Message from Mrs Dhaliwal
Dear Parents/Carers
What a wonderful start to the Christmas season we have had at Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge! This week, the children were treated to a fantastic production of Dick Whittington right here in school. The hall was full of laughter, excitement and festive cheer. A brilliant way to launch our Christmas celebrations!
Last Saturday also marked a truly magical moment for our school community. Our children took part in the Ironbridge Christmas Light Switch-On and what an event it was! The children were met by Santa by the Toll House before walking along the Iron Bridge with their beautifully crafted lanterns. When they stepped onto the stage, their singing brought the whole crowd to silence. It was a very special moment, and we are so proud of them. A huge thank you to all the parents who joined us and supported the children.
On Tuesday, our Year 4 and 5 children took part in an important visit from the Loudmouth Theatre Company. They experienced the Helping Hands performance in the morning, followed by a workshop in classes. This programme supports children to understand safe relationships, recognise trusted adults and know what to do if they ever feel unsure or uncomfortable. The children engaged brilliantly and showed great maturity throughout.
This afternoon, we also welcomed many of you to our Book Club session. Thank you for taking the time to join us. Reading is one of the most important skills a child can develop and sharing books at home, even just a few minutes each day, makes a tremendous difference to children’s confidence, vocabulary and imagination. We really appreciate your support.
Over the next two weeks, children will be taking part in their end-of-term assessments. These help us to understand what they have learned this term and guide teachers in planning the right next steps after Christmas. Thank you for your continued partnership; working together truly makes all the difference to the children’s progress and wellbeing.
We also have a very exciting run-up to Christmas ahead, with lots of events, performances and celebrations planned. We can’t wait to share the festive season with you.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead.
Mrs Dhaliwal
Playground Fun and Collaboration
Today, we were delighted to see children from Year 4 and Year 5 working together to create an exciting obstacle course on the playground using items from our playpod, such as tyres, blocks, and foam. As more children joined in, the course grew into a large circular challenge! It was wonderful to watch pupils from different year groups playing collaboratively, showing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Christmas Lunch – Wednesday 10 December
The school Christmas lunch will take place next Wednesday. There will be roast turkey and chipolatas, vegetable parcels (V) served with a selection of vegetables and stuffing followed by a festive pudding for dessert.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL SANDWICHES ON CHRISTMAS LUNCH DAY
Christmas Jumper Day – Raising Funds for Save the Children – Wednesday 10 December
Children are invited to wear a Christmas jumper/top/something sparkly with their school uniform next Wednesday.
By participating, we not only bring joy and festive cheer but also extend our care, responsibility and compassion to children around the world who are in need. We encourage all children to wear their favourite Christmas jumper/top/something sparkly and bring a small donation of £1 to help make a difference in the lives of others.
Thank you for helping us to live out our values and make this Christmas meaningful for children near and far.
Friends News – Christmas Fair – Friday 12 December
Join us for festive shopping, hot chocolate and mince pies, plus our much-loved bottle tombola, children’s lucky dips, games and free children’s Christmas crafts,
Don’t forget to buy your colour raffle tickets. Please return all sold tickets to your child’s teacher by Thursday 11th December.
The raffle will be drawn at the fair after the school choir has performed at 4.15pm.
Winter Water Safety
This week the children learnt about winter water safety. In winter, children and pets are particularly at risk when tempted to play on the ice formed on open water, and adults can find themselves at risk in attempting to save them. Click on the link below for some useful tips to keep safe this winter.
Winter Water Safety
Online Safety Newsletter – December
Please click on the link below for December’s Online Safety Newsletter.
Online Safety Newsletter Primary December 2025
Dates for the Diary – Christmas Events 2025
Choir @ Little Wenlock Christmas Fair – Sunday 7 December @ 2.45pm
The choir will be singing at Little Wenlock Village Hall (TF6 5BN) @ 2.45pm on Sunday 7 December for the older residents Christmas lunch. Children should arrive at 2.30pm.
PLEASE NOTE THIS A CHANGE TO THE TIME IN LAST WEEK’S NEWSLETTER
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.
School choir singing at 4.15pm.
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.
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.
Moments Matter – Attendance Counts
Highest class attendance for week ending 28 November: Year 3 & Year 4
Most improved class attendance from the previous week: Reception
Values Stars’
Reception: Theo
Year 1: Aoife
Year 2: Finley
Year 3: Grace
Year 4: Evie W
Year 5: Lily
Year 6: Zeke
Headteacher: Jessica M
Other Awards & Commendations
Seren – Wall climbing certificate
Isaac – Football trophy
Tommy S – Football certificate
What’s happening w/c 8 December
Monday
During School:
PE – Year 2 & Year 4
After school:
KS1 (Reception – Year 2): Winter Games
Tuesday
During School:
PE – Reception, Year 1 & Year 5
After school:
KS2 (Years 3 – 6): Winter Games
Wednesday
During School:
PE – Year2, Year 3 & Year 6
Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day
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 (last session this term)
Board Games club – Years 2 – 6
Friday
During school:
PE – Year 1 & Year 4
After school:
Friends Christmas Fair @ 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Dates for the diary
Autumn 2:
Tuesday 16 Dec: Reception & Year 1 Nativity (9.30am and 2.30pm)
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)
Thursday 12 February 2025: Friends Disco (KS1 @ 300pm; KS2 @ 4.00pm)
16 – 20 February 2026: Half Term Holiday
Spring 2:
Tuesday 3 March 2026: Parent Book Club (3.00pm)
Wednesday 25 March 2026: Easter Service – Holy Trinity Church @ 2.00pm
Thursday 26 March 2026: Last day Spring term & Friends Easter Fair
Friday 27 March 2026 PD Day – School closed to children
30 March – 10 April 2026: Easter holiday
Summer 1:
Monday 13 April 2026 Summer Term begins
Monday 4 May 2026 May Day
25 – 29 May 2026 Half Term
Summer 2:
Friday 17 July 2026 Last day Summer term
Monday 20 July 2026 PD Day
Community News – School Aged Immunisation Service
Shropshire Community Health are offering another walk in flu vaccination clinic on Saturday 6 December from 1.00pm – 4.00pm at Coral House, 11 Longbow Close, Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ for any children (Reception – Year 11) that may have missed the vaccination at school.
Community News – Telford Steam Railway
Community News – Kids U16’s Boxing & Fitness
Community News – Parent Workshop: Knife Crime
Please click on the link below for details of an online knife crime workshop for parents. The session will provide an overview of the Steer Clear Programme.
Knife Crime – Parent Workshop