2026 Spring #1

Message from Mrs Dhaliwal

Although this first week back has involved a snow day, we hope you have all stayed safe and well. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We know unexpected closures can be challenging for families. Teachers shared some light learning activities on Seesaw to support children at home, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone back into school as soon as conditions allow and settling back into our routines together.

As we move into the half term ahead, please take a moment to look at the diary dates in this newsletter so you are aware of upcoming events. Your child will also have brought home their Half Termly Overview detailing their upcoming learning for the half term, along with details of their weekly homework, to help support learning at home.

Reading together at home continues to make a huge difference. Even just 10 minutes a day helps to build confidence, fluency and a love of reading and we are very grateful for the support you give your child in this.

This half term, our school value focus is Respect. We will be encouraging children to show respect for themselves, for others and for our school community and we look forward to working in partnership with you to reinforce this at home and at school.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It is very much appreciated. We look forward to a busy and exciting term ahead.

Mrs M Dhaliwal

Parent/Teacher Meetings

Parent meeting appointments for children in Reception – Year 5 will take place on:

Wednesday 21 January (3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Thursday 22 January (3.30pm – 5.30pm)

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 your child’s strengths and areas of focus.

A link will be sent out next week to book online.

Year 6 Parent/Teacher meetings will take place next Wednesday 14 January (12.30pm – 4.50pm).

Please contact the school office (01952 386620) to book an appointment.

Online Safety Newsletter

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

Online Safety Newsletter Primary January 2026

REMINDER: Reception Admissions – Deadline: 15 January 2026

The deadline to apply for a Reception place, to start September 2026 is next Thursday, 15 January 2026.

The online application form is available on Telford & Wrekin Council’s school admissions website,  https://www.telford.gov.uk/admissions

If applying to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School, parents are also asked to fill in our supplementary school application form and return it to us by 15th January 2026.  Copies are available from the school office or from the website.

Please note:

• Parents need to make an application to the Local Authority of where they are living e.g. where they pay Council Tax to
• If a child is attending nursery, they still need to apply for a school place
• The deadline for applying for a school place is 15 January 2026
• There is no guarantee of a place at the school even if a child has been attending their nursery or pre school
• More information is available at https://www.telford.gov.uk/admissions around school allocations and oversubscription criteria
• If a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan the closing date was 31 October 2025 for all applications

The school admissions website page contains lots of information around school admissions, together with a link of how to apply and step by step guidance information.

If parents do not have access to a computer they will be able to use their local library computer facilities only.

If you have a problem with the application itself please contact the School Admissions Team at admissions@telford.gov.uk

After School Clubs – The Embrace Group – Spring Term

Mondays (12 January – 23 March 2026) – KS1 Football Fundamentals Afterschool Club

Our KS1 Football Fundamentals Afterschool Club is designed to introduce young children to the core skills of football in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment. Pupils will develop key fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, balance, coordination, and basic teamwork. Sessions are delivered through age-appropriate games and activities that focus on building confidence, improving physical literacy, and encouraging an enjoyment of being active.

The aim of the club is to help children develop essential movement and ball skills while having fun and learning the importance of working together.

Tuesdays (6 January – 24 March 2026) – KS2 Football Afterschool Club

Our KS2 Football Afterschool Club provides pupils with the opportunity to develop their football skills in a fun, structured, and inclusive environment. Sessions focus on improving key technical skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, and ball control, while also introducing tactical concepts like positioning, teamwork, and game awareness.

Through engaging drills and small-sided games, children will build confidence, develop their fitness, and enhance their understanding of the sport. The aim is to support players of all abilities to progress, enjoy the game, and develop a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity.

Wednesdays (7 January – 25 March 2026) – KS1 Gymnastics Afterschool Club

Our KS1 Gymnastics Afterschool Club introduces children to the basic skills of gymnastics in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Sessions focus on developing key fundamentals such as balance, coordination, jumping, rolling, climbing, and body control. Children learn through engaging stations and movement-based games that build confidence and encourage creativity.

The aim of the club is to help pupils improve their physical literacy, develop core strength and flexibility, and enjoy being active while learning new skills.

If you would like to, or are considering, booking a place for your child in one of Embrace’s after-school clubs, please follow the link below to create your profile/book on to a club.

👉 https://embrace.ipalbookings.com

Please don’t hesitate to contact Embrace at info@theembracegroup.co.uk if you have any questions or experience any issues. They will be happy to help.

Moments Matter – Attendance Counts

Highest class attendance for week ending 19 December:  Year 4

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Year 5