2 days ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2026 by Mrs Hilbert

Years 1 to 6 Visit to Aladdin Pantomime

This year we have arranged an extra special treat for pupils in Years 1 to 6. We are taking them to Theatre Severn to see a morning performance of this year’s Pantomime, Aladdin.

The trip will take place on Wednesday 2^nd December. The children will make their way to the theatre after morning registration to watch the 10.15am performance and return to school around 1.00pm, in time for a later than normal lunch.

The cost of the trip, including theatre tickets (discounted for school pupils) and transport costs to/from the theatre, is £17.65 per child. Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the day of the event, if possible, please.

In case of an emergency or medical incident during the trip we ask that you check that your contact details are up-to-date on Arbor prior to the trip. Thank you for your assistance.

4 days ago
Posted on 03rd Nov 2026 by Ms Lucas

Baptism visit Year 1

Today, Rev. Fi from Holy Trinity Church visited us and role-played a Christian baptism, linking to our RE topic on welcoming ceremonies.

1 month ago
Posted on 07th Oct 2026 by Miss Othen

Rhythms of West Africa Come to Coleham!

The beat was impossible to resist! 🥁✨

Years 1, 4 and 6 had an unforgettable African Drumming experience, exploring the rich musical traditions of West Africa. From learning about the origins of the djembe drum to creating their own energetic rhythms, every child was fully involved.

The excitement grew as children took turns conducting their groups, leading the beat and keeping everyone in perfect rhythm.

A wonderful way to celebrate culture and discover how music can bring people together. 🌍

1 month ago
Posted on 02nd Oct 2026 by Miss Othen

Bridging generations, one story at a time!

Squirrels children enjoyed a very special visit to the Connections group at the United Reformed Church, where books were shared and smiles exchanged.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our young learners to connect with older members of the community, building friendships, understanding and respect across generations. From reading stories together to sharing a good old chit-chat, everyone left a little happier than when they arrived.

1 month ago
Posted on 02nd Oct 2026 by Niki Edwards

Poetry Panda Bags for Year 1

Our Year 1 pupils have been having lots of fun taking home our brand-new Poetry Panda bags!

As part of our Early Reading initiative, our Poetry Panda bags are designed to encourage children to share the joy of poems, rhymes and stories with their families at home.

Each bag provides a lovely opportunity for children to enjoy reading aloud, listening, joining in with rhymes and discovering the magic of words together.

We hope our Poetry Pandas will inspire lots of happy reading moments at home and help nurture a lifelong love of reading as our children continue on their literacy journey. You can find out more about our Poetry Pandas here:

2 months ago
Posted on 22nd Sep 2026 by Miss Othen

Yr 1 Family Lunch

🍽️ Come and Have Lunch with Your Child

We are delighted to invite families to join their children for a special lunch at school.

Squirrels Class – Wednesday 14th October @11.30 am
Hedgehogs Class – Thursday 15th October @11.30am

To help us manage numbers, we kindly ask that a maximum of two adults per child attend. If parents/carers are working you are very welcome to send the grandparents or another someone special.

The cost is £3.50 per adult, payable via the Arbor School Shop..

We are really looking forward to welcoming you into school and sharing this special time together

2 months ago
Posted on 19th Sep 2026 by Miss Othen

September Social

What a fantastic time we had at our September Social! It was wonderful to see so many families, friends and community partners come together to kick off the new school year.

We enjoyed catching up with families old and new, seeing our Year 7’s return and tell us all about secondary school and our Year 6’s taking the lead on running stalls. Top job!

A huge well done to Mr Williams’ choir, whose sweet performance filled us all with pride.

Sunny skies, great company, exotic animals and live music… Coleham School really is a great place to be! 🌟💙 We hope you all had a great time!

2 months ago
Posted on 18th Sep 2026 by Niki Edwards

Safety Week

As part of Safety Week, Year 1 were lucky to welcome firefighter Steve to school. The children enjoyed learning all about water safety and hearing about the important role that firefighters play in helping to keep our communities safe.

Throughout the week, children across the whole school took part in a range of important safety activities. They learned how to stay safe in different situations, including fire, roads, railways, water, strangers, and online, helping them to develop the knowledge and confidence to make safe choices every day.

5 months ago
Posted on 22nd Jun 2026 by Miss Othen

🌟 KS1 Sports Day Success! 🌟

What a fantastic KS1 Sports Day we had — a perfect blend of healthy competition and true inclusivity, where every child took part, gave their best, and celebrated their achievements.

A special highlight was the House Water Race, bringing teamwork and lots of smiles as everyone joined in the fun! 💦🏃‍♂️

🏆 Final House Results:
🥇 1st – Quarry (285)
🥈 2nd – Darwin (301)
🥉 3rd – Severn (345)
🏅 4th – Greyfriars (351)

Well done to every single participant — You should all be incredibly proud! 👏

#TeamSpirit #SportsDaySuccess #EveryChildAchieves

5 months ago
Posted on 17th Jun 2026 by Miss Othen

Gallery Opening Night

Every child contributed to our Fantasy themed art for Belle Vue Art Festival’s Art Exhibition, a

celebration of local artists.

Miss Heap, Miss Othen, Mr Larkham and Polly all went to the preview opening night to see the childrens creations in situ! They look fantastic!

#Everychildisanartist

EYFS- Fantasy portraits

Year 1- Dragon Eggs

Year 2- Fairyland and Magic Trees

Year 3 – Dragon Eyes

Year 4- Fantasy Vegetables

Year 5- Keyholes to elsewhere & Flying Dragons

Year 6- Fantasy lands in a box

5 months ago
Posted on 04th Jun 2026 by Miss Othen

Year 1 & 2 Enjoy a Trip to the Theatre! 🎭📚

Year 1 and Year 2 had a wonderful trip to Theatre Severn to watch The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl.

The children were captivated from start to finish, joining in with the fun and excitement as the mischievous crocodile’s story unfolded on stage.

This trip was a brilliant way to inspire a love of reading while also giving pupils the chance to experience live musical theatre.

Well done to all our brilliant pupils for representing the school so beautifully🌟

5 months ago
Posted on 03rd Jun 2026 by Mrs Rank

Family History Afternoon

Year 1 recently brought history to life by welcoming parents and grandparents into school for a very special afternoon. As part of their learning about history within living memory, the children have been exploring what it was like to be six years old in the past.

Our visitors kindly shared their memories, answering the children’s thoughtful questions about school, toys, games, and daily life when they were young. The hall was filled with a warm and lively atmosphere as stories were exchanged and comparisons made between then and now.

It was particularly exciting to see the artefacts that families brought in, including old photographs, toys, and books. These helped the children to truly connect with the past and deepen their understanding.

A huge thank you to all the parents and grandparents who joined us—your stories made this experience unforgettable for our budding historians!

6 months ago
Posted on 21st May 2026 by Miss Othen

Yr 1 Ukulele Concert

Mrs Porrett has been teaching Year 1 how to play the ukulele, and they showed off their skills by performing to parents. Learning to play an instrument takes patience, focus, and a lot of practice. Their confidence has grown week by week, and it was wonderful to see them proudly strumming along and sharing what they’ve learned.

6 months ago
Posted on 14th May 2026 by Miss Othen

Year 1 Trip to Theatre Severn

Dear Parent/Carer

We have arranged for Year 1 to visit Theatre Severn on Friday 5^th June to see the morning performance of “The Enormous Crocodile”, a musical production based on the book by Roald Dahl.

They will be setting off around 10.40 am and will return to school around 1.00pm, following a picnic lunch in the park (weather permitting!).

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, a packet of crisps and a portion of desert. If we haven’t received a completed packed lunch form for your child by 9.00am Monday 1^st June, we will assume they will be bringing one from home.

Year 1 Theatre Trip: 5th June 2026 – Fill in form

The cost of the trip is £20.10, including transport to the theatre costs and tickets. Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip.

In case of an emergency or medical incident during the trip please can you check that your contact details are up-to-date on Arbor prior to the trip. Thank you for your assistance.

7 months ago
Posted on 17th Apr 2026 by Mrs Rank

Year 1 rewind to 1901

Year One stepped back in time to 1901 as they became Victorians to complement their history learning. The children thoroughly enjoyed experiencing what a Victorian school day would have been like.

In English, the children wrote on traditional slates, while in arithmetic they practised rote learning and chanting their number work just as Victorian children would have done. We had a drill lesson in the hall, giving the children a taste of Victorian physical education.

During the afternoon, the children took part in a Victorian-style playtime, while some had a go at domestic chores from the era. Inside the classroom, the children made peg dolls to take home—a traditional Victorian toy—and used real slates to draw and colour pictures of Queen Victoria.

The children looked fantastic in their Victorian costumes and had a truly memorable and enjoyable day of learning.

Even Reception joined in by reporting on the day in their Coleham newspapers.

7 months ago
Posted on 15th Apr 2026 by Mrs Hilbert

Class Photographs – 23rd April 2026

School photographers, Active Photographic, will be in school on the morning of Thursday 23rd April to take class group photographs of our pupils.

If you DO NOT want your child to have their photograph taken on the day, please contact the school office by the end of the school day, Wednesday 22nd April, at the latest.

Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their school uniform so they look smart for the class photograph. If your child is timetabled to do PE, they will exercise in their school uniform.

Therefore, please have them come to school wearing their school uniform and bring their pumps/trainers to change in to.

NB: Your child/ren will automatically be included in their class photograph if we do not hear from you otherwise by Wednesday 22nd April.

8 months ago
Posted on 19th Mar 2026 by Miss Othen

Victorian Museum

Year 1 have started to learn about the Victorians. The children loved exploring our very own Victorian Museum inside The Coach House which is full of Victorian artefacts and also has links to Victorian life, before Coleham school was here! The children saw where the Coach Man’s old living quarters were exploring kitchen, washing and living room objects and where his horses and Coach would have been stored as well as Victorian children’s toys and typical dress.

8 months ago
Posted on 03rd Mar 2026 by Miss Othen

Author Visit-Bryher Mackenzie

We welcomed Bryher Mackenzie as part of our World Book Week celebrations! Bryher captivated our EYFS and KS1 children with an engaging author talk, where she introduced her gorgeous picture books The Night Whale and her forthcoming title Great Aunt Margot and Me (publishing May 2026).

Bryher spent the whole day with us, leading creative workshops with EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2. The children loved discovering the magic behind how picture books are created.

9 months ago
Posted on 03rd Feb 2026 by Miss Othen

🌍 International Day 2026 🌍

What an incredible celebration of culture and community! Our International Day was bursting with learning across RE, Geography, Foreign-Languages, Art and PE.

Pupils enjoyed German lessons with Frau Jones, and we were thrilled to welcome so many parent guest speakers, each sharing presentations about countries close to their hearts. Some of our own children even stepped up to present—such confidence and pride on display.

A special shout‑out to Karil in Year 6, who created a brilliant PowerPoint to teach Reception all about Ukraine.

Throughout the day, classes took part in vibrant dance workshops inspired by Russian, Turkish, Brazilian, Cuban, and Aboriginal traditions. Year 4 also produced some stunning Aboriginal‑inspired artwork.

Our Catering Team treated everyone to an International lunch, and of course the day wouldn’t be complete without our Amazing International Food Market for families, which was a huge hit once again.

A heartfelt thank you to all our parent guest speakers for giving their time and sharing their cultures so generously. And an extra special thank you to Eatwise Chinese Takeaway and former pupil Alvin for serving up fantastic food for our pupils—such kindness and community spirit.

Families, if you’re planning a takeaway one evening, please consider supporting this wonderful local family business.

What a day to remember! 🌟

9 months ago
Posted on 03rd Feb 2026 by dougkiskadoo

International Day 2026 Review

We have had a wonderful International day here at Coleham with so many fabulous costumes and interesting visitors, not to mention the brilliant food market at the end of the day.

We hope you enjoy this little video round-up of the day, thank you to our whole Coleham community for your amazing support once again.

Shropshire Star Article

10 months ago
Posted on 13th Jan 2026 by Miss Othen

The Animal Family

An after school treat for EYFS and Year 1 as we met The Animal Family and a host of exotic creatures! Literally snakes every where by the end! Petting exotic creatures, facing fears and seeing teachers wrapped up in snakes. We all had a great time!

10 months ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by Miss Othen

Animal Family Experience -EYFS & Yr 1

Next week, a fun after school event!

Learn about snakes and exotic creatures at a live show.

Tickets can be purchased on Arbor School shop costing £5.

If your child is attending, teachers will take them to the hall after school and families should collect at 4.30pm from the front of school.

Reduced tickets of £1 are available for those families eligible for Free School Meal Children.

If your EYFS or Year 1 child normally attends After School Club on a Tuesday they will also have access to attend. Parents will not need to purchase a ticket or do anything. Miss Nash will ask the children if they would like to attend and you can pick up either at 4.30pm or from After School at normal collection times.

11 months ago
Posted on 18th Dec 2025 by Miss Othen

Nativity Animals Visit

✨ A Magical Nativity Visit ✨
Today our EYFS and Year 1 children were delighted by some very special visitors from the stable — a donkey, a turkey, a sheep, some Chickens and even a rat! 🐴🦃🫏🐀

A truly memorable experience, bringing the Christmas story to life in a gentle and curious way 🌟💫

11 months ago
Posted on 18th Dec 2025 by Miss Othen

The Suitcase Storytellers

We were honoured to welcome The Suitcase Storytellers from Reachout Arts Company to our school for two truly wonderful Christmas performances.

Knowing this marks the company’s final show as they wrap up their journey together made the experience even more special.

Thank you, Suitcase Storytellers, for reminding us of the power of theatre to connect, inspire, and uplift. 🎭✨

11 months ago
Posted on 11th Dec 2025 by Miss Othen

✨ A Wonderful Christmas Nativity! ✨

Our EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2 children absolutely shined in their Christmas Nativity. They lit up the stage and warmed our hearts — we are so proud of every single one of them!

Thank you to all our families for joining us to celebrate the children this Christmas.

We are also incredibly grateful to Holy Trinity Church for welcoming us into such a beautiful space. It was the perfect setting for our festive performance.

11 months ago
Posted on 07th Dec 2025 by Miss Othen

Farm on Wheels Christmas Visit to EYFS & Yr 1

Dear Parents/Carers,

We like to make Christmas at Coleham a really special time for the children and so we have arranged a special nativity visit. Our friends from Farm on Wheels will be visiting on Tuesday 16th December and bringing with them the animals from the nativity story (a Donkey, lamb, calf and Turkey!) What better way to bring the nativity story to life!

In order to cover the cost of this event, we kindly ask that parents contribute the amount of £4.00 per child. Payment is to be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the day.

We have also arranged for a visiting Theatre production, The Suitcase Storytellers to visit on Thursday 18th December. School will be covering the cost of this experience.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Othen

Business Manager

11 months ago
Posted on 03rd Dec 2025 by Miss Othen

🎄❤️ Rudolph Run Day – Supporting Severn Hospice! ❤️🎄

What a FUN day we’ve had! All 470 of us came together, antlers on and spirits high, to have fun while raising money for the amazing Severn Hospice. ❤️🦌

Incorporating a few of our favourite things singing, fitness and being kind!

Our organisers, Miss Lewis and Mr Hughes, had a fantastic line-up planned:

🎤 Whole-school assembly featuring Rudolph himself – Thanks to Nikki for talking to us about the special work of Severn Hospice!
💃 Zumba dance-up with Mrs Stewart and Rudolf– festive moves to get everyone ready to run!
🏃‍♂️ 30-minute Rudolph Run for each year group – so much enthusiasm and energy!
🏃‍♀️ Whole-school Rudolph Run – 470 runners all moving together for a brilliant cause!
🎶 Whole-school song for parents – finale to the day
🎨 House Antler Design Competition – creativity and colour everywhere!

Together, we ran an incredible 1,600 miles – that’s the distance from the Arctic Circle all the way to the North Pole! 🌍❄️🎅

Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we’ve already raised over £750 for Severn Hospice. We were delighted to welcome Nikki from Severn Hospice and of course Rudolph, who cheered us on throughout the day. 💛

A huge thank you to our pupils, staff, families, and supporters. What a joyful, active, meaningful way to celebrate the season! 🎄✨🧡

Pupils speak to Shropshire Live about the day

11 months ago
Posted on 03rd Dec 2025 by Mrs Jasper

Nasal Flu Vaccinations 2025

The immunisation nurses will be visiting school on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

If you missed the deadline for the electronic consent you can complete a paper copy of the form below or you can collect one from the school office. The form MUST be returned to us by 4pm Monday 8th December please.

Flu Consent 2025-26

Flu 2025 NHS letter

Before you begin you may need to find your child’s NHS number HERE

Further information can be found on the NHS website:

Children’s flu vaccine – NHS

12 months ago
Posted on 19th Nov 2025 by Mrs Mukhopadhyay

Diwali themed Indian dance workshop

Children in Years 1, 3 and 5 took part in a Diwali-themed Indian dance workshop. This RE workshop was closely linked to the Hindu festival of Diwali, celebrated each year as the Festival of Lights.

Pupils had the opportunity to learn traditional dances associated with Diwali and explored the ancient story of Rama and Sita. The workshop was a wonderful celebration of Hindu religion, tradition, and the rich cultural heritage of India.

12 months ago
Posted on 18th Nov 2025 by Mrs Jasper

Nasal Flu Vaccinations 2025

The immunisation nurses will be visiting school on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

Please see attached letter with all the information you need, please complete the electronic consent form HERE or also contained in the NHS letter by 9am Tuesday 2nd December:

Flu 2025 NHS letter

Before you begin you may need to find your child’s NHS number HERE

Further information can be found on the NHS website:

Children’s flu vaccine – NHS