As part of this term’s science curriculum work on electricity we have arranged for Year 4 to visit The Thinktank Science Museum, Birmigham on Thursday 13^th February.

We will be leaving school at 8.50am prompt in order to get there at a reasonable time so ask that children arrive at 8.30am that morning. We expect to arrive back at school around 3.20pm – 3.30pm, depending on the traffic at that time of day.

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 – comprising a sandwich, a packet of crisps, a cake/cookie 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 up a packed lunch for them.

Children should wear school uniform for this trip and bring with them a lightweight/waterproof coat. We will not be visiting the souvenir shop so no additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £23.60, which includes entrance fees, an “Electrifying Science” workshop, 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.

To complement this term’s history curriculum work we have arranged for Year 4 to visit the Deva Roman Discovery Centre in Chester. Whilst there, they will attend a workshop on the Romans, learning all about their way of life, and be given a tour of Chester city by a “real-life” Roman soldier.

The visit will take place on Tuesday 22^nd October, departing school at 8.30am and returning at 3.15pm, in time for normal collection. If we encounter any significant delay on our return journey, we will do our best to keep you informed.

The cost for this trip is £20.50, which includes the cost of the workshop/Roman tour, transport and insurance. Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip.

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 our school meals provider before departure. 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.

Please note that this visit is covered by the 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.

As part of this term’s science curriculum work, we have arranged for Year 4 to take part in an “Animals and their Habitats” workshop at Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s site in Abbey Foregate. During their visit, pupils will also do some pond dipping to discover the variety of creatures that live in that environment. Dolphins trip will take place on Thursday 11^th July; and Whales on Friday 12^th July.

Each class will set off shortly after morning registration and return to school around 2.15-2.30pm, so should be collected as normal at the end of the school day.

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. We ask that children come into school dressed in their PE kit and bring with them a lightweight waterproof coat and a pair of wellingtons. If the weather forecast is predicted to be hot/sunny,  please ensure that they also bring a sun hat for protection. An application of sun lotion before coming into school is advised.

The cost of the trip is £8.40, which includes the cost of both activities. 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.

As part of this term’s history curriculum work on The Tudors, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Shrewsbury Museum on Thursday 16^th May for a Meet the Tudors workshop anda 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 £6.60, which includes the workshop and the tour.  Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip please. Although costs for trips are voluntary, in reality the school has no other means of funding these trips so 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.

As part of this term’s science curriculum work on electricity, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit the Enginuity Centre in Coalbrookdale on Monday 13^th May.

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 – 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 £12.80, which includes transport, workshops and insurance/admin costs.  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.

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 18^th 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.

In preparation for the impending trip to PGL Boreatton Park, we will be spending some time over the next week 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 – see kit list below

• CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY!
• If possible, choose a soft hold-all rather than a rigid case as this makes storage in the dorms easier and gives the children more space. Please DO NOT WORRY if this is not possible!
• 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.

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 8.20am prompt to ensure we arrive at the venue for 9.00am. Children will therefore need to be at school for 8.00am please.

Friday afternoon return arrangements

• We will be leaving PGL Boreatton Park at 3.30pm and expect to arrive back at school around 4pm, depending on the Friday afternoon traffic. We will phone ahead if delayed for any reason. Please watch the noticeboard outside school for any changes.
• PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL GATES UNTIL ALL BAGS HAVE BEEN UNLOADED – you will be able to greet your children before collecting bags.
• Be aware that your child’s wellies/wet clothes bag may have become separated from their main bag – please ensure you collect ALL your child’s belongings.

Finally, a reminder that any outstanding payments for this trip should be settled by Friday 8^th March (unless you have already contacted the school to arrange an extension to the payment schedule).

Hopefully, this information will help avoid any last minute worries or queries.  Your cooperation in these matters will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the smooth running of the trip.

Many thanks in anticipation,

Miss Armstrong & Miss Lewis

Date of Visit: Thursday 14^th – 15^th March 2024

If possible, choose a small holdall rather than a rigid case as this makes storage in the dorms easier and gives the children more space. Please DO NOT worry if this is not possible.

CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY

• Warm waterproof coat
• Waterproof trousers are advisable
• Wellingtons or walking boots
• 2 pairs of trainers
• Hat and gloves – NO scarves
• 3 complete change of clothes (leggings/joggers – NOT jeans, vest, long sleeve top, jumper/fleece)
• 3 sets of underwear
• 3 pairs of socks (long enough to cover ankles)
• Washing kit – soap, flannel, toothbrush, toothpaste, non-aerosol deodorant (if necessary) and hair ties for long hair
• Towel
• Nightwear
• Slippers (if preferred)
• 1 small teddy/cuddly toy
• 1 book
• Water bottle – not glass
• Bin bag/plastic bag for wet clothes
• Medication – if required
• Maximum of £5 spending money – to be placed in a sealed envelope with your child’s name, class and amount enclosed written on the outside and ready to hand to the class teacher.

Bedding will be supplied by the Centre.

Please DO NOT bring any food, sweets and snacks, no jewellery, electronic devices and games, cameras or mobile phones.

As part of this term’s Science and Geography curriculum work on Animals and Rivers, Year 4 will visit Rea Brook Valley Nature Reserve on Thursday 8^th February. Whilst at the Nature Reserve, each class wiil take part in a workshop provided by Shropshire Wildlife Trust staff.

Dolphins class will leave school immediately after morning registration and return around 11.30am; Whales will leave school at 12.15pm (following an early lunch sitting) and return round 2.45pm. As both classes 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 2 workshops. Payment should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to 8^th February please.

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.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

At Coleham we are always looking for ways that we can make children’s education more exciting and interesting and also to provide a broad range of experiences for our children.  We have run a residential trip for year 4 pupils for a number of years now and it has always proved to be very successful.

The positive effect that a residential visit has on children is huge – children become more confident and independent; develop stronger, more cooperative and understanding relationships with their peers; and they learn to organise themselves away from. It also enhances the children’s experiences and the school curriculum.

This year we have chosen to take the children to PGL Boreatton Park. We will be leaving school at 8.20am on the morning of Thursday 14^th March (children to be at school for 8.00am prompt please) and will return around 4pm on Friday 15^th March.  Whilst there, they will take part in a variety of exciting team-building/ problem-solving activities appropriate for their age group/abilities.

The cost of the trip is £160.00 per child, including transport, accommodation, food, supervised activities, equipment and insurance. We recognise that this is a significant sum of money so have broken it down into two instalments of £80.00. We would be grateful if you could pay the first instalment by 31^st January 2024 and the remainder of the trip balance by Friday 8^th March 2024. The payments have been set up on Arbor and can be paid at your convenience any time from today’s date.

If you are worried about making full payment by the given deadline, please do come and talk to me or contact the office: we can extend the payment schedule to give you more time to cover the cost.

If your child is worried about any aspect of the residential trip, please do not worry as class teachers have plenty of time to prepare the children.

We will contact you again nearer the date of the trip to go over the finer details and address any outstanding queries you or your child may have.

This trip will be an amazing experience and we hope very much that all our Year 4 pupils will attend. If, however, your child WILL NOT be attending the trip, please do let the class teacher know as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Hilbert

Administration Manager

As part of this term’s history curriculum work on The Tudors, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit Shrewsbury Museum for a Meet the Tudors workshop and take part in a Guided Walking Tour of the town on Thursday 6^th July.  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. No additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £6.90, which includes the workshop and the tour.  Those that contributed towards last term’s cancelled Reabrook trip will only need to pay £1.40 i.e. £6.90 less £5.50 (the correct payment will show on your child’s ParentPay account when you pay for the trip).  We ask that payment be made prior to the date of the trip please. Although costs for trips are voluntary, in reality the school has no other means of funding these trips so 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.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Hilbert

Administration Manager