Christmas Lunch
Thank you to Mrs Brownhill, Mrs Cooper and Mrs Howes in the kitchen for all their hard work in preparing and serving Christmas lunch this week. Thank you also to Friends for the donation of Christmas crackers and decorations.
Staff Changes
Next Wednesday we say goodbye to Miss Walton and on Friday we say goodbye to Mrs Cox. They have both been valued members of the Coalbrookdale School Community and we wish them all the best for the future.
In January we welcome Ms Kaur and Miss Pearson to the staff in Year 3 and Year 4 respectively. We hope you will make them feel welcome at Coalbrookdale.
Reception & Year 1 – Nativity performance – Tuesday 19 December
The Nativity performance for parents of children in Reception and Year 1 will take place at 10.00am and 2.00pm. Tickets were sent home with children this week.
Year 2 Make a Christingle Workshop – Wednesday 20 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 2:00pm in the hall for this activity.
Christmas Church Service – Thursday 21 December – 2.00pm
All parents and carers are welcome to join us at Holy Trinity Church at 2.00pm for a church service filled with readings and Christmas carol performances.
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: Amelie
Year 1: Holly
Year 2: Esme
Year 3: Benedict
Year 4: Seren
Year 5: Sorenn
Year 6: Jenson
Headteacher: Tia
Other Awards & Commendations
Nancie – Brownie Badges
Jonathan – Judo Trophy
Marcus – Swimming certificate and badge
Lexi D – Football trophy
Toby Ha – Swimming certificate and badge
Timonie – Mixed Martial Arts trophy
Jessica L – Gymnastics certificate
Nelly – Gymnastics certificate & trophy
Archie P – Tennis certificate
Eva – Gymnastics medal
Barney – Judo trophy
News from the Parish
The churches of the parish would like to share a poster with details of the upcoming carol services and Christmas services, at St Luke’s Church, Holy Trinity, and St Lawrence in Little Wenlock.
We would like to invite children and families of the school, and their friends, along with staff, to come to any or all of these services as we look forward to and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
This coming Sunday 17th December, there will be a Carol Service at St Luke’s in Ironbridge, starting at 1100am. The Christmas Trees decorated around the church will be sparkling along with us as we sing.
There will also be Carol Services on 17th December at Holy Trinity in Coalbrookdale, at 2pm, and at St Lawrence, Little Wenlock, at 4pm.
Holy Trinity then has the pleasure of welcoming all the children of the school to the school Christmas Service on Thursday 21st December, at 2pm.
Our Christmas Eve services will be a Crib Service at St Luke’s Church, at 5pm, for all the family, and a United Communion at Holy Trinity at 1100pm.
What’s happening: w/c 18 December
NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS THIS WEEK EXCEPT FOR ART CLUB
Monday
During School:
PE – Year 2 & Year 4
After School:
Year 5 Parents Evening meetings
Tuesday
During School:
PE – Year 2, Year 3 & Year 5
Nativity Play (Reception & Year 1) (10.00am & 2.00pm)
After School:
Art Club with Mrs Postance (Year 3)
Year 5 Parents Evening meetings
Wednesday
During School:
PE – Year 1, Year 4 & Year 6
Christingle (Year 2) (2.00pm @ school)
Thursday
During school:
Christmas Carol Service (2.00pm @ Holy Trinity Church)
Friday
During school:
PE – Reception, Year 3 & Year 5
LAST DAY OF TERM
Dates for the diary
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 – Wolves Christmas Soccer School
Community News – Temporary road closure St Lukes Road, Ironbridge
Severn Trent Water are planning to undertake Remedial works. The work is set to commence on Wednesday 31 January 2024 and will last for a duration of 2 day with an end date of Thursday, 1 February 2024.
No diversion route is applicable for this order.
Community News – Temporary road closure Bridge Bank, Ironbridge
Please find attached information that outlines the traffic management arrangements for a temporary road closure along Bridge Bank, Ironbridge.
Severn Trent Water are planning to undertake Connection works. The work is set to commence on Monday, 29 January 2024 and will last for a duration of 12 days with an end date of Friday, 9th February 2024.
The diversion route for vehicular traffic travelling westbound will be via Ladywood, Ironbridge Road, Church Street, High Street, Barratts Hill, Benthall Lane, Bridge Road, Bridge Bank. For vehicular traffic travelling eastbound vice versa.