Message from Mr Wheeler
Dear Parents and Guardians
As we approach the end of the academic year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and dedication to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge C.E. Primary School. Your involvement and encouragement have been instrumental in the progress we have made together as a school community.
Throughout the past year, we have achieved significant milestones, both academically and in fostering a nurturing environment for our students. From implementing innovative teaching methods to enhancing our extra-curricular offer, our collective efforts have laid a strong foundation for continued improvement. We are committed to building on this momentum and striving for even greater success in the coming year.
We will also bid a fond farewell to Mr. Conail Rutherford, as he embarks on a new chapter of his life. The school community wish to express our deepest gratitude for over 20 years of dedicated service at Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge C.E. Primary School, showing unwavering commitment and multifaceted contributions to our school community – touching the lives of so many and creating a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and parents alike. I hope you will join me in saying that his presence will be profoundly missed, but his contributions will always be remembered and cherished.
As we embark on the summer break, I wish you all a peaceful and restful time filled with joyful experiences and cherished moments with your families. Your support and partnership are invaluable, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September, refreshed and ready for another year of growth and learning.
Warm regards
Adam Wheeler
Acting Headteacher
Mufti Day Fundraising
Thank you for your support in raising £177.75 for Broseley First Responders this week. This will go towards a defibrillator that the Lightbody family are taking to Nepal over the summer holidays.
Year 6 Awards
Each year three special awards are presented to children in Year 6: the Community Award, Sports Personality Award and the Layla Jane Pitt Remembrance Award for Performing Arts. This year’s winners are:
Community Award: Sophie
Sports Personality Award: Reggie
Layla Jane Pitt Remembrance Award for Performing Arts: Max
Shining Stars
Well done to those children who have been nominated this week for their exceptional work in class. A round of applause to the following children:
Reception: Rory
Year 1: Jaxon
Year 2: Wren
Year 3: Penelope
Year 4: Year 4 Class
Year 5: Arabella
Year 6: Olivia H
Headteacher: All Staff
Other Awards & Commendations
Amalie – Dance certificate & medal
Margot – Dance certificate & medal
Charlie – Beavers induction scarf
Paisley – Football trophy
Harmony – Achievement certificates
Lily-Anne – Cubs badges
Rory (Y1) – Beavers badges
Isaac – Football trophy
Arabella – Certificate & medal for fundraising swim for Diabetes UK
Rosemary Angus – Music Lessons
I have been teaching instrumental music lessons at Coalbrookdale Primary School since 2003. I am a private teacher and have been teaching music for 37 years.
I teach piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, singing and guitar. All of my lessons are taught on a one to one basis. Students who take lessons have the opportunity to sit graded music exams, when they are ready to and if they want to do so.
Lessons with myself are around 1/3 less in price than the lesson equivalent with Telford & Wrekin music services.
Weekly individual lessons from September will be: 15 minutes – £9.00 / 30 minutes – £17.00
I teach all years from Reception to Year 6 and beyond. Please call me on 07816958048 or contact the school to reserve a weekly slot for your child. Lesson slots are allocated on a first come first served basis. I am sometimes able to loan instruments, free of charge whilst taking lessons.
Moments Matter – Attendance Counts
Highest class attendance for week ending 12 July: Year 6
Most improved class attendance from the previous week: Year 4
Highest class attendance for week ending 19 July: Year 3
Most improved class attendance from the previous week: Year 3
Highest class attendance for 2023-2024: Reception
2024-2025 Term Dates
PD Day Monday 2nd September 2024
Autumn Term begins Tuesday 3rd September 2024
PD Day Thursday 24th October 2024
PD Day Friday 25th October 2024
Half Term Monday 28th October 2024 – Friday 1st November 2024
Term Ends Friday 20th December 2024
PD Day Monday 6th January 2025
Spring Term begins Tuesday 7th January 2025
Half Term Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 2025
Term Ends Friday 11th April 2025
Summer Term begins Monday 28th April 2025
May Day Monday 5th May 2025
Half Term Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 2025
Term Ends Friday 18th July 2025
PD Day Monday 21st July 2025
Community News – Telford Crisis Support – Food Bank
What to do if you need to apply for a food parcel?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, in desperate need of help and would like to request a food parcel, here’s what to do:
You can call one of these two numbers, and someone will go through the application with you:
- Telford & Wrekin Council – 01952 380 400
- Telford Crisis Support – 01952 586 646
You’ll be taken through an application over the phone and, if we can help, you’ll be told where to go to collect your food parcel the following morning (Mondays through to Fridays) after 11 am.
Remember that a crisis can happen to anyone at any time and, if you are in need of a helping hand, please reach out.
Food donations
Telford Crisis Support are extremely reliant on food donations from the public, organisations and businesses and have a number of donation points across the borough where you can donate food and toiletries, including:
- Leegomery Community Centre
- Lidl – Hadley
- Ketley Community Centre
- Telford & The Wrekin Citizens Advice – Tan Bank in Wellington
- Park Lane Centre in Woodside
- Morrisons, Lawley Village
- Greenfields Farm Shop Donnington
- Ironbridge CoOp
- Stirchley CoOp
- Shifnal One Stop
- Sainsburys Forge Retail Park
For More information about Telford Crisis Support and how they can help please click on the link below:
Telford Crisis Support
Summer Holiday Activities – Athletics Festival
Summer Holiday Activities – T&W Libraries
Summer Holiday Activities – Telford & Wrekin
Click on the link below for Telford & Wrekin’s Summer Holiday Activities brochure.
Holiday Activity Programme – Telford and Wrekin Leisure Services
Summer Holiday Activities – Kids Eat Free (or for a £1)
Summer Holiday Activities – Summer Soccer Schools
Summer Holiday Activities – Activities at The Anstice
Community News – Stagecoach @ Much Wenlock