Headteacher Message
It has been another busy and positive week here at Coleham, with lots to celebrate across the school.
There is definitely a sense of excitement in the air at the moment, not just because we are heading into the weekend, but also because the World Cup has now begun, having kicked off on 11 June. As always, it is a great opportunity for children (and adults!) to follow a global event, learn about different countries and, of course, enjoy a bit of football along the way. I have been assigned Mexico and Sweden so I’m already off the a great start! I am sure many of you will have your own teams to cheer on at home.
Our Year 2 pupils had a fantastic trip to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where they were able to bring their learning to life. The children represented Coleham brilliantly throughout the visit and engaged wonderfully with everything on offer. Trips like this make such a difference, and it is always a pleasure to hear the enthusiasm when they return.
A particular highlight this week was our group of children who performed at “Shropshire Sings” at the West Midlands Showground. This is an annual event which brings together schools from across the county to celebrate music and singing. Our pupils were absolutely fantastic—confident, joyful and a real credit to the school. Events like this take a lot of courage, and we are incredibly proud of how well they represented Coleham.
Alongside these big events, there has been plenty of great learning happening in classrooms throughout the week. It is always a privilege to walk around school and see the children so engaged, whether they are writing, investigating, creating or collaborating with one another.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support: it really does make a difference.
I hope you all have a great weekend, hopefully with a bit of sunshine, and enjoy watching the football if you are following along!
Tom Larkham
Headteacher
What’s on next week?
Monday
Whales Swimming (afternoon)
Tuesday
Yr 2 visit Longden Road Cemetery for Bug Workshop (morning)
Starfish Swimming (afternoon)
Wednesday
Musical Showcase Concert @ 6:00pm (for parents of children who learn an instrument and have signed up)
Thursday
Year groups to visit the Art Exhibition @ Barnabas church
Friday
Year groups visit the Art Exhibition @ Barnabas church
Lions Swimming (afternoon)
Sports Days: Coming Soon!
1.30pm start, all family members welcome
Our upcoming Sports Days, promise to be a fantastic celebration of competition and teamwork.
Our Sports Days are carefully designed to strike the perfect balance—celebrating those who love to individually compete in sport while also encouraging every child to take part, have a go, and feel proud of their efforts.
Children’s participation contributes to their House points, building excitement as the scores are tallied and we await the unveiling of the House Cup winner.
To ensure that all pupils feel confident and comfortable, we run 3 Sports Days. This allows children to take part alongside others in their own age groups, creating a positive and supportive environment.
A huge amount of practise and preparation goes into organising the groups. Mr Halford and Miss Lewis carefully group children by ability, ensuring that the activities are inclusive, balanced, and enjoyable for all. Their dedication will help make sure that every pupil can participate with confidence and experience success.
We are looking forward to seeing all our families, parents and grandparents. It is always a highlight of the school year!
This weekend-The Scarecrow Trail
Free Family Fun with the Belle Vue Arts Festival.
Walk around Belle Vue and discover the Fantasy themed scarecrows.
See Locations below!
Wanted: Toys
Do you need to rehome any toys!
Miss Cox and Miss Melville are looking for donations of small toys for their attention buckets.
Please hand into the school office! They will be delighted to receive these.
Thank you!
Smoothie Bike
The Smoothie Bike made an appearance this lunchtime🍓🍌🍎🍊
Our Year 6 helpers showed great teamwork as they took the lead in running the activity, keeping the stations moving smoothly.
We had a few technical hiccups, but our Caretaker, Mr Nudds, was quick to lend a hand and join in the fun.
Football Mania
To celebrate the World Cup, After School Club children have made a fantastic display with Mrs Bodnarova for the tournament🏆 It is brilliant! The giant footballer is Mr Halford shaped as they drew around him. Miss Lewis has delivered flags to all in the classes for our Coleham sweepstake with a prize for the winning class. Let the games begin! ⚽️
Yr 2 @ The Botanical Gardens
Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham 🌿, where they explored a wide variety of tropical plants 🌴 from around the world. The visit provided the perfect opportunity to bring their learning about Charles Darwin to life, helping them to deepen their understanding of how different plants adapt to their environments 🌱
Bikeability for Year 6
Cycling Safety was the priority for our leavers this week! They are now ready for cycling to secondary school and venturing out in the summer holidays.
Let’s Celebrate!
The Belle Vue Arts Festival kicked off today with the Lets Celebrate event at Coleham Bridge. Lovely to see staff and families enjoying themselves.