2025 Spring #2

Message from Mrs Dhaliwal

Dear Parents and Carers

We’ve had a wonderful week at school this week! We were delighted to share with the children all the fantastic feedback we received from the SIAMS Inspector. The children were incredibly proud to hear how their kindness, respect, and positive attitudes were recognised and celebrated.

This week, we also enjoyed celebrating World Religion Day, where each class took part in engaging activities to explore and appreciate different faiths and cultures. It was a joy to see the children learning about and celebrating the diversity of beliefs that make up our world.

In collective worship, we have been reflecting on the Golden Rule — “treat others how you wish to be treated” — and how this guiding principle is shared across many world religions. The children shared thoughtful ideas about how showing kindness and understanding can help create a welcoming and supportive school community.

As we continue through the term, let’s all carry this important message with us, encouraging one another to lead with compassion and respect in everything we do.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs M Dhaliwal
Headteacher

SEND Coffee Morning – Thursday 23 January

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the parent coffee morning. It was wonderful to see you and to have the opportunity to connect and share ideas.

We had planned to hold a coffee morning specifically for our SEND parents on Thursday 23 January at 9:00 am, but unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will need to cancel this event. We understand this may be disappointing, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

In the meantime, if you would like to discuss any information or concerns regarding SEND support for your child, please contact the school office to request a meeting. Our admin team will be happy to arrange a meeting for you with our SENDCo, Mr. Wheeler.

We are committed to providing opportunities for our SEND families to come together, and we will look to reschedule this event. A new date will be shared with you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Reminder about Smart Watches in School

We would like to remind you of our school policy regarding smart watches. While children are allowed to wear watches to help them tell the time, any smart watches that have additional features such as messaging, calling, taking photographs, or recording videos are not permitted in school.

This is an important safeguarding measure to ensure the safety and privacy of all pupils and staff.

We kindly ask that any watch your child wears to school is limited to telling the time only.

Thank you for your support in keeping our school a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Parent Online Safety Information Session – 29 January 2025

There will be an online information session for parents on Wednesday 29 January (9.30am – 10.15am).  More information can be found in the poster below:

Parent Online Safety Information Session – 29 January 2025

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

This session will be recorded and will be subsequently shared.

Medicine in school

If your child is feeling unwell, medication (prescription or over-the-counter) can be administered in school.  Parents are asked to complete a permission form giving the name, dosage, and timing of medication.

Any prescribed medicine must be supplied to the school in the original container labelled by the pharmacist with the name of the medicine, full instructions for use and the name of the pupil.  Any non-prescribed medicine bought by the family should be in the original container bearing the manufacturer’s instruction/guidelines.  The school may refuse to administer any medicines supplied in inappropriate containers.

All medication, except for asthma inhalers, should be handed in to the school office for safekeeping.  Children should not keep medication in their school bags.

Car Parking Permit Reminder

Telford & Wrekin Council are changing the way school car parking permits are issued.

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge School permits must be on MiPermit from 31^st January 2025. The school will have a unique authorisation code each academic year and will be in contact with parents and guardians directly, parents/guardians will be prompted to enter the code on applying for a permit.

The new permit scheme will mean that permit holders will no longer need to display their permit within their vehicle as the new system will update the Neighbourhood Enforcement Team’s handheld devices.

To access the new site follow the link: MiPermit

Alternatively scan the QR Code:

If you do not have access to the internet or experience any technical difficulties with the site you can contact MiPermit for assistance on 0345 520 7007 or at help@mipermit.com

Contact details

Parents are reminded to contact the school office with any change in contact details (phone, email, address).

Moments Matter. Attendance Counts.

Highest class attendance for week ending 10 January:  Year 1 and Year 3

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Year 1

Community News – Half Term Football

23 Academy are running a Half-Term Performance Camp from 17 – 21 February, hosted at Holy Trinity Academy (TF2 9SQ). This camp is designed for players aged 7-14 and focuses on improving all aspects of their game through tailored coaching sessions in a fun and supportive environment.

Click on the link to register your interest – https://l43pq5uip7d.typeform.com/to/UAse1zcE