2026 Summer #2

Attendance Matters – Every Session Counts

As we move into the final term of the academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to remind all parents and carers of the importance of regular school attendance.

We now only have the summer term remaining and this is a crucial time for learning. Key knowledge and skills are being taught to ensure children are fully prepared for the next stage of their education. It is important to understand that learning is not always repeated so when a child misses school, they may miss vital teaching that is difficult to catch up on.

Every session counts. Each morning and afternoon in school provides valuable learning opportunities and consistent attendance makes a significant difference to children’s progress, confidence and wellbeing.

We also ask for your support in ensuring that medical appointments are made outside of school hours wherever possible, unless they are urgent. This helps to minimise disruption to your child’s learning. Please provide details of appointments booked to the school office.

Thank you for your continued support in helping your child attend school regularly and make the most of every learning opportunity.

Rocksteady Concert Celebration

Yesterday, we were delighted to host our very first Rocksteady concert, where children taking part in Rocksteady proudly showcased the songs they have been learning in their bands. We were completely blown away by the incredible skills they have developed in such a short time! From guitars and keyboards to drums and vocals, the range of talent on display was fantastic – we clearly have some future musicians among us.

The rest of the school loved watching their friends perform, and we are all extremely proud of the children for completing their first concert with such confidence and enthusiasm. Well done to everyone involved!

Each child has come home with a letter containing information about Rocksteady. If your child would like to join, please use the details on the leaflet to sign them up. Rocksteady is a wonderful opportunity for children to develop teamwork, listening, and creative skills.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

SEND Space

Our recent SEND coffee afternoon was a real success and we’d like to thank all the parents and carers who joined us. It was wonderful to see families engaging so positively with Parents Opening Doors (PODS), the School Nurse Team and our local Family Hubs, and to hear the thoughtful conversations taking place. We will include useful links for PODS and Family Hubs in this newsletter so you can explore their support further.

Our next coffee session will take place after half‑term and will focus on helping children transition smoothly between year groups. We look forward to welcoming you again.

https://www.podstelford.org/

https://www.telfordfamilyhubs.co.uk/homepage

Online Safety

This video link below provides a quick overview on how to keep your child safe whilst gaming online, outlining communication risks, in game spending, age ratings and reporting tools.

https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Online-Gaming.mp4

Online Safety – Parent/Carer information session

There is a Parent/Carer online information session on Wednesday 6th May 2026 (4pm – 4.45pm)

Focus:  Guide to social media and livestreaming – this will include latest trends and emerging threats and will focus on developing your understanding of social media and livestreaming, the associated risks and steps we can take to support our children.

The link to access this session will be sent out next week.

The session will be recorded and will be subsequently shared.

Family Hubs – South Telford

Please click on the link below for details of drop-ins and sessions in south Telford.

• Drop-ins – Meet your local Family Hubs Practitioners, get parenting advice and support, and connect with local community support organisations.
• Playing Together – A FREE session for parents of 0-5’s aimed at supporting positive development through creative physical play. *Term time only.
• Music and Movement – A FREE session for parents of 0-5’s aimed at developing children’s coordination, listening skills and creativity in a fun environment. Starting in May. *Term time only.
• Live Well Community Hub – Access Family Hubs alongside a variety of other support services as part of this monthly Community Hub. All sessions 10-12pm.

Family Hubs Universal Offer – South Telford April 2026

🎉Friends News – Family Bingo Night! 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Family Bingo Night on Friday 15th May 2026!

🕕 Time: 6:00pm
🚪 Doors open: 5:30pm

Bring the whole family along – this event is open to everyone, not just parents and school children!

✨ What’s included:
£5 per person (advance booking only via PTA-events)
A book of 6 bingo games
A bingo dabber

https://www.pta-events.co.uk/coalbrookdale/index.cfm?event=event&eventId=116132

🎁 Bonus! Every booking is automatically entered into our raffle to win a hamper of goodies!

👶 Little ones welcome:
We’ll have a play corner for smaller siblings (please note parents remain responsible for children at all times).

🌭 Food & drinks available:
Hotdogs, snacks, and drinks on sale from just 50p
➕ Additional bingo books available to purchase on the night

📣 Don’t miss out – book early to secure your spot!

Organised by The Friends of Coalbrookdale and The Co-op

Parish News – St Luke’s Church welcome for all, this Sunday 26 April

This Sunday, there will be a service of Holy Communion, starting at 11:00am, at St Luke’s in Ironbridge.

St Luke’s would like to welcome children and families to this service, and to refreshments afterwards.

In our Jesus and Me (JAM) activity for school age children, we will be thinking about Jesus as the Good Shepherd.

This links into the parable He shared about a shepherd and his flock, and to the gospel of St John, in which we read: “ I am the door; anyone who comes into the fold through me shall be safe…I am come that men may have life, and may have it in all its fullness. I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep”.

There will be colouring and craft activities for school-age children. This will be at the red activity tables at the side of the church.

There are also books and toys available for younger children to play with in the church.

Readings:
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2: verses 42-47
2nd Reading – John 10: verses 1-10

Hymns:

1. The Strife is O’er, the battle done: hymn 667
2. The king of love my Shepherd is: hymn 649
3. I heard the voice of Jesus say: hymn 310
4. Praise, my soul, the king of heaven: hymn 565

Moments Matter – Attendance Counts

Highest class attendance for week ending 17 April:  Year 2

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Year 2

Half Term Activities @ Weston Park

Please click on the link below for details of a holiday club taking place at Weston Park during the May half term break.

May HT Holiday Club