Message from the Headteacher
What a super busy half term it has been! With World Book Day, Red Nose Day and the Easter Fair, it has been an action-packed few weeks. We must not forget about the super progress that children have made and I know that so many parents who attended parents evening were as proud as we are of all the things their child has achieved so far this year. Thank you for the support you have continued to show class teachers and the school.
Our value of the half herm has been Compassion and we have been so proud to celebrate so many examples of where children have shown compassion towards others.
I would also like to thank the staff and governors for their hard work in supporting our school and helping to make it the best that it can be for our children.
We look forward to an exciting summer term ahead. I know parents will be eager to know early in the term when events are taking place such as Sports Day and Year 6 Leavers. These dates will be published to parents in the first week back after Easter.
I wish you all a Happy Easter holiday with your family and friends.
Mrs M Dhaliwal
Easter Holidays
We break up for the Easter Holidays today and return to school on Monday 17 April. We hope everyone enjoys the break.
Easter Fair
Thank you to Friends for organising the Easter Fair last Friday. Thank you for giving up your time in planning and organising this event. With your help and support over £350 was raised.
After School Clubs – Summer Term 1
The following clubs will run after the Easter Holidays (week commencing 24 April)
Monday: Summer Games (rounders, athletics, and tennis) with Embrace (Years 1 & 2) (24 April, 15 May & 22 May; 3 sessions – £7.50) (max 20 children)
Tuesday: Summer Games (rounders, athletics, and tennis) with Embrace (Years 3 – 6) (25 April – 23 May; 5 sessions – £12.50) (max 20 children)
Wednesday: Cricket with Embrace (Years 3 – 6) (26 April – 24 May; 5 sessions – £12.50) (max 20 children)
Thursday: Boys Football with Mrs Ricks & Mr Rutherford (Years 4 – 6) (STARTS 4 May – 25 May; 4 sessions) (max 20 children)
Thursday: Gardening Club with Miss Owen (Years 1 & 2)(27 April – 25 May; 5 sessions) (max 10 children). Children should bring in a change of shoes and an old top/coat to wear over their school uniform.
A permission link will be sent out via Seesaw for you to complete if your child would like to join.
SEND Drop-in Sessions – Summer Term
Tea and Biscuit Drop-in Sessions – these are opportunities for any parent or carer in the school that have any concerns. These concerns might be about Special Educational Needs, emotional or mental health concerns or worries.
Tuesday 25 April: 2:00pm – 3.20pm
Tuesday 13 June: 2.00pm – 3.20pm
Tuesday 18 July: 2.00pm – 3.20pm
Coffee Afternoon Tuesday 16 May @ 1.00pm -2.30pm
Kerrie Seagrave – Member Support Co-ordinator from PODS Parent/Carer Forum (for families with Disabled Children) will be attending to advise parents about the services that they offer and the support that they give. PODs work across the whole range of services including health, education, social care and have a wealth of knowledge so they can provide invaluable support to parents, carers and their families who have a child/children or young person/s with a disability or additional need (aged 0 – 25 year). Their aims are:
- To provide emotional, practical and social support.
- To help reduce isolation and increase well-being.
- To provide an opportunity to participate in joint decision making on services.
- To provide information to help increase knowledge of the SEND reforms and legislation.
- To improve and influence those services affecting these families
They also organise a range of events throughout the year for the children to attend.
They can be contacted on: 07309 753044
For further information: www.podstelford.org
Shining Stars Achievement Awards
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: Lilith
Year 1: Cameron
Year 2: Ethan
Year 3: Olivia
Year 4: Bella
Year 5: Imogen
Year 6: Bradley
Headteacher Award: Jacob S
Other Awards
Donnie – Football trophy
Finley H – Ice skating & Swimming badges
Florrie – Gymnastics certificates & ribbon
Imogen W – Netball certificate, medal & trophy
What’s happening w/c 17 April
NO AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS CLUBS THIS WEEK
Monday
During School:
PE for Year 1, Year 2 & Year 4
Tuesday
During School:
PE for Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
Wednesday
During School:
PE for Year 3, Year 5 & Year 6
Thursday
During school:
PE for Year 3 & 6
Friday
During school:
PE for Reception, Year 4 & 5
Dates for the Diary
Friday 31 March: PD DAY – School closed to children
3 – 14 April: Easter holidays
Monday 17 April: Summer Term begins
Tuesday 18 April: World Heritage Day
Tuesday 25 April: SEND Tea & Biscuit drop in session (2.00pm – 3.20pm)
Monday 1 May: May Day Bank Holiday
Monday 8 May: Coronation Day Bank Holiday
Tuesday 16 May: Coffee Afternoon with PODS Parent/Carer Forum (1.00pm – 2.30pm)
29 May – 2 June: Half Term
Tuesday 13 June: SEND Tea & Biscuit drop in session (2.00pm – 3.20pm)
Tuesday 18 July: SEND Tea & Biscuit drop in session (2.00pm – 3.20pm)
Tuesday 25 July: Last day of term
Community News – Mobile Phone Emergency Alert Test
If anyone has a secret mobile phone hidden from an abusive partner, remember to switch off or put in airplane mode etc. as described below, or the phone will be activated with the loud alert on the evening of 23 April.
Please share this to help keep others safe.
The alert will say:
“This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby.
In an actual emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe.
Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information.
This is a test. You do not need to take any action.”
Mobile phone masts in the surrounding area will broadcast an alert. Every compatible mobile phone or tablet in range of a mast will receive the alert.
Your mobile phone or tablet does not have to be connected to mobile data or wifi to get alerts.
You can opt out of emergency alerts, but the government advises you should keep them switched on for your own safety.
To opt out:
Search your settings for ‘emergency alerts’
Turn off ‘severe alerts’ and ‘extreme alerts’
If you still get alerts, contact your device manufacturer for help
About Emergency Alerts
Your mobile phone or tablet may get an emergency alert if there’s a danger to life nearby. Alerts tell you what to do to stay safe.
Community News – Happy, Healthy & Active Holidays from Telford & Wrekin
There are free activities and food during the school holidays for Telford & Wrekin families.
Bookings are live for Easter 2023 holidays – check the ‘Activities‘ tab and book on now so you don’t miss out!
Happy Healthy Active Holidays is a Department for Education (DfE) funded scheme (HAF Programme) to support a range of clubs and activities for children and young people in Telford and Wrekin during the school holidays until December 2024!
Across the borough there will be free activity sessions with meals provided for children and young people, in reception to year 11 who are eligible for income related free school meals. Absolutely free.
There will be a range of activities on offer at the Holiday Clubs throughout the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays, including but not limited to swimming, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, nature based activities and much more!
When are the Happy Healthy Active Holiday activities running?
2023
• Easter 2023: Saturday 1 April to Sunday 16 April 2023
• Summer 2023: Wednesday 26 July to Sunday 4 September 2023
• Christmas 2023: Saturday 23 December to Sunday 7 January
2024
• Easter 2024: Friday 23 March to Sunday 7 April 2024
• Summer 2024 and Christmas 2024 dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
If you are eligible to receive benefits related free school meals for your child(ren) from reception to year 11 then you can register and book onto the Happy Healthy Active Holidays scheme.
Benefits-related free school meals are available to children, if as a parent/carer you are receiving one of the qualifying benefits listed on the Gov.uk website and have your claim verified by school or local authority. You can check your eligibility and how to apply for free school meals on the gov.uk website.
Some activities may have certain criteria such as specific age groups, please check your child is eligible for the activity when booking on your chosen session(s).
How to sign up and book activities
All eligible children and young people need to be signed up and registered on the HHAH website and booking system to take part. We will send a letter direct to the home address of each eligible child 3 to 4 weeks before the start of Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. If you’re not sure how to sign up, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or watch our help videos!
The letter will provide information about the Happy Healthy Active Holiday programme as well as other support which may be available to you.
If you are new to the Happy Healthy Active holiday programme please view the help video from the link below and register your and your child’s details.
If you have previously registered please log-on and update you and your child‘s personal information, your emergency contact and your email address.
Once you have registered, the Happy Healthy Active Holidays team will tell you by email approximately two weeks before the start of the holiday period to book on the activities you would like your child/ren to attend.
For more information – http://hhah.telford.gov.uk/
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