As part of this term’s studies on Ancient Greece, we have arranged for Year 5 to take part in an Ancient Greek workshop at school, run by Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery staff, on Monday 8^th September. The workshop will consist of handling Greek artefacts, learning about the different city states and civilisations and learning about the origins of the Olympics.

The cost of the workshop is £3.70 per child, payable via your child’s Arbor account as soon as possible please.

Please note, children should come to school on the day in their normal school uniform – no dressing up required.

As part of this term’s geography curriculum work on the changing landscape of Shrewsbury, we have arranged for Year 5 to visit the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. Leopards will be visiting the Maltings on  Thursday 3rd July and Lions on Monday 7th July.

We will be walking to and from the venue. Each class will set off from school after morning registration, and return around 3.00pm, 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 sweets or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by our school meals provider before departure. (The Packed lunch will include a sandwich, piece of fruit, cake and a packet of crisps) Children should wear school uniform and have a lightweight coat with them. No additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £7.35, which includes entry to the Maltings and insurance/admin costs.  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 we ask that 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 Friday afternoon for 5 weeks, starting 13^th June and ending Friday 11^th July (inclusive).

Mrs Allan 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.

Our School Production of Peter Pan takes place on Thursday 13th March and Friday 14th March showing at 6.30pm.

Tickets cost £6 per adult and child and can be purchased on Arbor, School Shop.

Arbor School Shop does not give a confirmation following payment so please trust that it has gone through or check in ‘Invoices’ for a record of purchase.

Refreshments will be available on arrival and during the interval for fundraising to school. (cash please)

Tickets will be available to purchase to cast member’s families on Monday 24th February first.  Any remaining tickets will be on sale to the school population from Monday 3rd March.