2025 Autumn #13

Be Internet Legends

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome our local MP, Shaun Davies, into school alongside the Be Internet Legends team, who delivered an engaging and informative online safety workshop for the children.

We would like to say a big thank you to Shaun Davies and the Be Internet Legends team for taking the time to visit and work with our children. It was fantastic to see the children confidently applying the knowledge and skills they have developed through their online safety lessons in school, demonstrating a clear understanding of how to stay safe online.

Yesterday also included a parent workshop focused on how families can help ensure children are safe online. Thank you to the parents and carers who were able to attend and engage so positively with the session. We really value working in partnership with parents on such an important area of children’s safety.

We will be holding further online safety workshops for parents in the future, and we will share details as these opportunities become available.

We are very proud of how well the children represented the school and grateful for the continued support of our school community.

Playtime arrangements

We wanted to share a brief clarification following a recent change to playtime arrangements on the playgrounds.

Children are still very much allowed to run and enjoy active play on the playgrounds. However, chasing games are not permitted on the bottom playground.

This decision has been made because chasing games have increasingly resulted in hands-on rough play, upset between children and a rise in first aid incidents. We have also seen accidents occurring when children run between different activities and play equipment.

Staff will continue to support children to engage in a range of positive play activities and to make safe choices during breaktimes. In addition, Mrs Marshall is currently exploring additional options for playground provision that will allow children to continue developing their physical movement in a safe and structured way.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to ensure our playgrounds are safe, calm and happy environments for all children.

Christmas Light Switch-On – Parental Supervision Reminder

We are really looking forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming Christmas Light Switch-On, where our school choir will be performing as part of the community celebrations.

As this is a public community event and takes place outside of school hours, we would like to remind parents and carers that children attending are the responsibility of their parent/carer at all times. Parents will need to remain with their child throughout the event.

Timings for the event are:

• 4.30pm: Lantern Walk (meet at Toll House side of The Ironbridge)
• 4.45pm – 5.00pm: Choir Performance

Before the performance, any children who would like to take part in the lantern walk should meet at the Toll House side at 4:30pm.  Staff from school will also meet here. We’ll walk across the bridge together, place the lanterns along the front of the stage, and then the children will take their places to sing.

School uniform is not required but warm coats, hats and gloves are recommended.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We’re delighted to be part of this community event and look forward to celebrating together.

Dates for the Diary – Christmas Events 2025

Ironbridge Christmas Light Switch On – Saturday 29 November

Events start from 2.00pm with the choir singing 4.45pm – 5.00pm.  Lights will be switched on at 5.30pm followed by a firework display.

Christmas School Pantomime – Thursday 4 December

We will be visited by Chaplins who will be showcasing a performance of Dick Whittington for the children.  Thank you to Friends of Coalbrookdale for funding this event.

Choir @ Little Wenlock (Christmas Lunch for Older Residents) – Sunday 7 December @ 2.00pm

The choir will be singing at Little Wenlock Village Hall (TF6 5BN) @ 2.00pm on Sunday 7 December for the older residents Christmas lunch.  Children should arrive at 1.45pm.

Christmas Dinner & Christmas Jumper Day – Wednesday 10 December

There will be a festive Christmas lunch menu on offer for the children. Vegetarian options available

Children are invited to wear a Christmas jumper/top/something sparkly with their school uniform for a donation (suggested £1).  All money raised will go to Save the Children.

Friends of Coalbrookdale Christmas Fair – Friday 12 December

3.00pm – 5.00pm in the school hall.

Reception & Year 1 – Nativity performance – Tuesday 16 December

Parents of Reception and Year 1 children are invited to watch the performances at 9.30am or 2.30pm.

Further information regarding tickets will be sent home to parents next week.

Year 2 Make a Christingle Workshop – Wednesday 17 December

Children will be making Christingles to reflect on how Jesus is the Light of the World.

Parents of Year 2 children are welcome to join their child at 2:30pm in the hall for this activity.  Please note this is a change to the original advertised time.

KS2 Christmas Church Service – Thursday 18 December – 2.00pm

KS2 children (Year 3 – 6) will be walking to Holy Trinity Church for a musical Christmas concert filled with readings and Christmas carol performances.

KS2 parents and carers are welcome to join us at Holy Trinity Church at 2.00pm.

Class Christmas Parties – Friday 19 December

Classes will have an end of term Christmas party in their classrooms during the afternoon.

Friends News – Christmas Fair

A quick reminder that our Christmas Fair will take place on Friday 12 December, from 3:00–5:00pm.

If any parents are able to help with setting up, supporting during the event, or assisting with clear-up from 5:00–5:30pm, please leave your details with the school office for the Friends team. Your help is greatly appreciated.

A huge thank you to everyone for your generous colour-raffle donations. The Friends are busy putting the hampers together and will be sharing photos with you soon.

Please remember to return all sold and unsold raffle tickets to the school office or your child’s class teacher by 11th December.

If you would like additional tickets, the school office has spares available.

Moments Matter – Attendance Counts

Highest class attendance for week ending 21 November:  Year 3

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Year 3