As part of this term’s history curriculum work on The Tudors, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery on Thursday 16^th July. The visit will include a Meet the Tudors workshop and a guided walking tour of the town.  We will be setting off from school shortly after morning registration and expect to arrive back at school around 2.30pm.

Pupils will need a packed lunch for this trip. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch – comprising a sandwich, a packet of crisps, a piece of shortbread/ flapjack and a piece of fruit – by our school meals provider before departure. If your child would prefer to bring a packed lunch from home, please let the teacher know so we can instruct the kitchen staff not to make a lunch for them.

Pupils should wear school uniform and bring with them a lightweight coat or sunhat (depending on the weather forecast for that day). As they will be doing a fair amount of walking, they will also need to wear comfortable shoes or trainers. Spending money is not required for this trip.

The total cost of the trip is £7.60 per pupil, which covers both the workshop and the guided tour.  Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account before the date of the trip.

In case of an emergency or medical incident, please ensure that your contact details are up-to-date on Arbor prior to the trip. Thank you for your support.

As part of this term’s Science curriculum work on animals and their habitats, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Rea Brook Valley Nature Reserve. Dolphins will visit on Tuesday 7^th July and Whales on Wednesday 8^th July. Whilst there, pupils will do some pond-dipping and take part in a workshop run by Shropshire Wildlife Trust staff.

Each class will leave school shortly after morning registration and return around 1.00pm. Pupils will need a packed lunch for this trip – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch – comprising a sandwich, a packet of crisps, a piece of shortbread/ flapjack and a piece of fruit – by our school meals provider before departure. If your child would prefer to bring a packed lunch from home, please let the teacher know so we can instruct the kitchen staff not to make a lunch for them.

The cost for this trip is £5.00 per child, including the 2 workshops. Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of their trip please.

Children should wear their PE kit for this trip, and bring along a light waterproof coat for possible inclement weather and/or sunhat and sun cream if the weather proves necessary.  Wellington boots will be essential as we will be pond-dipping and going in the water. However, if your child doesn’t have a pair of wellingtons, they need to bring along a spare pair of footwear that you don’t mind them getting wet.  Everyone should bring spare trousers/leggings/shorts and socks in case the clothes they are wearing get wet.

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.

As part of the National Curriculum, your child will be attending swimming lessons at The Quarry Swimming Baths. These sessions will take place on Monday afternoons for five weeks, beginning on 1^st  June (the first day back after the Half Term break) and continuing through to Monday 29^th June (inclusive).

Miss Armstrong and the support staff will walk pupils to and from The Quarry Swimming Baths. This not only offers a pleasant stroll through our beautiful local park, but also means that no transport costs need to be covered by parents.

Please ensure your child brings their swimming costume (no bikinis, please), goggles, and a towel on each swimming day. Without the appropriate kit, children may have to stay behind or sit out of the lesson, which can be very disappointing for them.

We kindly request that children do not wear earrings to school on swimming days. If your child has long hair, please ensure it is tied up before they come to school.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

As part of the National Curriculum, your child will be attending swimming lessons at The Quarry Swimming Baths. These sessions will take place on Monday afternoons for five weeks, beginning on 13^th April (the first day back after the Easter break) and continuing through to Monday 18^th May (inclusive), with no lesson on 4^th May (due to it being a Bank Holiday). Whales’ class will be swimming next half term and a letter with further details will be sent nearer the time.

Miss Lewis and the support staff will walk pupils to and from The Quarry Swimming Baths. This not only offers a pleasant stroll through our beautiful local park, but also means that no transport costs need to be covered by parents.

Please ensure your child brings their swimming costume (no bikinis, please), goggles, and a towel on each swimming day. Without the appropriate kit, children may have to stay behind or sit out of the lesson, which can be very disappointing for them.

We kindly request that children do not wear earrings to school on swimming days. If your child has long hair, please ensure it is tied up before they come to school.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

In preparation for the impending trip to PGL Boreatton Park, we will be spending some time over the next few weeks 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

• CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY!
• 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.

Please click the following link to see the required kit list: Coleham PGL Kit List 2026

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 8:00am prompt to ensure we arrive at the venue on time. Children will therefore need to be at school for 7:30am please.

Friday afternoon return arrangements

• We will be leaving PGL Boreatton Park at 4.00pm and expect to arrive back at school around 5:00pm, depending on the Friday afternoon traffic.
• We will endeavour to update you about our return time and pick-up instructions.
• Please make sure you have ALL of your child’s belongings before you leave school.

Finally, a reminder that any outstanding payments for this trip should be settled by Friday 10^th April (unless you have already contacted the school to arrange an extension to the payment schedule).

Hopefully, this information prepares you for the upcoming trip. Your cooperation in these matters will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the smooth running of the trip.

As part of this term’s science curriculum work on electricity and DT work on mechanisms, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit the Enginuity Centre in Coalbrookdale on Tuesday 10^th February. Whilst there, the children will take part in their Downhill Buggies and Jitterbugs workshops.

We will be setting off from school around 9.15am, and expect to arrive back at school around 3.00pm, in time for normal end-of-school-day collection.

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. As we have a packed itinery planned we will not be visiting the souvenir shop, so no additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £18.60, which includes entrance fees, workshops, transport and insurance.  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.

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.

As part of this term’s Literacy ‘persuasive writing’ curriculum work, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Telford Exotic Zoo on Friday 26^th September. During the visit each class will take part in a workshop led by Zoo staff, to find out about how the zoo cares for the animals in the zoo and their animal adoption scheme.

We will be leaving school at 9.15am and return at approximately 12.40pm.

As the children will arrive back at school after servery for hot meals has finished, your child will need to bring a packed lunch on the day, which they will eat on their return to school. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by our school meals provider. Please also ensure that they wear school uniform and have a lightweight coat with them. We will not be visiting the souvenir shop so no additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £13.45, which includes both transport and the workshop.  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.

Exciting RE news! Years 1, 4 and 6 will each be taking part in an African Drumming workshop on Thursday the 2nd of October. This will be a fun way of linking their knowledge and developing an understanding about different global cultural practises and traditions. This is an important part of their overall RE learning journey. The workshop will also make a nice cross-curricular link to the Black History month which beings on 1st October.

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.

As part of this term’s Science curriculum work on animals and their habitats, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Rea Brook Valley Nature Reserve. Dolphins will visit on Tuesday 8^th July and Whales on Thursday 10^th July. Whilst at the Nature Reserve, pupils will do some pond-dipping and take part in a workshop provided by Shropshire Wildlife Trust staff.

Both classes will leave school immediately after morning registration and return around 1.00pm. Pupils will need a packed lunch for this trip – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch – comprising a sandwich, a packet of crisps, a piece of shortbread/ flapjack and a piece of fruit – by our school meals provider before departure. If your child would prefer to bring a packed lunch from home, please let the teacher know so we can instruct the kitchen staff not to make a lunch for them.

The cost for this trip is £5.00 per child, including the 2 workshops. Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of their trip please.

Children should wear their PE kit for this trip, and bring along a light waterproof coat for possible inclement weather and/or sunhat and sun cream if the weather proves necessary.  Wellington boots will be essential as we will be pond-dipping and going in the water.

 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.

Our annual Music Showcase Concert will be on Wednesday 18th June at 6.00pm in the school hall.

The concert is open to all pupils who have instrumental lessons in and outside of school, from Year 2 upwards. It’s free to attend and is always a lovely opportunity to perform to a friendly and supportive audience.

To confirm your child’s participation and provide details of the music they will be performing (only one piece per child please!) and other relevant information (e.g.  whether they require accompaniment,  backing track etc.), please complete the booking form below:

https://forms.office.com/e/XZw6h6beQU

Performers may need some preparation time – for warming up, tuning instruments etc.-  so we ask that they arrive around 5.40pm. The concert will start at 6.00pm prompt and will last around an hour. Mrs Porrett is in school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays if you’d like to talk more about your child’s chosen piece.

I do hope you can join us for this very enjoyable evening.

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 Monday afternoon for 5 weeks, starting 16^th June and ending Monday 14^th July (inclusive).

Miss Armstrong and support staff will walk the pupils to and from The Quarry Swimming Baths: not only will it provide pupils and staff with a pleasant walk through our lovely local park, but also no funding need be sought from parents to cover transport costs.

Please ensure your child brings their swimming costume (no bikinis please), goggles and towel in on the days they go swimming, as they will only be disappointed if they have to stay behind or sit and watch!

We politely request that children do not wear earrings to school on swim days and, if your child has long hair, they come to school with their hair tied up.  Many thanks for your cooperation.

As part of this term’s history curriculum work on The Tudors, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Shrewsbury Museum on Tuesday 20th May for a Meet the Tudors workshop and a guided walking tour of the town.  We will be setting off from school shortly after morning registration and expect to arrive back at school around 2.30pm.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for this trip. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by school before departure.  Pupils should wear school uniform and bring with them a lightweight coat/sunhat (depending on the weather forecast for that day). As they will be doing a fair amount of walking, they will also need to wear comfortable shoes or trainers. Spending money is not required for this trip.

The cost of the trip is £7.50 per pupil, which includes the workshop and the guided tour.  Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip please.

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.

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 Monday afternoon for 5 weeks, starting 28^th April (the first day back after the Easter break) and ending Monday 9^th June (inclusive).

Miss Lewis and support staff will walk the pupils to and from The Quarry Swimming Baths: not only will it provide pupils and staff with a pleasant walk through our lovely local park, but also no funding need be sought from parents to cover transport costs.

Please ensure your child brings their swimming costume (no bikinis please), goggles and towel in on the days they go swimming, as they will only be disappointed if they have to stay behind or sit and watch!

We politely request that children do not wear earrings to school on swim days and, if your child has long hair, they come to school with their hair tied up.  Many thanks for your cooperation.