It was lovely to welcome the children back to school this week after the Easter break. Everyone is well refreshed and ready to start the summer term with energy and enthusiasm.

There is lots to look forward to and some dates for your diaries – please have a look at the Summer Diary dates and also keep an eye on our website Calendar in the Parent’s Area to make sure that you don’t miss out on important events like Sports Day and various trips and Community events. We are looking forward to seeing many children at the West Mid-show ground on Saturday morning for the half marathon event.

With sport in mind, we have welcomed Mr Halford to our Coleham team this week. Mr Halford will be teaching the children PE and he will also be leading a number of after school clubs.

In assembly on Monday, I spoke to the children about the importance of being ambitious in everything we do and having big dreams. It is never too early to inspire our children and with this in mind, we have been working hard on a project to further develop our careers education at Coleham, building in even more opportunities for the children to learn about different careers and jobs. There is further information on our website and we will let you know more about this project in the near future.

I hope that you all have a lovely weekend.

Kind regards,

Claire Jones

Headteacher

Meet our Sports Coach

Hello Parents/Carers,

I have finished my first week at Coleham! I am really excited to be working at Coleham as I know what fantastic sports opportunities are on offer to the children. I love all sports and play Rubgy and Basketball in my spare time. My hope is that all children enjoy their PE lessons and they take this love with them to find a sport or form of excerise to enjoy as an adult. Please say hello when you see me about and I look forward to seeing you at the Daily Dash at 8.30am.👋

IMPORTANT ARBOUR PARENT APP

COMING SOON, look out next week for a letter about our new Parent App Arbour.

Here you will be able to view your child’s attendance, update your personal details and emergency contacts and once established make payments for lunches, clubs and trips.

The first stage to introduce this will ask you to set up the app on your phone.

Calling all Gardeners

Our Plant & Craft Fair is coming up soon on Saturday 20th May.

HELP NEEDED

We are in need of any ‘green fingered’ people who might be able to help grow and donate plants for this event.

Can you please ask any relatives or neighbours who might grow or donate some plants ready for our fair.

We really don’t mind what type house plants, veggie plants, herbs etc!

EYFS explore local bridges

This week children in Reception went on a walk to the Quarry to explore the local environment, and see what makes our town special. The children learnt all about the River Severn and the three local bridges; Greyfriars, Kingsland and Porthill.

Orienteering Fixture

Our Year 6 children had a fantastic time at an Orienteering Sports Competition in Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton. It was lovely weather for the event and two of our teams achieved first and second place. Well done everyone!

Smoothie Bike

We all enjoyed the smoothie bike event at lunchtime delivered by our Caterer’s in house nutritionist. The children used pedal power to make a delicious smoothie. Thank you to Academy for arranging this event. #healthyeating