Message from Mrs Dhaliwal
It has been a busy and very productive week in school, with so much to celebrate. Thank you to all the children who took part in Odd Socks Day on Monday. Odd Socks Day is an important reminder that we are all unique and valued just as we are. It helps us reinforce the message that kindness, respect and celebrating difference are key to creating a safe and happy school for everyone.
A big thank you also for your generosity towards our Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Your donations will make a real difference to children and families who need a little extra support at this time of year, and we are truly grateful. Once boxes have been prepared, we will be able to share with you how many boxes we have been able to donate.
Today we also marked Children in Need, and once again our school community has shown wonderful kindness. Thank you for your donations. We are delighted to share that we raised over £155.00. Your contributions help support vital services for children across the UK.
Finally, a huge well done to our Kwik Cricket team, who represented the school brilliantly at the Telford Tennis Centre on Thursday. The children showed fantastic teamwork, determination and sportsmanship. Not only did they win matches, but staff from other schools even commented on how well they supported each other as a team. We are incredibly proud of them.
As temperatures are set to drop next week, please ensure children come to school with coats, hats, gloves and other winter accessories (named) so they can stay warm and comfortable during playtimes and outdoor learning.
Mrs Dhaliwal
River Severn flooding
We have received the following message from Telford & Wrekin Council this afternoon:
The River Severn catchment is an improving situation but there’s still a peak forecast down the river for Sunday pm/Monday.
We will be coning off the Wharfage tonight ahead of deploying the gully bungs tomorrow in the morning. We are also going to be installing a compound on the Wharfage this evening and laying out the diversion route ready for if it’s needed. Some parts of the car-park that are currently blocked off may be re-opened to allow for our compound if the space is needed.
The EA are planning to bring the barriers down tomorrow and if needed, they will be deployed on Sunday. We’re currently looking at a regular winter storm and not expecting much flooding beyond the usual low-lying properties.
Please allow extra time to travel to school on Monday morning should the Wharfage be closed to traffic.
Eco Council News
Eco council have been collecting the entries from the mascot competition and are so pleased to have
chosen a winner. We want to take the time to thank the children who entered; they worked hard and should be so proud of their designs.
However, we are pleased to announce that Isaac’s design has been chosen as our school mascot!
Please meet: Evergreen Eco Erny!
We have now created this into a real character, and this is someone who will be placed all around schools. Eco Council will be deciding in the next few days the best place for Eco Erny to be placed around school to help people remember to be more eco-friendly.
Also, this week Eco council had an exciting presentation from the Picture News team about COP30. COP30 (Conference of Parties – 30th year) is
an annual event held around the world bringing together world leaders, presidents and even royalty. This year it is being held in Brazil, one of the most important places as it is so close to the Amazon Rainforest. Eco Council were able to speak to music teacher Jenny Cooper who is attending the event on behalf of children in the United Kingdom. She shared how amazing it was to hear all of the world leaders’ views and how important it was to be a part of something so special. The children were also able to listen to Dr Sifiso Ndlovu (Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwean Teachers Association) where he left a powerful message to the children and teachers listening:
“If you take one thing from this and COP30 it is never stop talking about it; never stop the conversation about saving our planet. Tell your children who will tell their children, and they will tell their children. The more we educate and communicate the closer we come to saving our planet.”
This powerful message resonated with Eco Council and it has sparked some real interest in the children to come up with some new ideas for helping our school and community be more environmentally friendly.
We also wanted to take this opportunity to remind people about recycling at home. Telford & Wrekin Council have a great upcoming event for reusing and recycling old unwanted household items. This event is taking place on 20 November 2025 at Unit 501 Queensway Business Park, Hadley Park, Telford, TF1 7UL. Everything is priced at £20 and under cash only. Please see below some pictures of what might be up for grabs.
Parent Workshop – Online Safety (27 November)
We would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Parent Workshop on Thursday 27 November at 2.30pm (in the school hall), focused on Online Safety.
The session will be led by Mrs Postance and will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you support your child in navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.
Parenting in a Digital World
Keeping children safe and supported online is a huge concern for parents. The internet can feel overwhelming and intimidating at times, and many are unsure how best to help their children through it.
Below is a link to a guide on ‘Parenting in the Digital World’. With tips on supporting children at home, sections on cyber-bullying, digital footprints and content consumption we hope this resource will help you keep your child safe online.
Parenting in a Digital World Online
Moments matter. Attendance counts.
Highest class attendance for week ending 7 November: Year 6
Most improved class attendance from the previous week: Year 6
Values Stars
Reception: Delilah
Year 1: Ruby-Mae
Year 2: Amelie
Year 3: Jensen
Year 4: Rory
Year 5: Ethan
Year 6: Mia
Headteacher: Elsie
Other Awards & Commendations
Lily B –Lifeguard badges & certificates
Rory (Y3) – Beavers certificate & football trophy and medal
Harriet – Beavers certificate & badges
Timonie – Kickboxing competition silver medal
Finley L – Swimming certificate & badge
Thalia – Swimming certificate & badge
Isaac – Beavers certificate & football medal
Sophia – Swimming certificate & badge
What’s happening w/c 17 November
Monday
During School:
PE – Year 4 & Year 5
After school:
KS1 (Reception – Year 2): Winter Games
Tuesday
During School:
PE – Reception & Year 1
After school:
KS2 (Years 3 – 6): Winter Games
Wednesday
During School:
PE – Year 2, Year 3 & Year 6
After school:
KS2 (Yrs 3 – 6): Dodgeball
Thursday
During school:
PE – Year 3, Year 5 & Year 6
After school:
Football club – Years 3 & 4 girls & boys
Board Games club – Years 2 – 6
Friday
During school:
PE – Reception, Year 1 & Year 4
After school:
Friends Quiz Night (School hall @ 6.30pm)
Dates for the Diary
Autumn 2:
Wednesday 26 Nov: Friends Rainbow Raffle non-uniform day
Thursday 27 Nov: Parent Online Safety Workshop @ 2.30pm
Saturday 29 Nov: Ironbridge Christmas Lights Switch-on
Thursday 4 Dec: Pantomime in school
Friday 5 Dec: Parent Book Club @ 3.00pm
Wednesday 10 Dec: Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 12 Dec: Friends Christmas Fair @ 3.30pm
Tuesday 16 Dec: Reception & Year 1 Nativity
Wednesday 17 Dec: Christingle (Year 2) @ 2.30pm
Thursday 18 Dec: KS2 Christmas Church Service @ Holy Trinity Church (2.00pm)
Friday 19 Dec: Last day of Autumn term
22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026: Christmas holiday
Spring 1:
Monday 5 Jan 2026: PD Day – School closed to children
Tuesday 6 January 2026: First day of Spring term
Monday 2 February 2026: Parent Book Club (3.00pm)
16 – 20 February 2026: Half Term Holiday
Community News – Free Snowflake Making Workshop – Jackfield
The Jackfield community will be holding a free snowflake making workshop on 24 November at (4:00pm -5:30pm) to make snowflakes for an installation in Jackfield over Christmas. They would love as many local children as possible to attend. See details below.
Community News – Festive Crafts in Crochet
On the course, attendees will start to learn about basic sewing and crochet stitches to create beautiful craft pieces or gifts for any special and festive occasion.
During this course learners will cover:
- The equipment and materials needed to get started with sewing and crochet
- Understanding basic terminology in sewing and crochet
- Measuring and counting skills to learn simple stitches and instructions
- Practice and create pieces of decorative fabric accessories and crochet craft pieces
The sessions will allow learners to practice new techniques and skills in a controlled and supportive environment. Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at enrolment to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.
Community News – Sparta Football Club
Community News – T&W Happy Healthy Active Holidays
Bookings for Happy Healthy Active Holidays (HHAH) open in this month, offering eligible families the chance to take part in fun-filled festive activities.
The programme provides fully funded sessions designed to keep children active, creative, and connected during the school holidays. To take part, parents and carers must be registered on the HHAH website before bookings open in early November.
To register visit hhah.telford.gov.uk and select ‘Add Child’ to submit your child’s details. It only takes a few minutes to register and ensures you are ready when bookings go live. Activities fill up quickly, so don’t miss the chance to get involved.
For help or enquiries, email: holidayactivityhub@telford.gov.uk.