Published on: 1st December, 2023

2023 Autumn #12

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Condolences

It is with great sadness that we learnt this week that Maddie Evans, a former pupil of the school, passed away. She was a bright, bubbly member of the school community and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time.

Diabetes Awareness Day

Thank you for your support this week on Diabetes Awareness Day – £118.00 was raised for JDRF.

Congratulations to Jonathan who won the jar of Jelly Babies.

Keeping children safe workshops – Tuesday 5 December

With more access than ever before to phones and other technology, it can be difficult to understand how to keep your child safe in increasingly digital world.

The workshops, run by West Mercia Police, is fully funded, and will cover:

  • What online harm is
  • Ways you can effectively help and support your children
  • Understand why and how children can become victims
  • How your response can be vital in enabling your child to recover

There will be three workshops, run by West Mercia Police.  Two in-person workshops in school at 9.00am and 2.30pm and one on-line workshop at 6.30pm.  Each workshop will last approximately an hour.

Please come to the school office if you wish to attend the in-person workshops.  To register for the online workshop (delivered via Teams – Teams app not necessary for participation) click on the link below for more details.

Keeping Children Safe Workshop – 5 December

Friends News – Elfridges – Thursday 7 December

During the school day next Thursday (7 December Elfridges will open its doors.

It is a special shop where people donate small presents such as jewellery, toys, books, toiletries. Items can be second-hand if they are in good condition and not broken/damaged, we of course cannot accept used toiletries or earrings for hygiene reasons.  These items are then bought by children as surprise presents for loved ones for a small amount of money.  Gifts will be wrapped and ready to put under the tree.

Please hand in any donations to your class teacher, the office, or a member of Friends before 7 December.

 

Sports News – Gymnastics Festival

Last week children from Year 3 & 4 took part in a gymnastics festival with other schools across Telford & Wrekin.

When we got there we got to try gymnastics on the mats as a warmup.  Then we worked with coaches who taught us some routines – on the floor and vault.  Finally, we got to show everyone what we had learnt.

Florence

Shining Stars

Well done to those children who have been nominated this week for their exceptional work in class.  A round of applause to the following children:

 

Reception:  Matilda

Year 1:  Elsie

Year 2:  Pippa

Year 3:  Marley

Year 4:  James

Year 5:  Orla

Year 6:  Ruben

Headteacher:  Bella

 

Other Awards & Commendations

Jonathan – Judo trophy

Joey – Archery competition winner

Olivia SB – 5k race medal

Sophia SB – 5k race medal

What’s happening: w/c 4 December

Monday

During School: 

PE – Year 2 & Year 4

After School:

Dance club – Years 1 & 2

 

Tuesday

During School: 

PE –Reception, Year 2 & Year 3

After School:

Hockey club – Years 3 – 6

Art Club with Mrs Postance (Year 3)

Science Club with Miss Dillon (Year 1 & 2)

Keeping Children Safe Online Workshop (6.30pm – 7.15pm)

 

Wednesday

During School: 

PE – Year 1, Year 4 & Year 6

Book Club with Miss Anderson (Year 5 & 6) (12:00 – 12:25)

Year 2 School Trip

After School:

Gymnastics club – Years 3 – 6

 

Thursday

During school:

PE – Year 1 & Year 5

Eco-school Club with Mrs Faulkner (Year 4)(12:25 – 12:50)

Pantomime

Elfridges

 

Friday

During school:

PE – Reception, Year 3 & Year 5

Yoga Adventure Club with Mrs Cox (Year 3)(12:00 – 12:25)

Dates for the diary

Autumn Term:

Tuesday 5 December:  Keeping Children Safe Online Workshop (6.30pm – 7.15pm)

Thursday 7 December:  Pantomime (Cinderella)

Thursday 7 December:  Elfridges (donations to be handed to school by 6 December)

Wednesday 13 December:  Christmas Dinner & Christmas Jumper Day

Tuesday 19 December:  Nativity Play (Reception & Year 1) (10.00am & 2.00pm @ school)

Wednesday 20 December:  Christingle (Year 2) (2.00pm @ school)

Thursday 21 December: KS2 (Years 3 – 6) Christmas Carol Service (2.00pm @ Holy Trinity Church)

Friday 22 December:  Last day of Autumn Term

25 December 2023 – 5 January 2024:  Christmas Holidays

 

Spring Term 2024:

Monday 8 January:  PD Day (school closed to children)

Wednesday 20 March 2024: Easter Service (led by Year 3 & 4)

Wednesday 22 May 2024:  Pentecost Service (led by Year 5) @ Holy Trinity Church

12 – 16 February 2024:  Half term holiday

Friday 22 March 2024:  Last day of Spring Term

25 March – 5 April 2024:  Easter Holidays

 

Summer Term 2024:

Monday 6 May 2024:  May Bank Holiday

27 – 31 May 2024:  Half term holiday

Thursday 18 July 2024:  Year 6 Leavers’ Service (2.00pm @ Holy Trinity Church)

Friday 19 July 2024:  Last day of Summer Term

Monday 22 July 2024:  PD Day (school closed to children)

Community News – Telford Tigers Ice Hockey

The Hexagon Telford Tigers are excited to offer the opportunity to watch the reigning National Ice Hockey League Champions, the Hexagon Telford Tigers at heavily reduced ticket price whilst also raising money for school at the same time. The Tigers have provided up to 200 standing tickets for just £2 each (RRP Adults £15.50, Children £9.00). Tickets will be distributed on a first come first served. For every ticket sold the school will receive a £1 donation from Telford Tigers.

Please click on the link below for more details on how to order tickets.

Telford Tigers Letter to Parents