We break up for half term next Thursday 25th October. Friday 26th October is a PD Day and school is closed to the children. School resumes on Monday 5th November.

Thank you to the Year 3 parents who joined us this week for our art workshop. It was lovely having you join us in making our creations from around the world.

There will be a change to next Thursday’s Dinner Menu. The kitchen will be serving:

Fillet of fish coated in a light batter or fillet of fish coated in a crispy breadcrumb, vegetable enchilada (V) – minced Quorn Chilli wrapped in a floured wrap and topped with a rustic tomato sauce and cheese, chips, couscous, baked beans, sweetcorn, garden peas, seasonal salad selection, homemade mixed bread selection.

Dessert will be rice pudding & jam, individual yoghurt, fresh fruit or cheese & crackers

Parent consultation evenings will be held over two days on Monday, 22nd October (3.40pm – 7.00pm) and Tuesday, 23rd October (3.40pm – 6.00pm).

Parents will be able to book their appointments via the school website (www.coalbrookdaleschool.org.uk) until Sunday, 21st October.

The Choir will be holding a cake sale on Thursday, 25th October at morning break with cakes £1.00. The Choir will be representing the school at Young Voices 2019 at the Genting Arena, Birmingham. Young Voices is where children from across the Midlands will be sing together as part of a 5,000 strong school choir. Money raised will go towards transport and t-shirt costs.

This week’s Shining Stars are:

Harry C for super work in maths
Jenson for being kind and caring and looking after someone who was upset
Georgina for helping others with their spelling
Daisy for excellent editing in her independent writing
Daniel C for his fabulous work in maths this week
William G for a fabulous animation crated to explain pollination
Kishara for her outstanding work and manners
Ike for his wonderful interest in the natural world
Tilly A for demonstrating a mature approach to her learning
Ellie D-Q for pushing herself to include sophisticated vocabulary in her writing this week
Fred for challenging his vocabulary
Toby P for his excellent approach to mathematics

Please find below a list of after school clubs that will be running after half term. Permission slips for paid for clubs must be completed and are available from the school office. All clubs start week commencing 5th November and finish w/c 10th December.

PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE FROM MONDAY (22ND OCTOBER) MORNING

Athletics/Multi-Sports (Years 1 – 3): Athletics/Multi-sports (will run on Mondays (5th November – 10th December; 3.30pm – 4.30pm). Athletics is open to all children in Years 1 – 3. Sessions are £2.50; £15.00 for the half term (cheques should be made payable to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School). If your child would like to join please complete a permission slip and return with full payment to the school office. Places are limited to 24 children.

Gymnastics (Years 1 – 4): Gymnastics will run on Tuesdays (6th November – 11th December; 3.30pm – 4.30pm). This is open to all children in Years 1 – 4. Sessions are £2.50; £15.00 for the half term (cheques should be made payable to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School). Children need to re-join this club. If your child would like to join please complete a permission slip and return with full payment to the school office. Places are limited to 24 children.

Hockey (Years 4 – 6): Hockey will run Tuesdays (6th November – 11th December; 3.30pm – 4.30pm) with Mrs Bletcher. Hockey is open to children in Years 4 – 6. Children will require shin pads and a gum shield. Children do not need to re-sign up to this club. There are a few spaces on this club. There is no charge for this club.

Drama (Years 2 – 6): Group Two sessions will begin on 7th November. Children have already been told that they have a place on this club. If they no long wish to join please let the office know.

Mixed Football (Years 1 – 3): Mixed Football will run on Thursdays (8th November – 13th December; 3.30pm – 4.30pm). Football is open to all children in Years 1 – 3. Sessions are £2.50; £15.00 for the half term (cheques should be made payable to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School). Children will need shin pads and trainers. If your child would like to join please complete a permission slip and return to the school office. Places are limited to 24 children.

Boys Football (Years 4 – 6): Mr Rutherford’s boys football club will run on Thursdays (8th November – 13th December; 3.30pm – 4.30pm) for boys in Years 4 – 6. This takes place on Regatta Field. There will be the opportunity to play matches against local schools. Children will need shin pads, trainers and football boots. Places are limited to 24 children. There is no charge for this club. This club is currently full.

Girls Football (Years 3 – 6): Mrs Bletcher’s girls football club will run on Thursdays (8th November – 13th December; 3.30pm – 4.30pm) for girls in Years 3 – 6. This takes place on Regatta Field. There will be the opportunity to play matches against local schools. Children will need shin pads, trainers and football boots. Places are limited to 24 children. There is no charge for this club. This club is currently full.

Cooking (Year 2): Cooking Club will run on Thursdays (8th November – 13th December) for children in Year 2 and is run by Ms Saunders & Mrs Fletcher. If your child would like to join please complete a permission slip and return with £12.00 (to cover the cost of ingredients) to the office by Thursday 25th October. Places are strictly limited and should we receive more interest than places available names will be ‘drawn out of a hat’. Letters confirming if your child has been successful will be sent home on Monday 5th November.

Athletics/Multi-sports (Years 4 – 6): Athletics/Multi-sports will run on Fridays (9th November – 14th December NONE 30TH NOVEMBER; 3.30pm – 4.30pm). This open to all children in Years 4 – 6. Sessions are £2.50; £12.50 for the half term (cheques should be made payable to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School). If your child would like to join please complete a permission slip and return with full payment to the school office. Places are limited to 24 children.

Karate (All years): Karate will run on Fridays (9th November – 14th December NONE 30TH NOVEMBER; 3.30pm – 4.30pm in the school hall. Karate is run by Oliver Myers and lessons cost £3:50 per session; £17.50 for the half term and are payable in advance. Please complete a slip if your child would like to participate and return to the school office. If you have any further questions please contact Sam Stewart/Oliver Myers on 07940 726311 for more information.

Mondays – Lunchtime football club for Year 3 (12.30 – 12.50). Children should go straight to lunch and then make their way to the small playground for 12.30pm. No permission slip is required for this club.

Tuesday – Lunchtime football club for Year 4 (12.30 – 12.50). Children should go straight to lunch and then make their way to the small playground for 12.30pm. No permission slip is required for this club.

Wednesdays – Lunchtime netball & handball for Years 3 – 6 (12.30 – 12.50) with Mrs Bletcher. Children should go straight to lunch and then make their way to the small playground for 12.30pm. No permission slip is required for this club.

Thursdays – Lunchtime football club for Year 5 (12.30 – 12.50). Children should go straight to lunch and then make their way to the small playground for 12.30pm. No permission slip is required for this club.

Fridays – Lunchtime football for Year 6 (12.30 – 12.50). Children should go straight to lunch and then make their way to the small playground for 12.30pm. No permission slip is required for this club.

Friday – Lunchtime choir for Years 3 – 6 (12.30 – 12.50) with Miss Spandrzyk. Children should go straight to lunch and then make their way to the Year 6 classroom for 12.30pm. No permission slip is required for this club.

The Coalbrookdale Stay & Play group will be meeting at Coalbrookdale Community Centre next Friday 26th October, from 9.15am to 11.15am. As it’s a PD Day at school older siblings are welcome. £1 per child, bring a snack to share.

Future dates are 9th and 23rd November and 14th December.

“Putting the Heart back in the Coke Hearth!” is holding A Table Top Sale on Sunday 28 October from 10.00am till 1.00pm at Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Community Centre, TF8 7DX. To reserve a table (£5 per table) email to rapetty2@gmail.com. All proceeds will support the work of The Coke Hearth Project Group. To find out more about us, visit our Facebook page. Scrumptious cakes and other refreshments available.

Monday, 22nd October Parents Evening (3.40pm – 7.00pm)
Tuesday, 23rd October Parents Evening (3.40pm – 6.00pm)
Thursday, 25th October Choir Cake Sale (morning break)
Thursday 25th October Last day of half term
Friday 26th October PD Day – School closed to children
29th October – 2nd November Half Term holiday
Wednesday 31st October Deadline for Secondary school admissions
Monday 5th November School resumes
Thursday 29th November NHS Flu Vaccination Programme (Years R – 5)