2024 Autumn #6

Message from Mrs Dhaliwal

Dear Parents and Carers

I am so pleased to be back at school after my maternity leave. This past week has been a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the children, staff, and parents. Seeing the children’s enthusiasm for learning and being part of the school community again has been a real highlight.

I would also like to take a moment to express my gratitude to our incredible staff, who have worked so hard to keep everything running smoothly in my absence.

A special thanks goes to Mr. Wheeler, our deputy headteacher, who took on the role of acting headteacher and Mrs Postance, our assistant headteacher, who stepped up as deputy head during my leave. Their leadership and dedication have been remarkable, and I am grateful for the support they have provided to both the school and the children during this time.

Thank you all for your continued support, and I look forward to a fantastic term ahead!

Mrs M Dhaliwal
Headteacher

Farewell

This week we said goodbye to one of our teaching assistants, Ms Fouques. Ms Fouques has been part of the Coalbrookdale School Community as a parent and member of staff for over 18 years. We would like to extend our thanks to her for commitment and contributions to the students and school and wish her all the best for the next chapter.

School Photographs

The closing date for free delivery of your child’s school photo back to school is Monday 7th October 2024. Order through the Tempest website using your unique link (this can be found on the photo proof your child brought home) or visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk.

If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3).

Outdoor Play

With colder, wetter weather now with us could children please bring coats to school each day to enable them to go outside as much as possible at break times. Please ensure that all coats (and hats, gloves and school uniform) have your child’s name in them. This enables all lost items to be returned to their rightful owner.

Dale End Playground Refurbishment

We have received the following information from Telford & Wrekin Council about the refurbishment of Dale End Playground.

“Telford & Wrekin Council contractors are carrying out work to upgrade Dale End play area. This will involve the temporary closure of the playground while the work is being done.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused in the short term but hope you will enjoy the new playground when it’s completed.”

Online Safety Newsletter – October

Please click on the link below for October’s Online Safety Newsletter.

Online Safety Newsletter – October 2024

If you missed the Parent’s Online Safety Session on Wednesday please click on the link to the recording and presentation:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uVtG0EnFD45ZN6gGrmxCCMDHsuqpA2hd?usp=sharing

EYFS (Reception Class) Wishlist

EYFS have a wish list (see below) of items they would like donated. If you can help please drop off at the school office or the Reception class.

– Metal tea pot
– wooden spoons
– Conkers
– Acorns
– Balti dishes
– Stones or pebbles (flat surface)
– Toy diggers
– Ice cube trays (any shapes)
– Plastic measuring jugs
– Plastic animals
– Wooden animals (small ornaments or toys)
– Small tyres (go cart/ wheelbarrow sized)
– Steering wheels (from play trucks or go carts)

Parent/Teacher Meetings

Parent meeting appointments for children in Reception – Year 6 will take place on:

Monday 14 October (3.30pm – 6.00pm)
Tuesday 15 October (3.30pm – 6.00pm)

Meetings will be face to face in school and last 10 minutes (if additional time is required by the end of the meeting, this will be arranged for another day).  It will be an opportunity to discuss how your child has settled in and share your child’s strengths and areas of focus.

To book your appointment please go to the school website Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge C.E. Primary School – News and Information for Parents and Carers (coalbrookdaleschool.org.uk)

Child Health

We are aware that there are currently cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth and Worms within school.  With both conditions it is not necessary for children to stay off school if they are well enough to attend otherwise.

For more information on threadworms, please visit: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Threadworms/Pages/Introduction.aspx.  The following information is NHS guidance.

What is threadworm?
Threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis) is the most common worm infection. Both children and adults can be infected, although it is mostly found in children.

How does infection spread?
Threadworm is passed from person to person and is usually spread via children. The female worms lay eggs on a person’s skin around the anus. This leads to itching and scratching of the area and then leads to eggs being transferred onto the fingers. The eggs can then be passed by direct contact, or through sharing toys, pencils and food, etc. Good hygiene is essential to stop the infection being spread, including washing hands and scrubbing under the nails before eating and after visiting the toilet.

Eggs can survive in dust for two weeks, which may lead to infection by inhaling dust. Children in childcare institutions are easily infected by each other.

Symptoms
Threadworm begins with an itchy feeling around your anus (back passage), usually at night under warm sheets. Without treatment threadworm may give rise to vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) in girls and women. You can often see threadworms, a 1cm thread-like worm, in your child’s stools or their bottom. 

Treatment 
Infected children or adults should be treated as soon as possible. The rest of the family should also be treated at the same time. Threadworm can be treated with one of two medicines, mebendazole or piperazine, both of which can be bought over the counter from pharmacies. Both medicines can be given as a single dose. Your pharmacist can give you appropriate advice. Children under two years of age will need to be seen by a doctor. One treatment is usually enough.

Children can still go to school or childcare, in spite of having threadworms.

What can be done to control threadworms?

• If you have threadworms, it is important to shower in the morning in order to remove eggs and bacteria from the anal area.

• Wash your hands thoroughly after each visit to the bathroom and before each meal.

• Underwear should be changed daily.

• Bed-sheets should be changed frequently, especially 7 to 10 days after the treatment

• Infected children and adults should keep their nails short.

• Infected children should ideally wear cotton gloves when sleeping. 

• Clean your home thoroughly, especially the bedrooms, and remove as much dust as possible.

• Do not eat food in your bedroom.

• If several family members are infected, you should all be treated on the same day.

• Avoid food and drinks containing a lot of sugar, and eat high-fibre food to prevent constipation.

Children can easily pick up another threadworm infection from friends or at school, so maintaining good hygiene may help prevent re-infection. 

Moments Matter – Attendance Counts

Highest class attendance for week ending 27 September:  Year 2

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Year 6

Community News – Telford & Wrekin Libraries Half Term Events

The following events are taking place at Telford & Wrekin Libraries during half term:

Little Sensory Story Explorers age under 5’s

Join Sal Tonge as she leads us on a sensory adventure with books, songs, and sensory play!
Suitable for children aged under 5 and their parents and carers
Hadley Community Library Thursday 31 October 10.30-11.30am
Madley Community Library Thursday 31 October 2-3pm

Family Board games age 4+

Do you love playing board games?
Come along and play board games with other families.
Board games are a fun and sociable way to spend time with friends and family.
We have a range of board games available to play.
Wellington Library Tuesday 29 October 10.30am-12.30pm
Southwater Library Friday 1 November 2-4pm

Booking is essential for both activities please via Ticket Source www.ticketsource.co.uk/telford-wrekin-libraries

Community News – Coalbrookdale Coke Hearth Halloween Trail

Community News – Telford Cheer Athletics

Please click on the link below to find out more about Telford Cheer Athletics.

Cheerleading

Community News – Fostering

At Nexus Fostering based in Telford, we’re looking for local people like you to become foster carers.  By providing a loving and stable home environment, you can support the increasing number of children and young people in the local area who cannot live in their family homes.

Not all children require long-term care. We also need foster carers for short-term placements, respite care, and to provide temporary homes to support young parents and their babies.

Nexus Fostering is consistently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, offers 24/7 support 365 days a year, a competitive allowance plus much more. So, if you have a spare room and are ready to change the lives of children and young people near you, please give us a call on 01952 916 002 or enquire here.

Visit www.nexusfostering.co.uk for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Megan on megani@nexusfostering.co.uk.”