Headteacher Message
Dear Families,
Well done everyone (including grown ups!) on managing a full week of early get-ups; uniform sorting and generally having some sort of routine again! It’s been tiring for all of us, but especially tiring for our EYFS children who have completed their first full week of school! They’ve done brilliantly and I’m really excited to see what they will achieve.
The positive energy I talked about last week is still very present, and it already feels like we are properly stuck into this academic year.
Well done also to our new Year 6 House Captains and Sports Leaders this week – I was so impressed to see over 40 Year 6 children put themselves forward for election and the chance to lift the coveted House Cup over the course of this year. They all wrote a speech and then presented themselves to their entire House for election.
There are only ever two Captains per House and it is doubly impressive how well everyone has taken winning and losing.
We have lots of roles in school to help develop leadership and Years 3 4, 5 and 6 will all have Pupil Jobs assigned so everybody has a responsibility and opportunity to participate in school life.
We’ve appointed four sports leaders in Yr 6 who have an exciting job organising lots of sporting events over the year – watch this space for news of Council Elections and Pupil Jobs!
Keep an eye out for lots of exciting upcoming events, including our September Social on the 19th September!
Have a great weekend!
Tom Larkham
Headteacher
What’s on next week?
Monday-Cricket session Yr 1 and Yr 4
Thursday-School Photos
Friday-Donations Day
Saturday-September Social
Friday 18th September-Donations Day
Please help us on Friday by bringing in donations for the September Social!
We would love the following donations:
*Cakes or sweet treats, homemade or shop bought
*Tombola gifts (you may have some unwanted gifts to re-home or are able to donate some prizes such as treats, crisps, chocolate, stationery, stickers, toiletries, toys etc
*Cuddly Toys
*Small pre-loved toys for our Hook a Duck stall.
THESE CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE ON FRIDAY OR HANDED IN TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNCILLOR IN CLASS.
Thank you so much for getting involved and helping us create a brilliant event! #Colehamcommunity
September Social
The September Social is back! Our biggest event of the school year where we can all catch up after the holidays, re-connect and enjoy each other’s company.
You won’t want to miss it!
- Garden Bar
- BBQ
- Cafe
- The Animal Family (snakes galore)
- Donkey Rides
- Soak the Coach
- Fun & games
- Live Music including The Belle V’ukes @12:00 Mr Williams’ Choir group @1:30pm and the finale Mr Larkham’s rock band.
School Photographs
School Photographs (individuals & siblings) is booked for
Thursday 17th September
If you would like a sibling photograph taken of all your children (that are pupils at Coleham School) please complete this short form HERE
All pupils should wear UNIFORM. If your child is doing PE that day they can wear trainers with their uniform.
Community Quiz Night- Fri 9th October
Rally your friends, grandparents and neighbours! Quiz night is back! We may even throw in a few rounds of bingo.
Teams of 6!
£5 pp to pay on the night
Bring your own snacks and alcohol.
Book in a team with the School Office, in person, by email or let us know at morning drop off.
Diary Dates: Coming Up soon
Tuesday 8th September: EYFS Parent Phonics Information session @ 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm.
Thursday 17th September: School Photographs (individual photos)
If you would like a photograph taken of siblings please complete this form HERE
Wednesday 23rd September: Open Classrooms 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. A chance to see inside your child’s classroom and chat to their teacher.
Tuesday 29th September: Flu Clinic whole school
Community Zumba
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House Captains 2026-27
This week, our Year 6 House Captain Elections took place, with pupils from each House coming together to watch the candidates deliver their speeches.
The elections provided a wonderful opportunity for pupils to develop their public speaking skills, share their ideas with confidence, and experience the democratic process in action. We were incredibly proud of all the candidates, who spoke with enthusiasm, courage, and commitment to their school community.
Well done to everyone involved for making this such a positive and inspiring event! 👏🎉
Sports Leaders 26-27
Year 6 Sports Leaders have been selected
Yr 5 Dining Hall Assistants
A new school year brings new opportunities!
Year 5 have begun their role as our Dining Hall Assistants and have been busy helping younger pupils this week. Through these jobs, children develop valuable leadership, teamwork and communication skills while making a positive contribution to school life. Well done, Year 5! 🌟
Benjamin Competition Winner
Congratulations to Benjamin, winner of Shrewsbury Town Council’s Design a Planter competition! 🌸
The design has now been brought to life and can be found in The Square, so be sure to take a look next time you’re in town.
Benjamin was presented with his award by the Britain in Bloom judges during Britain in Bloom Judging Day, making it an extra special moment.
Well done Benjamin🌼👏
