Headteacher Message
Dear Parents & Carers,
I have had a lovely week hearing lots of Christmassy singing coming through wall in my office! I’m really looking forward to our Nativities this year which are happening the week after next!
A huge congratulations to our Sports Leaders in Year 6 who have been working incredibly hard to achieve their Sports Leadership qualifications. They have been working with Year 1 children and have demonstrated excellent leadership qualities. Well done!
Next week is anti-bullying week and we are having an odd-sock day on Monday 27th. There will be lots of PSHE activities throughout the school to help the children understand what bullying is, how to spot it and what we can all do to make sure people are kinder to each other.
Please also remember that our parent survey is open and we rally value your feedback – if you have any serious concerns about anything, please contact us directly.
And finally, we are still receiving reports from our neighbours in Slater’s Lane of inconsiderate parking blocking private driveways and parking on double yellow lines. There is adequate parking available to everyone at St Julian’s Friar’s using the free Park & Stride option, so please do use that option if you are driving to school. The Council has been contacted on behalf of the residents so there may be traffic warden patrols in the future.
Have a lovely weekend!
Tom Larkham
Headteacher
Our Christmas Events
Performances at Holy Trinity Church
- Monday(04/12/23) 1330-1430: KS1 Performance for EYFS parents
- Tuesday(05/12/23) 1000-1100: KS1 Performance for Year 1 parents
- Tuesday(05/12/23) 1330-1430: KS1 Performance for Year 2 parents
- Thursday(07/12/23) 1000-1130: KS2 Performance for Year 3 parents
- Thursday(07/12/23) 1330-1500: KS2 Performance for Year 4 parents
- Friday(08/12/23) 1000-1130: KS2 Performance for Year 5 parents
- Friday(08/12/23) 1330-1500: KS2 Performance for Year 6 parents
Monday 11th December–EYFS Nativity Animals Visit
Payment £4.50
Tuesday 12th December– 2:00pm Christmas Surprise Parade
Payment £2.50
Wednesday 13th December – Pantomime Trip
Payment £17.25
Thursday 14th December – Christmas Lunch
Friday 15th December-Last Day in School
Coleham Voices Choir Trips
MONDAY
It is a day when we show that it’s okay to be different and to stand up against bullying and discrimination.
Theme Menu Wednesday
Christmas Raffle Reminder
The School Council announced our Rainbow Hamper Raffle to the children in assembly today.
We would be really grateful if children could help donate an item to go inside a hamper. The ‘colour’ themes for each year group are below with some ideas.
Reception-Any thing Gold/Yellow (ideas include Crayola, M&Ms, Ferrero Rocher, white wine)
Year 1-Anything Pink (Rose wine, Marshmallows, Mr Kipling, Percy Pigs, scented candle)
Year 2- Anything Red (Wine, Maltesers, KitKats, Jammy Dodgers, Xmas socks, baubles)
Year 3- Anything Orange (Mini Chedders, Fudge, Crackers)
Year 4- Anything Green (Pringles, Matchmakers, Mint chocolates, Bubble bath)
Year 5- Anything Blue (Haribo, Roses, Milky Way, Jaffa Cakes)
Year 6-Purple (Heroes, Dairy Milk, Chocolate Fingers, Lavender toiletries)
You can be as inventive as you like and include any sweet or savoury snacks, drinks, toiletries, Christmas decorations, toys and books.
Children may take donations into class and give them to their School Councillor or Class Teacher. We will be collecting these throughout November.
Tickets cost £1. You may purchase tickets here!
BUY TICKETS
Parent/Carer Survey
The 3-18 Education Trust has extended the survey for all schools.
If you haven’t completed it, please take the opportunity over the Christmas Holidays.
TRUST PARENT/CARER SURVEY
COLEHAM PARENT/CARER SURVEY
Parent Governor Vacancy
We are looking for a NEW Parent Governor!
Find out more here:
Parent Governor Vacancy Letter
Netball Winners!
An outstanding effort tonight in yet another fantastic evening of netball! Our selected group of children participated in netball matches at Shrewsbury Sports Village, and I must express my immense satisfaction, especially given that it’s only our second week. The team exhibited brilliant cohesion, showcasing excellent netball skills. Remarkably, we secured victories in all three matches played. Keep up the good work!
Year 2 Multiskills Event
Today marked a significant moment for some of our Year 2 students as they embarked on their first sports fixture at Meole Brace Secondary School. Participating in a carousel of activities, each child exhibited remarkable prowess, dedicating their full effort to every task. Their seamless integration with children from other schools and exceptional teamwork were truly commendable. Congratulations for an outstanding performance – well done!
NSPCC Visits
We were visited by NSPCC for their Speak out. Stay safe programme. Speak out. Stay safe aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, to a safe adult or Childline.
Rugby World Cup Competition
Miss Lewis is thrilled to share the exciting results of our recent whole school competition during the Rugby World Cup.
- Third Place (England): The whole school received free reader rugby chapter books for the library.
- Second Place (New Zealand): Turtles class won whole class reading books.
- First Place (South Africa): Foxes class earned an extra PE session with Mr. Halford and a whole class rugby reading book.
The competition not only celebrated sportsmanship but also highlighted the importance of teamwork and the joy of reading within the school community.
Global Art Competition
Some pupils met Doodleboy Joe Whale at the Soden Gallery on Saturday to help him promote a global Art Competition!
The competition aims to celebrate creativity and pay homage to Charles Darwin.
It is free to enter and entries could be represented at the The Doodle Boy’s solo exhibition at the Soden Gallery. You could also win the trip of a lifetime! To the Galapagos Islands!
Read more here:
Shropshire Star Article
Daily Express Article
Click on the link below:
DARWIN DOODLE COMPETITION
The deadline for entries is 1st February 2024.
It would be great to see some Coleham entries #Coleham creativity.
Year 6 Sports Leaders
For the past 10 weeks, all Year 6 children have been diligently working on their sports leadership qualification. I’m pleased to announce that each student has successfully completed the program and received a certificate for their efforts.
A special mention goes to this group of children for their exceptional performance in leading a sporting activity for the Year 1 students.
Well done to all Year 6s! Your hard work and excellence are truly commendable.