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 2nd 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.

Year 2 RE Visitors from Shrewsbury Muslim Centre

This week, Year 2 welcomed Ian and Ashan from Shrewsbury Muslim Centre to answer some of the questions the children had about Islam.

Rabbits and Owls are really enjoying learning about their current RE topic, ‘What is a Muslim and how do they live?’ Ian and Ashan talked to the children about Mecca and fasting and how Muslims pray. The children enjoyed looking at the prayer mats and traditional clothing. Ian and Ashan showed Year 2 a Qu’ran and how to be respectful when reading it.

Ian and Ashan were really impressed and said they had never met a class of children who knew so much about Islam!

Thank you so much for your visit!

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!

Year 2 Quarry Visit

Year 2 will be visitng the Quarry on Tusday 7th July and will be doing some sketching as part of their History work. They will also have a picnic lunch.

If you would like us to provide a packed lunch , please complete the attached form:

Year 2 Picnic Lunch in the Quarry  – Fill out form

They will be setting off around 9.45am and will return to school around 12:45pm.

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.

🌟 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

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

Year 2 go bug hunting

Year 2 swapped the classroom for creepy crawlies today!

We met Kirsty and Molly from The Friends of Shrewsbury Cemeteries, who guided us on an exciting bug-hunting adventure.

Many people don’t realise that the Longden Road cemetery is a true haven for wildlife. Its peaceful, natural environment provides the perfect habitat for a wide variety of minibeasts, thanks to its rich mix of trees, grasses and meadow areas filled with wildflowers.

Armed with nets and magnifying pots, the children eagerly searched through the long grass, carefully collecting their tiny discoveries. There was great excitement as they examined their finds up close.

We then got creative, making our own bugs using clay and natural foliage. The results were imaginative, unique, and a wonderful reflection of their outdoor learning experience.

We had a great time connecting with nature, learning about local wildlife and places of interest on our doorstep.

Yr 2 @ The Botanical Gardens

Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham 🌿, where they explored a wide variety of tropical plants 🌴 from around the world. The visit provided the perfect opportunity to bring their learning about Charles Darwin to life, helping them to deepen their understanding of how different plants adapt to their environments 🌱

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🌟

Yr 2 Parent Lunch

So lovely to see all our Year 2 families for lunch this week!  Thank you for coming!

Yr 2 Parent Lunch

🍽️ Come and Have Lunch with Your Child

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

  • Owls Class – Tuesday 2nd June @11.30 am
  • Rabbits Class – Wednesday 3rd June @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.
Please ensure payments are made by Monday 1st June so we can plan catering arrangements.

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

✨ Year 2 Visit from Guide Dogs UK ✨

Year 2 had a wonderful visit from Georgia, who works at Guide Dogs UK, along with her guide dog, Aaron. The children enjoyed learning all about how guide dogs are trained and the important role they play in helping people live more independently.

Georgia shared that she is currently training four guide dogs and told the children how she trains them to recognise words and get used to other pets.

The class impressed Georgia a stream of thoughtful questions—well done, Year 2! 🐾

In other news, due to the hard work of Year 2 in persuasive writing this term, we have been persuaded to sponsor a dog called Toblerone!  We look forward to receiving any ‘pupdates’ that we might receive.

 

Year 2 Visit to Birmingham Botanical Gardens – 8th June 2026

As part of this term’s Science, English and Geography curriculum work our Year 2 pupils will be visiting Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Monday 8th June. We will be leaving school at 9.00 am sharp, so ask that children come in for 8.40am, a little earlier than normal. We will return to school around 3.40pm, 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 and a bottle of water. If we haven’t received a completed packed lunch order form for your child by 3pm on Monday 1st June, we will assume they will be bringing one from home.

Year 2 Botanical Gardens: 8th June – Fill in form

The full cost for this trip is £19.90, which includes transport costs and entrance/guided tour charges. Please make payment prior to the date of the trip.

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.

Year 2 Trip to Theatre Severn

Dear Families,

Year 2 Trip to Theatre Severn

We have arranged for Year 2 to visit Theatre Severn on Thursday 4th June to see the afternoon performance of  “The Enormous Crocodile”, a musical production based on the book by Roald Dahl.

They will be setting off around 13:10pm, shortly after afternoon registration, and will return to school around 15:30pm, for a slightly later collection time than normal.

The cost of the trip is £21.70, including transport 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.

Kind Regards,

The School Office

Nutritionist visits Year 2

Our Catering Team’s nutritionist, Hannah, visited Owls and Rabbits to explore healthy eating. She spoke to the children about the different food groups on their plate and shared ideas for nutritious, balanced snacks. It was an engaging session that helped everyone learn how to make healthier choices.

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.

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.

 

🌍 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! 🌟

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

🎉 Celebrating Chinese New Year! 🐉

This week, our EYFS, Year 2 and Year 4 pupils immersed themselves in the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year through an energetic Chinese Dragon Dance workshop. The hall burst into life as children learned how to bring the magnificent dragon to life. Their teamwork was wonderful to see.

the Year of the Horse in 2026 🐎. In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises strength, energy and a free spirit — qualities we love to see in our learners.

To continue the celebrations, our school kitchen served a delicious Chinese‑themed lunch menu 🍜

 

The Animal Family After School experience

The Animal Family after‑school show for Years 2 & 3 was a hit with the children 🐾✨

🦎 Young handlers in the making: The pupils didn’t just watch — they got involved. They stepped up as mini‑keepers, gently handling the animals and proudly walking them around like seasoned pros.

🐍 And then came the snakes… By the end, it was snakes galore, with brave smiles all around. A true hands‑on experience they won’t forget.

 

Lunchtime LEGO legends 🌟

Mr William is running a fun and creative Lego Club at lunchtime for our Year 2 children. It’s wonderful to see young minds building, sharing ideas, and using their imagination together 🧱✨

Priory pupils teach us French

A pleasure to have some Coleham Alumni return. Mrs Talbot and her Year 9 pupils from Priory School joined us today for some peer French learning with Year 6 and to teach some taster French to our Year 2 pupils. Thank you!  Everyone had a great morning!

Year 2 trip to Wood Lane

We had such an amazing trip to Wood Lane and learnt all about Charles Darwin and his theories. We also learnt all about the quarry that is there and got a chance to explore the recycling centre. Well done Year Two!

Chinese New Year Workshops for EYFS, Year 2 and Year 4

On Friday 30th of January, EYFS, Year 2 and Year 4 will be taking part in a Chinese Dragon dance workshop at Coleham School. This will be a vital RE link for children, where they learn about the tradition and culture of the Chinese New Year celebration.

The Chinese Dragon Dance is a cornerstone of the Chinese Lunar new year celebrations symbolising power, wisdom, good luck and is linked closely to Chinese religious beliefs and traditions.

In 2026, the Year of the Horse, these performances will be central to festivities worldwide, including here at Coleham School.

The cost of this workshop is £3.15 per pupil, payable via your child’s Arbor account prior to the day of the event if possible please.

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. 🎭✨

Year 2 Trip – Wood Lane, 13th January 2026

As part of this term’s cross-curriculum work we have arranged for Year 2 to visit Wood Lane Nature Reserve on Tuesday 13th January. We will be leaving school shortly after morning registration and returning approximately 3.00pm, in time for normal home time.

 

The cost for this trip is £15.75, which includes transport costs and workshops. Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip please.

 

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 and a portion of flapjack/shortbread. If we haven’t received a completed packed lunch form for your child by 3pm, Thursday 8th January, we will assume they will be bringing one from home.

 

Lunch Order for Yr 2 Woodlane Trip – Fill out form

 

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 waterproof coat for possible inclement weather.  Wellington boots will be essential as the paths are very muddy in some places. No spending money is required.

 

✨ 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.