2026 Summer #1

Message from Mrs Dhaliwal

Dear Parent/Carer

It has been a wonderful start to the summer term and it has been fantastic to see the children return after the Easter break ready and fully engaged in their learning.

Today, your child will bring home their half-termly overview which outlines the learning that will be taking place over the coming weeks. We hope you find this helpful in supporting conversations about learning at home.

Over the next two weeks, teachers will be holding pupil progress meetings to review learning from the spring term and to set targets for the summer term. We will share progress reports with you at the end of next week, once all meetings have been completed.

Please take some time to look carefully at the upcoming dates for the summer term, as there is a great deal taking place. We are grateful, as always, for your continued collaboration and support.

It was also lovely to welcome so many parents to our Reading Book Club this Wednesday. Reading remains a key priority in our school, as it opens the door to all learning and plays such an important role in every child’s development.

Mrs M Dhaliwal

Lego League Club

We were delighted to receive such a high level of interest in our Lego League Club this year. As the club has limited places, we were unfortunately unable to offer a place to every child. To ensure fairness, names were selected at random.

Parents of children who have secured a place have been contacted directly by Seesaw. If you have not received a message, unfortunately your child has not been allocated a place on this occasion.

Please be assured that this is not a reflection of ability and we will continue to provide a range of opportunities for all pupils to take part in clubs and enrichment activities throughout the year. We hope to run Lego League again in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Mobile Phones and Smart Devices – Reminder

We would like to take this opportunity to remind all families of our Mobile Phones and Smart Devices Policy which is available in full on our school website.

At Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge C.E. Primary School, we operate a phone-free school day to ensure a calm, safe and focused learning environment for all children.

– Pupils should not bring mobile phones or smart devices into school.
– If a phone is required for travel safety, it must be switched off and handed in to the school office on arrival, where it will be stored securely and collected at the end of the day.
– Smartwatches with messaging or camera functions are not permitted and must not be worn in school.
– If a device is seen, heard or used on site, it will be confiscated and returned to a parent/carer.

We also kindly remind parents not to contact children directly during the school day. If you need to get a message to your child, please contact the school office and we will ensure this is passed on promptly.

This approach supports safeguarding, reduces distractions and helps create a positive environment where all children can focus on their learning.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain these high standards.

Behaviour Update

As a school, we know how important it is that every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn. We also understand that, in the past, some parents have had concerns about behaviour. We want to reassure you that this continues to be a key priority for us and we regularly monitor behaviour across the school.

Following the information we shared in the spring term about our Behaviour Policy, we are pleased to report a very positive picture. We have seen a significant reduction in behaviour incidents and a noticeable decline in the number of children needing support through Reflection Haven.

This reflects the consistent approach taken by staff, the strong relationships we are building and the clear expectations we have in place for all children.

We were also very proud that during a recent visit from the local authority in the spring term, our school was described as calm and orderly throughout the day. This is a wonderful recognition of the improvements being made.

We will continue to build on this positive progress and thank you for your ongoing support in reinforcing our expectations with your children.

Active Play Sessions – 21 April

Next Tuesday (21 April) all classes will be taking part in ‘Active Play Sessions’ across the day. Every class will have a 30-minute slot across the day to participate in a short ‘get active’ session with an external sports coach.

All children should wear their PE kit to school on Tuesday.

Embrace After School Clubs

Embrace are delighted to announce that they will be running a range of exciting after school clubs at school this half term, designed to keep children active, engaged, and building new skills.

Monday

KS2 Dodgeball Club (3:20pm – 4:20pm), where pupils will develop their throwing, catching, dodging, and teamwork skills through fun games and activities.

Tuesday

KS1 Sports Day Club (3:20pm – 4:20pm), a programme designed to help children prepare for Sports Day. Pupils will practise events such as the egg and spoon race, bean bag race, relays, and running and throwing activities in a fun and supportive environment.

Wednesday

KS2 Athletics Club (3:20pm – 4:20pm), giving pupils the opportunity to develop their running, jumping, and throwing skills while building confidence and fitness ahead of Sports Day.

All clubs start week commencing 20 April and will run for the rest of this half term at a cost of £17.50 per child for all 5 sessions.

These clubs are a fantastic opportunity for children to stay active, develop new skills, and have fun with their friends. Spaces may be limited, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible.

To book, please follow the link to our booking system:  https://embrace.ipalbookings.com

Online Safety Newsletter

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

Online Safety Newsletter April 2026

Moments Matter – Attendance Counts

Highest class attendance for week ending 27 March:  Year 3

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Year 5

Wenlock Olympians Athletics Club

Please click on the link below for details about Wenlock Olympians Athletics Club.

Wenlock Olympians

Free Tennis Sessions

We Do Tennis are running a launch week of free tennis sessions in Telford offering children the opportunity to get on court and try tennis in a fun and welcoming environment.

These sessions are designed for all abilities, whether pupils are picking up a racket for the first time or looking to build on existing skills.

Please click on the link below for more information:

TELFORD TENNIS CENTRE LAUNCH MONTH FREE TASTER SESSIONS W/C 20th — We Do Tennis Coaching

The sessions are completely free to attend, with no obligation to continue afterwards, although there will be options for those who enjoy it to move into beginner courses and ongoing coaching.