

Please complete the form here:

Year 6 Swimming Questionnaire – Fill in form

Thank you for your support in ensuring we provide the right opportunities for our pupils.

Miss Lewis

PE Lead

We have arranged for Year 2 to visit the Enginuity Museum at Ironbridge Gorge on Tuesday 11^th November. The trip links in with our curriculum for the half term ahead, specifically Science, Design and Technology and English.  We will be leaving school at 9.00am and returning around 2.45pm, traffic permitting.

Children should wear their school uniform for this trip and bring along a waterproof coat for possible cold/inclement weather.  No spending money is required.

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, a packet of crisps, a cake and a bottle of water. If we haven’t received a completed packed lunch order form for your child by 9.00am on Monday 10^th  November, we will assume that your child will be bringing one from home.

Lunch Order for Yr 2 Enginuity Trip – Fill out form

The cost of the trip, including transport, Museum entry fee and participation in the Enginuity ‘Downhill Buggies’ workshop, is £16.20.  Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip if possible please.  Many thanks.

As part of our exciting Careers Week activities, we have organised a special trip for the children to Pizza Express, where they will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in the food industry — and even get hands-on making their own pizzas!

Trip Details:

• Date: Owls 6th November & Rabbits 13th November
• Location: Pizza Express
• Cost: £7.90 per child
• Travel: Children will walk to and from the venue, accompanied by staff.

Children should arrive at school at normal time and wear school uniform.  They will be back in time for lunch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for children to explore careers in hospitality and food service in a fun and interactive way.

Trip payments can be made via Arbor.

At Coleham School, we are committed to enhancing our pupils’ education by providing a broad range of enriching and engaging experiences. For several years, we have organised a residential trip for Year 4 pupils, which has consistently been met with great success.

Residential visits have a profoundly positive impact on children. They foster increased confidence and independence, promote stronger and more cooperative relationships among peers, and encourage pupils to develop organisational skills away from home. Furthermore, such experiences significantly enrich the school curriculum.

This year, we are pleased to inform you that the Year 4 residential trip will take place at PGL Boreatton Park. The children will depart from school at 8:00 am on Thursday, 16th April; therefore, they should arrive promptly at 7:30 am. We expect to return at approximately 5:00 pm on Friday, 17th April. During their stay, the pupils will engage in a range of stimulating, age-appropriate team-building and problem-solving activities.

The total cost of the trip is £210 per child, which includes transportation, accommodation, meals, supervised activities, equipment, and insurance. Recognising that this represents a significant expense, we have arranged for the payment to be made in four instalments of £52.50 each. The first instalment should be paid by 30th November, with the remaining balance due by Friday, 10th April 2026. Payments can be made at your convenience via Arbor from today.

Should you have any concerns regarding payment, please do not hesitate to contact us directly via the school office. We would be happy to discuss alternative payment arrangements to support your family.

If your child has any apprehensions about the trip, please be assured that class teachers will provide ample preparation and support. However, please speak to your child’s class teacher directly if you have any specific concerns. We will presume all children will be attending the trip unless their class teacher is informed otherwise.

Further details will be provided nearer the date of the trip, and we will be available to address any outstanding queries you or your child may have.

This trip represents a valuable educational opportunity, and we sincerely hope that all Year 4 pupils will participate.

We are excited to announce that we have organised a residential trip for our Year 6 pupils in June 2026 at The Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer. The children will depart from school on the morning of Monday, 1^st  June (the first day following the May half-term break) and will return in time for the usual end-of-day collection on Wednesday, 3^rd  June.

We strongly advocate the numerous benefits that residential trips provide for participating pupils, including:

• Developing team-building skills, cooperation, and mutual respect through a series of safe yet challenging activities;
• Fostering greater independence;
• Acquiring new skills and engaging in enriching, novel experiences;
• Gaining self-awareness and motivation by discovering their capabilities; and
• Above all, enjoying themselves and having fun!

The Pioneer Centre is a purpose-built activity venue with excellent modern facilities designed to meet the diverse needs of both staff and pupils. We have visited this centre on several occasions, and each visit has been highly successful. Consequently, we are pleased to be returning with our Year 6 pupils during the Summer term.

The centre offers a welcoming “home from home” atmosphere and provides a wide range of exciting activities, all supervised by experienced and qualified staff. For more information about the centre’s facilities and a site plan, please visit their website at:
https://activity-centres.naycacuk.co.uk/pioneer-centre/

The cost of the trip is £256.00 per child, which includes transport, meals, accommodation, supervised activities, and equipment. We understand this is a considerable expense, so we have arranged for payment to be made in four instalments of £64.00. The first instalment should be paid by 30th November,  if possible please, with the remaining balance due by Friday, 8th May 2026. Early payment of the full amount would, of course, be appreciated.

If you have any concerns about meeting the payment deadlines, please do not hesitate to contact us directly via the school office. We would be happy to discuss alternative payment arrangements to support your family.

If your child has any apprehensions about the trip, please be assured that class teachers will provide ample preparation and support. However, please speak to your child’s class teacher directly if you have any specific concerns. We will presume all children will be attending the trip unless their class teacher is informed otherwise.

This trip promises to be an extraordinary and memorable experience for our pupils, and we sincerely hope that all Year 6 children will participate.