Dear Parent/Carer

As we come to the end of another busy and productive half term, I would like to thank you for your continued support. The children have worked incredibly hard and have shown, time and again, what it means to be Responsible, Respectful and Compassionate. It has been a joy to see their learning flourish and their confidence grow.

A special thank you must go to the Friends of Coalbrookdale for organising the recent school disco. It was a fantastic evening and thoroughly enjoyed by all the children who attended. Events like this do not happen without significant time, planning and commitment. The Friends give their time entirely on a voluntary basis and we are incredibly grateful for their dedication and ongoing support of our school community.

As we look ahead, we return to school on Monday 23 February, refreshed and ready for the next half term.

In the Christian calendar, we will soon approach Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), which this year falls on Tuesday 17 February. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday marks the day before the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter.

Lent begins the following day on Ash Wednesday (18 February) and lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays), leading us to Easter. When we return after half term, we will be exploring this season in Collective Worship and considering themes of reflection, hope and renewal.

We hope you all enjoy a restful half term break, perhaps even sharing a pancake or two together as a family!

Thank you once again for your continued partnership and support.

Kind regards
Mrs M Dhaliwal

Today the children took part in a range of fun mathematical activities and games, exploring numbers in different ways.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the fundraising for the NSPCC – we raised £109.00.

Embrace (Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Embrace clubs (see below) will continue after half term.  If your child hasn’t previously participated and would like to join or you have any questions please contact Simon at simon@theembracegroup.co.uk.

Clubs available:

⚽ KS1 Football Fundamentals
Mondays: 23rd February – 23rd March

⚽ KS2 Football
Tuesdays: 24th February – 23rd March

🤸 KS1 Gymnastics
Wednesdays: 25th February – 25th March

Drama Club (Tuesdays)

Before Christmas, KS2 were visited by Mr Marsh and Mrs Stephenson who work closely with a trust who are looking to commemorate the Coalport Ferry Disaster. Children in KS2 are being offered the exciting opportunity to create a drama performance that will be showcased in June at a celebration event in Ironbridge.

The club will be run with Miss Pearson (Years 3 – 6) (24 February – 10 March; 14 April – 19 May) (max 20 children).  There is no charge for this club.

Please complete the permission link below if your child would like to join.

Drama Club permission

Yoga – All years (Wednesdays)

Mrs Marshall will be running a Mindfulness/Yoga club (Years R – 6) (25 February – 18 March) (max 8 children).  There is no charge for this club.

Please complete the permission link if your child would like to join.

Yoga Club permission form

Football – Year 3 & 4 (Thursdays)

Mr Hartlebury will be running a football club for Year 3 & 4 girls and boys on Thursdays (26 February – 19 March) after school (3.20pm – 4.20pm) (max 15 children).  There is no charge for this club.

Please complete the permission link below if your child would like to join.

Football Club permission form

We’re getting ready for our upcoming Careers Week beginning 9 March and would love to involve our parent community. If you’re willing to share your job, skills, or career journey with our pupils—whether through a short talk, demonstration, or Q&A—we’d be delighted to hear from you. Every role helps broaden children’s understanding of the world of work and inspire them with future aspirations.

If you’re interested in taking part, please contact the school office or your child’s class teacher by Friday 27 February.

On school trips only parents/carers with a valid DBS check will be permitted to support school staff.

If you would like to volunteer in the future and have not yet completed the DBS process, please contact the school office for guidance on how to apply.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Highest class attendance for week ending 6 February:  Year 2

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Year 2

Reception:  Georgina

Year 1:  Lara

Year 2:  Faye

Year 3:  Darcey

Year 4:  Wren

Year 5:  Ethan

Year 6:  Lily

Headteacher:  Pippa

Other Awards & Commendations

Lily B – Lifeguard certificate & badge

Tilly – Ice skating certificate & badge

Isaac – Football trophy

Ethan Wi – Piano certificate

DINNER MENU:  WEEK 2

Monday

During School: 

PE – Year 2 & Year 4

After school:

KS1 (Years Reception – Year 2):  Football Club

Tuesday

During School: 

PE –Reception, Year 1, Year 3 & Year 5

After school:

KS2 (Years 3 – 6):  Football Club

KS2 (Years 3 – 6):  Drama Club

Wednesday

During School: 

PE – Reception & Year 6

After school:

KS1 (Yrs Reception – 2):  Gymnastics Club

Year R – 6:  Yoga Club

Thursday

During school:

PE – Year 5

After school:

Year 3 & 4:  Football club

Friday

During school:

PE – Reception, Year 1 & Year 4